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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kody Thibodeaux (ranked 4374 p4p, 4382 weight class) and Asher Smif (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kody Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asher Smif!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux clinches with his opponent.
Thibodeaux stalling the fight.
Thibodeaux displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smif up against the cage.
Smif trying to control the position but instead, Thibodeaux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smif into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux crunches a lovely knee into Smif's ribcage.
Smif looking to stall.
Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but Smif blocks it.
Smif is trying to maintain a safe position but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns Smif into the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Thibodeaux.
Smif trying to control the position but instead, Thibodeaux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smif into the cage.
Smif looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smif avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thibodeaux takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee calls for Thibodeaux to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kody Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smif.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kody Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smif is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asher Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smif wants to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body kick.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Smif.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smif can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux clinches with his opponent.
Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif tries to stall but Thibodeaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smif trying to stall but Thibodeaux improves his position.
Thibodeaux dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but Smif blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Smif controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smif is trying to maintain a safe position but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns Smif into the cage.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the head.
It looks like Asher Smif has been cut.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Smif taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smif being controlled against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smif.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thibodeaux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kody Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Asher Smif's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smif tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Smif tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away.
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Smif looking to stall.
Thibodeaux stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smif.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smif stalling the fight.
Thibodeaux crunches a lovely knee into Smif's ribcage.
Smif trying to stall but Thibodeaux improves his position.
Smif is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Smif tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Asher Smif.
Smif tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thibodeaux is working for a submission of some sort.
Smif wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Thibodeaux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smif trying to control here.
Thibodeaux prevents Smif from improving his position.
Smif is trying to maintain the position but Thibodeaux is very close to passing his half guard.
Smif is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Thibodeaux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smif moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Thibodeaux moves into range and clinches up with Smif.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smif stalls.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smif is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smif has his back to the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kody Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thibodeaux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kody Thibodeaux!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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