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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 3415 p4p, 3545 weight class) and Fortune Thibodeaux (ranked 419 p4p, 438 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Patrick Chaelsson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Patrick Chaelsson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 cm
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274
14 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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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 35 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fortune Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Chaelsson moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Chaelsson moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thibodeaux tries to kick Chaelsson off in order to stand up. Chaelsson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Chaelsson drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Chaelsson moves out of range.
Chaelsson attempts a counter takedown but Thibodeaux avoids it well and moves away.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chaelsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chaelsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.
Chaelsson stands and steps away. Thibodeaux gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chaelsson avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls and moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Chaelsson saw that one coming.
Fortune Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaelsson stands up from half guard.
Thibodeaux cracks Chaelsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Thibodeaux is predictable there
so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control.
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to his feet.
Chaelsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Thibodeaux misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thibodeaux is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chaelsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chaelsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Chaelsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thibodeaux pushes Chaelsson off but Chaelsson dives into side control.
Chaelsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chaelsson momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Chaelsson dominated that round.
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.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux didn't expect that.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Chaelsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chaelsson gets to his feet - Thibodeaux follows without any prompting.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chaelsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Thibodeaux get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chaelsson manages to pass to side control.
Chaelsson stands up out of the half guard.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that.
Chaelsson stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A shot to the body from Thibodeaux misses
and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux didn't expect that.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.
Chaelsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Chaelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaelsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson stands up from Thibodeaux's guard - Chaelsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux!
Chaelsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that.
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaelsson walks into a stiff left hand from Thibodeaux.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Thibodeaux
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson decides to return to a standing position.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thibodeaux gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Chaelsson dominated that second round.
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!
Chaelsson moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson tries to counter with a takedown but Thibodeaux is quick to defend against it.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux looks to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to join him on the feet.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chaelsson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux didn't expect that.
Chaelsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thibodeaux, up you get!
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Chaelsson passes into half guard.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chaelsson decides to stand and escape the position.
Thibodeaux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chaelsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that.
Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaelsson stands up out of the half guard.
Fortune Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux looks to throw a body kick
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Chaelsson is standing up over Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaelsson decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a kick to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Chaelsson passes into half guard.
Chaelsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson is standing up over Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Chaelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaelsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Chaelsson!
A victorious Patrick Chaelsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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