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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 20121 p4p, 23485 weight class) and Fortune Thibodeaux (ranked 598 p4p, 564 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 50 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fortune Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands a high kick!
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Thibodeaux
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux looks to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thibodeaux - that will leave a mark!
Thibodeaux moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chaelsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux thows a leg kick but Chaelsson checks it
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Thibodeaux misses
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chaelsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thibodeaux connects with a solid leg kick.
Chaelsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux looks to clinch
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortune Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy body kick from Thibodeaux
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Chaelsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chaelsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
Chaelsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chaelsson backwards.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson working Thibodeaux over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chaelsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chaelsson's brow.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chaelsson blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Patrick Chaelsson has been cut.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chaelsson.
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaelsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.
Chaelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Chaelsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chaelsson crunches a lovely knee into Thibodeaux's ribcage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fortune Thibodeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Patrick Chaelsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Patrick Chaelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux pushes Chaelsson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Chaelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chaelsson as Thibodeaux tries to tie him up.
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Chaelsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Chaelsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chaelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaelsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.
Chaelsson blocks the elbow strike.
Chaelsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chaelsson avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chaelsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Chaelsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chaelsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fortune Thibodeaux! Fortune Thibodeaux retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Fortune Thibodeaux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Patrick Chaelsson spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF???'.
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FIGHT
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