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Event:
W7 E1
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Cotroni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Theato moves into the clinch.
Theato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cotroni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Theatos head.
Cotroni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Theato backwards.
Cotroni blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Cotroni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Theato wants to clinch up but Cotroni keeps it at a distance.
Theato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cotroni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Theato scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Spiridon Theato has been cut.
A big left from Cotroni misses.
Nice body punch from Cotroni.
Cotroni 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.
Cotroni scores with a hook to the body. Theato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Theato is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Cotroni lands a left and a right that send Theato crashing to the mat, dazed. Cotroni thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Theato is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotroni Throws a clean left jab. Cotroni Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Theato's chin! Theato crumbles to the ground and Cotroni follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Cotroni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ginny Cotroni! |
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Event:
W6 E3
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Creed dips to his left and cracks Theato with an uppercut!
Theato 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.
Theato looks winded!
Creed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Creed lands a jab to the nose.
Creed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Theato. Theato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Spiridon Theato has been cut.
Creed lunges at Theato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Theato's hand.
Theato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Creed to score with a decent uppercut.
Creed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Creed lands a big uppercut and Theato crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Theato looks OK. Creed waves Theato back to his feet!#ROC#Theato is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Theato out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Apollo Creed!
A very excited looking Apollo Creed 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:
W5 E2
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theato! But no joy.
Lopez defending well as Theato loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Theato.
Lopez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lopez tries a body shot but Theato blocks it.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Theato.
Theato throws a head punch that misses.
Theato lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
Theato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Theato lands with a left to the head.
Lopez lands a shot to the body.
Theato takes a shot to the head.
Lopez blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theato.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Theato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Theato blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Theato - that landed with a thud.
Theato misses with some punches.
Theato working aggressively here.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Theatos head.
Theato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
Theato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Theato working hard to break the clinch.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Theato.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Theato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Theato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez working aggressively here.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Lopez.
Theato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Lopez.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Theato backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Theato fails to land.
Lopez pushes Theato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Theato looks winded!
Lopez pushes Theato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Spiridon Theato has been cut.
Lopez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Theato backwards.
Lopez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopez is leaning against Theato and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lopez digs a right hand underneath Theato's ribcage. Theato let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Lopez.
Lopez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Theato or not.
Lopez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lopez pushes Theato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lopez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Lopez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Lopez.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
Lopez struggles to land a body shot inside as Theato controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Lopez.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
Lopez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lopez pushes Theato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopez is working Theato over against the cage.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Lopez tries a body shot but Theato blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez.#ROC#Theato is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lopez presses Theato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Lopez cracks Theato with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Theato looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lopez finish him?
Theato is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?#T4##CL#
Lopez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Theato seems to have recovered his senses.
Theato tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Theato back against the cage.
Lopez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Theato.
Theato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lopez lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Theato to his knees! Lopez keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Lopez!
Our winner, Carlos Lopez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
W3 E2
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Theato closes the distance and clinches.
Theato looks winded!
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Theato won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Theato to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theato throws a head punch that misses.
Theato throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Theato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Theato lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Theato won't allow it.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Theato scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Theato has him pressed against the cage.
Theato scores with a hook to the body.
Theato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Theato is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Theato scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Theato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Theato won't allow it.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Theato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Theato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
A right handed body shot lands from Theato.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gracie jumps guard but Theato turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Theato manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Theato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A shot in the inside from Theato.
Theato scores with a nice hook to the head.
Theato gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Theato is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Theato is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Theato down to the mat. Theato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Theato's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
A body shot lands from Theato.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Theato after a bit of a struggle.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Theato won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Theato to keep the fight standing.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Theato has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theato is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Theato down to the mat. Theato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Theato's waist but Theato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Theato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Theato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie has Theato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Theato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie jumps guard but Theato turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Theato pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Theato moves into the clinch.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Theato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Theato works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
A short uppercut from Theato.
A left hand lands to the body for Theato.
Theato lands a right hand.
Theato scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've been informed that Theato has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Theato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Theato holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie has Theato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Theato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Theato gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Theato.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Theato gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
A hook to the body from Theato.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Theato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Theato manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spiridon Theato dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Theato connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Theato sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Theato.
It seemed like Theato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Theato has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theato is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Theato down to the mat. Theato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Theato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
James Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theato is breathing heavily.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Theato circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Theato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Theato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spiridon Theato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Theato wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Theato slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Theato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Theato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Theato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Theato moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Theato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Theato gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like James Gracie has been cut.#T2#
Gracie jumps guard but Theato turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Theato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Theato holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Theato walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Theato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Theato lands an uppercut.
Spiridon Theato seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Theato forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Theato smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Theato has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Theato.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Theato fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Theato closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie is working for takedown but Theato is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Theato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Theato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Theato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theato counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Theato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Theato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Theato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Theato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Theato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spiridon Theato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Gracie's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theato but Theato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Theato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Theato doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Theato is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Theato counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Theato circles away.
Theato now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Theato slips a straight right by Gracie.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Theato's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the pace. #T2#
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. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Theato's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie prevents Theato from improving his position.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Theato could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Theato is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Gracie!
Our winner, James Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
W2 E1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Sepultra misses with a body shot
and Theato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Theato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sepultra.
Sepultra throws an off balance right hand
letting Theato counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Damien Sepultra has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Sepultra. #CUT2#It looks like Spiridon Theato has been cut.
Jab by Sepultra.
Theato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sepultra misses with an uppercut. Theato saw that one coming.
Theato is looking to counter punch.
Sepultra looks to score with a jab to the body but Theato is just out of range.
As Sepultra looks to move away, Theato throws a big counter combo but Sepultra just gets out of the way.
Sepultra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sepultra throws a hook but Theato avoids it easily.
Theato blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sepultra connects with a single shot there.
Sepultra swings widly with a right hand
and Theato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sepultra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Sepultra scores with a sloppy right hand. Theato should have avoided that one.
Sepultra jabs Theato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sepultra lands a jab.
Sepultra lands a nice hook to Theato's body. Theato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sepultra misses with a hook. Theato ducked under it nicely.
Theato lands a nice looking body shot.
Sepultra misses with a left hand
and Theato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Theato takes a jab right on the kisser.
Theato staying out of range there.
Theato is looking to counter punch.
Sepultra misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Sepultra gets tackled into the cage by Theato. Theato maintains the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Sepultra manages to break the clinch.
Theato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sepultra should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sepultra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Theato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sepultra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Theato.
A nice right hand lands inside from Theato.
Sepultra wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Theato.
Sepultra looks winded!
Theato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Theato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Theato cracks Sepultra with a nice body shot.
Theato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Theato.
A short right from Theato on the inside. #T3#
Theato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Theato.
Theato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Theato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Theato lands a right hand.
A short right from Theato.
Theato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sepultra backwards.
Theato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Theato lands with a right to the head.
Theato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Sepultra is rocked!
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!
Theato lands a shot to the body.
Sepultra is still on wobbly legs! Can Theato finish him?
Theato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Theato loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Sepultra senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spiridon Theato!
In defeat, Damien Sepultra stepped up to the mic, saying 'Granite, 84% Morale'. |
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Event:
W1 E2
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Cooter missing with a left hand there. Theato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theato! But no joy.
Cooter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theato tries to avoid it but Cooter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theato to the ground. Theato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Cooter clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Cooter gets control of Theato's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cooter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theato sitting in guard here, content to control.
Theato wants to control from the top but Cooter keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooter is pulling down on Theato's head to control his posture.
Cooter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Theato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cooter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Theato seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Theato not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cooter stopping the sweep attempt from Theato.
Cooter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Theato seems keen to control Cooter's posture.
Cooter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Theato trying to keep a closed guard but Cooter is proving a slippery customer.
Cooter tries to free his leg and advance position but Theato is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Theato looking for a sweep. Not yet Theato, not yet.
Cooter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Theato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cooter. Cooter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Cooter gets tackled into the cage by Theato. Theato maintains the clinch. #TD#
Cooter jumps guard.
Cooter controls Theato momentarily but Theato frees himself.
Theato looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cooter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Theato 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.
Cooter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Theato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cooter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Theato sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cooter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cooter looks to clinch
and Theato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Theato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4##CL2#
Theato clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Cooter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cooter with a poor takedown
and Theato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob Cooter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Theato closes the distance and clinches.
Cooter missing with knees to the body.
Theato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cooters head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Theato.
Theato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooter is trying to pull guard but Theato has him pressed against the cage.
Theato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spiridon Theato dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Theato stuffs the takedown.
Cooter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Theato defends well and Cooter ends up having to push Theato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Theato misses.#BC#
Cooter breaks the clinch.
Cooter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Theato circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob Cooter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theato swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooter.
Theato throws out a counter right but Cooter avoids it with no problem.
Cooter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Theato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cooter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Cooter breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Cooter does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Theato misses.#T1#
Cooter has his takedown stuffed
and Theato counters with a right hand to the body.
Theato stuffs the takedown attempt from Cooter. Cooter gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cooter or perhaps it was just good defense by Theato, which made it look bad. #CL#
Cooter clinches up against the cage.
Theato managing to block the knees to the body from Cooter.
Theato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Theato tries a body shot but Cooter blocks it.
#BC#
Cooter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cooter looks for the body kick but Theato saw that one coming. #CL#
Cooter instigates a clinch.
Theato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cooter backwards.
Theato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Theato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cooter tries to pull guard but Theato forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short left from Theato.
Theato misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Theato.
Theato lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooter is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Cooter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL2#
Theato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Theato lands a body punch in the clinch.
Theato lands with a left to the head.
Theato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Theato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spiridon Theato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooter tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Theato has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Cooter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Cooter is predictable there
and Cooter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Theato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooter tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theato! But no joy.#CL2#
Theato has Cooter up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Theato scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Theato.
Theato works on Cooter's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theato misses with a body punch.
Theato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cooter wants to break free but Theato has control.
A short left from Theato.
Theato presses Cooter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Theato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cooter takes a shot to the head.
Theato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Theato.
Theato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooter backwards.
Theato struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooter controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Theato as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spiridon Theato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Theato moves into the clinch.
Theato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Theato lands a shot to the body.
Theato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Theato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billy Bob Cooter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Theato defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Theato closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Theato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Theato. #BC#
Cooter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cooter clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Theato.
Theato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Theato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Theato.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Theato as Cooter tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Theato.
Cooter has had enough of the clinch but Theato keeps him there for the moment.
Cooter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Theato just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cooter has Theato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Theato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob Cooter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Theato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Theato lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Cooter manages to break the clinch.
Theato tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooter has his takedown stuffed
and Theato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billy Bob Cooter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Theato clinches up with Cooter and pushes him back against the cage.
Theato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Theato lands a body punch.
Theato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cooter misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Cooter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooter fails with the takedown.#T3#
Cooter fails with the takedown
and Theato counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Cooter tries to keep at a distance but Theato has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Theato.
Theato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooter backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Theato.
A short left from Theato.
Theato pushes Cooter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Theato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cooter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Theato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Theato scores with a shot to the side of Cooter's head.
Theato scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Theato as the two fighters clinch.
Theato lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Theato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Theato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooter backwards.
Theato works on Cooter's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Theato breaks from the clinch.
Theato uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Theato gets a clinch.
Spiridon Theato is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cooter misses with a punch to the body.
Theato is pressed up against the cage. Cooter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Theato down to the mat. Theato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Billy Bob Cooter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Theato clinches up with Cooter and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spiridon Theato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Theato 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spiridon Theato! |
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