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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Theodorou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evil Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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214 lbs
30 - 9 - 1 |
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188 cm
26
211 lbs
13 - 1 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Theodorou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evil Nixon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Theodorou scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Theodorou.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
Theodorou has Nixon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nixon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Theodorou blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Theodorou fails to land.
Theodorou lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon tries a body shot but Theodorou blocks it.
Nixon works on Theodorou's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Theodorou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Theodorou's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theodorou misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon tries a body shot but Theodorou blocks it.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Theodorou is trying to drag Nixon to the mat but Nixon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Theodorou fails to land.
Nixon stops a takedown attempt from Theodorou.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Theodorou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theodorou.
Theodorou has picked Nixon up - he's going for a ride! Theodorou dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nixon is refusing to be controlled, as Theodorou sits in half guard.
Theodorou is stalling here. Nixon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Theodorou seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nixon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Theodorou prevents Nixon from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nixon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nixon controls the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theodorou is pushing Nixon's head away, looking to escape. Nixon manages to hold on to the position though.
Theodorou is not content to let Nixon control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou wants to get back to his feet but Nixon drags him back down.
Theodorou is trying to escape the position but Nixon is controlling the position.
Nixon is looking to take a break and control but Theodorou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nixon controlling the position from side mount.
Theodorou tries to escape but Nixon is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nixon throws a hook but Theodorou avoids it easily.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Theodorou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab by Nixon.
It looks like Jake Theodorou has been cut.
Theodorou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Theodorou throws an off balance right hand
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Theodorou lands with a right hand.
Nixon lands a really nice looking cross but Theodorou seems unphased.
Nixon lands a nice looking body shot.
Theodorou has closed the distance and engaged Nixon in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Theodorou backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Nixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Theodorou's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Theodorou drives through and clinches with Nixon against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Theodorou misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon blocks an elbow strike.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Theodorou backwards.
Nixon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou stalling in the clinch but Nixon improves position.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Theodorou's elbow.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Theodorou controls the action.
Nixon works on Theodorou's body with a couple of short punches.
Theodorou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodorou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Theodorou prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Theodorou backwards.
Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nixon misses with a hook. Theodorou ducked under it nicely.
Theodorou tries to counter by clinching up but Nixon breaks away and moves out of range.
Nixon throws a one two combo.
Theodorou has Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Theodorou blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
Theodorou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theodorou scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Theodorou blocks an uppercut.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Theodorou.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou has Nixon pressed against the cage.
Theodorou is trying to stall.
Theodorou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nixon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Theodorou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon pushes Theodorou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Theodorou lands a right hand.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Theodorou swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Theodorou controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Theodorou fails to land.
Nixon pushes Theodorou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nixon is defending well.
Theodorou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Theodorou misses with some punches.
A short left from Nixon.
Theodorou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theodorou.
Theodorou swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theodorou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nixon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Theodorou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nixon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nixon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nixon has managed to clinch.
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Theodorou backwards.
Theodorou has hold of one of Nixon's legs. Nixon is fighting the takedown attempt but Theodorou gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Theodorou being controlled here momentarily.
Nixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nixon wants to sweep here but Theodorou controlling him for the moment.
Nixon is pulling down on Theodorou's head. It's preventing any offense from Theodorou, at least for the moment.
Nixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Nixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Theodorou's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nixon lands with a shot to the body.
Theodorou shoots in looking for a takedown. Nixon tries to sprawl out of it but Theodorou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nixon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nixon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Theodorou checks it well.
Nixon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Theodorou's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nixon breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Theodorou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nixon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nixon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Theodorou in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Nixon.
Nixon lands an overhand right.
Jake Theodorou's cut is getting worse.
Nixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Theodorou wants to take the fight to the mat but Nixon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Theodorou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Jake Theodorou's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Theodorou is rocked!
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Theodorou.
Oh Theodorou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Theodorou seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Nixon on the inside.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Theodorou drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nixon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Theodorou working aggressively here.
Theodorou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nixon unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Theodorou! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nixon is unloading with more strikes now! Theodorou drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
A very excited looking Evil Nixon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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