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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pacome Thibodeaux (ranked 2126 p4p, 1575 weight class) and Dionizy Kruczek (ranked 220 p4p, 164 weight class). Kruczek is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Born To Raise Hell. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dionizy Kruczek enters the cage!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pacome Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dionizy Kruczek!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruczek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Kruczek's body.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Kruczek moves out of range.
Kruczek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to the nose.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruczek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thibodeaux defends well and Kruczek ends up having to push Thibodeaux into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruczek on the side of the head.
Kruczek looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruczek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kruczek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruczek is stalling in the full guard.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux has his foot on Kruczek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kruczek works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruczek is stalling in the full guard.
Thibodeaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kruczek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kruczek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kruczek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A jab from Thibodeaux does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruczek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruczek 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.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Kruczek.
Kruczek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Kruczek moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Kruczek throws a body shot but no joy.
Pacome Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruczek.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thibodeaux tries to land a leg kick but Kruczek saw it coming and moves away.
Kruczek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Kruczek dives in for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Kruczek throws a front kick aimed at Thibodeaux's knee but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Kruczek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruczek cracks a nice hook into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Kruczek darts in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux gets double underhooks and turns Kruczek into the cage.
Pacome Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionizy Kruczek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruczek, as that shot connected.
That kick from Thibodeaux tenderised Kruczek's leg. Kruczek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruczek is just out of range.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruczek was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Kruczek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thibodeaux swivels and escapes.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Kruczek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruczek connects with a looping right hand.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruczek. Kruczek obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruczek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Kruczek counters with a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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 moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek staying out of range there.
It seemed like Kruczek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruczek moves out of range of the strikes.
Pacome Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux cracks Kruczek with an open hand slap.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Kruczek.
Kruczek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruczek throws out a leg kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range and Kruczek only half commits.
Kruczek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice head shot.
Kruczek instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but Kruczek blocks with his arms.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruczek is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruczek has his back to the cage.
Thibodeaux is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruczek gets an underhook and turns Thibodeaux into the cage.
Kruczek breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pacome Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kruczek tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruczek ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Nice defenses there by Kruczek.
Thibodeaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruczek circles away quickly and effectively.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Pacome Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruczek.
Kruczek misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruczek.
Kruczek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruczek closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kruczek pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kruczek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruczek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruczek can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Kruczek with the inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Kruczek moved out of range.
Kruczek slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Kruczek 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 misses with an uppercut. Kruczek saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Kruczek changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruczek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Kruczek. Beautiful body shot.
Kruczek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thibodeaux was covering up waiting for the punch and Kruczek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruczek controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Kruczek.
Thibodeaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kruczek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruczek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Kruczek counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kruczek is stalling in the full guard.
Thibodeaux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thibodeaux tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Kruczek has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kruczek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thibodeaux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruczek defends it easily.
Kruczek controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux looking for a guillotine here but Kruczek defends easily.
Kruczek seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dionizy Kruczek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good exchange - Thibodeaux coming out on top.
Kruczek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Kruczek scores with a sloppy right hand. Thibodeaux should have avoided that one.
Kruczek scores with a jab to the body.
Kruczek tries to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
It seemed like Kruczek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Kruczek moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Kruczek ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Kruczek with the counter takedown but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Kruczek throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruczek throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruczek jabs Thibodeaux right on the nose. Thibodeaux blinks but takes it well.
Thibodeaux lands a jab.
Kruczek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruczek.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Kruczek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Kruczek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Kruczek cracks Thibodeaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Kruczek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thibodeaux thinking.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruczek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Kruczek avoids it easily.
Kruczek only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Kruczek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruczek darts in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux gets double underhooks and turns Kruczek into the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruczek throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Kruczek fails to land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruczek changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A good leg kick by Kruczek.
Kruczek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruczek. That's going to slow Thibodeaux down.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Kruczek slips the punch.
Kruczek fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux gets caught flat footed, as Kruczek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thibodeaux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruczek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruczek stays in close to Thibodeaux's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek is continuing to stall.
Kruczek with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruczek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Kruczek moved out of range.
Kruczek on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kruczek throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kruczek slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruczek. That snapped Thibodeaux's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pacome Thibodeaux.
I think Thibodeaux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pacome Thibodeaux!
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