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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 6583 p4p, 486 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 13177 p4p, 0 weight class). Louis Alexandre Berthier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Louis Alexandre Berthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Berthier gets a double leg takedown into Theron's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berthier (2) vs (0) Theron
Theron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berthier advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Berthier (5) vs (0) Theron
Berthier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Theron, who protects the arm well.
Theron is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berthier is looking to take a break and control but Theron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berthier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Theron, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berthier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Theron, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron tries to buck Berthier off but Berthier is having none of it.
Theron gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berthier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Theron doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berthier.
Theron looking for submissions off his back.
Theron wants to improve his position but Berthier is controlling well.
Berthier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Theron doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berthier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Theron tries to roll over but Berthier keeps him under control.
Theron is defending against the submission attempts here by Berthier.
Berthier is working for a kimura but Theron is defending it quite comfortably.
Berthier is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Theron to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Berthier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Theron is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Theron has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berthier (5) vs (2) Theron
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron is stalling in the full guard.
Theron looking to sit in guard and control but Berthier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berthier (7) vs (2) Theron
Berthier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berthier drops back looking for a leg! Theron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Theron manages to kick Berthier off! Berthier jumps back into Theron's guard.
Berthier tries to free his leg and advance position but Theron is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berthier (7) vs (4) Theron
Theron content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Berthier has locked up a guillotine! Berthier's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Theron is holding on here and Berthier must be using up a lot of energy. Theron has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Berthier gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Louis Alexandre Berthier! |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Charlie Theron (ranked 13261 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chrys Kyle (ranked 4200 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Charlie Theron! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chrys Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Theron drives through with a takedown into Kyle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Theron (2) vs (0) Kyle
Theron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyle is keeping the position for now.
Theron looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyle keeping full guard, as Theron tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theron being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Theron trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kyle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kyle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kyle! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Theron (2) vs (4) Kyle
Theron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Theron keeps Kyle under control for a moment.
Theron can't do much from the bottom here.
Theron tries to bench press Kyle off him but Kyle keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle working away.
Theron is looking for a sweep.
Kyle staying calm.
I wouldn't like to be where Theron is right now.
Theron looks to move to half guard but instead Kyle has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Theron (2) vs (6) Kyle
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Theron working to try and regain half guard.
Theron is working hard here to advance position.
Theron tries to hold on but Kyle pushes him away.
Kyle wants to take his opponent's back but Theron doesn't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theron is looking to get to half guard.
Kyle controlling from mount.
Theron sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Theron trying to control but Kyle postures up.
Kyle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Theron is trying to get back to full guard.
Theron trying to hold on to Kyle's head to control him but Kyle postures up.
Theron controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Theron moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Theron trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Theron wants to control but Kyle passes easily into half guard.
Theron is trying to control but can't.
Kyle is taking a breather. Theron 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.
Theron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyle is working away from the top position though.
Theron is looking to improve his position.
Theron keeping hold of Kyle's head, controlling as best he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Theron is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyle trying to control the pace.
Theron is pressing down on Kyle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Theron is looking to sweep but instead, Kyle has passed into half guard.
Theron gets back to full guard.
Theron is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theron (4) vs (6) Kyle
Theron is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Theron trying to pass the guard but Kyle defending well.
Theron is working for a kimura here but Kyle manages to reverse the position and he's now in Theron's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theron (4) vs (8) Kyle
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Theron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Theron trying to control the position.
Theron controlling the position.
Theron controls Kyle momentarily but Kyle frees himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Theron is really struggling to control Kyle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Theron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyle is aware though and is defending well.
Kyle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Theron is trying to hold Kyle in close to prevent damage but Kyle has managed to pass into half guard.
Theron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyle is working away from the top position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Theron makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Theron.
Theron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Theron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theron being controlled here, momentarily.
Theron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kyle 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.
Kyle postures up.
Theron trying to control the position here.
Theron working a defensive guard here.
Theron wants to sweep here but Kyle controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Theron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Theron managing to control the position.
Kyle stopping the sweep attempt from Theron.
Theron controls Kyle momentarily but Kyle frees himself.
Theron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyle is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Theron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Theron looking for a sweep. Not yet Theron, not yet.
Kyle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Theron trying to keep a closed guard but Kyle is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theron trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle wins on points by 8 to 4.
Chrys Kyle decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Charlie Theron (ranked 13280 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lery Sutorus (ranked 4768 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Charlie Theron! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lery Sutorus!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sutorus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Theron counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sutorus! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Theron (4) vs (0) Sutorus
Theron is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sutorus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Theron working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sutorus wants to control but Theron postures up.
Theron controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron is trying to get an arm triangle but Sutorus is defending well.
Theron tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Theron has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Theron is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sutorus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sutorus struggling a bit here.
Sutorus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Theron haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutorus is looking for a sweep.
Theron has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sutorus! Score +2 for reaching mount: Theron (6) vs (0) Sutorus
Theron takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Theron working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Theron with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sutorus is trying desperately to improve position.
Theron has hold of Sutorus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sutorus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Theron working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Sutorus turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Theron off and cradles Sutorus's limp body as Theron celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Charlie Theron! |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 31, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4140 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 14008 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Theron acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Theron looks for a takedown but Hoyle sprawls well.
Theron fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoyle sprawls well initially but Theron persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (0) vs (2) Theron
Hoyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoyle is trying is best to control the position here.
Hoyle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Theron is working away from the top position though.
Hoyle is looking to improve his position.
Hoyle's coaches at The Foundry have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoyle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (0) vs (5) Theron
Hoyle gets back to half guard.
Theron trying to mount his opponent but Hoyle defends it.
Theron 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.
Theron trying to control from half guard but Hoyle is working away.
Hoyle trying to hold on to Theron's head to control him but Theron postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron trying to pass the guard but Hoyle defending well.
Hoyle is staying active underneath Theron, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Theron wants to free his trapped foot but Hoyle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoyle desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Theron trying to control the action but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to improve his position but Theron is controlling well.
Theron is looking for a kimura here.
Theron is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoyle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Theron.
Theron is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoyle tries to roll over but Theron keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoyle wants to improve his position but Theron is controlling well.
Theron tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoyle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Theron is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Theron looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking for submissions off his back.
Hoyle is not content to let Theron control the position.
Theron prevents Hoyle from improving his position.
Theron has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hoyle defend it? Theron steps over the head and cranks it - Hoyle is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Theron!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlie Theron!
Charlie Theron is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Charlie Theron (ranked 13994 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3319 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Charlie Theron! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jennings gets a clinch.
Theron turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Theron (4) vs (0) Jennings
Theron is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jennings is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jennings manages to work his way to half guard, despite Theron's best efforts.
Theron takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Theron prevents Jennings from improving his position.
Jennings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Theron content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jennings actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings wants to control but Theron is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Theron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jennings keeps working.
Jennings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Theron avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jennings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Theron is aware though and is defending well.
Jennings wants to sweep here but Theron controlling him for the moment.
Theron trying to control but Jennings is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron tries to free his leg and advance position but Jennings is retaining full guard.
Jennings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Theron defends well.
Theron passes Jennings's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jennings actively working from the bottom here.
Jennings makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jennings.
Jennings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Theron doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Theron manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jennings controls Theron momentarily but Theron frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jennings looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Theron slips nicely into half guard.
Jennings works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing Theron from controlling successfully.
Theron won't allow Jennings to sweep him here.
Theron looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Theron defends well.
Jennings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Theron sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jennings's guard.
Theron trying to control the action but Jennings is working from the bottom.
Theron moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Theron (7) vs (0) Jennings
Theron tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Theron has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jennings felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Theron trying to control the action but Jennings is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Theron tries for a kimura but Jennings is defending well.
Jennings is looking to reverse the position.
Theron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jennings keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings is trying to get back to half guard.
Theron is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jennings is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jennings's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Theron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jennings is looking for a sweep.
Theron wants to control but Jennings is keeping him busy.
Jennings can't do much from the bottom here.
Theron tries to move to mount but Jennings blocks the move with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jennings regains half guard.
Jennings wants to get back to full guard but Theron has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Theron (10) vs (0) Jennings
Jennings is controlling an arm, preventing Theron from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Theron works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Theron (13) vs (0) Jennings
Jennings wants to control his opponent's hands but Theron gets his hands free.
Theron is hanging on to Jennings's back as he tries to escape.
Theron is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Theron looking for the choke but no joy.
Jennings turns into Theron and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theron (13) vs (2) Jennings
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Theron wants to sweep here but Jennings controlling him for the moment.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jennings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Theron wants to sweep here but Jennings controlling him for the moment.
Jennings advances to half guard.
Jennings is trying to control the action in half guard but Theron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Theron is holding on to half guard well.
Theron is refusing to be controlled, as Jennings sits in half guard.
Jennings tries to pass to full mount but Theron defends it.
Jennings is looking to take a break and control but Theron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Theron is defending against the submission attempts here by Jennings.
The fighters are battling for position here. Theron manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jennings is fighting to break Theron's control of his arms but Theron is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is stalling in the full guard.
Jennings passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Theron (13) vs (5) Jennings
Theron wants to control but Jennings postures up.
Theron is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jennings wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Theron, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Theron's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Theron tries to buck Jennings off but Jennings is having none of it.
Jennings trying to control the position but Theron is working away.
Jennings thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Theron struggling a bit here.
Jennings wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Theron, who protects the arm well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jennings thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Theron is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Theron struggling a bit here.
Theron is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jennings off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Theron (17) vs (5) Jennings
You can see the frustration on Jennings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jennings defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Theron's arms.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Theron looking to break Jennings's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jennings remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Theron will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Theron looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Jennings taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charlie Theron! |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Charlie Theron (ranked 13996 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 2074 p4p, 31 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Charlie Theron! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Theron has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pettis is trying to keep an underhook but Theron manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Theron (2) vs (0) Pettis
Pettis is trying to get back to full guard.
Theron is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pettis is just riding it out for now. Theron eventually gives up the hold.
Theron seems to be working for a kimura but Pettis defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis trying to control from the bottom.
Theron seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron seems to be working for a kimura but Pettis defends the submission attempt.
Theron wants to take a breather but Pettis is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pettis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Theron from controlling successfully.
Theron passes Pettis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theron is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pettis is just riding it out for now. Theron eventually gives up the hold.
Theron is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pettis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Theron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron prevents Pettis from improving his position.
Pettis wants to control but Theron is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Theron is looking to take a break and control but Pettis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pettis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron is thwarting Pettis's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Theron is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pettis is just riding it out for now. Theron eventually gives up the hold.
Pettis is looking to improve his position.
Theron seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Pettis has recovered full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pettis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Theron from controlling successfully.
Pettis trying to control the position here.
Theron wants to control from the top but Pettis keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pettis keeping full guard, as Theron tries to pass.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Theron from controlling successfully.
Pettis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Theron preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Theron looking to sit in guard and control but Pettis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theron (2) vs (2) Pettis
Pettis wants to control from the top but Theron keeps moving.
Theron is pulling down on Pettis's head. It's preventing any offense from Pettis, at least for the moment.
Theron trying to keep a closed guard but Pettis is proving a slippery customer.
Pettis is looking to pass into half guard but Theron pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Theron is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theron (4) vs (2) Pettis
Theron trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Theron has gone for a leg lock! Pettis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Theron's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theron (4) vs (4) Pettis
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pettis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theron (6) vs (4) Pettis
Pettis working a defensive guard here.
Theron is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Theron wants to pass the guard but Pettis is keeping the position.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Theron from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is pulling down on Theron's head to control his posture.
Theron trying to control but Pettis is working from the bottom.
Theron won't allow Pettis to sweep him here.
Theron tries to free his leg and advance position but Pettis is retaining full guard.
Pettis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Theron trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pettis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theron (6) vs (6) Pettis
Pettis pushes down on Theron's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Theron is refusing to be controlled, as Pettis sits in half guard.
Pettis is thwarting Theron's attempts to control the position.
Theron tries to roll over but Pettis keeps him under control.
Well, if Pettis 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Theron wants to get back to full guard.
Theron is trying to control but can't.
Theron is not content to let Pettis control the position.
Pettis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Theron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pettis seems to be working for a kimura but Theron defends the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pettis wants to control but Theron is keeping him busy.
Theron is looking to improve his position.
Pettis controlling the action here.
Theron tries to roll over but Pettis keeps him under control.
Theron keeping control of the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Theron continues to stall.
Theron won't allow Pettis to pass to mount.
Theron is controlling Pettis's trapped leg to prevent Pettis from advancing to side control.
Theron is looking to improve his position.
Pettis controlling the action here.
It looks like Pettis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is thwarting Theron's attempts to control the position.
Pettis content to control rather than advance.
Theron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pettis is working away from the top position though.
Pettis is pressing down on Theron's thigh, looking to free his foot. Theron is holding on for now.
Pettis controlling the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Theron makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Theron.
Pettis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Theron working a defensive guard here.
Pettis is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Theron gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Theron takes the fight on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 4948 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 14034 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Charlie Theron enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Louis Alexandre Berthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Theron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Theron pulls guard successfully.
Berthier trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berthier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Theron looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Theron looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Theron! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berthier (0) vs (4) Theron
Berthier is looking for a sweep.
Berthier is working hard here to advance position.
Theron is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berthier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berthier is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berthier, who protects the arm well.
Berthier is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berthier looks to move to half guard but instead Theron has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berthier (0) vs (6) Theron
Berthier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Theron seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Berthier is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Charlie Theron! |
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Event:
TRFC106
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from Theron misses.
Cuida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Theron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cuida throws a looping overhand right but Theron ducks down to avoid it.
Theron throws the left hand but Cuida avoids the punch easily.
Theron fails with the takedown
and Cuida counters with a stiff right hand.
Cuida tests Theron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Cuida.
Theron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Theron throws a hook but Cuida avoids it easily.
Cuida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Theron drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cuida manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Theron is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cuida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Cuida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Theron has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cuida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Theron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuida stalling the fight.
#TD#
Theron manages to pull guard.
Cuida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cuida distracts Theron with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cuida scoring with some ground and pound.
Cuida stopping the sweep attempt from Theron.
Cuida tries to free his leg and advance position but Theron is retaining full guard. #T2#
Cuida stopping the sweep attempt from Theron.
Cuida throws a big right hand that misses.
Theron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cuida is one step ahead there.
Cuida wants to control from the top but Theron keeps moving.
Cuida with a nice head shot there.
Theron is trying to control the position but Cuida postures up.
Cuida postures up and lands a big shot to Theron's brow.
Cuida throwing strikes but missing.
Cuida working some strikes from top position.
Cuida content to stall in guard here.
Cuida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cuida wants to control from the top but Theron keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Theron gets tackled into the cage by Cuida. Cuida maintains the clinch.
Theron is working for takedown but Cuida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Theron jumps guard but Cuida turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cuida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Theron up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cuida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Cuida is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Theron can't fight it off and eventually Cuida manages to take the fight to the floor. Theron looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cuida preventing the sweep.
Cuida's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Theron trying to keep a closed guard but Cuida is proving a slippery customer.
Cuida scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Theron throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cuida connects with a couple of short punches.
Cuida working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Theron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cuida landing with the ground and pound.
Cuida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Theron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cuida is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Cuida 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#
Cuida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Theron throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Theron tries to keep at a distance but Cuida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cuida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cuida.
Theron tries to pull guard but Cuida forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cuida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Cuida has clasped his hands together around Theron's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Theron is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Theron is trying to get back to half guard.
Cuida creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Theron on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cuida slows the pace down.
Cuida working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Theron wants to control but Cuida postures up.
Gray Cuida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cuida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theron keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Cuida trying to control the action but Theron is working from the bottom.
Cuida scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Theron to see if he's OK.
Cuida working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuida is working Theron over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cuida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cuida lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Cuida working the body and head with strikes.
Theron is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cuida connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#
Theron is rocked!
Cuida content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oh Theron is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Theron is looking to regain half guard here but Cuida keeps moving and retains side control.
Theron seems to have got his legs back now.
Cuida slows the pace down.
Theron tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cuida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cuida scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cuida trying to control the position but Theron is working away.
Cuida scoring with punches from side control.
Theron wants to control but Cuida postures up.#T3#
Cuida scores with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Cuida stalls from top position.
Cuida working the ground and pound.
Cuida works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cuida creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cuida scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Theron is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Cuida can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gray Cuida!
After the fight, Gray Cuida was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TRFC101
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Theron takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Calmuschi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Theron takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Theron gets tackled into the cage by Calmuschi. Calmuschi maintains the clinch.
Calmuschi blocks an elbow strike from Theron.
Calmuschi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Calmuschi.
Calmuschi lands with a right to the head.
Theron is trying to pull guard but Calmuschi has him pressed against the cage.
Calmuschi digs a right hand into Theron's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Theron's gas tank.
Theron looks winded!
Calmuschi digs a right hand underneath Theron's ribcage. Theron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Calmuschi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calmuschi.
A right hand to the body from Calmuschi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calmuschi lands a shot to the body.
Calmuschi cracks Theron with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Calmuschi.
A right handed body shot lands from Calmuschi.
#BC#
Calmuschi breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Calmuschi pushes Theron up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Calmuschi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calmuschi. #T1#
Theron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Calmuschi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Calmuschi lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Theron backwards.
Calmuschi digs a right hand underneath Theron's ribcage. Theron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Calmuschi works on Theron's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Calmuschi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calmuschi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Theron doesn't seem bothered though.
Calmuschi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calmuschi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Calmuschi tests Theron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calmuschi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!#KD#
Calmuschi lands a big head kick that sends Theron tumbling to the mat! Calmuschi takes a step backwards and waves Theron back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Theron is rocked!
Calmuschi is stalking Theron. Theron circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Calmuschi, and it's lights out! Theron really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iancu Calmuschi!
Iancu Calmuschi 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:
TRFC96
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Theron can't keep his opponent in guard - Sudo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Theron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sudo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Theron's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sudo is trying to control the action in half guard but Theron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Theron wants to improve his position but Sudo is controlling well.
Sudo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Theron tries to get to full guard but Sudo has control of the leg.
Sudo throwing shots but Theron is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Theron manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Theron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Theron is trying to keep Sudo in close.
Sudo wants to pass the guard but Theron is keeping the position.
#T1#
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sudo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Theron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Theron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sudo.
Sudo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Theron has Sudo pulled in close to control his posture.
Theron controls Sudo momentarily but Sudo frees himself.
Sudo distracts Theron with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
#SUB2#
Sudo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sudo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Theron trying to keep a closed guard but Sudo is proving a slippery customer.
Sudo chips away with some ground and pound.
#T2#
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sudo throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Theron looking to control.
Theron keeping moving, preventing Sudo from controlling successfully.
Theron is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sudo landing some decent shots from guard.
Theron controlling Sudo's posture.
Sudo preventing the sweep.
Theron seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Theron is continuing to stall.
#T3#
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sudo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Theron is trying to keep Sudo in close.
Sudo landing some decent shots from guard.
#SUB2#
Theron is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sudo looking to pass the guard.
Theron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sudo throws a big elbow that misses.
Theron preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sudo connects with a couple of short punches.
#T4#
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sudo with a nice head shot there.
Theron controls Sudo momentarily but Sudo frees himself.
Sudo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sudo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sudo throwing strikes but missing.
Sudo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sudo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sudo distracts Theron with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sudo lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sudo is looking to work some ground and pound but Theron has wrist control.
Sudo scoring with some ground and pound.
Theron is pulling down on Sudo's head. It's preventing any offense from Sudo, at least for the moment.
Sudo works over Theron with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sudo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
#TD#
Theron gets caught flat footed, as Sudo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Theron working a defensive guard here.
Sudo postures up and lands a big shot to Theron's brow.
Sudo stopping the sweep attempt from Theron.
Sudo wants to pass the guard but Theron is keeping the position.
Theron looking for a sweep. Not yet Theron, not yet.
Theron controls Sudo momentarily but Sudo frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sudo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudo scoring with some ground and pound.
Theron working a defensive guard here.
Sudo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sudo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sudo postures up in Theron's guard and throws a big left but Theron blocks it.
#T1#
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sudo is one step ahead there.
Sudo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sudo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sudo throws a big elbow that misses.
Sudo preventing the sweep.
Sudo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Theron works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sudo is in close to Theron's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sudo postures up.
Sudo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Theron trying to keep a closed guard but Sudo is proving a slippery customer.
Theron might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sudo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sudo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
#T2#
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sudo throws a big right hand that misses.
Theron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sudo.
Sudo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Theron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
#REVB#
Sudo trying to keep a closed guard but Theron is proving a slippery customer.
Sudo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sudo wants to hit a switch here but Theron passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sudo there!
Theron with a couple of short strikes.
Sudo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sudo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Theron.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theron with shots to the head and body - Sudo looks very uncomfortable down there.
#T3#
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sudo is trying to escape the mount.
Sudo wants to hold on but Theron pushes him away.
Sudo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Theron with good strikes from the mount here!
Sudo is looking to get to half guard.
Sudo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Theron looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sudo has hold of Theron's hands but Theron slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
#T4#
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sudo is trying to maintain the position but Theron is very close to passing his half guard.
Sudo tries to get to full guard but Theron has control of the leg.
#SUB2#
Theron is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sudo wants to get back to full guard.
Theron winds up and cracks Sudo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sudo trying to control but Theron postures up.
Sudo is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theron is looking to take a break and control but Sudo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dan Sudo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sudo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Theron misses the jab.
#TD#
Theron tries to sprawl but Sudo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sudo lands strikes from half guard.
Sudo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Theron wants to control but Sudo is keeping busy.
Sudo trying to mount his opponent but Theron defends it.
Theron slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Theron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sudo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sudo is one step ahead there.
Theron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sudo.
#T1#
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sudo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sudo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sudo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sudo postures up.
Theron looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sudo throwing strikes from guard but Theron blocks nicely.
Sudo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Theron wants to sweep but no luck.
Sudo wants to pass the guard but Theron is keeping the position.
Theron is trying to keep Sudo in close.
#T2#
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron is pulling down on Sudo's head. It's preventing any offense from Sudo, at least for the moment.
Sudo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sudo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sudo trying to control but Theron is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sudo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Theron controls Sudo momentarily but Sudo frees himself.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
#TD2#
Theron throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sudo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Theron is in Sudo's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sudo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sudo postures up in Theron's guard and throws a big left but Theron blocks it.
Sudo trying to control but Theron is working from the bottom.
#T3#
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron trying to keep a closed guard but Sudo is proving a slippery customer.
Sudo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Theron trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sudo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Theron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sudo throws an elbow that misses. Theron uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sudo's guard. Nice move by Theron!
#REVB#
Sudo looking to control.
Sudo wants to sweep but no luck.
Theron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Theron postures up.
#T4#
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theron throwing strikes from guard but Sudo blocks nicely.
Theron stays in close to Sudo's body and controls the position.
Theron advances position into side control!
Sudo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Sudo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theron is looking to take a break and control but Sudo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sudo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Sudo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sudo, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Dan Sudo!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Dan Sudo!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Dan Sudo!
Dan Sudo wins by unanimous dec
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Event:
TRFC93
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Theron shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theron's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yamamoto works over Theron's head and body with a nice combination.
Yamamoto misses with a low kick.
Theron shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamamoto as he jumps to the side.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Theron.
Good exchange - Theron coming out on top.
Theron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamamoto defends it nicely.
Matsui Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Theron.
Theron misses with a looping left.
Theron lands with a hook. Yamamoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yamamoto is looking to slow Theron down with leg kicks.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Theron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Theron moves out of range as Yamamoto strikes.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Theron strikes.
Theron swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Yamamoto stalling in the clinch but Theron improves position.
Yamamoto is trying to push Theron away but Theron has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Theron decides to pull guard.
Theron wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Theron holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Theron working for a triangle but Yamamoto defends it easily.
Yamamoto is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hard Knocks Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Yamamoto is fighting to break Theron's control of his arms but Theron is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Theron holds on and takes a little breather.
Yamamoto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yamamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Yamamoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Theron is pulling down on Yamamoto's head to control his posture.
Theron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
Theron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamamoto's guard. #REVB#
Yamamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Theron postures up.
Theron trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Theron sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Theron forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Yamamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Theron sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Theron maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Yamamoto could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Theron has cracked it and Yamamoto is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Theron!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlie Theron!
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Event:
TRFC90
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Theron darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Theron looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fairchild!
Fairchild dodges the ground and pound from Theron.
Theron works to advance to full mount. Fairchild defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
BOOM! Theron connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fairchild wants to control but Theron is having none of it.
Fairchild is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fairchild tries to hold on but Theron postures up.
Theron unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Fairchild is rocked!#SUB2#
Fairchild is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Theron locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Fairchild is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Theron!
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Event:
TRFC87
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Bok Sun misses with a wild body shot.
Theron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bok Sun looks to land a body kick but Theron moved away.
Bok Sun lands a nice shot that snaps Theron's head back.
Good shot there by Theron.
Theron throws a right and a left that Bok Sun avoids nicely.
Bok Sun avoids the body shot from Theron.
Bok Sun lands with a kick to the temple. Theron shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Theron moves out of range of the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Theron.
Theron throws the left hand but Bok Sun avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Bok Sun shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bok Sun showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Theron makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Theron.
Bok Sun won't allow Theron to sweep him here. #T1##SU2#
Bok Sun stands up from Theron's guard - Bok Sun perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bok Sun throws a push kick but Theron slaps the foot to one side.
Theron attempts a counter takedown but Bok Sun avoids it well and moves away.
Theron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Theron crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bok Sun - the referee stops the clock and Theron gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bok Sun. Theron manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bok Sun looks for the body kick but Theron saw that one coming.
Bok Sun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Theron.
Theron misses the shot to the body.
Theron takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Bok Sun. Beautiful body shot.
Bok Sun feints and then cracks Theron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Theron down.
Theron throws a right hand that misses
and Bok Sun counters with a left to the body.
Bok Sun ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Bok Sun.
Bok Sun avoids the body shot from Theron.
Theron throws a jab when Bok Sun was well out of range.#T2#
Theron takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bok Sun bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Theron's head backwards.
Bok Sun cracks Theron with a good jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bok Sun!
Theron has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bok Sun.
Bok Sun explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Charlie Theron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theron is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bok Sun.
#CL2#
Bok Sun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Theron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Theron is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bok Sun to keep the fight standing.
Bok Sun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Bok Sun.
Still in the clinch, Bok Sun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bok Sun.
Bok Sun digs a right hand into Theron's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Theron's gas tank.
Bok Sun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Theron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3##BC2#
Bok Sun breaks from the clinch.
Bok Sun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Theron takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bok Sun connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Bok Sun has closed the distance and engaged Theron in a clinch.
Bok Sun controlling the action here for a moment.
Bok Sun lands a good knee to the midsection. Theron won't want to take too many of those.
Theron is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bok Sun to keep the fight standing.
Bok Sun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bok Sun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bok Sun.
Bok Sun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Theron backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theron misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Bok Sun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Theron. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Bok Sun lands with a nice body punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bok Sun!
Bok Sun lands with a kick to the ribs.
Theron walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bok Sun.
Bok Sun connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Bok Sun lands.
Theron with a poor takedown
and Bok Sun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Theron is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Theron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theron switches off momentarily and Bok Sun cracks him with a monster right hand! Theron topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Bok Sun dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Bok Sun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tae Bok Sun!
A very excited looking Tae Bok Sun 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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Event:
MMMA 18: Breaking Bones
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Theron throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Theron doesn't seem bothered though.
Theron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Theron takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Charlie Theron has been cut.
Gonzalez lands a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Gonzalez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theron is looking to reverse the position.
Theron is trying to control Gonzalez's posture but Gonzalez avoids it.
Gonzalez is staying tight to Theron's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Theron is trying to control Gonzalez's posture but Gonzalez avoids it.
Theron seems a little lost for a moment, as Gonzalez dominates the positioning.#T1#
Theron tries to buck Gonzalez off but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez tries to stand but Theron is controlling his head.
Theron is trying to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez working away.
Theron is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gonzalez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gonzalez content just to control the position here.
It looks like Gonzalez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Theron tries to hold on but Gonzalez pushes him away. #T2#
Gonzalez wants to stand but Theron is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Theron really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Theron is working hard here to advance position.
Theron tries to hold on but Gonzalez postures up.
Theron is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez content just to control the position here.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Theron is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
#T3#
Theron wants to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez controlling from the full mount.
Theron is looking to improve his position but Gonzalez isn't that keen on the idea.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet but Theron is holding on tight.
Theron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonzalez controlling his opponent.
Gonzalez tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Gonzalez controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Theron wants to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Gonzalez prevents Theron from getting the reversal.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Theron is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theron tries to reverse the position but Gonzalez maintains control.
Gonzalez content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Theron'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.
#R2#
Theron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez lands a glancing blow to the side of Theron's head.
Gonzalez misses with the body kick#TD#
and Theron counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gonzalez gets full guard.
Theron lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Theron trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miguel Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Theron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Theron looking to pass the guard.
Gonzalez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Theron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Theron trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez managing to control the position.
Theron trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Theron misses with a straight right.
Theron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Theron changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to avoid it but Theron manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzalez to the ground. Gonzalez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gonzalez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Theron on the side of the head.
A jab from Gonzalez does it's job there.
Gonzalez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Theron doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.#T2#
Gonzalez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miguel Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theron just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in and bounces Theron off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ROC2#
Theron is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez wanted to stand there but Theron had control of the position.
Oh Theron is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Theron seems to have got his legs back now.
Theron controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself. #SUB#
Theron has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theron wants to sweep here but Gonzalez controlling him for the moment.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Theron has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SU2#
Gonzalez stands and steps away. Theron gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gonzalez lands with a straight right. Theron didn't see that one coming.
Theron misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Gonzalez scores with a takedown into Theron's guard.
Theron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gonzalez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Theron controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
Gonzalez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Theron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Gonzalez wants to stand but Theron is controlling his posture from full guard.
Theron controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gonzalez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gonzalez tries to stand but Theron is controlling his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie Theron's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Theron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Theron. Beautiful body shot.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Theron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonzalez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gonzalez lands a jab to Theron's midsection.
Gonzalez stuns Theron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Theron is just out of range.
Gonzalez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gonzalez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Theron rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Theron wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Gonzalez wants to stand up but Theron is controlling the position.
Theron has a hand on Gonzalez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gonzalez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Theron tries to control the position but Gonzalez now has his back.
Gonzalez controlling from the back.
Theron trying to control the action but Gonzalez just sinks the hooks in.
Well, with Gonzalez on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Theron is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Theron is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2#
Gonzalez is hanging on to Theron's back as he tries to escape.
Gonzalez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Theron doesn't escape.
Theron tries to break free.
Theron looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Gonzalez biding his time, controlling Theron.
Theron is really stuck here.
Gonzalez keeps control of the position easily here as Theron tries to buck him off.
Gonzalez gets his hands free as Theron looks to control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonzalez keeps control of the position easily here as Theron tries to buck him off.
Theron rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gonzalez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Theron trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theron wants to get back to full guard.
Charlie Theron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzalez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Miguel Gonzalez!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Miguel Gonzalez!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Miguel Gonzalez!
Miguel Gonzalez wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Miguel Gonzalez stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for the Opportunity. '.
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Event:
Madness MMA 5: New Years Bash
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Theron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Labosky was well out of range. Poor timing from Theron.
Labosky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Labosky looks to land a combination but Theron avoids it well.
Theron takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Theron throws a nice looking combination but Labosky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Labosky moves to clinch but Theron breaks away #TD2#
and Theron counters with a nice double leg into side control. Labosky won't be happy with that.
Labosky can't do much from the bottom here.
Theron throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Theron creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Labosky wants to control but Theron postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theron working the body and head with strikes.
Theron misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Theron looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Theron is putting a hurting on Labosky here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Theron advances to full mount.
Labosky regains half guard.#ES#
Labosky makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Labosky jabs at Theron's body.
Theron looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Labosky is fending him off so far but Theron persists. Nope, Labosky circles away and we're back to standing.
Labosky looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Labosky tries to clinch up.
Labosky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Labosky.
Jean Labosky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Theron blocks a head kick by Labosky.
Labosky lands with a kick to the temple. Theron shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Labosky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theron blocks a head kick by Labosky.
#T2#
Labosky feints and then cracks Theron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Theron down.
Labosky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Theron's sensitive parts.
Theron throws a looping overhand right but Labosky ducks down to avoid it.
Theron throws an overhand right that lands on Labosky's shoulder, as Labosky tries to avoid the shot.
Labosky attempts a counter takedown but Theron avoids it well and moves away.
Labosky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Theron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Labosky. Labosky obviously looking to wear him down.
Labosky scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Theron gets a double leg takedown into Labosky's guard.
Theron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Labosky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Labosky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Labosky is trying to keep Theron in close.
Theron with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Labosky looking for a sweep. Not yet Labosky, not yet.
Labosky has his hands on Theron's head, controlling the position.
Labosky keeping moving, preventing Theron from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Theron is working Labosky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Labosky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Labosky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Theron's guard. #REVR#
Labosky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Theron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Labosky looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Theron working a defensive guard here.
Labosky 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.
Labosky wants to get up but he can't break Theron's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Theron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Theron trying to control the position from guard on top but Labosky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Labosky dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Theron pulls guard.
Labosky sitting in guard here, content to control.
Labosky'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.
Theron working a defensive guard here.
Labosky throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky won't allow Theron to sweep him here.
Theron controls Labosky momentarily but Labosky frees himself.
Labosky wanted to stand there but Theron had control of the position. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Theron looks to throw the jab but Labosky is out of range.
Theron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jean Labosky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Theron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Labosky closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Labosky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Theron fails to land the takedown.
Labosky throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Labosky tenderised Theron's leg. Theron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Theron on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Labosky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Theron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Theron with the counter takedown but Labosky avoids it easily.
Labosky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Theron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Labosky can pounce on him.
Theron throws a big shot that misses.
Labosky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Theron blocks a head kick by Labosky.
Labosky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Theron with the counter takedown but Labosky avoids it easily.
Labosky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Labosky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Theron takes a swing at Labosky's ribcage but misses.
Theron throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Labosky's waist but Labosky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Theron off to one side.
A left and a right from Labosky both land. Nice combination.
Labosky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theron can do to turn this around?
Theron misses with the combination.
Labosky tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Theron manages to circle out of the way.
Theron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Labosky.
Theron takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Theron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Labosky tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Theron manages to circle out of the way.
Labosky is looking to clinch but Theron is avoiding it.
Theron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Labosky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Theron at a distance.
#CL#
Labosky moves into the clinch.#TD#
Labosky has clasped his hands together around Theron's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T3#
Labosky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theron keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Theron's face as Labosky controls the position.
Theron tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Labosky wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Theron manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Charlie Theron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Theron tries to get to full guard but Labosky has control of the leg.
Labosky controlling the action here.
Labosky prevents Theron from improving his position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Theron manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Labosky wants to stand but Theron has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Theron keeping moving, preventing Labosky from controlling successfully.
Labosky advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theron sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Labosky not doing much here.
Theron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Labosky is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Labosky dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Theron shoots in looking for a takedown. Labosky tries to sprawl out of it but Theron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Labosky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Labosky rushes Theron and presses him up against the cage.
Theron wants to take the fight to the mat but Labosky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Labosky gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SU#
Labosky decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Labosky tries to clinch but Theron is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Theron. Labosky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Labosky is winning the standup battle so far.
Theron dodges the punch combination from Labosky.
Theron is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Labosky.
A head kick misses from Labosky. #TD2#
Theron gets a double leg takedown into Labosky's guard.#T1#
Theron throwing strikes but missing.
Theron trying to control the position from guard on top but Labosky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labosky looking for a sweep. Not yet Labosky, not yet.
Labosky keeping moving, preventing Theron from controlling successfully.
Theron 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. #SUB2#
Theron thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Labosky lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Theron being controlled here, momentarily.
Labosky trying to control but Theron is working from the bottom.
Theron wants to sweep but no luck.
Theron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Labosky manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Theron passes into half guard.
Theron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Theron prevents Labosky from standing back up.
#T3#
Theron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Labosky defending well though.
Theron prevents Labosky from standing back up.
Theron prevents Labosky from improving his position.
Theron not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Labosky is staying active underneath Theron, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Labosky is looking to improve his position.
Theron is trying to control the action in half guard but Labosky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Labosky controlling the position well.
Theron is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Labosky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Theron fails to land with a series of punches.
Labosky works the jab nicely.
Labosky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Theron throws a body punch but Labosky moves out of range.
Labosky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Labosky throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Theron counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Labosky holds on and takes a little breather.
Labosky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Theron.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theron trying to control the position from guard on top but Labosky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charlie Theron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jean Labosky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Theron drops back, looking for a kneebar! Labosky looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Labosky looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Labosky! #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Labosky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Labosky, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Labosky!
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Event:
PFN 31
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Theron misses with an uppercut
and Craven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Craven closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Craven drags the fight down to the ground.
Theron content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Theron stopping the sweep attempt from Craven.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Theron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Theron stopping the sweep attempt from Craven.
Theron wants to pass the guard but Craven is keeping the position.
Craven looking for a sweep. Not yet Craven, not yet.
Craven manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Theron manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Craven drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Craven jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Craven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Craven trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craven definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Theron is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Theron with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Theron wants to control from the top but Craven keeps moving.
Theron throws a big right hand that misses.
Craven controls Theron momentarily but Theron frees himself.
Craven pulls Theron in to control the position.
Craven keeping moving, preventing Theron from controlling successfully.
Theron sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Craven's guard. #T2#
Craven tries to get to full guard but Theron has control of the leg.
Theron working over Craven with some ground and pound. Craven looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Craven trying to control from the bottom.
Theron prevents Craven from improving his position.
Theron not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Craven wants to get back to full guard.
Craven is looking to control Theron's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Craven avoid being mounted?
Craven makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Craven.
Theron wants to pass the guard but Craven is keeping the position.#T3#
Theron throwing strikes but missing.
Craven 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.
Theron trying to control the position from guard on top but Craven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craven has momentary wrist control but Theron slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Craven is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Craven wants to pass the guard but Theron is keeping the position.
Theron is pulling down on Craven's head. It's preventing any offense from Craven, at least for the moment.#T4#
Craven looking to pass the guard.
Craven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Theron looking to control.
Theron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craven is one step ahead there.
Theron keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Craven is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craven sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Theron's guard.
Craven wants to pass the guard but Theron is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Craven throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Theron was covering up waiting for the punch and Craven finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Theron controls Craven momentarily but Craven frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theron trying to keep a closed guard but Craven is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron wants to sweep here but Craven controlling him for the moment.
Theron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Craven tries to free his leg and advance position but Theron is retaining full guard.
Theron can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Craven controls the pace.
Craven stopping the sweep attempt from Theron.
Theron keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Craven instigates a clinch.
Craven lands a nice uppercut.
Theron goes for a takedown attempt but Craven pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Craven closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Theron quickly recovers to half guard.
Craven tries to pass to full mount but Theron defends it.
Craven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Craven trying to control the action but Theron is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Craven is working for a kimura but Theron is defending it quite comfortably.
Theron keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Theron wants to control but Craven is keeping busy.
Theron is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Craven's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Craven's back!#SUB2#
Theron working for the choke.
Craven tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Theron tries to get the hooks in deep but Craven pushed the leg off.
Theron connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Craven to escape the position.
Craven manages to reverse the position and now he's in Theron's guard. Nice work there by Craven.
Theron is trying to keep Craven in close.
Craven wants to control from the top but Theron keeps moving.
Theron working a defensive guard here.
Craven throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Theron is pulling down on Craven's head. It's preventing any offense from Craven, at least for the moment.
Theron wants to sweep here but Craven controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Theron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Theron is trying to control the position but Craven postures up.
Craven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theron is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Craven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Theron is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are battling for position here. Craven manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Theron trying to control but Craven is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theron stopping the sweep attempt from Craven.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Craven tries to close the distance and clinch but Theron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Craven moves in looking to clinch but Theron pushes him off.
Theron takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Craven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Craven takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Craven tightens his grip and picks Theron up, before dumping him to the ground. Theron manages to land in guard.
Theron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Craven.
Destin Craven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Theron working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Craven doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Craven manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Theron is trying to keep Craven in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven wants to control from the top but Theron keeps moving.
Theron is trying to keep Craven in close.
Theron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craven is one step ahead there. #T1#
Craven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Theron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Theron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Craven tries to free his leg and advance position but Theron is retaining full guard.
Craven postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Theron holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Craven moves into range and connects with a jab.
Theron throws a jab but it's blocked by Craven. #T2#
Craven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Theron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Craven finds it's way round the side to connect with Theron's head. #TD#
Craven drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Theron is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Craven defends well.
Craven wants to control from the top but Theron keeps moving.
Theron 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Craven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Theron keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully. #T3#
Craven won't allow Theron to sweep him here.
Theron has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Destin Craven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Craven slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Theron keeping full guard, as Craven tries to pass.
Craven sitting in guard here, content to control.
Craven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Craven is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Craven pushes Theron up against the cage in a clinch.
Theron is trying to drag Craven to the mat but Craven just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Theron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Theron fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Craven presses Theron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craven.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theron fails to pull guard.
Destin Craven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Theron.
Craven gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Theron.
Charlie Theron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theron misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Destin Craven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Craven has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
Destin Craven decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
PAcio 27
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Holm lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A combination from Holm does no damage.
Holm lands with a shot to the body.
Holm moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Holm.
A punch combination from Holm misses.
Theron misses with a hook. Holm ducked under it nicely.
Holm tries to close the distance and clinch but Theron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Theron swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Holm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holm.
Theron has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holm after a bit of a struggle.
Holm has had enough of the clinch but Theron keeps him there for the moment.
Holm can't break the clinch.
Theron is trying to pull guard but Holm turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Theron gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Holm scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Theron manages to mount him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theron looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Holm takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Theron working Holm over with strikes here. #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Holm has been cut.#SUB2#
Theron is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Holm to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Holm shrugs it off.
Theron postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Holm bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Theron and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Theron!
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Event:
Pacio 25
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Nakamura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Theron throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Theron is controlling him.
Theron not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Theron lands a couple of digs.
Theron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theron is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Theron distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Theron is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theron is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Theron is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Theron looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nakamura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Nice strikes from Theron there.
Theron working the head and body with strikes.
Theron controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Theron is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakamura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Theron uses his free foot to push down on Nakamura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nakamura.
Theron landing strikes from the mount and Nakamura is in trouble! #ROC2#
Nakamura is rocked!
A big strike lands for Theron! That's really hurt Nakamura and he's turned his back - Theron keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Theron jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Theron!
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Event:
Pacio 24
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Theron misses with a jab to the body
and Nakamura counters with a nice body kick.
Nakamura tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Theron counters with a takedown into side control.
Theron controlling the position from side mount.
Nakamura is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Nakamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nakamura some visible discomfort.
Theron landing strikes.
Theron lands some shots froms side control.
Theron landing strikes.
Nakamura is looking to regain half guard here but Theron keeps moving and retains side control.
Theron landing strikes. #T1#
Theron is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nakamura is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Theron's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here as Theron stalls from top position.
Theron working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#
Nakamura is rocked!
Theron advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Theron is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nakamura to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nakamura shrugs it off.
Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T2#
Theron controlling the pace for now.
Theron looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Nakamura covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Theron!
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Event:
Prestige Pride Cup 2
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Theron manages to avoid it.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Theron.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Theron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been told by Garcia's head coaches at Heart Cave (10 elites, 3 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garcia throws a right hand that Theron ducks under and follows up with a left that Theron also avoids with ease.
And Theron tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Theron slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Theron takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Theron works over Garcia's head and body with a nice combination.
Garcia misses with a body punch
and Theron counters with a series of strikes. Garcia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theron gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Theron avoids nicely.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Theron tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Theron.
Theron darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Theron into the ropes.
Tony Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Theron.
Theron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia lands a right hook to the body.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Theron moves out of range.
Tony Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Theron avoids it well.
Theron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia is looking to counter punch.
Garcia cracks Theron with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Theron slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Theron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Theron avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Theron avoids nicely.
Garcia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Garcia throws a right hand that Theron ducks under and follows up with a left that Theron also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Theron or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia, which made it look bad.
Garcia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Theron backs up against the ropes.
Garcia is looking to wear down Theron with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Theron tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Theron cracks a nice hook into Garcia's ribs.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Theron.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Theron.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Theron gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.
Theron looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Theron persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Theron misses with a body shot
and Garcia counters with a left and a right that stings Theron.
Theron gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Theron tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Garcia is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Theron buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Theron!! Theron is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Garcia throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Garcia!
After winning the bout, Tony Garcia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Prestige FC 57: Duff vs Molito
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Theron darts in looking for a takedown but Valdez gets double underhooks and turns Theron into the ropes.
Valdez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valdez moves out of range as Theron strikes.#TD2#
Valdez shoots in and gets a takedown into Theron's guard.
Valdez wants to control from the top but Theron keeps moving.
Valdez passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Valdez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Theron is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez is just content to waste time from the top position. Theron takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Theron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valdez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theron is keeping the position for now.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Theron working a defensive guard here.
Theron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valdez wants to pass the guard but Theron is keeping the position.
Valdez trying to control but Theron is working from the bottom.
Valdez looking to pass the guard.
Theron looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Theron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Theron throws a body shot but no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valdez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Theron.
Theron cracks a nice hook into Valdez's ribs.
A slow jab from Theron misses its intended target.
Theron lunges at Valdez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valdez's hand.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Theron defends it well.
Theron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
#TD2#
Valdez scores with a takedown into Theron's guard.
Valdez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Theron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Theron keeping full guard, as Valdez tries to pass.
Valdez pushing down on Theron's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Valdez is trying to control the action in half guard but Theron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valdez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Theron knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Theron slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Valdez trying to control but Theron is working from the bottom.
Theron keeping full guard, as Valdez tries to pass. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valdez advances position into side control!
Theron is not content to let Valdez control the position.
Theron tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Valdez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Valdez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theron prevents Valdez from moving into mount.
Valdez trying to control the action but Theron is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Valdez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Theron throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Valdez looking to score a takedown here. Theron is defending well but Valdez drives through and ends up in Theron's guard.
Theron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Valdez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Theron puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Theron wants to pass the guard but Valdez is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valdez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valdez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Theron is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Valdez has momentary wrist control but Theron slips an elbow through the middle.
Theron trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Theron trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Theron preventing the sweep.
Daniel Valdez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Theron with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Valdez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Theron defends well.
Theron's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Theron wants to control from the top but Valdez keeps moving.
Valdez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Theron's guard. #REVB##T2#
Valdez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theron is keeping the position for now.
Valdez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Theron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theron wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Theron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valdez is one step ahead there. #T3#
Theron trying to keep a closed guard but Valdez is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Valdez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Theron's guard.
Theron has control of Valdez's left arm, preventing Valdez from doing any damage.
Theron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valdez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theron is keeping the position for now.
Theron trying to control the position.
Theron pulls Valdez in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Valdez trying to control but Theron is working from the bottom.
Valdez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theron is keeping the position for now.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Theron tries for a takedown but Valdez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Theron misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Valdez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valdez stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theron is not content to let Valdez control the position.
Theron wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Valdez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Theron misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Valdez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Theron wants to sweep here but Valdez controlling him for the moment.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theron is pulling down on Valdez's head to control his posture.
Valdez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Valdez looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theron.#TD2#
Valdez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Valdez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Theron makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Theron.
Theron has control of Valdez's left arm, preventing Valdez from doing any damage.
Valdez wants to control from the top but Theron keeps moving. #T2#
Theron pulls Valdez in to control the position.
Valdez looking to pass the guard.
Theron working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Theron throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Theron misses with a straight left.
Theron dips to his left and cracks Valdez with an uppercut!#TD2#
Valdez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Theron to the ground. Valdez is now in Theron's guard.
Theron pulls Valdez in close to his closed guard and prevents Valdez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Theron is trying to control the position but Valdez postures up.
Theron keeping full guard, as Valdez tries to pass.
Theron is trying to keep Valdez in close.
Theron is really struggling to control Valdez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Valdez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theron swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Theron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Theron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Theron wants to pass the guard but Valdez is keeping the position.
Valdez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valdez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Theron scoring with punches to the head and body.
Theron scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Valdez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Theron can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Theron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Valdez really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4##TD2#
Valdez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Theron struggling a bit here.
Valdez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theron keeps working.
Theron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Theron wants to control but Valdez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron stops Valdez from passing to mount. #T1#
Valdez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theron keeps working.
Theron manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valdez's best efforts.#SUB2#
Valdez seems to be working for a kimura but Theron defends the submission attempt.
Theron is refusing to be controlled, as Valdez sits in half guard.
Theron controlling the position well.
Theron is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valdez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theron keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Theron is pressing down on Valdez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Valdez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valdez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Theron's guard.
Theron moves into full guard.
Theron is trying to keep Valdez in close.
#T3#
Valdez pushing down on Theron's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Valdez trying to control from half guard but Theron is working away.
Theron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valdez is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Valdez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Theron trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Valdez manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
Theron wants to control but Valdez is having none of it.
Theron is trying desperately to improve position.
Theron is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Theron is looking to get to half guard.
Valdez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theron regains half guard.
Theron is staying active underneath Valdez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Valdez dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Theron fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Valdez scores with a takedown into Theron's guard.
Valdez passes Theron's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valdez is looking to advance position but Theron won't allow it. #SUB2#
Valdez is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valdez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valdez's back!#T1##SUB#
Theron working for the choke.
Valdez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Theron lands with a punch from half guard.
Theron sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Theron throwing shots but Valdez is blocking nicely.
Valdez is trying to get back to full guard.
Theron seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valdez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Valdez works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Valdez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valdez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Theron working some strikes from top position.
Valdez wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Valdez keeping moving, preventing Theron from controlling successfully.
Theron passes into half guard.
Theron thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Theron looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valdez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Theron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valdez defending well though.
Theron trying to control from half guard but Valdez is working away.
Valdez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Theron is working away from the top position though.
Valdez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valdez.
Daniel Valdez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valdez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Theron keeping moving, preventing Valdez from controlling successfully. #T4#
Valdez won't allow Theron to sweep him here.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theron looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Valdez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Valdez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Charlie Theron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theron landing a few short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Valdez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valdez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Valdez!
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