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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sunrise Thibodeaux (ranked 2536 p4p, 4990 weight class) and Octavio Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunrise Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Octavio Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
A body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maynard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux gets underhooks to prevent Maynard's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maynard tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Thibodeaux with a knee to the head.
Maynard looks winded!
Maynard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maynard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sunrise Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Maynard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thibodeaux obliges.
Thibodeaux is leaning against Maynard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Maynard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a good knee to the midsection. Maynard won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux pushes Maynard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maynards head.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maynard.
Thibodeaux scores with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Thibodeaux connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maynard's face.
Thibodeaux lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maynard's face.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thibodeaux connects with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
Thibodeaux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maynard up against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maynard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thibodeaux is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux pushes Maynard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thibodeaux gets through Maynard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maynard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunrise Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maynard has time to react.
Thibodeaux instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the head.
Thibodeaux gets underhooks to prevent Maynard's takedown attempt.
Sunrise Thibodeaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maynard wants to take the fight to the mat but Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maynard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thibodeaux smiles and moves away.
Thibodeaux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sunrise Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Maynard.
Thibodeaux forces Maynard back against the cage and clinches.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Maynard.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Maynard's ribcage. Maynard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
Maynard is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Maynard takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Good body shot from Thibodeaux.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Maynard's head.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maynards head.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Maynard's ribcage. Maynard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thibodeaux stalls.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maynard can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maynard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Thibodeaux.
Maynard tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
A right hand to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux works on Maynard's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux connects with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the head.
Thibodeaux is leaning against Maynard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux is working Maynard over against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thibodeaux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Maynard takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux is working Maynard over against the cage.
Maynard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thibodeaux after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunrise Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maynard gets tackled into the cage by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux maintains the clinch.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maynard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maynard or not.
Thibodeaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maynard blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Maynard is rocked!
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Maynard is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maynard or not.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux with a knee to the head.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux scores a nice knee to the body.
Maynard seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thibodeaux gets through Maynard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux presses Maynard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maynard or not.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores a nice knee to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maynard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Maynard takes a shot to the head.
Maynard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sunrise Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maynard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maynard tries to score a body lock takedown but Thibodeaux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sunrise Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Maynard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maynard stalling in the clinch but Thibodeaux improves position.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maynard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Octavio Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maynard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sunrise Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thibodeaux 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunrise Thibodeaux!
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energy
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