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Event:
AFC Fight Night 21
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Habib fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Theodore to the ground. Habib is now in Theodore's guard.#ES2#
Theodore has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Habib off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Theodore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Habib tries to avoid it but Theodore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Habib to the ground. Habib escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theodore has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Theodore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Theodore tries to keep at a distance but Habib has taken the fight into the clinch.
Habib prevents Theodore from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Habib has clasped his hands together around Theodore's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Theodore is looking to get back to his feet here but Habib is keeping cool and he's managed to take Theodore's back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Habib controlling the positon.#T1#
Habib scores with punches and elbows.
Good control from Habib.
Theodore tries to roll but Habib sticks to his back.
Theodore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Habib. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Theodore is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Habib is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Theodore won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Habib off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yusef Habib!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 17
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Theodore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tong on the side of the head.
Tong scores with the left hand. Theodore knows he should have avoided that one.
Tong throws a lazy head kick
and Theodore counters with a nice body shot.
Theodore blocks a head kick by Tong.
Theodore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Theodore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tong sprawls well. Tong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theodore gets slowly back to his feet.
Roger Theodore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theodore tries for a takedown but Tong circles away easily
and Tong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Theodore circles away.
Theodore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Theodore somewhat.
Tong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Da Hee Tong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Theodore.#T1#
Tong leaves Theodore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Theodore looks to throw the jab but Tong is out of range.
Theodore throws a leg kick #CL#
and Tong counters by clinching up. #BC#
Tong breaks from the clinch.
Tong keeps the fight on the outside.
Tong keeps the fight on the outside.
Theodore dives in for a single leg takedown but Tong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tong attempts a counter takedown but Theodore avoids it well and moves away.
Tong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Theodore goes for a double leg but Tong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tong continues to drive forward.
A head kick from Tong lands but Theodore takes it in his stride.
Theodore tries for a takedown but Tong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Theodore both land. Nice combination.
Theodore looks for a takedown but Tong sprawls well.
Theodore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Theodore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tong sprawls well. Tong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theodore gets slowly back to his feet.
Tong throws a counter high kick but Theodore was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Theodore throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tong counters with a head kick.
Tong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Theodore pinned against the cage. Theodore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Theodore.
Tong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Theodore.
Tong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Tong dodges the punch combination from Theodore.
Tong throwing a counter right hand but Theodore manages to avoid it.
Tong throws a hook but Theodore avoids it easily.#TD#
Tong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Theodore's guard.
Tong is in close to Theodore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tong connects with a couple of short punches.
Tong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Theodore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tong is controlling him.
Tong tries to free his leg and advance position but Theodore is retaining full guard.
Tong is working Theodore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tong throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Hee Tong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Theodore dives in and grabs Tong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tong pushes down on Theodore's head and hops out.
Tong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Theodore tries for a takedown but Tong circles away easily#CL#
and Tong counters by moving into the clinch.
Theodore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tong smiles and moves away.
Da Hee Tong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Theodore.
Theodore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Theodore throws a series of punches but Tong avoids them all with ease.
Theodore wants to clinch but Tong slips to the side#KD#
and Tong counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Tong looking to finish! #ROC#
Theodore is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Theodore's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Da Hee Tong!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 14
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Epstien moves into the clinch.
Epstien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Epstien is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Theodore is defending well.
Epstien unloads a knee to the mid-section. Theodore lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Epstien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Epstien clinches with his opponent.
Theodore stops a takedown attempt from Epstien.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Epstien. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Epstien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Epstien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Epstien has control of Theodore's left arm, preventing Theodore from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstien 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.
Epstien is pulling down on Theodore's head. It's preventing any offense from Theodore, at least for the moment.#T1#
Epstien is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Epstien pulls Theodore in close to prevent any damage.
Theodore trying to stand up but can't free himself from Epstien's guard.
Epstien keeping moving, preventing Theodore from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epstien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Theodore manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Theodore working a defensive guard but Epstien manages to pass into side control anyway.
Theodore trying to remain calm as Epstien controls from the top position.
Theodore struggling a bit here.
Theodore is trying to escape the position but Epstien is controlling the position.
Theodore managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Epstien.
Theodore is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Theodore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Epstien has control of an arm but Theodore manages to advance to Epstien's back!#T3#
You can see the frustration on Epstien's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Theodore trying to control momentarily.
Epstien tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Epstien trying desperately to get to his feet.
Epstien regains half guard.
Epstien is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Theodore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Theodore's back!
Epstien connects with a big shot to the side of Theodore's head.
#SUB#
Epstien has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Theodore! Can he survive? No! He's out! Epstien gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Epstien!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 11
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Theodore in a clinch.
#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Theodore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Theodore ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Theodore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Theodore is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Theodore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theodore wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Brown darts in and clinches Theodore up against the cage.
Brown prevents Theodore from breaking the clinch.
Theodore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Theodore jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Theodore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theodore taking a breather.
Theodore creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Theodore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Theodore tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Theodore fails to pull guard.
Theodore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Theodore jumps guard but Brown stands there with Theodore around his waist. Theodore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Theodore dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Theodore backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Theodore manages to avoid it all.
Theodore lands a body shot.
Theodore throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Brown moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Brown pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theodore stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Theodore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown wants to stand up but Theodore is controlling him.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Theodore from controlling successfully.
Brown seems keen to control Theodore's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Theodore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Theodore leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Theodore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown avoids the body shot from Theodore.
Theodore fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
A quick step to the side and Theodore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches. #T4##BC2#
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Theodore sprawls well.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into Theodore's guard.
Brown won't allow Theodore to sweep him here.
Theodore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Theodore trying to strike off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Brown stands up and waves to Theodore to follow him.
Sloppy strikes from Theodore. Those never looked like landing.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Theodore, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Theodore against the cage but Theodore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Brown 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##CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Theodore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Brown clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Brown jumps guard and drags Theodore to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore stops Brown from standing up.
Theodore passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Theodore is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Theodore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Theodore tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Theodore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown wants to control but Theodore is keeping busy.
Theodore trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Brown controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Theodore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Theodore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Theodore tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Theodore shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theodore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Theodore shoots and misses
and Theodore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Theodore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Theodore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Theodore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theodore gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Brown closes the distance and pushes Theodore back into the cage.
Theodore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Theodore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Theodore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Theodore misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Theodore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Theodore persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Theodore.#T4#
Brown has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Brown has managed to clinch.
Theodore trying to land knees to the body.
Theodore wants to break free but Brown has control.
Theodore is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theodore trying to control the position but instead, Brown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Theodore into the cage.#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Brown takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Theodore throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Brown clinches.
Theodore is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns Theodore into the cage.
Ethan Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Theodore pulls guard. #SUB#
Theodore looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Theodore.#T1#
Theodore is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Theodore is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Theodore wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Theodore wants to sweep but Brown has passed to side control!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Brown cracks Theodore with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brown has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Brown has hold of Theodore's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Theodore manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Theodore tries to improve his position but instead Brown has taken his back! #T3#
Theodore trying to control but not successfully.
Brown really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Theodore.
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Theodore is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theodore is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Brown.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Brown!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 8
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Theodore looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Valentine!
Valentine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Theodore's best efforts.#SUB#
Valentine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valentine manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Theodore is sitting in close to Valentine's body. Valentine has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Theodore is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Theodore is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Valentine.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Corwin Valentine!
Corwin Valentine 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:
AFC Fight Night 2
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Dann throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Dann pushes Theodore up against the cage in a clinch.
Theodore tries to break the clinch but Dann is controlling the position.
Theodore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dann.
Theodore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dann walks away with a smile on his face. Theodore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Theodore's waist but Theodore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dann off to one side. #TD2#
Dann closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Theodore is looking to get back to is feet but Dann passes into side control.
Theodore takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Theodore tries to bench press Dann off him but Dann keeps the position.
Dann staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theodore wants to control but Dann postures up.
Dann controlling from side mount. #T2#
Dann lands an elbow.
Dann cracks Theodore with a big right hand but Theodore just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dann happy to just control the position for now.
Theodore looking for a sweep but Dann has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Theodore tries to improve his position but instead Dann has taken his back!
Dann controlling from the back.
It looks like Dann 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.#T3#
Dann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dann connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Theodore to escape the position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dann biding his time, controlling Theodore.
Dann is continuing to stall.
Theodore grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dann is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Theodore is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Dann!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 1
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Ahikaroa shoots in looking for a takedown. Theodore tries to sprawl out of it but Ahikaroa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Theodore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Ahikaroa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Theodore to the ground. Ahikaroa is now in Theodore's guard.
Theodore wants to sweep here but Ahikaroa controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theodore is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Theodore working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Theodore 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.
Ahikaroa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Theodore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Theodore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ahikaroa is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ahikaroa clinches up with Theodore and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Theodore is trying to force a seperation but Ahikaroa has the dominant position.
Ahikaroa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2#
Ahikaroa has picked Theodore up - he's going for a ride! Ahikaroa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Ahikaroa wants to work for an arm triangle but Theodore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ahikaroa connects with a nice short shot to Theodore's temple.
Theodore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahikaroa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ahikaroa stops Theodore from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ahikaroa controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Ahikaroa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ahikaroa content to control rather than advance.
Ahikaroa works his way into full mount! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Theodore wants to control but Ahikaroa is having none of it.
Theodore is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ahikaroa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Ahikaroa 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Ahikaroa 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#
Ahikaroa shoots in looking for a takedown but Theodore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahikaroa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Theodore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roger Theodore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ahikaroa moves into the clinch.
Theodore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahikaroa prevents it.
#TD2#
Ahikaroa lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Theodore pushes Ahikaroa off and gets back to his feet.
Theodore throws a jab when Ahikaroa was well out of range.
Ahikaroa wants to counter with a clinch but Theodore pushes him away.
Theodore misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Theodore gets tackled into the cage by Ahikaroa. Ahikaroa maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ahikaroa obliges.
Ahikaroa looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Ahikaroa jumps into guard, dragging Theodore to the mat.
Ari Ahikaroa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Theodore trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahikaroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Ahikaroa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Theodore is aware though and is defending well.
Ahikaroa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Theodore trying to keep a closed guard but Ahikaroa is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Ahikaroa stands up and waves to Theodore to follow him.
Theodore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahikaroa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Ahikaroa darts in and clinches Theodore up against the cage.
Theodore is trying to pull guard but Ahikaroa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Ahikaroa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Ahikaroa throws a leg kick but Theodore moved away.
Theodore dives in and grabs Ahikaroa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahikaroa pushes down on Theodore's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Theodore. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ahikaroa darts in and clinches Theodore up against the cage.#BC2#
Ahikaroa breaks from the clinch.
Ahikaroa throws a leg kick but Theodore moved away.
Theodore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Theodore blocks a head kick by Ahikaroa.
Theodore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahikaroa swivels and escapes.
A bone on bone clash there as Theodore blocks the leg kick.
A head kick by Theodore misses #CL2#
and Ahikaroa moves into the clinch.
Theodore jumps guard but Ahikaroa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Theodore wants a takedown.
Theodore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Theodore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ahikaroa controlling the action here for a moment.
Ahikaroa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ahikaroa leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Ahikaroa's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#TD2#
Ahikaroa drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Theodore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ahikaroa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Theodore has managed to get both his arms back between Ahikaroa's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
Ahikaroa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Theodore frees his head nicely. Oh but Ahikaroa has switched to an armbar! Theodore is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ari Ahikaroa!
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Event:
AFC Resurrection
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Theodore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steve. #TD2#
Steve jumps guard and drags Theodore to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Theodore throws a big elbow that misses.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Theodore from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steve can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve keeping full guard, as Theodore tries to pass. #T1#
Theodore wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Theodore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Steve holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Steve pulls guard successfully.
Theodore forces his way into half guard.
Steve is not content to let Theodore control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Steve has one foot on Theodore's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Steve fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Theodore tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steve shoots for a takedown but Theodore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Theodore tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steve manages to circle out of the way.
Steve misses with a two punch combination.
Theodore misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Steve holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Theodore.
Steve gets underhooks to prevent Theodore's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Theodore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve is working for takedown but Theodore is calmly controlling the position for now.
Theodore wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Steve goes for a takedown attempt but Theodore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Theodore tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
Theodore is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Theodore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve throws a series of punches but Theodore avoids them all with ease.
Theodore shoots in but Steve avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theodore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Theodore misses with a head kick.
Theodore sets himself, and Steve steps forward looking for the clinch! Theodore avoids it this time.#CL2#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steve just leaning against Theodore, taking a breather.
Steve wants a takedown.
#T4#
Steve's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Theodore misses with a knee strike.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Theodore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Theodore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Theodore.
Steve tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Steve with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iggy Steve dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Theodore with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Steve counters by clinching up.
Theodore is looking to break free of the clinch but Steve has double underhooks.
Steve can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Steve pulls guard. #SU#
Theodore stands up from Steve's guard - Theodore perhaps looking for a knockout.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Theodore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steve pinned against the cage. Steve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Theodore goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Theodore. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Theodore avoids the head kick by Steve.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Theodore shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Theodore wants to clinch.
Steve misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Theodore dodges the punch combination from Steve.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Theodore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theodore wants it to stay on the feet.
As Steve tries to get set, Theodore tries to push him back and clinch up but Steve manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
Theodore tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
Steve with the counter takedown but Theodore avoids it easily.
Steve misses with a head kick.
Theodore lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Theodore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Theodore misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch.
Steve has Theodore pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Theodore manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Theodore doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve shoots in for a takedown but Theodore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Theodore shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Theodore is looking to clinch. #T3#
Theodore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Steve darts in and clinches Theodore up against the cage.
Theodore stops a takedown attempt from Steve.
Theodore tries to pull guard but Steve won't allow it.
Theodore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Theodore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Steve drags the fight down to the ground.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Theodore from controlling successfully.
Theodore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steve swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Theodore wants to stand but Steve is controlling his posture from full guard.
Theodore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theodore throwing strikes from guard but Steve blocks nicely.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Theodore from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iggy Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Steve stuffs the takedown.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Steve is looking to land body kicks.
And Theodore counters with a quick kick to the body but Steve blocks it.
Theodore fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Iggy Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Steve forces Theodore back against the cage and clinches.
Steve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Steve manages to pull guard.
Theodore wants to pass the guard but Steve is keeping the position.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Theodore from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Theodore forces his way into half guard.
Steve blocking the ground and pound attempt from Theodore.
Theodore wants to pass the guard but Steve is defending well.
Theodore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Theodore passes to full mount! #SUB#
Theodore is working for a guillotine from mount but Steve frees his head quite easily.
Steve is squirming around, avoiding Theodore's attempts to control the action.
Iggy Steve has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Theodore throwing strikes here but Steve is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Theodore misses with a head shot.
Theodore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Iggy Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Theodore looking for a guillotine from mount but Steve is having none of it.
Steve is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T4#
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.
Theodore looking to control but Steve is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SU#
Theodore stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Roger Theodore 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!
Theodore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Theodore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steve has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iggy Steve!
Iggy Steve 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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