PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Kirk (ranked 1010 p4p, 898 weight class) and August Thibodeaux (ranked 122 p4p, 112 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kirk
vs
Thibodeaux

185 cm
37
190
24 - 16 - 1

195 cm
28
186
10 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sakura Style
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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 24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, August Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux throws a combination that misses
letting Kirk counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirk.
Thibodeaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kirk with a body shot.
Kirk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kirk misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kirk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kirk's head backwards.
Kirk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've been told by Kirk's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux with a hook.

Kirk is rocked!
Kirk misses with a body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Kirk misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Kirk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Kirk forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Kirk moves out of range.
Kirk is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kirk.
No joy there for Thibodeaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thibodeaux just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKirk.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Kirk misses with a looping right.
A big right from Kirk misses.
Kirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirk.
A head kick misses from Kirk.
Thibodeaux unleashes a big counter combination but Kirk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Kirk throws a sloppy head kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux keeps Kirk at a distance using the push kick.
Kirk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux lunges at Kirk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kirk's hand.
Kirk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kirk throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Kirk. Beautiful body shot.
Kirk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick which misses Kirk's front leg but catches the back leg as Kirk tries to avoid it.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Kirk slips the punch.
Kirk thumps Thibodeaux with a low kick.
Kirk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kirk can pounce on him.
Kirk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirk moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a combination that misses
and Kirk counters with a left to the body.
Kirk moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Kirk misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thibodeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kirk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kirk with a nice cross.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Kirk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk misses with a straight right.
Kirk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kirk throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with an inside leg kick.
Kirk avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
A little feinted left hand from Kirk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kirk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kirk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
A quick step to the side and Kirk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kirk darts in and clinches Thibodeaux up against the cage.
Kirk gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kirk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Kirk misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirk throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Kirk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Kirk.
Kirk checks a low kick from Thibodeaux.
Kirk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Kirk works the jab nicely.
Kirk with a jab.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand right.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Kirk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirk was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Kirk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirk lands a slapping body shot.
Kirk loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Kirk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Thibodeaux.
A good leg kick by Kirk.
Kirk tries to land a front kick but Thibodeaux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick by Kirk misses
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Kirk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Kirk's body.
Kirk seems to have got his legs back now.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
and Kirk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirk scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Kirk misses.
Thibodeaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kirk's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirk throws a wild body kick that Thibodeaux sees coming a mile off.
Thibodeaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kirk with a body shot.
Thibodeaux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Kirk.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kirk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thibodeaux.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kirk lands a jab to the nose.
Donk. Thibodeaux catches Kirk right on the button with a cross.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Kirk's midsection.
Kirk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirk slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirk quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Kirk's ribs.
Thibodeaux swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirk misses the shot to the body.
Kirk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Kirk fails to land with a series of punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thibodeaux in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kirk throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Kirk lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kirk back to the cage. Thibodeaux follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Kirk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux throws a push kick but Kirk slaps the foot to one side.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick that knocks Kirk off balance momentarily.
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!
Thibodeaux misses with a low kick.
Kirk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirk throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kirk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kirk on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirk throws a combination that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Kirk moves into range and clinches up with Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kirk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thibodeaux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kirk misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Kirk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Kirk throws a shot to the body.
Kirk throws a sloppy body shot
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Kirk misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A jab from Kirk finds it's way through Thibodeaux's defenses.
Kirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Kirk wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kirk to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Kirk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kirk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux obviously looking to wear him down.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirk catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thibodeaux.
Kirk avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Kirk throws a sloppy body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirk throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirk throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice jab there from Kirk.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kirk counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kirk back to the cage. Thibodeaux follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thibodeaux thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Kirk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirk manages to avoid it.
Kirk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Kirk throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kirk under the eye.
Kirk throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick.
Kirk tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Kirk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kirk misses with a hook to the body
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kirk is able to avoid easily.
Kirk avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
A little feinted left hand from Kirk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kirk tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Kirk swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Kirk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thibodeaux counters with a series of strikes. Kirk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirk is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk throws a head kick that Thibodeaux semi-blocks.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Kirk.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thibodeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux avoids a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Kirk avoids them all with ease.
Kirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirk.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kirk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kirk lands a nice shot that snaps Thibodeaux's head back.
Kirk looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirk looks for the body kick but Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Kirk blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk wants to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Kirk.
Thibodeaux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kirk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thibodeaux misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirk is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kirk throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux feints and then cracks Kirk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kirk down.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Kirk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kirk checks a leg kick.
Kirk with a hook.
August Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thibodeaux catches Kirk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

And that's the end of the fight!
August Thibodeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thibodeaux winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Thibodeaux!
In defeat, James Kirk stepped up to the mic, saying 'KHAAAAAAN!'.