PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 3042 p4p, 3163 weight class) and Fortune Thibodeaux (ranked 371 p4p, 383 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fortune Thibodeaux was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Chaelsson
vs
Thibodeaux

185 cm
38
270
32 - 17 - 1

210 cm
27
274
12 - 6 - 0

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Great elbows
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fortune Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux cracks Chaelsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Thibodeaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Chaelsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Thibodeaux gets a clinch.
Chaelsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Chaelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Chaelsson avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Chaelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chaelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Chaelsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaelsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Patrick Chaelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux looks to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Thibodeaux forces Chaelsson back against the ropes and clinches.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike.
Chaelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Chaelsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Chaelsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Chaelsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaelsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaelsson dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Chaelsson throws knees to the body.
Chaelsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Chaelsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chaelsson blocks the elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaelsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.
Chaelsson lands a knee to the body.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Chaelsson in his tracks for a moment.
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fortune Thibodeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Fortune Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux closes the distance but Chaelsson moves to the side
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux closes the distance but Chaelsson moves to the side
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Chaelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chaelsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Chaelsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Chaelsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.