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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dakota Thibodeaux Jr (ranked 2964 p4p, 5124 weight class) and Russell I Wanna Tussle (ranked 403 p4p, 608 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Russell I Wanna Tussle!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I Wanna Tussle throws a jab when Thibodeaux Jr was well out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
I Wanna Tussle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Thibodeaux Jr looks to land a right hand but I Wanna Tussle moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from I Wanna Tussle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr defending well as I Wanna Tussle loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from I Wanna Tussle.
Thibodeaux Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
I Wanna Tussle throws a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr scores with a head kick. I Wanna Tussle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
I Wanna Tussle is looking to chop away at Thibodeaux Jr's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Wanna Tussle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a body kick.
Thibodeaux Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Russell I Wanna Tussle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux Jr avoids the body shot from I Wanna Tussle.
Thibodeaux Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Wanna Tussle missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux Jr gets tackled into the ropes by I Wanna Tussle. I Wanna Tussle maintains the clinch.
I Wanna Tussle blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux Jr.
I Wanna Tussle trying to control the position but instead, Thibodeaux Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed I Wanna Tussle into the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux Jr throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through I Wanna Tussle's defenses.
I Wanna Tussle takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux Jr.
I Wanna Tussle avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux Jr.
I Wanna Tussle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Dakota Thibodeaux Jr has been cut.
I Wanna Tussle lands with a short shot to the head.
I Wanna Tussle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux Jr.
I Wanna Tussle lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux Jr misses with an elbow strike.
I Wanna Tussle lands a shot to the body.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a hook to the ribs.
I Wanna Tussle blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux Jr letting I Wanna Tussle take a breather here.
I Wanna Tussle tries a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr blocks it.
I Wanna Tussle digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux Jr's ribcage. Thibodeaux Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thibodeaux Jr is breathing heavily.
I Wanna Tussle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
I Wanna Tussle avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux Jr.
I Wanna Tussle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux Jr misses with an elbow strike.
I Wanna Tussle blocks the elbow strike.
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 Dakota Thibodeaux Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dakota Thibodeaux Jr's cut.
That's time! Thibodeaux Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thibodeaux Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thibodeaux Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
I Wanna Tussle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
I Wanna Tussle throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a quick counter head kick but I Wanna Tussle was just out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr lands a head kick. I Wanna Tussle smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thibodeaux Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux Jr is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a head kick.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a body punch
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
I Wanna Tussle closes the distance but Thibodeaux Jr moves to the side
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep I Wanna Tussle thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I Wanna Tussle connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux Jr's belly button to the back.
I Wanna Tussle throws a head kick but Thibodeaux Jr moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
I Wanna Tussle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Wanna Tussle wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr slips under a jab from I Wanna Tussle.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a quick counter head kick but I Wanna Tussle was just out of range.
I Wanna Tussle tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thibodeaux Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a hook.
I Wanna Tussle sizes up Thibodeaux Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
I Wanna Tussle throws a sloppy body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
I Wanna Tussle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr manages to avoid it.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but I Wanna Tussle avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Wanna Tussle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
I Wanna Tussle connects with a single shot there.
I Wanna Tussle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr drops his hands momentarily and I Wanna Tussle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
I Wanna Tussle tries to clinch
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
I Wanna Tussle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from I Wanna Tussle.
Thibodeaux Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
I Wanna Tussle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
I Wanna Tussle scores with the left hand. Thibodeaux Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
I Wanna Tussle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
I Wanna Tussle misses the shot to the body.
Russell I Wanna Tussle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
I Wanna Tussle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russell I Wanna Tussle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dakota Thibodeaux Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
I Wanna Tussle moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux Jr pushes him off.
Thibodeaux Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux Jr defending well as I Wanna Tussle loads up on a big left hand.
I Wanna Tussle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle throws a leg kick that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a quick counter head kick but I Wanna Tussle was just out of range.
I Wanna Tussle clinches up against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle tries to stall but Thibodeaux Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Wanna Tussle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux Jr blocks a body shot from I Wanna Tussle.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
I Wanna Tussle lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards I Wanna Tussle's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Wanna Tussle stalling in the clinch but Thibodeaux Jr improves position.
I Wanna Tussle lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
I Wanna Tussle looking to slow down the pace here.
I Wanna Tussle tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux Jr lands an elbow that stopped I Wanna Tussle in his tracks for a moment.
I Wanna Tussle misses with an elbow strike.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a punch to the body.
I Wanna Tussle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but I Wanna Tussle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle scores with a nice hook to the head.
I Wanna Tussle avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux Jr.
I Wanna Tussle blocks an elbow strike.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a body punch.
I Wanna Tussle tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for I Wanna Tussle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Wanna Tussle tries to stall but Thibodeaux Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, I Wanna Tussle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thibodeaux Jr's brow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
I Wanna Tussle is trying to stall.
I Wanna Tussle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thibodeaux Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux Jr lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Russell I Wanna Tussle has been cut.
I Wanna Tussle struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux Jr controls his hands.
Thibodeaux Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle blocks an elbow strike.
I Wanna Tussle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux Jr misses with an elbow strike.
I Wanna Tussle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell I Wanna Tussle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well I Wanna Tussle 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell I Wanna Tussle!
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