PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles BatzCastelmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Theodorou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BatzCastelmore comes to the cage accompanied by Dogtanian France theme. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

BatzCastelmore
vs
Theodorou

195 cm
29
220 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

185 cm
36
214 lbs
30 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles BatzCastelmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Theodorou!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BatzCastelmore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Theodorou has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Theodorou needs to keep his hands up - BatzCastelmore had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Jake Theodorou has been cut.
BatzCastelmore walks into a straight right hand from Theodorou.

Theodorou feints and as BatzCastelmore raises his hands in defense, Theodorou changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
BatzCastelmore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Theodorou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as BatzCastelmore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
BatzCastelmore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Theodorou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as BatzCastelmore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
BatzCastelmore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BatzCastelmore wants to sweep but no luck.
BatzCastelmore wants to stand up but Theodorou is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Theodorou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
BatzCastelmore has Theodorou pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodorou throws an elbow that misses. BatzCastelmore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Theodorou's guard. Nice move by BatzCastelmore!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theodorou wants to stand up but BatzCastelmore is controlling him.
Theodorou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
BatzCastelmore's corner is telling him to maintain position.
BatzCastelmore continues to stall.

Theodorou wriggles free and stands up.
Theodorou slips a jab from BatzCastelmore.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou misses with a right hand
and BatzCastelmore counters with a two punch combo.
BatzCastelmore swinging wildly here.
Theodorou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
BatzCastelmore throws a counter high kick but Theodorou was just alert enough to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Theodorou.
Theodorou shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
BatzCastelmore loads up on a big right hand but Theodorou slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BatzCastelmore misses with an attempted mid kick.
BatzCastelmore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Theodorou darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Theodorou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore tries to kick Theodorou off but Theodorou keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
BatzCastelmore trying to hold on to Theodorou's head to control him but Theodorou postures up.
Theodorou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
BatzCastelmore preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Theodorou trying to control from half guard but BatzCastelmore is working away.
BatzCastelmore is looking to control Theodorou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can BatzCastelmore avoid being mounted?
My spies in Pride inform me that Theodorou has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Theodorou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
BatzCastelmore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
BatzCastelmore is trying to maintain the position but Theodorou is very close to passing his half guard.
Theodorou is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
BatzCastelmore is trying to escape the mount.
BatzCastelmore wants to hold on but Theodorou pushes him away.
BatzCastelmore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Theodorou in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Theodorou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Theodorou's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

BatzCastelmore ducks under a wild hook from Theodorou.
A little feinted left hand from BatzCastelmore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from BatzCastelmore.
Theodorou blocks a leg kick.
Theodorou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but BatzCastelmore avoids it really well and circles away.
Theodorou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Theodorou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
BatzCastelmore misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Theodorou counters with a shoot takedown. BatzCastelmore fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BatzCastelmore is trying to keep Theodorou in close.
Theodorou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Theodorou being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodorou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Theodorou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

It looks like Charles BatzCastelmore has been cut.

BatzCastelmore manages to escape and get back to his feet.
BatzCastelmore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Charles BatzCastelmore's cut is getting worse.
Theodorou cracks BatzCastelmore with a good jab.
Theodorou moves out of range as BatzCastelmore strikes.
Theodorou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
BatzCastelmore misses with an uppercut. Theodorou saw that one coming.
Theodorou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BatzCastelmore.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou throws a leg kick that misses.
BatzCastelmore lands a head kick!
BatzCastelmore tries a head kick but it misses.
Theodorou scores with a hook.
Charles BatzCastelmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BatzCastelmore cracks Theodorou with a good jab.
Theodorou scores with a nice right hand.
BatzCastelmore misses with the body kick

and Theodorou decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in BatzCastelmore's guard.
Jake Theodorou has got the better of the ground game so far.
BatzCastelmore working a defensive guard here.
Theodorou throwing strikes from guard but BatzCastelmore blocks nicely.
Theodorou pushing down on BatzCastelmore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Theodorou there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore has hold of Theodorou's hands but Theodorou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
BatzCastelmore manages to get to full guard.
Theodorou throwing strikes but missing.
BatzCastelmore pulls Theodorou in close to his closed guard and prevents Theodorou from doing any damage or advancing position.
Theodorou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Theodorou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
BatzCastelmore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Theodorou cracks BatzCastelmore with a solid left hand.
Theodorou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
BatzCastelmore wants to sweep here but Theodorou controlling him for the moment.
BatzCastelmore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theodorou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Charles BatzCastelmore's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Theodorou trying to control but BatzCastelmore is working from the bottom.
BatzCastelmore controlling Theodorou's posture.
Theodorou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

BatzCastelmore is rocked!

Jeez, Charles BatzCastelmore's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charles BatzCastelmore's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jake Theodorou!
Jake Theodorou thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Charles BatzCastelmore had this to say: 'Merde!'.