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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mabahong Tae (ranked 938 p4p, 664 weight class) and August Thibodeaux (ranked 119 p4p, 81 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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11 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mabahong Tae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, August Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tae avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Tae lands a jab to the head.
Tae misses with a hook
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux wants to land a leg kick but Tae is out of range.
Tae looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Thibodeaux.
Tae ducks right into an uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice combination. Tae backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux misses with a combination
and Tae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Tae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tae scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tae sizes up Thibodeaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Tae's midsection.
Thibodeaux misses with a two punch combination.
Jab from Tae.
Tae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thibodeaux can pounce on him.
Thibodeaux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tae walks into a jab.
Thibodeaux has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tae. Tae circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tae avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Tae throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tae throws a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tae.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick which misses Tae's front leg but catches the back leg as Tae tries to avoid it.
Thibodeaux wants to slow Tae down by chopping away at his legs.
Thibodeaux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tae is able to avoid easily.
Tae clinches up with Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Tae.
Tae is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Tae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Tae's body. Tae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tae is looking to wear down Thibodeaux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A lazy left from Tae finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tae.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tae stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tae fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch
enabling Tae to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Thibodeaux.
Tae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tae moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Thibodeaux throws a nice looking combination but Tae bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tae moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Tae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Tae.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tae misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thibodeaux swinging wildly here.
As Thibodeaux looks to move away, Tae throws a big counter combo but Thibodeaux just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tae.
Thibodeaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux cracks Tae with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Tae's body.
Tae throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tae throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tae misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thibodeaux connects with a solid leg kick.
Tae throws a sloppy body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tae has time to react.
Thibodeaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thibodeaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tae.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tae clinches.
Tae is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tae looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tae pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux throws a solid leg kick but Tae takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to bum rush Tae with a series of wild strikes but Tae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thibodeaux throws a solid leg kick but Tae takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tae's head backwards.
Tae looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thibodeaux throws a nice looking combination but Tae bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Tae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Tae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tae is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
As Thibodeaux looks to move away, Tae throws a big counter combo but Thibodeaux just gets out of the way.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tae's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Tae counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Tae finds it's way through Thibodeaux's defenses.
Tae takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danga de danga de dang - Thibodeaux scores with a four punch combination!
Tae misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Tae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tae looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tae drops Thibodeaux with a beautiful combination! Thibodeaux stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tae is looking for the KO!
Thibodeaux is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tae throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Tae finish him?
Thibodeaux lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Tae misses with the body kick
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux tried to score with a low kick but Tae checks it.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tae feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thibodeaux sprawling to the canvas! Thibodeaux rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tae finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Tae throws a chopping leg kick but Thibodeaux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tae misses with a few strikes there.
Thibodeaux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tae takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch
and Tae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux dips to his left and cracks Tae with an uppercut!
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tae is out of range.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Tae.
Mabahong Tae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Tae counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Thibodeaux to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Tae!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mabahong Tae!
In his post fight interview, Mabahong Tae started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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