PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski (ranked 2163 p4p, 2113 weight class) and August Thibodeaux (ranked 266 p4p, 262 weight class). Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski comes to the cage accompanied by Meet Fran. August Thibodeaux acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski
vs
Thibodeaux

189 cm
27
197
12 - 6 - 0

195 cm
27
186
7 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, August Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's shoulder, as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to avoid the shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski eats them both and turns towards Thibodeaux to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.

Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux punishes Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. That's going to slow Thibodeaux down.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a push kick but Thibodeaux slaps the foot to one side.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a solid body kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux cracks Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a good jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux tries to avoid it.
Thibodeaux lands a high kick!
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw.

Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is rocked!
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
A left and a right from Thibodeaux both land. Nice combination.
Oh Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux throws a low kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it.
A lazy left from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski finds it's target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a nice head shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thibodeaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a jab to the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Thibodeaux responds with a good body kick, but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to step out the way in time.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux punishes Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body with a nice straight punch.

Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski darts in and clinches Thibodeaux up against the cage.
A short right from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalling in the clinch from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.

Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Thibodeaux is predictable there
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to chop away at Thibodeaux's legs.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thibodeaux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski can pounce on him.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks it.
Thibodeaux throws a combination that misses
letting Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A shot to the body from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thibodeaux just manages to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux throws a series of strikes that have Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux checks a low kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux slips a straight right by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thibodeaux tries to land a leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski saw it coming and moves away.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a straight right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a low kick, right behind Thibodeaux 's knee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Thibodeaux misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses

and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thibodeaux! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lets Thibodeaux back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Thibodeaux is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski finish him?
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the target.
Thibodeaux displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick from Thibodeaux misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with an inside leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thibodeaux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a straight right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux feints a jab promting Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski to slip. Thibodeaux then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thibodeaux swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by Thibodeaux as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
Thibodeaux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to work over Thibodeaux's front leg with a kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a three punch combo that has Thibodeaux backing up. Thibodeaux nods at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski to acknowledge the strikes.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thibodeaux tries to bum rush Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a series of wild strikes but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids them all with ease.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thibodeaux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a big head kick that sends Thibodeaux to the canvas! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.