PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sauvage Thibodeaux (ranked 1132 p4p, 1541 weight class) and Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski (ranked 148 p4p, 201 weight class). Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Meet Fran. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thibodeaux
vs
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski

180 cm
28
195
13 - 6 - 0

189 cm
28
197
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauvage Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a left and a right that stings Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
We've been informed that Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Thibodeaux manages to mount him!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is squirming around, avoiding Thibodeaux's attempts to control the action.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thibodeaux unloads with some shots from mount but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski bucks and avoids them well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is still trying to improve position.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thibodeaux lands a nice short elbow.
Thibodeaux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to stand.
Thibodeaux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thibodeaux lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is not content to let Thibodeaux control the position.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is concentrating on defense, preventing Thibodeaux from advancing position.
Thibodeaux thows a huge punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dodges it nicely.
Thibodeaux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thibodeaux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thibodeaux wants to take a breather but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is having none of it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thibodeaux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thibodeaux's back!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski controlling from the back.
Thibodeaux avoids the strikes from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski controlling the positon.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thibodeaux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Thibodeaux goes for a double leg but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski continues to drive forward.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thibodeaux with a body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.

Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski breaks the clinch.
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thibodeaux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's waist but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thibodeaux off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Thibodeaux with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauvage Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Thibodeaux fails to land the takedown.
Thibodeaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thibodeaux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to get set, Thibodeaux tries to push him back and clinch up but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to avoid the attempt.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a good body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux feinted with a counter takedown.

Thibodeaux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying is best to control the position here.

Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thibodeaux is on him like a limpet, forcing Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Thibodeaux turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushes him off.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is refusing to be controlled, as Thibodeaux sits in half guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski trying to hold on to Thibodeaux's head to control him but Thibodeaux postures up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to get back to full guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski trying to hold on to Thibodeaux's head to control him but Thibodeaux postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is keeping him busy.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping control of the position.
Thibodeaux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski taking some punishment here, with Thibodeaux in his half guard.
Thibodeaux not doing much here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thibodeaux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux throwing shots but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux misses with a head shot. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski advances to half guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski controlling the pace.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Good exchange - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski coming out on top.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thibodeaux or perhaps it was just good defense by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski, which made it look bad.
Sauvage Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sprawls well. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet.
Thibodeaux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thibodeaux somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauvage Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux seems unphased.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux fails with a takedown attempt.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux attempts a counter takedown but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it well and moves away.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski flicks out a counter leg kick but Thibodeaux steps away.
Thibodeaux fails to land the takedown.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a chopping leg kick but Thibodeaux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the jab.
Thibodeaux tries to counter by clinching up but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski breaks away and moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thibodeaux shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sauvage Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
A victorious Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.