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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Harley Washington (ranked 6226 p4p, 3648 weight class) and Fortune Thibodeaux (ranked 580 p4p, 432 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harley Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fortune Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Washington.
Thibodeaux lands a front kick.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Washington throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick. Washington tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thibodeaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
Washington scores with a nice strike.
Washington closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the ropes.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington tries to stall but Thibodeaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Washington's brow.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Washington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Washington is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Washington has his back to the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Harley Washington has been cut.
Washington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Washington tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Washington tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
A short uppercut from Washington.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Washington.
A right hook to the body lands for Washington.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Washington.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Washington tries to tie him up.
Washington lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Washington's defenses.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Washington blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
Washington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Washington works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Washington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Washington.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Washington.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux prevents Washington from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
Washington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux dodges an elbow strike from Washington.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington throws an elbow but it misses.
Washington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
Washington looking to slow down the pace here.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Washington 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Washington tries to tie him up.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike from Washington.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Washington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Washington's defenses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux dodges an elbow strike from Washington.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fortune Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harley Washington's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Washington takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Washington swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Washington moves into the clinch.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Washington.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington is pushing Thibodeaux up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington tries to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Washington tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the ropes.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Washington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Thibodeaux avoids the elbow strike from Washington, against the ropes.
Washington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Washington's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Washington in his tracks for a moment.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Washington tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Washington wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Washington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Washington pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Washington's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington lands a shoulder strike.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Washington's brow.
Washington blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Washington dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Washington pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Washington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Fortune Thibodeaux has been cut.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington tries to land a front kick but Thibodeaux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Washington.
Washington closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the ropes.
Washington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Washington lands with a light punch inside.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Washington.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Washington digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Washington trying to stall but Thibodeaux improves his position.
Thibodeaux trying to stall but Washington improves his position.
Thibodeaux avoids the elbow strike from Washington, against the ropes.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Washington back against the ropes.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Washington dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux lands with a slapping head kick.
Washington throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Washington misses with a double jab
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Washington throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Washington avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Washington takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Washington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position but instead, Washington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thibodeaux into the ropes.
A hook to the body from Washington.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Washington avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
A short left from Washington.
Washington tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Washington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Washington avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
A short right from Washington.
Washington is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Washington wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Washington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Washington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Washington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Washington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Washington presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Washington.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Washington can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has Washington pressed against the ropes, preventing Washington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Washington wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Washington back against the ropes.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Washington stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Washington just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thibodeaux's brow.
Washington blocks an elbow strike.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington takes an elbow to the temple.
Washington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Washington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Washington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Washington tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Washington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Washington shrugs off.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fortune Thibodeaux.
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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fortune Thibodeaux!
Fortune Thibodeaux thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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