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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Zorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rad Thibodeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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179 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Zorin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rad Thibodeaux !
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorin fails with a takedown attempt.
Zorin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zorin slips a jab from Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zorin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zorin misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Zorin's head but Zorin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zorin swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux .
Zorin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Zorin moved out of range.
Zorin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Zorin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thibodeaux clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorin dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zorin.
Thibodeaux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zorin avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zorin.
Zorin looking for a takedown.
Zorin wants a takedown but no success here.
Zorin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thibodeaux gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zorin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Zorin avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Zorin avoids the damage to the body.
Zorin looking for a takedown.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zorin avoids it.
Zorin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux gets underhooks to prevent Zorin's takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zorin is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zorin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zorin's face.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the body.
Zorin goes for a takedown attempt but Thibodeaux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thibodeaux delivers a nice body kick.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Zorin moves out of range.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Zorin circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thibodeaux scoring well with a low kick there.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Zorin moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Zorin slips the punch.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zorin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zorin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thibodeaux dives on top into guard.
Zorin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thibodeaux 's guard.
Zorin wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.
Thibodeaux is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but Zorin blocks it.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zorin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thibodeaux prevents it.
Thibodeaux putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zorin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but Zorin blocks it.
Thibodeaux scores with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zorin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zorin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zorin avoids it.
Zorin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zorin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zorin managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zorin is defending well for now.
Zorin dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux .
Zorin takes an elbow to the temple.
Zorin is trying to drag Thibodeaux to the mat but Thibodeaux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zorin avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Zorin avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Zorin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Zorin avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rad Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thibodeaux throws a combination that misses
and Zorin counters with a nice uppercut.
Zorin shoots in and drives through. Thibodeaux sprawls well.
Rad Thibodeaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux looks to land a combination but Zorin avoids it well.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Zorin moves out of range.
Thibodeaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zorin misses with a takedown attempt - Thibodeaux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Zorin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zorin moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux .
A jab lands there for Zorin.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Zorin circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zorin.
Zorin dives in and grabs Thibodeaux 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux pushes down on Zorin's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Zorin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thibodeaux clinches.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zorin is defending well for now.
Zorin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Zorin avoids the damage to the body.
Zorin has Thibodeaux pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thibodeaux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zorin.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thibodeaux .
Zorin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thibodeaux gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux .
Knees to the body from Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Zorin shrugs off.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Zorin avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorin wants a takedown but no success here.
Thibodeaux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zorin avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Zorin avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zorin.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Zorin avoids the damage to the body.
Zorin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zorin's defenses.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux .
Zorin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thibodeaux pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zorin.
Rad Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zorin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zorin swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux lands with a kick to the temple. Zorin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thibodeaux lands a really nice looking cross but Zorin seems unphased.
Zorin lands a right hook to the body.
Zorin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thibodeaux stuffs the takedown attempt from Zorin. Zorin gets slowly back to his feet.
Zorin dodges the punch combination from Thibodeaux .
Rad Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zorin moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux .
Zorin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux tries to escape but Zorin is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rad Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Zorin moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Zorin.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Zorin moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zorin.
Zorin closes the distance and clinches up with Thibodeaux , looking for a takedown. Zorin pushes Thibodeaux against the cage but Thibodeaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zorin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet.
Thibodeaux is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zorin is working for a kimura but Thibodeaux is defending it quite comfortably.
Zorin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet.
Max Zorin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
so Zorin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zorin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thibodeaux manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zorin has Thibodeaux in his guard.
Thibodeaux stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that Zorin avoids nicely.
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zorin moves out of range as Thibodeaux throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zorin.
Danga de danga de dang - Thibodeaux scores with a four punch combination!
Rad Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zorin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thibodeaux as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Zorin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zorin moves forwards but Thibodeaux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zorin keeps the fight on the outside.
Zorin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thibodeaux as he jumps to the side.
Zorin avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux .
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Zorin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorin shoots in and drives through. Thibodeaux sprawls well.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Zorin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zorin.
Zorin looking to pass the guard.
Thibodeaux manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Zorin avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zorin momentarily.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux .
Zorin fails with a takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux throws a nice looking combination but Zorin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Zorin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thibodeaux has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rad Thibodeaux !
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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