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Event:
QFC Tournament 633 Round 3
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Laugh tries for a takedown but Theold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laugh closes the distance and clinches up with Theold, looking for a takedown. Laugh pushes Theold against the cage but Theold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Theold shoots in for a double leg but Laugh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laugh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Theold tries to clinch but Laugh moves away
and Laugh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Theold has his takedown stuffed
and Laugh counters with a one-two to the body.
Theold doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esidem Laugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nestor Theold.
Laugh scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Theold gets a clinch.
Laugh lands a nice knee to the body.
Theold looks winded!
Theold is pressed up against the cage. Laugh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Theold down to the mat. Theold avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laugh swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Theold is looking to clinch. #TD#
Laugh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Theold's guard.
Laugh is stalling in the full guard.
Laugh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laugh tries to free his leg and advance position but Theold is retaining full guard.
Theold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laugh controls the pace.#SUB#
Laugh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Theold keeping full guard, as Laugh tries to pass. #T2##ES2#
Theold has his feet on Laugh's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Laugh goes for a double leg but Theold avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theold continues to drive forward.
Theold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laugh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Laugh takes the fight into the clinch.
Theold looking to slow down the pace here.
Theold tries to pull guard but Laugh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3##BC#
Laugh breaks from the clinch.
Laugh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theold but Theold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laugh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Theold swivels and escapes.
Theold throws a big counter head kick but Laugh avoids it with no problem.
Laugh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Theold sprawls well. Theold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laugh gets slowly back to his feet.
Theold fails with the takedown
and Laugh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laugh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4##TD2#
Theold fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laugh to the ground. Theold is now in Laugh's guard.
Laugh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Theold wants to control from the top but Laugh keeps moving.
Theold is looking to work some ground and pound but Laugh has wrist control.
Theold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Theold trying to control but Laugh is working from the bottom.
Theold postures up.
Laugh pulls Theold in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esidem Laugh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Laugh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laugh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Theold shoots for a takedown but Laugh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Theold throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laugh was covering up waiting for the punch and Theold finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Laugh trying to control the position here.
Theold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laugh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laugh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Theold has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laugh is proving hard to escape from.
Laugh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Theold drops back looking for a leg! Laugh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laugh manages to kick Theold off! Theold jumps back into Laugh's guard.
Laugh has his hands on Theold's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laugh continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laugh. #CL#
Laugh pushes Theold up against the cage in a clinch.
Theold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Laugh.
#BC#
Laugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crunch! Laugh slams his shin into Theold's torso.
Laugh with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Theold moves into the clinch.#T3##TD#
Laugh successfully pulls guard.
Nestor Theold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laugh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theold can do to turn this around?
Laugh has control of Theold's left arm, preventing Theold from doing any damage.
Theold passes Laugh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laugh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laugh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laugh scores with a short punch from the bottom.#T4#
Theold wants to control from the top but Laugh keeps moving.
Laugh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Theold is one step ahead there.
Theold wants to pass the guard but Laugh is keeping the position.
Laugh keeping moving, preventing Theold from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theold won't allow Laugh to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Esidem Laugh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Laugh moves in looking to clinch but Theold pushes him off.
Laugh keeps the fight on the outside.
Laugh slaps away a takedown attempt from Theold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laugh misses with a series of wild punches.
Theold now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Theold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laugh tries to clinch but Theold moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laugh fails with the takedown.#CL#
Laugh gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Theold working hard to break the clinch.
Theold is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laugh pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Theold has picked Laugh up - he's going for a ride! Theold dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Laugh trying to control from the bottom.
Theold is trying to control the action in half guard but Laugh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theold wants to free his trapped foot but Laugh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Theold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laugh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Theold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Theold is looking to take a break and control but Laugh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
Laugh tries to get to full guard but Theold has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Theold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laugh sprawls well. Laugh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theold gets slowly back to his feet.
Esidem Laugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nestor Theold.
Theold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danga de danga de dang - Laugh scores with a four punch combination!
Theold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laugh circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Theold tries to get set, Laugh tries to push him back and clinch up but Theold manages to avoid the attempt.
Laugh shoots in for a takedown but Theold shows good takedown defense.
Theold is looking to clinch but Laugh is avoiding it.
Laugh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Laugh tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Theold decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Laugh's guard.
Theold looking to pass the guard.
Theold is pushing down on Laugh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laugh is fighting to maintain full guard but Theold has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laugh is not content to let Theold control the position.#T4#
Laugh wants to control but Theold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laugh is looking for a sweep. Theold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Theold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Laugh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Theold looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theold stopping the sweep attempt from Laugh.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Esidem Laugh.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laugh, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Esidem Laugh!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Esidem Laugh!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Esidem Laugh!
Esidem Laugh wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 633 Round 2
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Whytefalcon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Theold defends well and Whytefalcon ends up having to push Theold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Theold shoots in and bounces Whytefalcon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Theold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Theold lands a couple of elbows.
Theold trying to control but Whytefalcon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whytefalcon is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Theold keeping moving, preventing Whytefalcon from controlling successfully. #T1#
Theold trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Whytefalcon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Theold trying to control the position.
Whytefalcon prevents Theold from getting back to his feet.
Theold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Whytefalcon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Theold is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Whytefalcon, into his guard. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Whytefalcon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Theold has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Whytefalcon is proving hard to escape from.
Whytefalcon wants to sweep here but Theold controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Whytefalcon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Theold passes into side control.
#SU#
Theold stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Theold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whytefalcon defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Theold or perhaps it was just good defense by Whytefalcon, which made it look bad.
Theold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whytefalcon sprawls well. Whytefalcon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theold gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor Theold. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Theold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whytefalcon tries to avoid it but Theold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whytefalcon to the ground. Whytefalcon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theold fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Theold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whytefalcon sprawls well. Whytefalcon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theold gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Whytefalcon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Theold has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Whytefalcon is on him like a limpet, forcing Theold back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whytefalcon stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nestor Theold dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Whytefalcon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Theold as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Theold clinches up with Whytefalcon and pushes him back against the cage.
Whytefalcon jumps guard but Theold turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Whytefalcon tries to pull guard but Theold won't allow it.
Nestor Theold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Whytefalcon.#BC2#
Whytefalcon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whytefalcon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Theold clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whytefalcon is pushing Theold up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Theold tries to pull guard but Whytefalcon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Whytefalcon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Whytefalcon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Theold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whytefalcon can do to turn this around?#TD#
Theold drags the fight down to the ground.
Whytefalcon is stalling in the full guard.
Theold trying to control the position.
Whytefalcon sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Theold controlling Whytefalcon's posture.
Theold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whytefalcon wants to control from the top but Theold keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Theold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whytefalcon tries to free his leg and advance position but Theold is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nestor Theold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Theold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whytefalcon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Theold sprawls well. Theold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whytefalcon gets slowly back to his feet.
Whytefalcon tries a head kick but it misses.
Theold misses with a low kick.
Theold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whytefalcon's waist but Whytefalcon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Theold off to one side.
Theold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whytefalcon is breathing heavily.
Whytefalcon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whytefalcon shoots in but Theold avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Whytefalcon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Theold dives in for a single leg takedown but Whytefalcon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Theold scores with a takedown into Whytefalcon's guard.
Theold is standing up over Whytefalcon. Whytefalcon looks to escape but Theold dives into side control.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Theold stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whytefalcon tries to bench press Theold off him but Theold keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nestor Theold dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Whytefalcon stuffs the takedown attempt from Theold. Theold gets slowly back to his feet.
Theold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whytefalcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Theold manages to avoid it.
Whytefalcon closes the distance and clinches up with Theold, looking for a takedown. Whytefalcon pushes Theold against the cage but Theold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Whytefalcon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Theold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whytefalcon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Theold has closed the distance and engaged Whytefalcon in a clinch.
#TD#
Theold has Whytefalcon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Theold pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Whytefalcon tumbling to the mat - Theold dives into Whytefalcon's guard.
Whytefalcon is looking to stand back up but Theold counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Whytefalcon. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB##SU#
Theold stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Theold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whytefalcon. #CL2#
Whytefalcon moves into the clinch.
Theold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Theold lands a knee to the head.
Whytefalcon is trying to pull guard but Theold has him pressed against the cage.
Theold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whytefalcon after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor Theold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theold fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Whytefalcon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Theold uses from the top position.
Theold wants to get up but he can't break Whytefalcon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Theold seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Whytefalcon is pulling down on Theold's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Whytefalcon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU#
Theold stands up from Whytefalcon's guard - Theold perhaps looking for a knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Whytefalcon or perhaps it was just good defense by Theold, which made it look bad.
Theold tries to clinch up but Whytefalcon circles away and keeps his distance.
Whytefalcon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3#
Whytefalcon is looking to clinch but Theold is avoiding it.
#CL#
Whytefalcon tries to keep at a distance but Theold has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Theold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whytefalcon misses with a takedown attempt
and Theold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whytefalcon slaps away a takedown attempt from Theold, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Theold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Theold looking for a takedown. #TD#
Theold has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Whytefalcon regains guard immediately. #T4##SUB2#
Whytefalcon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Theold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Theold looking to pass the guard.
Rick Whytefalcon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nestor Theold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Whytefalcon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nestor Theold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Theold 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Nestor Theold!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Nestor Theold!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Nestor Theold!
Nestor Theold wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 633 Round 1
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallace is defended easily by Theold.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
An attempted straight right counter from Theold misses the target.
Wallace fails with the takedown.
Theold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallace sprawls well. Wallace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theold gets slowly back to his feet.
Theold misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with a left to the body.
Wallace shoots for a double leg takedown but Theold sprawls well. He's pushed Wallace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nestor Theold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Wallace.
Theold blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Wallace misses. #CL#
Theold closes the distance and pushes Wallace back into the cage.
Theold lands an elbow that stopped Wallace in his tracks for a moment.
Come on Theold - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Theold ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Theold no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Theold is controlling Wallace's posture.
Wallace makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace won't allow Theold to sweep him here. #SUB#
Theold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Wallace decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Theold, up you get!
Theold shoots in but Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theold tries a low kick but Wallace avoids it.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
Wallace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Theold throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Wallace tries to sprawl but Theold drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wallace throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Theold with the ground and pound but Wallace uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Wallace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wallace looks winded!#SU#
Theold stands up from Wallace's guard - Theold perhaps looking for a knockout.
Theold lands a leg kick that knocks Wallace off balance momentarily.#T3#
Theold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Theold throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sir Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Theold rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.
Wallace wants to stall.
#BC#
Theold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Theold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallace sprawls well. Wallace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theold gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown. Theold tries to sprawl out of it but Wallace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Theold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches up with Theold, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes Theold against the cage but Theold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4##TD#
Theold throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Theold is in Wallace's guard.
Theold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Theold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wallace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Theold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wallace is trying to control the position but Theold postures up.
Theold landing some decent shots from guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Theold from controlling successfully.
Theold is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nestor Theold 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##TD#
Theold dives in and scores a takedown into Wallace's guard.#ES2#
Wallace pushes Theold off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Theold, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallace.
Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Theold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Theold fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wallace sprawls well initially but Theold persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theold is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wallace is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Theold perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Theold is keen to just control but Wallace is a slippery customer.
Nestor Theold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Theold is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wallace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Theold.
Theold works his way into full mount!
Wallace working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wallace wants to hold on but Theold pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace is bucking up trying to escape but Theold cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Theold controlling the pace for now.
Theold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Theold looking to control but Wallace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Theold with good strikes from the mount here!
Theold raining down hammerfists from mount.
Theold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Theold breaks from Wallace's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Theold lands with some strikes.
Theold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Wallace tries to reverse the position but Theold maintains control.
Theold moves to the back.
Wallace trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Theold is looking to control Wallace but Wallace is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace tries to escape but Theold has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Theold is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nestor Theold dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Theold's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Theold duly obliges.
Theold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut lands for Wallace. That snapped Theold's head back.
Wallace shoots in and drives through. Theold sprawls well.
Nestor Theold is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Theold moves into the clinch.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Theold.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Theold controls his hands.
Theold landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD#
Theold drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wallace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Theold pulls Wallace in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Wallace has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Theold is proving hard to escape from.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Theold is adopting a defensive guard.
Theold'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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wallace would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Wallace shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Theold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Theold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.
Theold seems keen to control Wallace's posture.#T3##SU2#
Wallace gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Theold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Theold or perhaps it was just good defense by Wallace, which made it look bad. #CL#
Theold takes the fight into the clinch.
Theold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wallace prevents it.
Theold tries for a takedown but Wallace manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor Theold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theold stalls. #T4##TD#
Theold gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Wallace pushes Theold off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Theold gets caught napping as Wallace dives in and scores a takedown. Theold manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Theold has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wallace off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sir Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Theold there.
Theold lands with a kick to the temple. Wallace shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wallace scores with a kick to the body.
Wallace goes for a double leg but Theold avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theold continues to drive forward.
Nestor Theold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Theold.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nestor Theold.
Well Theold 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Nestor Theold!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Nestor Theold!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Nestor Theold!
Nestor Theold wins by unanimous decision!
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