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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between August Thibodeaux (ranked 660 p4p, 770 weight class) and Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski (ranked 79 p4p, 94 weight class). Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Meet Fran. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, August Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thibodeaux throws a low kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski circles away quickly and effectively.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeps control of Thibodeaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a looping right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's midsection.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is just out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a low kick, looking for Thibodeaux's leg but Thibodeaux calmly moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's shoulder, as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to avoid the shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter combination but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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.
Thibodeaux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a leg kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski only half commits.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thibodeaux's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice body kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thibodeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves into range and clinches up with Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thibodeaux is pushing Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is controlling him.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski working aggressively here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws knees to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is just out of range.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux connects with a solid leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux motions for Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski to come forward. Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thibodeaux thinks about countering with a body kick.
Thibodeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a straight right.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
August Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a chopping leg kick but Thibodeaux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a wild body kick that Thibodeaux sees coming a mile off.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy left from Thibodeaux finds it's target.
Good shot there by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Thibodeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux misses with a low kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux stuns Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Thibodeaux scores with a four punch combination!
Thibodeaux is looking to wear down Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski clinches up against the cage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's elbow.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thibodeaux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick
letting Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thibodeaux.
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 August Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a jab-cross combination.
Thibodeaux misses with a low kick as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski jumps back.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a spinning back kick!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski darts in and clinches Thibodeaux up against the cage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Thibodeaux has Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux is trying to maintain a safe position but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski gets an underhook and turns Thibodeaux into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a low kick as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski jumps back.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux checks a low kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ribcage but misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with an inside leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski checks a low kick from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a nice strike.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux jabs at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux throws a low kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range easily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux tries to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
A relieved looking Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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