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Event:
Slavic FL37 Tres Santos-Bidden
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Truth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Theodorakis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Theodorakis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Truth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Theodoros Theodorakis has been cut.
Theodorakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Truth.#CL#
Theodorakis darts in and clinches Truth up against the cage.
Truth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Theodorakis blocks a body shot from Truth.
Truth lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theodorakis.
Theodorakis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Theodorakis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Truth tries to work over Theodorakis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Theodorakis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Theodorakis 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.
Theodorakis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Truth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Truth wants to stand up but Theodorakis is controlling him.
Truth trying to control the position here. #T1#
Theodorakis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Truth is wriggling around but Theodorakis manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB#
Theodorakis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Truth is trying to stand.
#SU#
Theodorakis gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Truth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Theodorakis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Truth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Truth.#T2#
Truth throws an overhand right that drops Theodorakis like a sack of potatoes! Truth dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). R Truth! |
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Event:
Slavic FL33 Jackson-Greydorian
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Theodorakis.
Theodorakis is trying to break free.
De Rossi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
De Rossi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Theodorakis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Rossi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Rossi lands an elbow inside that Theodorakis shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Theodoros Theodorakis has been cut.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but Theodorakis blocks it.
Theodorakis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Theodorakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Theodorakis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi has Theodorakis pressed against the cage, preventing Theodorakis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Theodorakis misses with the head strike.
Theodorakis throws a punch but it's blocked by De Rossi. #BC2#
Theodorakis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
De Rossi instigates a clinch.
De Rossi lands a nice elbow. #T1#
De Rossi landing knees to the body.
De Rossi with a knee to the head.
De Rossi gets through Theodorakis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Rossi avoiding damage.
De Rossi blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Theodorakis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed De Rossi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
De Rossi is trying to shake Theodorakis off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Theodorakis won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rossi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Theodorakis with a poor takedown
and Theodorakis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodoros Theodorakis.
Theodorakis shoots in but no luck this time.
De Rossi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Theodorakis misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and De Rossi counters with a shoot takedown. Theodorakis fights it but they end up in guard.
Theodorakis looks winded!
De Rossi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Theodorakis's guard.#T2#
De Rossi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Theodorakis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
De Rossi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Theodorakis wants to stand up but De Rossi is controlling him.
De Rossi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
De Rossi tries to stand but Theodorakis is controlling from the bottom.
Theodorakis pulls De Rossi in close to his closed guard and prevents De Rossi from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Theodoros Theodorakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theodorakis doesn't manage to clinch there - De Rossi circles away.
De Rossi tries to counter by clinching up but Theodorakis breaks away and moves out of range.
De Rossi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Theodorakis shoots in looking for a takedown. De Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Theodorakis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Rossi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Theodorakis sprawls and moves away.
Theodorakis misses with a takedown attempt - De Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Rossi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Theodorakis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Rossi's waist but De Rossi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Theodorakis off to one side. #CL#
De Rossi has Theodorakis up against the cage in a clinch.
De Rossi blocking some punches.
De Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Theodorakis tries to stall but De Rossi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Theodorakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Rossi.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Rossi lands a good knee to the midsection. Theodorakis won't want to take too many of those.
De Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Theodorakis backwards.
Theodorakis misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Rossi blocks a body shot from Theodorakis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodoros Theodorakis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Theodorakis tries to clinch there but De Rossi circles away.
Theodorakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
De Rossi clinches.
Theodorakis misses with the head strike.
Theodorakis lands a nice uppercut.
De Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
De Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Theodorakis gets through De Rossi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Theodorakis in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Theodorakis.
Giuseppe De Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Theodorakis working aggressively here.
De Rossi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Rossi just leaning against Theodorakis, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Rossi.
Theodorakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Rossi digs a right hand into Theodorakis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Theodorakis's gas tank. #T1#
De Rossi trying to land knees to the body.
Theodorakis wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
De Rossi blocking some punches.
Theodorakis takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Rossi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Theodorakis.
Theodorakis misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Theodorakis jumps guard and drags De Rossi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
De Rossi wanted to stand there but Theodorakis had control of the position.
De Rossi controlling from the top position.
De Rossi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Rossi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Theodorakis has his hands on De Rossi's head, controlling the position.
Theodorakis trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Theodorakis looking for a sweep. Not yet Theodorakis, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
The crowd cheers as De Rossi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Theodorakis doesn't seem phased though.
Theodorakis tries to bum rush De Rossi with a series of wild strikes but De Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Theodorakis dives in for a single leg takedown but De Rossi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Giuseppe De Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
De Rossi clinches up with Theodorakis and pushes him back against the cage.
De Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theodorakis can do to turn this around?
Theodorakis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Rossi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodoros Theodorakis.
Theodorakis misses with a punch on the inside.
De Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Theodorakis tries to work over De Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Theodorakis tries to break the clinch but De Rossi is controlling the position.
Theodorakis goes for a takedown attempt but De Rossi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Theodorakis is breathing heavily.
Theodorakis tries to clinch but De Rossi moves out of range. #CL#
De Rossi darts in and clinches Theodorakis up against the cage.
De Rossi stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Theodorakis fails to land. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Theodorakis backwards.
Theodorakis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Theodorakis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Theodorakis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Rossi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
De Rossi forces Theodorakis back against the cage and clinches.
De Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Theodorakis backwards.
De Rossi lands a right hand.
De Rossi lands a knee to the head.
#ROC#Theodorakis is rocked!
Theodorakis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Rossi is keeping busy.
Theodorakis is still on wobbly legs! Can De Rossi finish him?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from De Rossi on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodoros Theodorakis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
De Rossi cracks Theodorakis's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Theodorakis slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before De Rossi can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giuseppe De Rossi!
Giuseppe De Rossi very nearly forgot to thank Katman Drip Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 30
Date: May 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Theodorakis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Theodorakis stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Theodorakis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Melton quickly recovers to half guard.
Theodorakis working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Theodorakis in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Melton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Theodorakis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theodoros Theodorakis!
Theodoros Theodorakis 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:
Slavic Bal Des Débutantes 1
Date: May 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Theodorakis darts in looking for a takedown but Goodman gets double underhooks and turns Theodorakis into the ropes.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Theodorakis.
Goodman tries to break free but Theodorakis pushes him back against the ropes.
Theodorakis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Theodorakis misses with some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Theodorakis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Theodorakis scores with a shoulder strike.
Theodorakis lands with a light punch inside.
Goodman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Theodorakis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goodman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Theodorakis has him pressed against the ropes.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman wants to get back to striking at distance but Theodorakis won't allow it.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Theodorakis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goodman is looking to break free of the clinch but Theodorakis has double underhooks.
Goodman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Goodman stops a takedown attempt from Theodorakis.
Goodman is trying to break free.#T1#
Goodman wants to break free but Theodorakis has control.
Theodorakis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goodman is trying to force a seperation but Theodorakis has the dominant position.
Theodorakis has Goodman pressed against the ropes, preventing Goodman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Theodorakis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goodman has him pressed against the ropes.
Theodorakis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goodman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodoros Theodorakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theodorakis is trying to break free.
Goodman can't break the clinch.
Goodman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Theodorakis keeps control of Goodman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goodman is trying to force a seperation but Theodorakis has the dominant position.
Theodorakis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Theodorakis wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for Theodorakis.
Goodman looks winded!
Theodorakis gets through Goodman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goodman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Goodman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##TD#
Theodorakis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Theodorakis forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goodman can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Theodorakis stands up from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theodorakis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goodman but Goodman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goodman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Theodorakis throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Theodoros Theodorakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theodorakis fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Theodorakis misses.
Theodorakis shoots in looking for a takedown but Goodman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theodorakis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goodman lands a head kick!
Theodorakis shoots in for a takedown but Goodman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Goodman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Theodorakis.
Goodman lands a jab to Theodorakis's midsection.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Theodorakis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goodman circles away.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Theodorakis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Theodorakis.
Theodorakis is looking to clinch but Goodman is avoiding it.
Goodman throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD#
Theodorakis gets a double leg takedown into Goodman's guard.#T4#
Goodman is trying to keep Theodorakis in close.
Theodorakis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goodman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Theodorakis trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Theodorakis prevents Goodman from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Theodorakis passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
Theodorakis stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Theodorakis pushes Goodman up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theodoros Theodorakis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Theodorakis fails with the takedown.
Theodorakis has a takedown stuffed.
White Goodman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Theodorakis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Goodman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Theodorakis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodoros Theodorakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Theodorakis.
Goodman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Theodorakis has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Theodorakis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goodman tries to break the clinch but Theodorakis is controlling the position.
Goodman is looking to break free of the clinch but Theodorakis has double underhooks. #TD#
Theodorakis decides to pull guard. #T1#
Goodman is stalling in the full guard.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Theodorakis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Theodorakis throws a big elbow that misses.
Goodman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Theodorakis manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Theodorakis is trying for a kimura here. Goodman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Theodorakis wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theodoros Theodorakis!
Theodoros Theodorakis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
White Goodman was interviewed post fight and said 'Yeah, I hope you're all happy now. Good guy wins, Bad guy loses. Big freaking surprise. I love happy endings. '. |
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Event:
Rage 4
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Mrayer digs a good body shot into Theodorakis's ribs.
Theodorakis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Theodorakis avoids a kick to the body.
Theodoros Theodorakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Mrayer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Theodorakis stops Mrayer from passing to mount.
Theodorakis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Mrayer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Theodorakis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mrayer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mrayer staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorakis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mrayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Theodorakis has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mrayer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mrayer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mrayer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Theodorakis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mrayer misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Mrayer swings around for an armbar but Theodorakis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mrayer's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mrayer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Theodorakis wants to get up but he can't break Mrayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mrayer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES2#
Mrayer wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Mrayer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mrayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Theodorakis is retaining full guard. #T4##SU2#
Theodorakis is working an open guard so Mrayer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Theodorakis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Mrayer clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Mrayer pulls guard.
Mrayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Theodorakis is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mrayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Theodorakis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Theodorakis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Mrayer wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Datty Mrayer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Mrayer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Theodorakis's half guard.
Theodorakis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mrayer misses the jab.#TD2#
Mrayer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Theodorakis sneaks out the side door and pushes Mrayer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mrayer throws the kick towards the body but Theodorakis avoids it.#TD2#
Mrayer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Theodorakis to the ground. Mrayer is now in Theodorakis's guard.
Mrayer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mrayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mrayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Theodorakis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Mrayer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mrayer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mrayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Theodorakis's head.#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.
Mrayer advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mrayer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Theodorakis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mrayer scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Mrayer tries for a kimura but Theodorakis is defending well.
Mrayer is staying tight to Theodorakis's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU2#
Mrayer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3##TD2#
Mrayer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Theodorakis quickly recovers to half guard.
Mrayer sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU2#
Mrayer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Mrayer shoots in and bounces Theodorakis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mrayer throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Mrayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Theodorakis is retaining full guard.
Mrayer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Mrayer stands up from Theodorakis's guard - Mrayer perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Datty Mrayer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mrayer gets a takedown into half guard.
Theodorakis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mrayer. #SUB2#
Mrayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Theodorakis is just riding it out for now. Mrayer eventually gives up the hold. #SU2#
Mrayer decides to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mrayer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Theodorakis wants to get back to his feet but Mrayer passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Mrayer trying to control the pace.
Datty Mrayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mrayer tries to pass to full mount but Theodorakis defends it.
Mrayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Mrayer is pressing down on Theodorakis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Theodorakis is holding on for now.
Mrayer working the head and body with strikes.
Mrayer content to control rather than advance.
Theodorakis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mrayer.
Mrayer content to control rather than advance.
Theodoros Theodorakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mrayer wants to free his trapped foot but Theodorakis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mrayer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mrayer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mrayer is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Mrayer takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Mrayer tightens his grip and picks Theodorakis up, before dumping him to the ground. Theodorakis manages to land in guard.
Mrayer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mrayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Datty Mrayer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mrayer sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Datty Mrayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mrayer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Datty Mrayer! |
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Event:
Rage 3
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Theodorakis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Espisito is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Espisito wants to improve his position but Theodorakis is controlling well.
#SUB#
Espisito is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Theodorakis is tapping! Great win for Espisito!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). RJ Espisito! |
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