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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 264 p4p, 302 weight class) and Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. (ranked 38 p4p, 46 weight class). Gunnarsson's entrance music is Björk - Army Of Me. A fine choice. Thibodeaux Jr. has chosen Rags2Riches as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Gunnarsson misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunnarsson feints and then cracks Thibodeaux Jr.'s leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a leg kick
and Thibodeaux Jr. takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a jab. Gunnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Thibodeaux Jr. should have avoided that one.
Thibodeaux Jr. 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunnarsson, as that shot connected.
Gunnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a leg kick that misses.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Gunnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gunnarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunnarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thibodeaux Jr. can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson tests Thibodeaux Jr.'s chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook but Gunnarsson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gunnarsson!
Gunnarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeaux Jr.s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gunnarsson wants to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr. is out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thibodeaux Jr. finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gunnarsson connects with the punch.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux Jr. gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gunnarsson counters with a left to the body.
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!
Gunnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. with the inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thibodeaux Jr. looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Gunnarsson lands a slapping body shot.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight left.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. is just out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the jab.
A low kick from Gunnarsson is predictable there
letting Thibodeaux Jr. counter with a right hand.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with the body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves away.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a hook
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux Jr.! But no joy.
Thibodeaux Jr. turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunnarsson throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux Jr..
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
Nice body kick from Thibodeaux Jr..
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gunnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux Jr. thuds his shin into the meat of Gunnarsson's side.
Gunnarsson is breathing heavily.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. with a nice calf kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux Jr. just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a hook
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Gunnarsson works the jab nicely.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux Jr. loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. thows a body kick. Gunnarsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux Jr..
Gunnarsson jabs Thibodeaux Jr. right on the nose. Thibodeaux Jr. blinks but takes it well.
Gunnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a body kick that stops Gunnarsson in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gunnar Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice leg kick from Thibodeaux Jr., right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head but Gunnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gunnarsson's sensitive parts.
Thibodeaux Jr. with a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a right hand that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.
Gunnarsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gunnarsson scores with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a looping overhand right but Gunnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws out a leg kick but Gunnarsson moves out of range and Thibodeaux Jr. only half commits.
Gunnarsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks right into an uppercut from Gunnarsson.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Thibodeaux Jr..
A slapping leg kick lands for Gunnarsson.
Thibodeaux Jr. paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gunnarsson throws a wild body kick that Thibodeaux Jr. sees coming a mile off.
Thibodeaux Jr. looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Thibodeaux Jr. does it's job there.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the head kick by Gunnarsson.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gunnarsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Gunnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gunnarsson checks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a right hand that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gunnarsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one to the chin there.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunnarsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thibodeaux Jr..
Gunnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux Jr.'s shoulder, as Thibodeaux Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
Gunnarsson moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux Jr..
Gunnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gunnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gunnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thibodeaux Jr. in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux Jr. pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux Jr. changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Gunnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gunnarsson looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range.
Gunnarsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gunnarsson thinking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thibodeaux Jr.. That's going to slow Gunnarsson down.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson misses with a kick to the body
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnarsson's shoulder, as Gunnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gunnarsson takes a step back to recover.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to land a right hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head but Gunnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunnarsson misses with a body punch
and Gunnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gunnarsson jabs at Thibodeaux Jr.'s body.
Gunnarsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gunnarsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux Jr..
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gunnar Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thibodeaux Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux Jr. wants to land a leg kick but Gunnarsson is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gunnarsson!
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thibodeaux Jr. smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux Jr..
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. thuds his shin into the meat of Gunnarsson's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gunnarsson takes a step back to recover.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gunnarsson slips a straight right by Thibodeaux Jr..
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux Jr..
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
A big right from Gunnarsson misses.
An inside leg kick from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Thibodeaux Jr. checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gunnarsson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a jab from Gunnarsson.
Thibodeaux Jr. was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thibodeaux Jr. tests Gunnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Gunnarsson finds it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a jab. Gunnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux Jr..
Gunnarsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux Jr.'s hands.
Thibodeaux Jr. just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux Jr..
Gunnarsson lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux Jr..
It looked like Gunnarsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thibodeaux Jr..
A low kick lands for Gunnarsson.
Thibodeaux Jr. loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
Gunnarsson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gunnarsson cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a jab to the body
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Gunnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a shot from downtown. Gunnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux Jr. explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to chop away at Gunnarsson's legs.
A quick step to the side and Gunnarsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a leg kick but Gunnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux Jr. saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux Jr..
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves away.
Gunnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Thibodeaux Jr. off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson with a nice calf kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux Jr..
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gunnarsson with a body shot.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a kick to the body
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gunnarsson's head backwards.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a left hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Gunnarsson there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dakota Thibodeaux Jr..
Well Gunnarsson 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Gunnarsson!
Gunnar Gunnarsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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