PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aljosa Medeiros (ranked 3704 p4p, 2679 weight class) and Pacome Thibodeaux (ranked 415 p4p, 336 weight class). Medeiros comes to the cage accompanied by Sidequest - Chime. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Medeiros
vs
Thibodeaux

174 cm
24
160
6 - 8 - 0

180 cm
24
166
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aljosa Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pacome Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thibodeaux is fending him off so far but Medeiros persists. Nope, Thibodeaux circles away and we're back to standing.
Medeiros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Medeiros needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
Medeiros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Medeiros swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thibodeaux.
Medeiros misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux scores with the left hand. Medeiros knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros takes one to the chin there.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Medeiros.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux defending well as Medeiros loads up on a big left hand.
Medeiros has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Medeiros throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thibodeaux lands with a straight right. Medeiros didn't see that one coming.

Thibodeaux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Thibodeaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Medeiros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Medeiros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Medeiros passes into half guard.
Thibodeaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Medeiros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ground and pound from Medeiros.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thibodeaux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Medeiros pulls his head out easily.

Thibodeaux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Medeiros prevents Thibodeaux from improving his position.
Medeiros content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Thibodeaux actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Medeiros in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away.

Thibodeaux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Medeiros pulls his head out easily.
Medeiros prevents Thibodeaux from improving his position.

Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Medeiros working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away.

Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back.
Medeiros landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thibodeaux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Medeiros landing some decent shots from guard.

Thibodeaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Medeiros is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Medeiros's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pacome Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Thibodeaux tries to sprawl but Medeiros drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Medeiros controlling the pace.
Thibodeaux is staying active underneath Medeiros, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep. Medeiros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thibodeaux trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Medeiros working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thibodeaux is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Medeiros seems content to control.
Medeiros lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thibodeaux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Medeiros scores with a couple of nice shots.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Medeiros lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros working over Thibodeaux with some ground and pound. Thibodeaux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aljosa Medeiros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Medeiros seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Medeiros 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.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Medeiros working over Thibodeaux with some ground and pound. Thibodeaux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Medeiros is trying to control. Thibodeaux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Medeiros connects with a nice short shot to Thibodeaux's temple.

Thibodeaux actively working from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux is staying active underneath Medeiros, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Medeiros controlling the action here.
Medeiros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros working Thibodeaux over with strikes.
Medeiros trying to control the pace.
Medeiros slips a nice elbow through Thibodeaux's hands, connecting with Thibodeaux's forehead.
Medeiros controlling the pace.
Medeiros wants to take a breather but Thibodeaux is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Medeiros.
Medeiros performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thibodeaux on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thibodeaux trying to control from the bottom.
Medeiros working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Medeiros prevents Thibodeaux from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medeiros takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Medeiros seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljosa Medeiros dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Thibodeaux leaves Medeiros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux lands a head shot.

Medeiros shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thibodeaux manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Thibodeaux has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Medeiros doesn't defend quickly enough and Thibodeaux has managed to lock this one up! Can Medeiros escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thibodeaux on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pacome Thibodeaux!