Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: APEX 12
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
Novak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter the offense by Novak and move into the clinch.
Novak swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux dives in for a single leg takedown but Novak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Novak.#TD#
Thibodeaux jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thibodeaux looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Novak is defending well. Thibodeaux quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Novak has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Thibodeaux celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauvage Thibodeaux!
Sauvage Thibodeaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 190: Wilder vs Lancaster
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thoupos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thoupos connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thoupos. #CL#
Thoupos rushes Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Thoupos as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Thibodeaux pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thoupos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Thibodeaux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thoupos's guard. #REVB#
Thoupos keeping full guard, as Thibodeaux tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thibodeaux postures up in Thoupos's guard and throws a big left but Thoupos blocks it.
Thoupos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thoupos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thibodeaux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thoupos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thibodeaux on the ground.
Thibodeaux throwing strikes from guard but Thoupos blocks nicely.
Thibodeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thoupos is keeping the position for now.
Thoupos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thibodeaux's guard. #REVR##SU#
Thoupos stands up and waves to Thibodeaux to follow him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3##CL#
Thoupos moves into range and clinches up with Thibodeaux.
Thoupos has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thoupos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Thoupos.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoupos lands a body punch.
Thoupos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Thoupos.
Thibodeaux wants a takedown but no success here.
Thibodeaux looks winded!#T4#
Thoupos lands a left hand.
Thoupos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thoupos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thoupos pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Thoupos.
A body shot lands from Thoupos.
A nice left hand lands by Thoupos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands with a right to the head.
Thoupos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Thoupos.
Good body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a left hand.
Thoupos lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thoupos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Thoupos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD#
Thoupos cracks Thibodeaux with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thibodeaux looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thoupos finish him?
A head kick misses from Thoupos.
Thibodeaux with the counter takedown but Thoupos avoids it easily.
Thoupos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thibodeaux with the counter takedown but Thoupos avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thoupos can pounce on him.
Thoupos lands a jab.
Thoupos swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1##CL#
Thoupos gets a clinch.
Thoupos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thoupos scores with a hook to the body.
Thoupos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoupos scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Thoupos lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Thoupos back against the cage.
Thoupos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thoupos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Thibodeaux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thoupos smiles and moves away.
Thoupos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Thoupos lands a jab to the head.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Thoupos.
Thoupos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Thoupos connects with a leg kick.
Thoupos misses with a body shot.
Thoupos sets himself, and Thibodeaux steps forward looking for the clinch! Thoupos avoids it this time.
A solid body kick from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
An inside leg kick lands from Thoupos. #T4##KD#
Thoupos drops Thibodeaux with a beautiful combination! Thibodeaux stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thoupos is looking for the KO!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sauvage Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.#CL#
Thoupos forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thoupos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Good body shot from Thoupos. #TD2#
Thibodeaux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thoupos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sauvage Thibodeaux's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thoupos digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body. #CL#
Thoupos closes the distance and clinches.
Thoupos tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thoupos tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoupos lands a nice uppercut.
Thoupos lands a nice uppercut.
Thoupos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thoupos walks away with a smile on his face. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thoupos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thoupos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Thoupos throws a powerful right kick. Thibodeaux tried to block low but the kick was high! Thibodeaux was taken right off of his feet! Thoupos jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kane Thoupos!
Kane Thoupos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 181
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Undies misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Undies strikes.
Thibodeaux wants to counter the offense by Undies and move into the clinch position.
Thibodeaux defending well as Undies loads up on a big left hand.
Undies has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Undies jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Undies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thibodeaux has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Undies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Undies misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Thibodeaux counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thibodeaux. #BC#
Undies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Thibodeaux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Undies defends well and Thibodeaux ends up having to push Undies into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thibodeaux slips a straight right by Undies.
Thibodeaux wants to counter with a clinch but Undies pushes him away.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Undies.
Undies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Undies lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Undies misses its intended target.
Undies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Undies.
Undies misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Thibodeaux counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Undies!
Undies gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Thibodeaux is trying to control the action in half guard but Undies is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thibodeaux controlling the pace.
Undies moves into full guard.
Thibodeaux throwing strikes from guard but Undies blocks nicely.
Undies on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Undies tries to get out of the position.
Thibodeaux slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thibodeaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Thibodeaux is looking to work some ground and pound but Undies has wrist control.
Thibodeaux passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thibodeaux working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Undies is letting Thibodeaux control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Undies rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thibodeaux's guard! Nice work there by Undies! #SU#
Undies gets to his feet - Thibodeaux follows without any prompting.
Undies throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Undies uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Undies.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Undies.
Undies swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Undies misses with a straight right.
Undies cracks Thibodeaux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Undies throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Undies throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Thibodeaux counters with a single leg into guard. Undies didn't expect that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slimed Undies dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Undies looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Undies falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Thibodeaux counters with a single leg into guard. Undies didn't expect that.
Undies keeping moving, preventing Thibodeaux from controlling successfully.
Thibodeaux is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thibodeaux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Undies keeping moving, preventing Thibodeaux from controlling successfully.
Thibodeaux pushes down on Undies's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Thibodeaux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thibodeaux is stalling here. Undies is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thibodeaux seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Undies has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Undies stands up.
Undies displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thibodeaux.
A looping hook to the body misses from Undies. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux walks into a jab.#T2#
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Undies.
Thibodeaux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Undies defends it well.
Thibodeaux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Undies throws a low kick, looking for Thibodeaux's leg but Thibodeaux calmly moves out of range.
Thibodeaux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Undies defends it well.
Slimed Undies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Undies misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Undies strikes.
Undies lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thibodeaux backs up against the cage.
Slimed Undies is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Undies misses with a hook #TD2#
and Thibodeaux counters with a takedown into side control.
Thibodeaux laying and praying for a moment but Undies takes advantage and regains half guard.
Thibodeaux uses his free foot to push down on Undies's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Undies. #T3#
Thibodeaux scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Undies is squirming around, avoiding Thibodeaux's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Thibodeaux.
Undies wants to control but Thibodeaux is having none of it.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux has isolated one of Undies's arms. Undies looking to fight him off but Thibodeaux twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauvage Thibodeaux!
After winning the bout, Sauvage Thibodeaux thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 166
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Schwarzschild looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schwarzschild throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Schwarzschild throws a leg kick #TD#
and Thibodeaux decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schwarzschild's guard.
Thibodeaux won't allow Schwarzschild to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Schwarzschild throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzschild trying to keep a closed guard but Thibodeaux is proving a slippery customer.
Schwarzschild looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Thibodeaux being controlled here momentarily.
Thibodeaux throws a big right hand that misses.
Schwarzschild looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thibodeaux is one step ahead there.
Schwarzschild keeps trying to improve his position.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses. Schwarzschild uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thibodeaux's guard. Nice move by Schwarzschild!#REVB#
Schwarzschild looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schwarzschild lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Thibodeaux is trying to hold Schwarzschild in close to prevent damage but Schwarzschild has managed to pass into half guard.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Schwarzschild is keeping busy.
Thibodeaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schwarzschild slips a nice elbow through Thibodeaux's hands, connecting with Thibodeaux's forehead.
Schwarzschild thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schwarzschild.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Schwarzschild from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thibodeaux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Thibodeaux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schwarzschild is concentrating on defense, preventing Thibodeaux from advancing position.
Schwarzschild felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Schwarzschild trying to control here.
Schwarzschild moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thibodeaux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Schwarzschild throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thibodeaux scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thibodeaux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Schwarzschild is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thibodeaux won't allow Schwarzschild to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzschild bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thibodeaux's guard. #REVB#
Thibodeaux can't keep his opponent in guard - Schwarzschild advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schwarzschild is thwarting Thibodeaux's attempts to control the position.
Schwarzschild wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux wants to improve his position but Schwarzschild is controlling well.
Schwarzschild works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Schwarzschild dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Schwarzschild takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schwarzschild defends well and Thibodeaux ends up having to push Schwarzschild into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Schwarzschild breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schwarzschild works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Schwarzschild does no damage.
Thibodeaux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schwarzschild fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter the offense by Schwarzschild and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzschild scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
Schwarzschild looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.#T1#
Schwarzschild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Schwarzschild.
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown
and Schwarzschild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schwarzschild feints and then cracks Thibodeaux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thibodeaux down.
Thibodeaux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schwarzschild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauvage Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzschild throws the kick towards the body but Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux tries to counter by clinching up but Schwarzschild breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schwarzschild wants it to stay on the feet.
Schwarzschild punishes Thibodeaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Schwarzschild is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thibodeaux rather than just go for the knockout.
Thibodeaux walks into a straight right hand from Schwarzschild.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown but Schwarzschild shows good takedown defense.
Schwarzschild misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schwarzschild.
A cross from Schwarzschild lands.#T3#
Schwarzschild thows a body kick. Thibodeaux tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Schwarzschild is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thibodeaux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schwarzschild counters with a nice body shot.
Schwarzschild lands a jab to Thibodeaux's midsection.
Schwarzschild misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a single leg into guard. Schwarzschild didn't expect that. #T4#
Thibodeaux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schwarzschild's head.
Schwarzschild has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Schwarzschild is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thibodeaux is aware though and is defending well.
Thibodeaux throws a big right hand that misses.
Schwarzschild is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwarzschild works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thibodeaux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schwarzschild punching from mount but Thibodeaux doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Schwarzschild putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Schwarzschild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Thibodeaux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schwarzschild sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thibodeaux somewhat.
Nice body kick from Schwarzschild.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzschild throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schwarzschild won't be happy with that. #T1#
Schwarzschild regains half guard.
Schwarzschild trying to control but Thibodeaux postures up.
Thibodeaux lands strikes from half guard.
Schwarzschild has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schwarzschild gets back to full guard.
Schwarzschild wants to sweep but no luck.
Schwarzschild has Thibodeaux pulled in close to control his posture.
Thibodeaux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schwarzschild is pulling down on Thibodeaux's head. It's preventing any offense from Thibodeaux, at least for the moment.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Schwarzschild is working from the bottom.
Schwarzschild tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schwarzschild manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thibodeaux manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Thibodeaux working a defensive guard but Schwarzschild manages to pass into side control anyway.
Thibodeaux manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schwarzschild's best efforts.
Thibodeaux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Thibodeaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schwarzschild doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schwarzschild manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Schwarzschild from controlling successfully.
Schwarzschild is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schwarzschild's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schwarzschild trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Schwarzschild looking to pass the guard.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Schwarzschild from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thibodeaux is adopting a defensive guard.
Schwarzschild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karl Schwarzschild is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schwarzschild trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux is trying to keep Schwarzschild in close.
Schwarzschild trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thibodeaux fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Schwarzschild.
Well Schwarzschild 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RISE 156
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Welch throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Welch.
Welch lands a jab to the head.
Welch throws a head kick that Thibodeaux semi-blocks.
Welch scores with a three punch combo!
Welch misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux tries to counter by clinching up but Welch breaks away and moves out of range.
Welch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Welch lands an overhand right.
Welch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Welch.
Welch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Welch connects with a looping right hand.
Welch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.#T1#
Welch lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Welch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Welch throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Welch lands with an overhand left.
Thibodeaux walks into a straight right hand from Welch.
Welch misses with the combination.
Welch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thibodeaux.
Welch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Welch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Welch as he connects with a hook.
Welch gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Thibodeaux 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 Welch can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welch is looking to regain half guard here but Thibodeaux keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Thibodeaux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Welch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Welch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thibodeaux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Thibodeaux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Welch is trying to improve his position.
Thibodeaux lands a few punches from side control.
Welch is trying to get back to half guard.
Welch struggling a bit here.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Welch down.
Thibodeaux cracks Welch with a big elbow. #T3#
Welch is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Thibodeaux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Welch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Welch is looking to regain half guard here but Thibodeaux keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Thibodeaux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thibodeaux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Welch is keeping him busy.
Welch is looking to reverse the position.
Thibodeaux working the body and head with strikes.
Thibodeaux content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Thibodeaux has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws a strike aimed at the side of Welch's head but Welch avoids it well.
Welch is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Thibodeaux trying to control the action but Welch is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux cracks Welch with a big right hand but Welch just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thibodeaux takes a little break here. Welch wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Thibodeaux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Welch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Welch can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Welch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thibodeaux working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Welch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter the offense by Welch and move into the clinch.
Welch with a hook.
Welch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Welch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice combination there by Welch.
Welch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Welch works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.
Welch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Welch tries to get set, Thibodeaux tries to push him back and clinch up but Welch manages to avoid the attempt.
Welch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux circles away quickly and effectively.
Welch scores with a sloppy right hand. Thibodeaux should have avoided that one.
Welch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Welch counters with a stiff right hand.
Paul Welch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Welch misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
A combination from Welch does no damage.
Welch throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Thibodeaux counters by clinching up.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Welch.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Welch misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Thibodeaux drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Welch defends well.
Welch tries to free his leg and advance position but Thibodeaux is retaining full guard.
Welch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Thibodeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Welch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Welch wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving. #T2#
Thibodeaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Thibodeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Welch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position here.
Welch wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving.
Thibodeaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Welch is one step ahead there.
Welch trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom. #T3#
Welch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thibodeaux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Welch is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Thibodeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Welch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Thibodeaux looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Welch is defending well. Thibodeaux quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Welch has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Thibodeaux celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauvage Thibodeaux!
A relieved looking Sauvage Thibodeaux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 142
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1##TD#
Thibodeaux drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kelly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thibodeaux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thibodeaux with a nice head shot there.
Thibodeaux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Kelly has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thibodeaux is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kelly.
Thibodeaux throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thibodeaux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thibodeaux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kelly tries to bench press Thibodeaux off him but Thibodeaux keeps the position. #T1#
Thibodeaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Thibodeaux goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kelly has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thibodeaux but great work by Kelly.
Kelly cracks Thibodeaux with a big right hand but Thibodeaux just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Kelly postures up.
Thibodeaux managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kelly.
Kelly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thibodeaux defending against the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
Kelly throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Kelly remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to half guard.
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelly wants to take a breather but Thibodeaux manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kelly.
Thibodeaux pulls Kelly in close to his closed guard and prevents Kelly from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Thibodeaux has his foot on Kelly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kelly works his way back into a safe position though.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thibodeaux is trying to keep Kelly in close.
Kelly stands up over Thibodeaux, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is looking for a triangle but Kelly pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelly is aware though and is defending well.
Thibodeaux seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kelly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kelly lands strikes from half guard.
Kelly trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back.
Thibodeaux trying to control from the bottom.
Kelly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Thibodeaux trying to hold on to Kelly's head to control him but Kelly postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robert Kelly will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kelly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kelly quickly recovers to half guard.
Thibodeaux throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kelly to regain full guard.
Kelly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thibodeaux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Kelly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thibodeaux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux landing some decent shots from guard.
Thibodeaux wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Sauvage Thibodeaux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Kelly working for a triangle but Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kelly controls Thibodeaux momentarily but Thibodeaux frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thibodeaux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thibodeaux looking to sit in guard and control but Kelly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Thibodeaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelly is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Thibodeaux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kelly defends well.
Kelly throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is looking for a triangle but Kelly pushes his legs off easily.
Thibodeaux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kelly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kelly postures up.
Thibodeaux is pulling down on Kelly's head to control his posture. #T3##SUB#
Thibodeaux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kelly pushing down on Thibodeaux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kelly throwing shots but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Kelly is nestled in close to Thibodeaux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kelly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kelly is tapping! Great win for Thibodeaux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sauvage Thibodeaux!
Sauvage Thibodeaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 129
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Karter misses.
Karter sets himself, and Thibodeaux steps forward looking for the clinch! Karter avoids it this time.
Karter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux with the counter takedown but Karter avoids it easily.
Karter swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Karter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thibodeaux controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thibodeaux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thibodeaux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter is trying to control the position but Thibodeaux postures up.
Thibodeaux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Karter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thibodeaux on the ground.
Thibodeaux slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thibodeaux.
Karter tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thibodeaux has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Karter tries to hold on but Thibodeaux postures up.#T2##SUB2#
Thibodeaux is working for a guillotine from mount but Karter frees his head quite easily.
Thibodeaux postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Karter looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Karter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Karter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Karter wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thibodeaux.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux landing shots from mount. #T3#
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the head.
Thibodeaux avoids the attempt from Karter to control.
Thibodeaux connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thibodeaux has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karter 's face.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Karter is having none of it.
Karter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karter tries to get out of the position.
Thibodeaux lands a big shot there that rocks Karter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Karter is working to get back to half guard.
Karter is bucking up trying to escape but Thibodeaux cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Thibodeaux with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Karter is having none of it.
Karter is looking to improve his position but Thibodeaux isn't that keen on the idea.
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!
Karter is squirming around, avoiding Thibodeaux's attempts to control the action.
Thibodeaux in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux has control of Karter 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Karter regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thibodeaux putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauvage Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
Thibodeaux is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karter throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Karter misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Karter .
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.#TD2#
Thibodeaux dives in and scores a takedown into Karter 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux connects with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thibodeaux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Karter is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Thibodeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karter is keeping the position for now.
Karter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thibodeaux landing some decent shots from guard.
Thibodeaux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Karter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karter keeping moving, preventing Thibodeaux from controlling successfully.
Sauvage Thibodeaux has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karter wants to sweep here but Thibodeaux controlling him for the moment.
Thibodeaux chips away with some ground and pound.
Thibodeaux connects with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karter keeping moving, preventing Thibodeaux from controlling successfully.
Thibodeaux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karter 's guard.
Thibodeaux is trying to control. Karter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thibodeaux is looking to advance position but Karter won't allow it. #T3#
Thibodeaux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a kimura here.
Thibodeaux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux is trying to work for a kimura but Karter is defending well.
Karter wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thibodeaux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karter 's head.
Thibodeaux wants to pass the guard but Karter is defending well.
Thibodeaux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karter defending well though.
Karter taking some punishment here, with Thibodeaux in his half guard.
Karter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Thibodeaux.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thibodeaux slips a nice elbow through Karter 's hands, connecting with Karter 's forehead.
Thibodeaux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauvage 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karter throws out the jab.
Karter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karter throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karter lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux seems unphased.
Karter misses with a hook.
Karter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karter tries to avoid it but Thibodeaux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karter to the ground. Karter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Karter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thibodeaux on the side of the head.
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wants to counter with a clinch but Karter pushes him away.
Karter throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
And Thibodeaux tries to counter it with a takedown but Karter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown attempt - Karter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karter throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Karter with a hook.
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Karter as Thibodeaux shoots in.
Sugar Ray Karter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauvage Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Karter moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Sugar Ray Karter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Thibodeaux decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Karter 's guard.
Thibodeaux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karter 's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter trying to control here. #T3#
Thibodeaux throwing shots but Karter is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thibodeaux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thibodeaux is controlling the pace.
Thibodeaux wants to take a breather but Karter is having none of it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thibodeaux throws a strike but Karter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Thibodeaux throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thibodeaux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thibodeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karter is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thibodeaux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sugar Ray Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sugar Ray Karter 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sauvage Thibodeaux!
A victorious Sauvage Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 123
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Welch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thibodeaux somewhat.
Welch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Welch lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown attempt - Welch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Welch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Welch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Welch throws out the jab. #CL#
Thibodeaux clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Thibodeaux turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Thibodeaux manages to end up in side control.
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.
You can see the frustration on Welch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thibodeaux looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Welch is avoiding damage well.
Thibodeaux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thibodeaux in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux lands some shots froms side control.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Welch struggling a bit here.
Thibodeaux taking a breather here. #T1#
Thibodeaux working away.
Welch tries to bench press Thibodeaux off him but Thibodeaux keeps the position.
Welch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thibodeaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Thibodeaux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Welch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Welch trying to remain calm as Thibodeaux controls from the top position.
Welch wants to control but Thibodeaux postures up.
Thibodeaux in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thibodeaux in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thibodeaux is chipping away with strikes. #T2#
Thibodeaux connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Welch some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Welch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Welch tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Welch looks calm but he's in trouble here. Thibodeaux gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Welch is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Thibodeaux lets go of the hold and Welch can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sauvage Thibodeaux!
During a confident post fight interview, Sauvage Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 109: Soto v Lee
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hohol.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohol. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Thibodeaux has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters circling - Hohol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohol paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A lazy left from Hohol finds it's target.
Hohol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hohol takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Hohol digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body. #CL2#
Hohol forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.
Thibodeaux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hohol fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohol. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux drops his hands momentarily and Hohol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohol throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux. #T1#
Hohol prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hohol has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux. #TD#
Thibodeaux gets control of Hohol's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thibodeaux will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohol working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Thibodeaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thibodeaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Thibodeaux blocks nicely.
Hohol scoring with some ground and pound.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohol throws an elbow that misses. Thibodeaux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hohol's guard. Nice move by Thibodeaux!#REVR#
Hohol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thibodeaux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Hohol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thibodeaux is one step ahead there.
Thibodeaux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hohol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Thibodeaux stays in close to Hohol's body and controls the position.
Hohol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thibodeaux is one step ahead there.
Hohol keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hohol wants to hit a sweep here but Thibodeaux passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hohol there!
Hohol is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Thibodeaux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hohol is looking to escape.
Thibodeaux looking to finish Hohol with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hohol!
Hohol tries to hold on but Thibodeaux postures up.
Hohol is working to get back to half guard.
Thibodeaux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol is working to get back to half guard.
Hohol is squirming around, avoiding Thibodeaux's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hohol loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
A jab from Hohol misses.
Thibodeaux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hohol connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hohol shoots in but Thibodeaux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Hohol.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter the offense by Hohol and move into the clinch.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Hohol.
Thibodeaux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hohol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Hohol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thibodeaux doesn't seem phased though.
Hohol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohol. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hohol paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
A slow jab from Hohol misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hohol.
A jab from Hohol misses.
Thibodeaux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hohol manages to circle out of the way.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hohol as he avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hohol lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hohol scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Hohol misses.
Hohol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thibodeaux fails to land the takedown.#T2##CL#
Thibodeaux rushes Hohol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hohol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohol tries to stall but Thibodeaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Hohol.
Hohol lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Thibodeaux gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hohol tries to get to full guard but Thibodeaux has control of the leg.
Thibodeaux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thibodeaux prevents Hohol from improving his position.#T3#
Thibodeaux controlling the pace.
Hohol moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hohol is looking to sweep but instead, Thibodeaux has passed into half guard.
Well, if Thibodeaux is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thibodeaux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hohol wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Hohol punching from the bottom. #T4#
Thibodeaux is controlling the pace.
Hohol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thibodeaux is working away from the top position though.
Hohol wants to improve his position but Thibodeaux is controlling well.
Thibodeaux trying to control from half guard but Hohol is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol is looking to improve his position.
Hohol is looking to get back to full guard here but Thibodeaux has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Hohol.
Hohol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thibodeaux feinted with a counter takedown.
Hohol will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thibodeaux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Hohol shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hohol was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thibodeaux controls the position for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux parries the strikes from Hohol easily there. Hohol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thibodeaux to escape. #T1#
Check out the look on Hohol's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hohol creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hohol in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Hohol postures up.
Hohol misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Thibodeaux taking a bit of punishment here - Hohol scoring with strikes.
Hohol works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hohol misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to half guard.
Hohol landing a few strikes.
Hohol cracks Thibodeaux with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hohol throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hohol creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thibodeaux sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hohol in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Hohol cracks Thibodeaux with a big elbow.
Hohol throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hohol throws an elbow but Thibodeaux slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hohol works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
Hohol throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohol fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hohol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thibodeaux is avoiding damage well.
Thibodeaux is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hohol connects with a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Hohol's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thibodeaux takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thibodeaux gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hohol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thibodeaux's head.
Hohol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back.
Thibodeaux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hohol with a nice head shot there.
Hohol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Hohol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thibodeaux throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hohol postures up in Thibodeaux's guard and throws a big left but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Hohol postures up in Thibodeaux's guard and throws a big left but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Hohol throws a big right hand that misses.
Hohol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Honza Hohol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Hohol tries to free his leg and advance position but Thibodeaux is retaining full guard.
Hohol looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hohol trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hohol defends well.#SUB#
Thibodeaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hohol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hohol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hohol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sauvage Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hohol is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Honza Hohol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hohol 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honza Hohol!

Event: RISE 100: Thomas v Labradoodle
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Chevrolet moves out of range.
Chevrolet is looking to counter with a body kick.
Thibodeaux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chevrolet defends it nicely.
Chevrolet circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chevrolet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thibodeaux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chevrolet swivels and escapes.
Chevrolet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chevrolet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moncontour Chevrolet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauvage Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chevrolet's waist but Chevrolet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thibodeaux off to one side.
Chevrolet looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A left lands for Chevrolet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Chevrolet holds him up against the cage and eventually Thibodeaux drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow. #T1#
Chevrolet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but Chevrolet has him pressed against the cage.
Chevrolet swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Chevrolet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chevrolet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chevrolet.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches up with Chevrolet, looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux pushes Chevrolet against the cage but Chevrolet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chevrolet keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chevrolet is not content to let Thibodeaux control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Thibodeaux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chevrolet is just riding it out for now. Thibodeaux eventually gives up the hold.
Thibodeaux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Thibodeaux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chevrolet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chevrolet sprawls well. Chevrolet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet.
Chevrolet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chevrolet digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thibodeaux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chevrolet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thibodeaux somewhat.
Chevrolet lands a lovely overhand right.
Thibodeaux tries for a takedown but Chevrolet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Thibodeaux shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thibodeaux showed some decent athleticism there.
Chevrolet tries to roll over but Thibodeaux keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chevrolet wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moncontour Chevrolet dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chevrolet misses with a low kick.
Chevrolet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
No luck for Thibodeaux with that takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chevrolet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thibodeaux somewhat.
Thibodeaux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moncontour Chevrolet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauvage Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thibodeaux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Chevrolet moves out of range.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chevrolet as he avoids it easily.
Chevrolet with a jab.
We've been told by Chevrolet's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chevrolet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Thibodeaux scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chevrolet wants to control but Thibodeaux postures up.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux tries for a kimura but Chevrolet is defending well.
The referee asks Thibodeaux politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Thibodeaux prefers to stall for the moment though.
Thibodeaux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chevrolet is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Thibodeaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chevrolet keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chevrolet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown but Chevrolet shows good takedown defense.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Chevrolet is having none of it.
Thibodeaux has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Chevrolet misses with a body shot.
Chevrolet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chevrolet lands a glancing blow to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
and Chevrolet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chevrolet with a nice calf kick.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux moves to clinch but Chevrolet breaks away
and Chevrolet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thibodeaux thinking.
Chevrolet connects with a leg kick.
Chevrolet takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown attempt
and Chevrolet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chevrolet.
A big right from Chevrolet misses.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown but Chevrolet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Chevrolet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chevrolet.
Chevrolet stuffs the takedown attempt from Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet.
Chevrolet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves to clinch but Chevrolet breaks away
and Chevrolet counters with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Chevrolet scores with a jab to the head.
Chevrolet is looking to slow Thibodeaux down with leg kicks.
Chevrolet misses with a kick to the body.
Chevrolet is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab, jab by Chevrolet - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moncontour Chevrolet dominated that second round.
That's time! Chevrolet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Chevrolet finds it's way through Thibodeaux's defenses.
Thibodeaux drops his hands momentarily and Chevrolet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chevrolet to the mat! Chevrolet manages to get full guard.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Chevrolet is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux preventing the sweep. #T1#
Chevrolet has control of Thibodeaux's left arm, preventing Thibodeaux from doing any damage.
Thibodeaux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Chevrolet is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Moncontour Chevrolet is winning the standup battle so far.
Chevrolet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moncontour Chevrolet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Thibodeaux gets the takedown into side control.
Thibodeaux takes a little break here. Chevrolet wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chevrolet tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Chevrolet is trying to work for a sweep but Thibodeaux has mounted him!
Thibodeaux landing punches.
Chevrolet is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thibodeaux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chevrolet avoids a strike by Thibodeaux and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Thibodeaux's guard! Fantastic escape! #T3#
Chevrolet trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thibodeaux is trying to hold Chevrolet in close to prevent damage but Chevrolet has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chevrolet keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chevrolet tries to pass to full mount but Thibodeaux defends it. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sauvage Thibodeaux.
I think Chevrolet 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moncontour Chevrolet!
Moncontour Chevrolet decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 89: Hunt v Leader
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1##TD#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Okuma to the mat! Okuma manages to get full guard.
Okuma wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thibodeaux manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Thibodeaux works his way into full mount!
The referee warns Okuma that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Okuma is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thibodeaux has control of Okuma's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Okuma regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T1#
Thibodeaux breaks from Okuma's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Thibodeaux controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux prevents Okuma from getting the reversal.
Thibodeaux breaks from Okuma's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Okuma is trying to escape the mount. #T2##SUB#
Thibodeaux working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Okuma looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Thibodeaux! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sauvage Thibodeaux!
Sauvage Thibodeaux thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE X1:
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Ruiz.
We've been hearing reports that Thibodeaux has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruiz throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ruiz throws a push kick but Thibodeaux slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruiz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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 prevents Ruiz from escaping the position.
Ruiz wants to control but Thibodeaux postures up.#SUB#
Thibodeaux tries for a kimura but Ruiz is defending well.
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The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz seems a little lost for a moment, as Thibodeaux dominates the positioning.#T1#
Ruiz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ruiz being controlled for a moment.
Ruiz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thibodeaux is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ruiz misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux tries to counter with a takedown but Ruiz is quick to defend against it.
Ruiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ruiz looks to land a body kick but Thibodeaux moved away.#CL#
Thibodeaux moves into range and clinches up with Ruiz.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruiz obliges.
Ruiz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruiz working hard to break the clinch.
Ruiz tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.
Ruiz trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage.
Ruiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Ruiz.
Ruiz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Ruiz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruiz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.#TD#
Thibodeaux is trying to trip Ruiz. He has hold of a leg but Ruiz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Thibodeaux persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T3#
Ruiz is pulling down on Thibodeaux's head. It's preventing any offense from Thibodeaux, at least for the moment.
Ruiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thibodeaux controls the pace.
Thibodeaux prevents Ruiz from getting back to his feet.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thibodeaux manages to pass to side control.
Thibodeaux not doing much here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ruiz is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thibodeaux in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Thibodeaux with that takedown attempt.
Ruiz throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Ruiz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ruiz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux defending well as Ruiz loads up on a big left hand.
Ruiz lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Thibodeaux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruiz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ruiz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Thibodeaux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thibodeaux's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thibodeaux has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ruiz doesn't defend quickly enough and Thibodeaux has managed to lock this one up! Can Ruiz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thibodeaux on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sauvage Thibodeaux!
A relieved looking Sauvage Thibodeaux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 68:
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1##TD#
Thibodeaux feints and as Kelly raises his hands in defense, Thibodeaux changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thibodeaux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kelly is trying to keep Thibodeaux in close.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thibodeaux preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux lying in Kelly's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kelly decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Thibodeaux taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Kelly!
Robert Kelly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 55: West v Gustavsson
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Esposito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thibodeaux.
Esposito stuffs the takedown.
Esposito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Esposito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Thibodeaux has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Esposito digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown
and Esposito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Esposito does it's job there.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch
and Esposito counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux goes for a takedown attempt but Esposito pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauvage Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Thibodeaux has closed the distance and engaged Esposito in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Esposito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Esposito prevents a takedown attempt there.
Esposito gets underhooks to prevent Thibodeaux's takedown attempt.
Esposito prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Thibodeaux jumps guard. #T1##SUB#
Thibodeaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Esposito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Esposito is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thibodeaux is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Thibodeaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esposito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Esposito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thibodeaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Thibodeaux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Esposito defends it easily.
Thibodeaux looking to control. #T3#
Esposito being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Esposito throws out a powerful jab.
Sauvage Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Esposito connects with a solid leg kick.
Esposito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Esposito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thibodeaux.
Good leg kick by Esposito.
Esposito scores with a leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux fails to pull guard.
Esposito lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Esposito won't allow it.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but Esposito turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Esposito. #T4#
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Esposito holds him up against the cage and eventually Thibodeaux drops back down to his feet.
Esposito pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Esposito pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Esposito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Esposito pushes Thibodeaux away with a front kick.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thibodeaux with a poor takedown
and Esposito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Esposito.
Esposito thumps Thibodeaux with a low kick.
Esposito with the inside leg kick.
Esposito has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Esposito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch.
Esposito cracks Thibodeaux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Esposito.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Esposito circles away.
Esposito delivers a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Esposito dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Esposito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Esposito scoring well with a low kick there.
Thibodeaux closes the distance but Esposito moves to the side
and Esposito counters with a right hand to the body.
A left lands for Esposito.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Esposito is having none of it.
Esposito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Esposito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Esposito with a nice calf kick.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Esposito moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Esposito - that will leave a mark!
Esposito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands.
Esposito keeps the fight on the outside.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Thibodeaux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Esposito can pounce on him.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Esposito keeps it at a distance.
Esposito appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Esposito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Esposito pushes him off.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Esposito circles away.
Thibodeaux shoots for a takedown but Esposito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Esposito throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Esposito.
Esposito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch but Esposito slips to the side
and Esposito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Esposito lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thibodeaux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Thibodeaux drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Esposito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thibodeaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esposito has managed to get both his arms back between Thibodeaux's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Esposito passes into side control.
Thibodeaux struggling a bit here.
Thibodeaux is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Thibodeaux is working hard here to advance position.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux tries to buck Esposito off but Esposito is having none of it.
Esposito remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Esposito working away.#T3#
Thibodeaux being controlled for a moment.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Esposito postures up.
Thibodeaux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Esposito off and has taken his back!
What can Esposito do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Esposito is in bad spot here. #T4#
Thibodeaux controlling the position well here. Esposito rolled but Thibodeaux kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thibodeaux trying to control.
Esposito has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Esposito is keeping busy.
Esposito manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Esposito.
Thibodeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esposito is keeping the position for now.
Thibodeaux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Esposito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Esposito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Esposito.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Esposito connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Esposito is having none of it.
Esposito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That kick from Esposito tenderised Thibodeaux's leg. Thibodeaux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Esposito connects with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch
letting Esposito counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Esposito circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Esposito counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito circles away from the clinch attempt
and Esposito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Esposito swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.
Esposito throws a front kick that sends Thibodeaux stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Esposito lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Esposito lands a slapping body shot.
Esposito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thibodeaux. That did some damage!
Esposito connects with a high kick.
Esposito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Esposito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thibodeaux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Esposito.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Esposito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux shoots for a double leg takedown but Esposito sprawls well. He's pushed Thibodeaux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauvage Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Esposito.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch but Esposito is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Esposito cracks Thibodeaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thibodeaux with a poor takedown
and Esposito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Esposito. #T2#
Esposito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thibodeaux. That did some damage!
Esposito with a nice calf kick.
Esposito stuns Thibodeaux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Esposito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Esposito swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.
Esposito stuffs the takedown.
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Esposito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Esposito punishes Thibodeaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Esposito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux at a distance.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Esposito cracks Thibodeaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch but Esposito is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and Esposito unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Esposito. #T3#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esposito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux momentarily.
A good leg kick by Esposito.
Esposito scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Esposito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thibodeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Esposito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thibodeaux under the eye.
Esposito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Esposito keeps the fight on the outside.
Thibodeaux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Esposito to counter with a crisp jab.
Esposito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esposito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thibodeaux. That did some damage!
Thibodeaux shoots in but Esposito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Esposito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Thibodeaux instigates a clinch. #T4#
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Esposito lands a right hand.
Esposito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Esposito.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito. #TD#
Thibodeaux manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Thibodeaux looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Esposito has picked Thibodeaux up and slammed him! Thibodeaux can't keep hold of the triangle and Esposito manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Esposito's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep. Esposito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sauvage Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonardo Esposito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thibodeaux missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Esposito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Esposito 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Esposito!
A victorious Leonardo Esposito thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 4 A
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Roast pushes him off.
Roast swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.#TD#
Thibodeaux gets the takedown into side control.
Thibodeaux looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Roast is avoiding damage well.
Thibodeaux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thibodeaux is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Thibodeaux tries to advance to mount but Roast denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roast tries to improve position but can't.
Roast parries the strikes from Thibodeaux easily there. Thibodeaux is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Roast to escape. #T1#
Thibodeaux in side control lands a decent elbow.
Roast really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thibodeaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thibodeaux controlling from side mount.
Thibodeaux sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Roast is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Roast felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Roast is trying to control Thibodeaux's posture but Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thibodeaux walks into a straight right hand from Roast.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roast connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but Roast circles away.
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Roast pushes him off.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roast misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Thibodeaux gets a clinch. #BC2#
Roast breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Roast is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thibodeaux is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Roast to the mat. Roast regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Thibodeaux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thibodeaux won't allow Roast to sweep him here.
Roast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Thibodeaux throwing strikes from guard but Roast blocks nicely.
Roast can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thibodeaux controls the pace.
Thibodeaux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thibodeaux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sauvage Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roast swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roast lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thibodeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Roast.
Roast lands with an uppercut that bounces Thibodeaux off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Thibodeaux darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thibodeaux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roast is trying to maintain the position but Thibodeaux is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Well, if Thibodeaux is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Roast is in trouble now - Thibodeaux has advanced to mount!
Thibodeaux controlling from mount.
Thibodeaux looking to control but Roast is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thibodeaux working Roast over with strikes here. #T2#
Thibodeaux throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Thibodeaux landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB#
Thibodeaux is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Roast has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Roast blocking the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux content just to control the position here. #T3#
Roast wants to control but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Thibodeaux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roast is looking to escape.
Thibodeaux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thibodeaux with shots to the head and body - Roast looks very uncomfortable down there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roast can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thibodeaux controlling the pace for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thibodeaux tries to control but Roast wriggling away.
Roast is bucking up trying to escape but Thibodeaux cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thibodeaux lands a couple of good shots and Roast has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Thibodeaux missing with strikes from the back.
Thibodeaux has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Roast's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux missing with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauvage Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Roast. That snapped Thibodeaux's head back.
Thibodeaux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Thibodeaux drives through and clinches with Roast against the cage.
Roast lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Thibodeaux pulls Roast into guard.
Thibodeaux wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Roast is now in half guard.
Thibodeaux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roast is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux controlling the position well.
Thibodeaux is staying active underneath Roast, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back.
Thibodeaux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thibodeaux is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thib's Sweat Shoppe, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Thibodeaux trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Thibodeaux actively working from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Roast postures up. #SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Roast postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Thibodeaux drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roast being controlled here, momentarily.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roast can do to turn this around?
Chuck Roast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Thibodeaux seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roast for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thibodeaux has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roast lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sauvage Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roast looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck Roast.
I think Thibodeaux 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sauvage Thibodeaux!
A very excited looking Sauvage Thibodeaux 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.

Event: RISE 36: Ship v Kozlow
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1##CL2#
White moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White. #TD#
Thibodeaux has picked White up - he's going for a ride! Thibodeaux dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Thibodeaux is controlling the pace.
Thibodeaux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux is controlling the pace.
Thibodeaux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thibodeaux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thibodeaux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thibodeaux not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White has hold of Thibodeaux's hands but Thibodeaux slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thibodeaux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thibodeaux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thibodeaux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thibodeaux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thibodeaux in particular looking to stall.
White won't allow Thibodeaux to pass to mount. #T3#
Thibodeaux controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Thibodeaux gets a clinch.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
White digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thibodeaux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. White fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
White moves into the clinch.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by White.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Thibodeaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that White has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauvage Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but White forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Thibodeaux gets control of White's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thibodeaux will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thibodeaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Thibodeaux's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Thibodeaux has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. White doesn't defend quickly enough and Thibodeaux has managed to lock this one up! Can White escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thibodeaux on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sauvage Thibodeaux!
Sauvage Thibodeaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good exchange - Bum coming out on top.#CL#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Bum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thibodeaux has Bum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but Bum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bum lands with a right to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thibodeaux has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Thibodeaux has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bum clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bum is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thibodeaux.
Bum is trying to break free.
Thibodeaux missing with punches from the back.
What can Bum do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T1#
Thibodeaux thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Thibodeaux is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thibodeaux on the ground.
Bum covering up well under a series of strikes from Thibodeaux. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thibodeaux punches the canvas rather than the man.
Thibodeaux trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bum doesn't escape.
Thibodeaux struggling to land strikes to the head as Bum covers up. #T3#
Thibodeaux throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bum is doing well to defend. Thibodeaux seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bum is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sauvage Thibodeaux!
A relieved looking Sauvage Thibodeaux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux closes the distance but Bum moves to the side
and Bum counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Thibodeaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but Bum has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Thibodeaux successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thibodeaux being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Bum is sitting in close to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bum is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bum is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Thibodeaux.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sauvage Thibodeaux!

Event: TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021

175 cm
17 yrs
176 lbs

180 cm
18 yrs
195 lbs

Dubberly

Thibodeaux

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rubadub Dubberly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sauvage Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Thibodeaux gets caught flat footed, as Dubberly shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dubberly (2) vs (0) Thibodeaux
Thibodeaux is controlling Dubberly's posture.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dubberly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dubberly looking to pass the guard.
Dubberly passes into half guard. #SUB#
Dubberly is looking for a kimura but Thibodeaux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dubberly to get the leverage.
Thibodeaux is controlling Dubberly's trapped leg to prevent Dubberly from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
Dubberly wants to free his trapped foot but Thibodeaux is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Dubberly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thibodeaux defends it well.
Thibodeaux has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1##SUB#
Dubberly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Dubberly seems to be looking for submissions.
Dubberly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (5) vs (0) Thibodeaux
Thibodeaux has given up his back here. Will Dubberly look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Dubberly (8) vs (0) Thibodeaux
Thibodeaux is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Dubberly is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thibodeaux knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thibodeaux for a finish. #SUB#
Dubberly has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Thibodeaux has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thibodeaux trying to control the hands but Dubberly won't let him.
Thibodeaux tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Dubberly wants to finish this one by submission but Thibodeaux is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dubberly.
Dubberly fails to advance to Thibodeaux's back.
Dubberly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thibodeaux tries to reverse the position but Dubberly maintains control.
Thibodeaux stops Dubberly from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dubberly wants to control the pace but Thibodeaux is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Dubberly has hold of Thibodeaux's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thibodeaux manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T3#
Thibodeaux has given up his back here. Will Dubberly look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Dubberly (11) vs (0) Thibodeaux#SUB#
Dubberly looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Dubberly is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thibodeaux knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thibodeaux for a finish. #SUB#
Dubberly is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thibodeaux is defending well though. Dubberly let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Dubberly tightening his grip on Thibodeaux, looking for the choke.
Dubberly controlling well, preventing Thibodeaux from escaping the position. #SUB#
Dubberly is looking for the choke from the back position but Thibodeaux is controlling his hands well. #T4##SUB#
Thibodeaux fending off the submission attempt from Dubberly.
Thibodeaux is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Dubberly is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thibodeaux defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Dubberly looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Dubberly has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Thibodeaux has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Thibodeaux tries to break free. #SUB#
Dubberly tightening his grip on Thibodeaux, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thibodeaux preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dubberly. #T5#
Thibodeaux wants to control his opponent's hands but Dubberly gets his hands free. #SUB#
Thibodeaux fending off the submission attempt from Dubberly.
Thibodeaux trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Dubberly is looking for the choke from the back position but Thibodeaux is controlling his hands well.
Dubberly trying to control.#SUB#
Thibodeaux is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Thibodeaux fending off the submission attempt from Dubberly.
Thibodeaux tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6##SUB#
Dubberly is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thibodeaux knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thibodeaux for a finish.
Thibodeaux rolls, trying to escape but Dubberly keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Dubberly patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Thibodeaux rolls, trying to escape but Dubberly keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dubberly's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Dubberly looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Dubberly is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thibodeaux has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position but Dubberly manages to sink in the hooks. #T7#
I really don't envy Thibodeaux right now.
Dubberly trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dubberly avoiding Thibodeaux 's attempts to control his hands.
Dubberly tries to keep control of the position but Thibodeaux is staying busy.
Dubberly is really struggling to control Thibodeaux but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thibodeaux is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Thibodeaux defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dubberly's arms.
Dubberly not allowing Thibodeaux to control his hands.
Thibodeaux is in bad spot here. #T8#
Dubberly tries to get the hooks in deep but Thibodeaux pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Dubberly is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dubberly struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Dubberly patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Thibodeaux defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Dubberly patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Dubberly is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thibodeaux knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thibodeaux for a finish.
Thibodeaux wants to control his opponent's hands but Dubberly gets his hands free. #SUB#
Thibodeaux defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dubberly's arms.
Dubberly not allowing Thibodeaux to control his hands. #T9#
Dubberly has the hooks in. Thibodeaux is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thibodeaux looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dubberly.
Thibodeaux trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Thibodeaux fending off the submission attempt from Dubberly. #SUB#
Dubberly is looking for a choke. Thibodeaux gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Thibodeaux manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (11) vs (2) Thibodeaux#SUB#
Dubberly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dubberly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (13) vs (2) Thibodeaux#SUB2#
Dubberly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
Dubberly is pushing down on Thibodeaux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thibodeaux is fighting to maintain full guard but Dubberly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dubberly wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
Dubberly works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (16) vs (2) Thibodeaux
Dubberly looking to control but Thibodeaux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thibodeaux stops Dubberly from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T11#
Thibodeaux is working to get back to half guard.
Thibodeaux has given up his back here. Will Dubberly look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Dubberly (19) vs (2) Thibodeaux#SUB#
Dubberly looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Dubberly is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thibodeaux knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thibodeaux for a finish. #SUB#
Thibodeaux preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dubberly. #SUB#
Dubberly working for the choke. #T12#
Thibodeaux controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Dubberly keeps control of the position as Thibodeaux tries to break free.
Dubberly is not going to allow Thibodeaux to sit and survive in this position.
Thibodeaux is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Thibodeaux defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dubberly's arms.
Dubberly has the hooks in. Thibodeaux is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Dubberly has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Thibodeaux! Can he survive? No! He's out! Dubberly gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubadub Dubberly!
Rubadub Dubberly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021

198 cm
18 yrs
205 lbs

180 cm
18 yrs
195 lbs

Bonaparte

Thibodeaux

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jacques Bonaparte! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sauvage Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bonaparte avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Bonaparte clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Bonaparte decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Bonaparte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thibodeaux is stalling in the full guard.
Bonaparte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thibodeaux on the ground.#SUB#
Bonaparte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thibodeaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonaparte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thibodeaux has managed to get both his arms back between Bonaparte's legs - danger averted.
Thibodeaux 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. #T1##SUB#
Bonaparte had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Bonaparte wants to improve his position but instead Thibodeaux has moved into half guard.
Bonaparte trying to control here.
Bonaparte is looking for a sweep. Thibodeaux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bonaparte's coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bonaparte tries to roll over but Thibodeaux keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a kimura but Bonaparte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thibodeaux to get the leverage.
Bonaparte is refusing to be controlled, as Thibodeaux sits in half guard.
Thibodeaux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bonaparte is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a kimura but Bonaparte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thibodeaux to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bonaparte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bonaparte sees it coming and defends easily.
Bonaparte wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a kimura here.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Bonaparte is keeping him busy. #T4#
Thibodeaux uses his free foot to push down on Bonaparte's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bonaparte.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bonaparte (0) vs (3) Thibodeaux
Thibodeaux trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux wants to finish this one by submission but Bonaparte is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wants to control the pace but Bonaparte is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Bonaparte working to try and regain half guard.
Bonaparte is squirming around, avoiding Thibodeaux's attempts to control the action.
Thibodeaux is trying to take his opponent's back.
Thibodeaux looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bonaparte can't escape the position.
Thibodeaux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Thibodeaux moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bonaparte (0) vs (6) Thibodeaux
Will Thibodeaux go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bonaparte turns into Thibodeaux and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bonaparte (2) vs (6) Thibodeaux#SUB2#
Thibodeaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonaparte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonaparte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bonaparte tries to free his leg and advance position but Thibodeaux is retaining full guard. #T7#
Bonaparte trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Bonaparte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bonaparte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thibodeaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonaparte has managed to get both his arms back between Thibodeaux's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bonaparte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thibodeaux looking to control. #T8#
Bonaparte trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonaparte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bonaparte sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux working for a triangle but Bonaparte defends it easily. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bonaparte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Bonaparte wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving.
Bonaparte wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.
Bonaparte trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Bonaparte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a triangle but Bonaparte pushes his legs off easily. #T10##SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bonaparte tries to free his leg and advance position but Thibodeaux is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bonaparte drops back looking for a leg! Thibodeaux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thibodeaux manages to kick Bonaparte off! Bonaparte jumps back into Thibodeaux's guard. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T11#
Thibodeaux is trying to keep Bonaparte in close.
Bonaparte trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bonaparte drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bonaparte jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bonaparte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thibodeaux is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bonaparte avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T12#
Thibodeaux keeping full guard, as Bonaparte tries to pass. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a triangle but Bonaparte pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Bonaparte avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bonaparte thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bonaparte being controlled here momentarily. #T13##SUB#
Bonaparte thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bonaparte trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux has control of Bonaparte's left arm, preventing Bonaparte from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T14#
Bonaparte trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonaparte showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thibodeaux looking to control.
Bonaparte trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonaparte postures up.
Bonaparte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thibodeaux wins on points by 6 to 2.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2021

#R1#
Malachi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch.
Malachi throws a big counter combination but Thibodeaux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thibodeaux takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Malachi moves away
and Malachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Malachi - that will leave a mark!
Malachi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Malachi lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Malachi counters with a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch.
Malachi connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Thibodeaux forces Malachi back against the cage and clinches.#T1##TD2#
Thibodeaux decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malachi wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving.
Malachi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Malachi is sitting in close to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Malachi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Malachi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Thibodeaux.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sauvage Thibodeaux!

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