Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Flair 108
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Tate Iii misses with a double jab
and Thibodeaux counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tate Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux works Tate Iii's body with a nice hook.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thibodeaux throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Curtis Tate Iii has been cut.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the body.
Tate Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tate Iii tries to bum rush Thibodeaux with a series of wild strikes but Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thibodeaux shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tate Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tate Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Tate Iii walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thibodeaux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tate Iii takes one on the button.
A shot to the body from Tate Iii misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a head kick.
Tate Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tate Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Tate Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Tate Iii jabs at Thibodeaux's body.
Tate Iii misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Tate Iii misses.
Thibodeaux looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tate Iii takes a step back to recover.
Tate Iii throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux slips a jab and a cross from Tate Iii.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate Iii throws a nice looking combination but Thibodeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thibodeaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thibodeaux lands a high kick!
Thibodeaux 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!
Nice body kick there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a high kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Tate Iii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Tate Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Tate Iii.
Tate Iii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Thibodeaux forces Tate Iii back against the ropes and clinches.
Thibodeaux effectively controlling the action here.
Tate Iii wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Tate Iii shrugs off.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Curtis Tate Iii's cut is getting worse.
Tate Iii takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Curtis Tate Iii's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tate Iii's defenses.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thibodeaux takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tate Iii's defenses. #CUT2#Jeez, Curtis Tate Iii's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Curtis Tate Iii's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fortune Thibodeaux!
Fortune Thibodeaux is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Fortune Thibodeaux thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Flair 105
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1#
Dickson misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dickson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that Dickson semi-blocks.
Dickson misses the body punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dickson throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Dickson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thibodeaux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Dickson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux cracks Dickson with an open hand slap.
Dickson throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dickson throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dickson missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dickson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux circles away quickly and effectively.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch successfully.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Dickson 's eye. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Dickson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux has Dickson pressed against the cage, preventing Dickson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux gets through Dickson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dickson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Dickson is rocked!
Thibodeaux content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dickson is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux dips a shoulder and cracks Dickson with a mighty uppercut! Dickson falls back against the cage and Thibodeaux unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dickson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Thibodeaux screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fortune Thibodeaux!
A victorious Fortune Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Flair 104
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Talbain tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Talbain misses with the body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a low kick, right behind Talbain 's knee.
Talbain closes the distance but Thibodeaux moves to the side
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux jabs Talbain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thibodeaux thumps Talbain with a low kick.
Talbain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Talbain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Talbain.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice head shot.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talbain looks to land a body kick but Thibodeaux moved away.#T1#
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Talbain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Talbain throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a head kick. That will keep Talbain thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Talbain closes the distance but Thibodeaux moves to the side
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Talbain down with leg kicks.
Talbain tries to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Thibodeaux.
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Talbain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Talbain doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD2#
Thibodeaux looks low and kicks high, catching Talbain right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Talbain is rocked!
Talbain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thibodeaux.
A low kick from Talbain misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a big head kick out of nowhere, perfectly timed, sending Talbain crashing to the mat! Talbain is trying to stumble back to his feet... will he beat the count? We're at 5,6,7,8,9,10! He's out! Thibodeaux takes this one thanks to a picture pefect counter strike.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Fortune Thibodeaux!
After winning the bout, Fortune Thibodeaux thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Flair 102
Date: Dec 26, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Camacho takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Macho Camacho has been cut.
Camacho takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Macho Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho throws a head kick that Thibodeaux semi-blocks.
Camacho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camacho tries to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camacho.
Camacho misses with the body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that Camacho semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho misses with a looping right.
Camacho swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Camacho tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL2#
Thibodeaux rushes Camacho and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Camacho.
Camacho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camacho backwards. #ROC2#Camacho is rocked!#CUT2#Macho Camacho's cut is getting worse.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thibodeaux.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Camacho.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Camacho 's eye.
Oh Camacho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Macho Camacho's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Camacho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camacho seems to have got his legs back now.
Camacho can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Camacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Camacho's defenses.
Camacho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Macho Camacho's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Macho Camacho's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fortune Thibodeaux!
Our winner, Fortune Thibodeaux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Flair 101
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Lang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thibodeaux swivels and escapes.
Lang throws a head kick that misses.
Lang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang tries to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
Lang shoots in for a takedown but Thibodeaux shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Long Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lang misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Lang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thibodeaux to the ground. Lang is now in Thibodeaux's guard.
Lang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Lang gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thibodeaux stuns Lang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lang is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1##CL2#
Thibodeaux has Lang up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
Lang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Lang 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Craig Long Lang has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Thibodeaux.
Lang jumps guard but Thibodeaux stands there with Lang around his waist. Lang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Lang shrugs off. #TD#
Lang lands a takedown into guard.
Lang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Thibodeaux's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Thibodeaux is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thibodeaux parries the strikes from Lang easily there. Lang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thibodeaux to escape.
Lang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Lang is trying to get an arm triangle but Thibodeaux is defending well.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Lang drags him back down.#T3#
Thibodeaux tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Lang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lang unloads with some shots from mount but Thibodeaux bucks and avoids them well.
Lang lands with some strikes.
Lang controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lang unloading with bombs!#T4#
Lang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Lang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thibodeaux has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thibodeaux is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Craig Long Lang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Long Lang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Lang takes it in his stride. #TD#
Lang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thibodeaux to the ground. Lang is now in Thibodeaux's guard.
Lang controlling from the top position.
Craig Long Lang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thibodeaux wants to stand but Lang is controlling the position.
Lang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SU#
Lang gets to his feet - Thibodeaux follows without any prompting.
Lang looks to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Craig Long Lang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Thibodeaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lang, pushing him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Lang 's eye.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Lang in his tracks for a moment.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
Lang wants a takedown but no success here. #T2#
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Lang is trying to drag Thibodeaux to the mat but Thibodeaux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lang's defenses.
Lang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thibodeaux just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Long Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lang jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lang tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Lang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thibodeaux walks away with a smile on his face. Lang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #KD2#
Thibodeaux lands a big head kick that sends Lang tumbling to the mat! Thibodeaux takes a step backwards and waves Lang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Lang is rocked!#KD2#
Thibodeaux drops Lang with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lang looks back up at him and smiles so Thibodeaux waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Lang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Thibodeaux rushes Lang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#KD2#
Thibodeaux lands a vicious elbow to the side of Lang's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Thibodeaux tries to finish him with strikes but Lang still seems able to defend himself so Thibodeaux steps back and lets Lang get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Thibodeaux flashes Lang a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Lang's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Lang crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Thibodeaux punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fortune Thibodeaux!
During a confident post fight interview, Fortune Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Flair 99
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Camacho loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Thibodeaux connects with a solid leg kick.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camacho at a distance.
Macho Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux thinks about the counter body kick.
Camacho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camacho thinking. #CL#
Camacho closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux. #CUT2#It looks like Macho Camacho has been cut.
Camacho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Camacho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Camacho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Macho Camacho's cut is getting worse.
Camacho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Camacho takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Jeez, Macho Camacho's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Macho Camacho's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fortune Thibodeaux!
Fortune Thibodeaux thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Flair 94
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches.
Chaelsson 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.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chaelsson's defenses.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux. #T1#
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Chaelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Chaelsson avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Chaelsson avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick Chaelsson has been cut.#T2#
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Chaelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Chaelsson 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.
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaelsson blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chaelsson's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chaelsson's brow.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike. #T4#
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike.
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Chaelsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Chaelsson blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fortune Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Chaelsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance but Chaelsson moves to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Thibodeaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaelsson avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaelsson. #T1#
Chaelsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Chaelsson dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaelsson blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chaelsson's defenses.
Chaelsson avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaelsson.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Chaelsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thibodeaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Chaelsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chaelsson's defenses.
Chaelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Chaelsson blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Chaelsson working Thibodeaux over with knees to the body.
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Chaelsson shrugs off.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Chaelsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaelsson prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fortune Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Chaelsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux looks to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chaelsson blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chaelsson's brow.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux pushes Chaelsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Thibodeaux. #T2#
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Chaelsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Chaelsson 's eye.
Chaelsson 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.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Chaelsson shrugs off.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux cracks Chaelsson with a big elbow, right in the eye socket! Chaelsson drops to his knees in obvious pain! The referee starts the count but it's plainly obvious that Chaelsson isn't going to get back to his feet. The referee counts none the less and Thibodeaux struts around the mat, safe in the knowledge that this one is over. A big win for Thibodeaux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Fortune Thibodeaux!
A very excited looking Fortune Thibodeaux made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Patrick Chaelsson had this to say: 'WTF???'.

Event: Flair 92
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that half lands.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Lang's midsection.
Lang tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away.
Lang wants to clinch but Thibodeaux slips to the side
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lang moves to clinch but Thibodeaux breaks away
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lang's head.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thibodeaux, as that shot connected.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lang drops his hands momentarily and Thibodeaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lang takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands a front kick.#CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Craig Long Lang has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Lang in his tracks for a moment.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lang takes an elbow to the temple.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lang looking to stall.
Thibodeaux stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside 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 lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Lang is trying to stall.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Lang in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lang takes an elbow to the forehead. #KD2#
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space and cracks Lang with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Lang is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Lang darts in trying to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Thibodeaux has taken the fight to the clinch. #KD2#
Thibodeaux knocks Lang to the floor with a big elbow! Not sure whether that caught him more off guard or if he's really hurt. He's beaten the count so we'll continue the fight.
Thibodeaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Lang is rocked!
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Lang.
Lang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3##CL2#
Thibodeaux takes the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Lang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Lang shrugs off.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Lang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Craig Long Lang's cut is getting worse.
Lang is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lang seems to have got his legs back now.
Lang takes a shot to the head.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Lang tries to stall but Thibodeaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Thibodeaux taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Lang is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Lang in his tracks for a moment.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Craig Long Lang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Lang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thibodeaux cracks Lang with an upwards elbow that sends him tumbling backwards, out cold! Lang is rigid against the ropes, staring into space! Ouch, that was brutal, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Fortune Thibodeaux!
A victorious Fortune Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Return
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dickson. That did some damage!
Dickson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickson misses with a straight left.
Dickson throws a combination that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dickson swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Dickson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison Dickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dickson's sensitive parts.
Dickson throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a body kick that stops Dickson in his tracks momentarily.
Dickson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Dickson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dickson throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux avoids nicely.
Dickson throws a nice looking combination but Thibodeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dickson throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dickson misses with a shot to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Thibodeaux.
Dickson throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dickson throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Dickson tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dickson misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick.
Dickson is breathing heavily.
Dickson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot that sends Dickson's belly button to the back.
Thibodeaux explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thibodeaux cracks Dickson with an open hand slap.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Thibodeaux does it's job there.
Thibodeaux lands a high kick! #CL2#
Thibodeaux takes the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Dickson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dickson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Dickson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux gets through Dickson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dickson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux. #T2#
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#Dickson is rocked!
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Dickson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dickson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux cracks Dickson with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Dickson goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Dickson wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Fortune Thibodeaux!
Our winner, Fortune Thibodeaux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Flair 82
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Craig Long Lang has been cut.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.#CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lang's defenses.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lang is breathing heavily.
Lang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Lang is rocked!
Lang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thibodeaux after a bit of a struggle.
Lang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Lang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lang takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Lang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thibodeaux smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Lang seems to have got his legs back now.
Lang takes an elbow to the temple.
Lang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Lang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langs head.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux lands a big elbow that drops Lang! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Lang is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fortune Thibodeaux!
A very excited looking Fortune Thibodeaux made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Flair 79
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1##CL#
Thibodeaux has closed the distance and engaged Chaelsson in a clinch.
Chaelsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux is looking to control Chaelsson's arms but Chaelsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thibodeaux has his back to the ropes.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Chaelsson has been cut.
Chaelsson blocks the elbow strike.
Chaelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Chaelsson throws knees to the body.
Chaelsson dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux looking to stall.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Chaelsson 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.#T1#
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Chaelsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Chaelsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thibodeaux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaelsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Chaelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson blocks an uppercut.
Chaelsson avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Chaelsson backwards.
Chaelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
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 an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Chaelsson backwards.
Chaelsson 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.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Chaelsson dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Chaelsson shrugs off.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Chaelsson 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.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Chaelsson throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Chaelsson throws knees to the body.
Chaelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fortune Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Chaelsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that Chaelsson semi-blocks.
Chaelsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.
A little jabbing left from Chaelsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Chaelsson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Chaelsson keeps it at a distance.
Chaelsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux works Chaelsson's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Thibodeaux cracks a nice hook into Chaelsson's ribs.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Chaelsson moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chaelsson blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chaelsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Thibodeaux moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Chaelsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Patrick Chaelsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chaelsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thibodeaux moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Chaelsson ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Chaelsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but Chaelsson circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chaelsson! But no joy.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves out of range. #T3#
Thibodeaux wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chaelsson blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
It seemed like Chaelsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch.
Chaelsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Chaelsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux tries to land a body kick
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Chaelsson blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
It seemed like Chaelsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux tries to clinch
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Chaelsson pushes him off.
Chaelsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Chaelsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chaelsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Chaelsson pushes him off.
Chaelsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortune Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patrick Chaelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chaelsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Chaelsson is having none of it.
Chaelsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chaelsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.#T2#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chaelsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Chaelsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux 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 tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chaelsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chaelsson throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Chaelsson tries to keep at a distance but Thibodeaux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chaelsson blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Chaelsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Chaelsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.#T4#
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Chaelsson avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Chaelsson blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaelsson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Chaelsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chaelsson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Chaelsson!
Patrick Chaelsson is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Chaelsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Flair 77
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Dickson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dickson throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux lands a high kick!
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Dickson misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dickson is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Thibodeaux rushes Dickson and presses him up against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Dickson is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dickson's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Morrison Dickson has been cut.
Thibodeaux leaning against his opponent.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Dickson shrugs off.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dickson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dickson takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Dickson is rocked!
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Dickson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux is holding Dickson round the back of the neck and unloading with elbows! Boom, boom, boom! 3 big elbows land right to the bridge of the nose and Dickson goes down! Oh, his nose is a mess! I'm not sure he's going to beat the count... 4,5,6,7,8,9,10. He's done! Thibodeaux takes it and Dickson is going to the hospital to get that nose checked out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Fortune Thibodeaux! Fortune Thibodeaux retains his heavyweight title!
Fortune Thibodeaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Flair 75
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands a high kick!
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A lazy body kick from Thibodeaux
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux 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 swings widly with a right hand
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux looks to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thibodeaux - that will leave a mark!
Thibodeaux moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chaelsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Thibodeaux throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux thows a leg kick but Chaelsson checks it
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Thibodeaux misses
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chaelsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thibodeaux connects with a solid leg kick.
Chaelsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux looks to clinch
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortune Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy body kick from Thibodeaux
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chaelsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
Chaelsson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chaelsson backwards.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Chaelsson working Thibodeaux over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chaelsson 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.
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chaelsson's brow.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chaelsson blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick Chaelsson has been cut.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chaelsson.
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaelsson 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.
Chaelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Chaelsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chaelsson crunches a lovely knee into Thibodeaux's ribcage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fortune Thibodeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Patrick Chaelsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Patrick Chaelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Thibodeaux pushes Chaelsson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Chaelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chaelsson as Thibodeaux tries to tie him up.
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Chaelsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Chaelsson 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.#T2#
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chaelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaelsson 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.
Chaelsson blocks the elbow strike.
Chaelsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T3#
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chaelsson avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes. #T4#
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chaelsson 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.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Chaelsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chaelsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fortune Thibodeaux.
I think Thibodeaux 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fortune Thibodeaux! Fortune Thibodeaux retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Fortune Thibodeaux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Patrick Chaelsson spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF???'.

Event: Flair 74
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Tate Iii throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux avoids nicely.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Tate Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tate Iii lands a jab to Thibodeaux's midsection.
Tate Iii looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well. #CL#
Thibodeaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Curtis Tate Iii has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Tate Iii in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tate Iii takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Curtis Tate Iii's cut even more.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tate Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tate Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Tate Iii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thibodeaux gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux. #CUT#The cut above Curtis Tate Iii's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tate Iii takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#Curtis Tate Iii's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Curtis Tate Iii's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fortune Thibodeaux!
Fortune Thibodeaux is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Fortune Thibodeaux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Flair Clash
Date: Jan 06, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the ropes.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux stalls.
Gunn takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.
Gunn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gunn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux. #CUT2#Tommy Gunn's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux. #ROC2#Gunn is rocked!#CUT2#Tommy Gunn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Oh Gunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Tommy Gunn's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Thibodeaux smacks Gunn right on the bridge of the nose with a massive elbow! Another one lands and Gunn goes down! He's clearly dazed - will he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7... up to one knee... 8,9,10! He's not made it! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Fortune Thibodeaux!
A victorious Fortune Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Flair 68
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Talbain.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Talbain's ribs.#CL#
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Talbain misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has Talbain pressed against the ropes, preventing Talbain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thibodeaux takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Talbain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Talbain.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Talbain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Talbain takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Talbain 's eye.
Talbain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Talbain 's eye.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talbain backwards.
Talbain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Talbain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
Talbain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Talbain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Talbain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Talbain takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#Talbain is rocked!
Talbain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Talbain is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Talbain seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Talbain working hard to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Jon Talbain's cut even more.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Talbain shrugs off.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Talbain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux. #T3#
Thibodeaux throws a massive elbow that rocks Talbain's head back - Talbain crumples to the floor and this one is all over! Not often you see a KO via an elbow but that was a huge shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Fortune Thibodeaux!
An out of breath Fortune Thibodeaux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Flair 62
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Shewmaker takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Shewmaker.
Shewmaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux lands with a good body shot.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shewmaker momentarily.
Thibodeaux 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.#CL#
Shewmaker has managed to clinch.
Shewmaker misses with a knee strike.
Shewmaker blocking some punches.
Shewmaker gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Shewmaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shewmaker blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shewmaker.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Shewmaker misses with some punches.
Shewmaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shewmaker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shewmaker lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Shewmaker throws knees to the body.
Shewmaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shewmaker misses with the head strike.
Shewmaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shewmaker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Shewmaker.
Shewmaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Shewmaker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shewmaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shewmaker.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Shewmaker on the inside.
Shewmaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Shewmaker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shewmaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shewmaker gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shewmaker digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shewmaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Shewmaker lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker landing knees to the head.
Shewmaker lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shewmaker.
Shewmaker tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
A short left from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shewmaker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shewmaker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Shewmaker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shewmaker connects with a knee to the head.
Shewmaker lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shewmaker lands a knee to the body. #T3#
Shewmaker working Thibodeaux over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Shewmaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shewmaker misses with a knee strike.
Shewmaker landing knees to the body.
Shewmaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Shewmaker lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.
Shewmaker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shewmaker lands with a right to the head.
Shewmaker throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shewmaker pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shewmaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Shewmaker connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Shewmaker.
Shewmaker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Fortune Thibodeaux has been cut.
Shewmaker looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely. #T4#
Shewmaker cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Shewmaker tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Shewmaker misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shewmaker lands with a light punch inside.
Shewmaker scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Shewmaker lands with a short shot to the head.
Shewmaker lands a shoulder strike.
Shewmaker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
A knee to the head by Shewmaker.
Shewmaker looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Shewmaker throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shewmaker blocks an elbow strike.
Shewmaker blocks the elbow strike.
Shewmaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shewmaker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Shewmaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fortune Thibodeaux's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shewmaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shewmaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Shewmaker moves out of range.
Shewmaker is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shewmaker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thibodeaux.
Shewmaker misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shewmaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux misses with the body kick
and Shewmaker counters with a good low kick that Thibodeaux was not able to check.
Thibodeaux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Shewmaker's head.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.#CL#
Shewmaker moves into the clinch.
Shewmaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms. #T1#
Shewmaker lands a shoulder strike.
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shewmaker misses with a knee to the head.
Shewmaker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shewmaker lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Shewmaker controls the action.
Shewmaker lands a right hand.
Shewmaker lands a knee to the head.
Shewmaker avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the cage.
Shewmaker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shewmaker's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Shewmaker dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Frank Shewmaker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Shewmaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Shewmaker on the inside.
Shewmaker landing knees to the body.
Shewmaker crunches a lovely knee into Thibodeaux's ribcage.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shewmaker landing knees to the head.
Shewmaker lands with a right to the head.
Shewmaker looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Shewmaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shewmaker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shewmaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Shewmaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shewmaker landing knees to the head.
Shewmaker lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Shewmaker avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shewmaker misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Shewmaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shewmaker.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Shewmaker lands a knee to the head.
Shewmaker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Shewmaker blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shewmaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Shewmaker has been cut.
Shewmaker digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shewmaker digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shewmaker misses with a knee to the head.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shewmaker throws a head punch that misses.
Shewmaker lands a left hand.
Shewmaker lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shewmaker tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Shewmaker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Shewmaker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Shewmaker dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.
Shewmaker tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Shewmaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Shewmaker landing knees to the body.
Shewmaker digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Shewmaker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shewmaker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shewmaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shewmaker pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shewmaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shewmaker misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms. #T1#
Shewmaker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shewmaker lands a left hand.
Shewmaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
Shewmaker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Shewmaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Shewmaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Shewmaker gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Shewmaker shrugs off.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shewmaker lands an uppercut.
Shewmaker lands a left hand.
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shewmaker connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shewmaker blocking some punches.
Shewmaker dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Shewmaker.
Nice body punch from Shewmaker - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Shewmaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shewmaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shewmaker misses with a knee to the head.
Shewmaker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Shewmaker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Shewmaker in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shewmaker's brow.
A shot in the inside from Shewmaker. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shewmaker.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shewmaker dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Shewmaker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thibodeaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shewmaker avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the cage.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Shewmaker on the inside.
A short left from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fortune Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shewmaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Shewmaker blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shewmaker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shewmaker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
Shewmaker landing knees to the body. #T4#
A short right from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
Shewmaker lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Shewmaker lands with a light punch inside.
Shewmaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Shewmaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shewmaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Shewmaker misses with a body punch.
Shewmaker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Frank Shewmaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shewmaker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Shewmaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shewmaker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Shewmaker!
Our winner, Frank Shewmaker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Flair 60
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sto blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Sto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick Sto has been cut.
Sto avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Sto misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Sto.
Sto throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sto swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Sto throws a combination. Thibodeaux tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Fortune Thibodeaux has been cut.
Sto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sto with a body shot.
Sto throws a big shot that misses.
Sto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Sto. Those never looked like landing.
Thibodeaux slips a jab and a cross from Sto.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Sto misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux 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.
Sto throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A lazy left from Sto finds it's target.
Sto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sto throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sto swings widly with a right hand
and Sto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sto tries to bum rush Thibodeaux with a series of wild strikes but Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thibodeaux's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses.
Sto loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Thibodeaux steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A cross from Sto lands.
Sto throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
Sto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sto connects with a single shot there.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross. #CL2#
Thibodeaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice left hand lands by Sto.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Sto.
A left hand lands to the body for Sto.
Sto tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Sto lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
Sto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Sto as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Sto. #T3#
Sto lands a right hand.
Sto lands with a light punch inside.
Sto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Sto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sto lands a nice shot to the body.
Sto scores with a hook to the body.
Sto scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sto digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sto.
Sto lands a shot to the body.
Sto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Sto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sto tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Sto.
Sto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sto can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Sto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Sto pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Sto can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Sto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sto lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Sto.
Sto lands with a short shot to the head.
Sto scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Sto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sto.
Sto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
Sto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Sto.
A short right from Sto.
Sto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sto lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Sto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Sto lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Sto - that landed with a thud.
Sto pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Sto dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sto lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sto.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sto connects with the punch.
Sto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thibodeaux's head backwards.
Sto scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sto connects with a body shot.#KD#
Sto cracks Thibodeaux with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thibodeaux looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sto finish him? #ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Sto finish him?
Sto fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Thibodeaux square on the jaw! Damn, Thibodeaux is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Sto!
A very excited looking Patrick Sto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Flair 56
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux is looking to land body kicks.
Obilic throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick
letting Obilic counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obilic. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Obilic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thibodeaux doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Obilic up against the cage.
Obilic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obilic tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Obilic lands a body punch.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Obilic lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Obilic.
Obilic can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux. #CUT2#It looks like Milos Obilic has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Obilic.
Obilic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obilic lands a body punch.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
Obilic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Obilic - that landed with a thud.
Obilic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obilic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not. #T1#
A hook to the body from Obilic.
Obilic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
Obilic can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Obilic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Obilic.
A shot in the inside from Obilic.
Obilic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body punch from Obilic.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Obilic.
Obilic lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Obilic.
Obilic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obilic lands a body punch.
Obilic lands a body punch.
Obilic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obilic lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Obilic.
A nice left hand lands by Obilic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obilic. #T2#
Obilic misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Obilic.
Obilic digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Obilic.
A right handed body shot lands from Obilic.
Obilic misses with a punch to the body.
Obilic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obilic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obilic struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Obilic.
Obilic lands a right hand.
Obilic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obilic digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Obilic digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Obilic.
Obilic digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obilic scores with a hook to the body.
Obilic scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Obilic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obilic lands an uppercut.
Obilic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Obilic tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obilic.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Obilic is working Thibodeaux over against the cage.
Obilic struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Obilic as the two fighters clinch.
Obilic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Obilic - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Obilic.
Obilic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Obilic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obilic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obilic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Obilic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obilic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obilic lands a body shot.
Obilic misses with a body punch. #T4#
A short right from Obilic on the inside.
Obilic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Obilic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obilic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obilic scores with a hook to the body.
Obilic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obilic lands a nice uppercut.
Obilic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obilic lands with a left to the head.
Obilic lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obilic.
Good body shot from Obilic.
Obilic struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Obilic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Obilic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obilic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Obilic.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obilic can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Obilic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Milos Obilic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milos Obilic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obilic misses the jab.
Thibodeaux replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Obilic blocks it well.
The crowd cheers as Obilic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thibodeaux doesn't seem phased though.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Obilic rushes Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Obilic.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obilic misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Obilic on the inside.
Obilic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obilic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Obilic cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obilic works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Obilic blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obilic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obilic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obilic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Obilic.
Obilic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic lands with a short shot to the head.
Obilic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Obilic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
A body shot lands from Obilic.
Obilic lands a shoulder strike.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Obilic digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Obilic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obilic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obilic.
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!
Obilic lands a shoulder strike.
Obilic misses with a body punch.
Obilic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards. #T2#
Obilic lands a body punch.
Obilic digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obilic digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Obilic.
Obilic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Obilic.
A short left from Obilic.
Obilic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obilic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Obilic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obilic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obilic presses Thibodeaux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obilic lands a body punch.
Obilic lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Obilic.
Obilic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obilic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obilic scores with a hook to the body.
Obilic lands a body shot. #T3#
Obilic lands a nice shot to the body.
Obilic scores with a hook to the body.
Obilic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Obilic.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Obilic.
Obilic is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obilic lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Obilic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Obilic works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Obilic.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Obilic.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Obilic works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Obilic.
Obilic lands with a left to the head.
Obilic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obilic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obilic lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards. #T4#
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obilic.
Obilic lands a right hand.
Obilic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obilic cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Obilic lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Obilic.
Obilic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Obilic lands a shot to the body.
Milos Obilic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obilic.
Obilic lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Obilic.
A short body shot lands from Obilic as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Obilic.
Still in the clinch, Obilic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obilic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obilic lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Obilic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Milos Obilic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milos Obilic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Obilic closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Obilic.
Obilic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Obilic struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Obilic is working Thibodeaux over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Obilic.
A short uppercut from Obilic.
Obilic pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Obilic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Obilic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Obilic.
Obilic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Obilic.
Obilic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Still in the clinch, Obilic scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obilic can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Obilic.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Obilic's brow. #T1#
Obilic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obilic tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Obilic back against the cage.
Obilic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Obilic as the two fighters clinch.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obilic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obilic lands a nice uppercut.
Obilic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Obilic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obilic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Obilic is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obilic misses with a punch to the body.
Obilic works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obilic.
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's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obilic tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Obilic back against the cage.
Obilic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obilic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A short right from Obilic.
Nice body punch from Obilic.
Obilic lands a body punch.
Obilic lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Still in the clinch, Obilic scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Obilic's brow.
Obilic lands a nice uppercut.
Obilic lands a nice shot to the body.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obilic digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obilic lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obilic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obilic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Obilic misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Obilic blocks an uppercut.
Obilic blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Obilic misses with a punch to the body.
Obilic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obilic digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obilic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obilic lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Obilic's brow.
Obilic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obilic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortune Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Obilic.
A left hand lands to the body for Obilic.
A hook to the body from Obilic.
Obilic cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Obilic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Obilic.
Obilic lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Obilic on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obilic lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Obilic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obilic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obilic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obilic.
Obilic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obilic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obilic pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Obilic as the two fighters clinch.
Obilic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Nice body punch from Obilic.
Obilic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obilic scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obilic.
Obilic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Obilic cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obilic scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Obilic.
Obilic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Obilic.
Obilic is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milos Obilic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obilic 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milos Obilic!
After winning the bout, Milos Obilic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Flair 5 1
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Obilic cracks Thibodeaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Obilic counters with a straight right hand.
Obilic cracks a nice hook into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Obilic throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Obilic clinches.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Obilic.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Obilic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Obilic.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Obilic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obilic dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Obilic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Obilic scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obilic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Obilic's coach down at LA Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Obilic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Obilic works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Obilic lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Obilic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Obilic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Obilic.
Obilic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Obilic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Obilic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obilic lands with a light punch inside.
Obilic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Obilic.
Obilic digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Obilic lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Obilic.
Obilic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obilic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Obilic.
A short uppercut from Obilic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obilic.
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!
Obilic cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Obilic pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Obilic lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Obilic - that landed with a thud.
Obilic can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Obilic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obilic tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obilic.
Obilic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obilic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Obilic lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obilic.
Obilic struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Obilic digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obilic lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Obilic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Obilic lands a shot to the body.
Obilic is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obilic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
A right handed body shot lands from Obilic. #T3#
Obilic lands a shoulder strike.
Obilic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obilic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obilic.
Obilic presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obilic misses with a body punch.
Obilic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obilic tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Obilic back against the ropes.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Obilic.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Obilic on the inside.
Obilic tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Obilic back against the ropes.
Obilic tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Obilic.
Obilic gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obilic dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Obilic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses. #T4#
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Obilic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obilic blocking some punches.
Obilic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obilic lands a left hand.
Obilic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Obilic digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Obilic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Obilic.
Obilic can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Obilic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Obilic.
Obilic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
A body shot lands from Obilic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obilic.
A short body shot lands from Obilic as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Obilic.
Obilic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Milos Obilic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Obilic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Obilic misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Obilic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thibodeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Obilic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
Obilic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obilic connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
Obilic scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux walks into a stiff left hand from Obilic.#CL2#
Obilic gets a clinch.
Obilic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obilic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Obilic. #T1#
Obilic lands a left hand.
Obilic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Obilic.
Obilic lands a shoulder strike.
Obilic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obilic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Obilic presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obilic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obilic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Obilic digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Obilic lands an uppercut.
Obilic lands a shoulder strike.
Obilic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Obilic misses with a punch to the body.
Obilic misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obilic misses with a punch to the body.
Obilic lands a right hand.
Obilic lands a body punch.
Obilic pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Obilic lands with a right to the head.
Obilic can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Obilic tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Obilic back against the ropes.
Obilic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Obilic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obilic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obilic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obilic tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Obilic back against the ropes.
Obilic cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Obilic scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Obilic.
Obilic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obilic pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milos Obilic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Obilic lands a body punch.
Obilic struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Obilic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Obilic struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Obilic is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obilic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obilic lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Obilic.
Obilic lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Obilic.
Obilic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Obilic.
Nice body punch from Obilic.
Obilic lands a shoulder strike.
Obilic is working Thibodeaux over against the ropes.
Obilic cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Obilic lands with a right to the head.
Obilic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
A right hand to the body from Obilic.
Obilic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
A short left from Obilic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obilic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Obilic lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obilic.
Obilic tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Obilic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards. #T4#
Obilic lands a nice shot to the body.
Obilic scores with a hook to the body.
Obilic scores with a shoulder strike.
Obilic scores with a hook to the body.
Obilic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obilic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obilic lands with a right to the head.
Obilic lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Obilic.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Obilic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obilic scores with a shoulder strike.
Obilic lands a body punch.
Obilic tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Obilic back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Obilic.
A body shot lands from Obilic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Obilic as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Obilic - that landed with a thud.
Obilic lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Milos Obilic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Obilic cracks Thibodeaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Obilic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obilic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Obilic has Thibodeaux up against the ropes in a clinch.
Obilic presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obilic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Obilic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obilic presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obilic tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Obilic.
Obilic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Obilic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obilic lands a shot to the body.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obilic is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Obilic.
Obilic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obilic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Obilic lands a shot to the body.
Obilic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obilic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Obilic.
Obilic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Obilic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obilic presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obilic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic is working Thibodeaux over against the ropes.
Obilic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obilic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Obilic lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
A hook to the body from Obilic.
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!
Obilic struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obilic.
Obilic lands an uppercut.
Obilic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obilic digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Obilic - that landed with a thud.
Obilic can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Obilic digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Obilic as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Obilic.
A right handed body shot lands from Obilic.
Obilic misses with a punch to the body.
Obilic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Obilic pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obilic lands a body shot.
Obilic digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Obilic. #T3#
Obilic pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Obilic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obilic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Obilic.
Obilic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obilic is working Thibodeaux over against the ropes.
Obilic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Obilic.
Obilic struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Fortune Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obilic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Obilic.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Obilic as the two fighters clinch.
Obilic presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obilic digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Obilic - that landed with a thud.
Obilic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Obilic lands an uppercut.#T4#
A hook to the body from Obilic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obilic lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Obilic - that landed with a thud.
Obilic digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Obilic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Nice body punch from Obilic - that landed with a thud.
Obilic presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obilic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obilic lands with a light punch inside.
Obilic lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Obilic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Obilic.
Obilic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Obilic.
A right hand to the body from Obilic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obilic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Obilic - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Obilic.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Obilic.
Obilic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milos Obilic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obilic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milos Obilic! Milos Obilic retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Milos Obilic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Pain and Gain
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thibodeaux.
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Thibodeaux's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Fortune Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head. #KD#
Thomas scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Thibodeaux to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Thomas away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Thibodeaux got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Thomas.#KD#
Thibodeaux walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Thomas rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Thibodeaux has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thibodeaux cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Thomas.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.#T1#
Thibodeaux walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jax Thomas!
Jax Thomas retains his heavyweight title!
Jax Thomas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Flair 46
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Lang throws a right hand that Thibodeaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Thibodeaux also avoids with ease.
Thibodeaux feints a counter leg kick.
Lang tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Thibodeaux has Lang up against the ropes in a clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Craig Long Lang has been cut.
Lang wants to stall.
Lang has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lang's defenses.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Lang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lang takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1##BC#
Lang breaks from the clinch.
Lang misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Lang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lang misses with a leg kick
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Thibodeaux has closed the distance and engaged Lang in a clinch.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lang's defenses.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Lang 's eye.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lang takes an elbow to the forehead. #KD2#
Lang loses concentration momentarily and Thibodeaux takes advantage, cracking him with a big elbow that sends him off balance, tumbling to the mat. Lang is forced to take a standing eight count before the referee allows him to continue the bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang throws a sloppy head kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lang's knee momentarily.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Lang back into the ropes.
Lang tries to break free but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the ropes.#T2#
Lang has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.
Thibodeaux effectively controlling the action here.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Lang wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lang's defenses. #CUT2#Craig Long Lang's cut is getting worse.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Lang in his tracks for a moment.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Lang is rocked!
Lang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Craig Long Lang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T3#
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Lang 's eye.
Lang is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Lang shrugs off.
Lang tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the ropes.
Lang looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Lang tries to tie him up.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Lang in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Jeez, Craig Long Lang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Lang 's eye.
Oh Lang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4##KD2#
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely elbow that drops Lang to the mat! Lang bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take a standing 8 count before we can continue.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Craig Long Lang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fortune Thibodeaux!
An out of breath Fortune Thibodeaux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Flair 45
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1##CL#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch successfully.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tate takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like William Tate has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux. #CUT#That has opened up William Tate's cut even more.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Tate backwards. #CUT#The cut above William Tate's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#William Tate's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Tate is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at William Tate's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fortune Thibodeaux!
A relieved looking Fortune Thibodeaux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Flair 42
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1#
A low kick from Thibodeaux misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thibodeaux wants to stand back up but Chaelsson manages to pass into side control.
Chaelsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thibodeaux wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU#
Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thibodeaux 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson. #T1##SU#
Thibodeaux is working an open guard so Chaelsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Chaelsson stands up out of the half guard.
Thibodeaux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaelsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fortune Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux looks to clinch #TD#
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux. #SU#
Chaelsson decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thibodeaux is trying to escape back to his feet but Chaelsson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Chaelsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thibodeaux catches Chaelsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls and moves away.
Chaelsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thibodeaux. That one must have hurt.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaelsson moves away.#T3#
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that. #SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux thows a leg kick but Chaelsson checks it #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson. #SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Chaelsson gets to his feet. Thibodeaux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Chaelsson moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chaelsson slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Chaelsson gets to his feet - Thibodeaux follows without any prompting.
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.
Chaelsson is standing up over Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chaelsson is standing up over Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson stands up.
A low kick from Thibodeaux misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Chaelsson stands up.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaelsson tries to counter with a takedown but Thibodeaux is quick to defend against it.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?#T1##REVB##SU#
Chaelsson stands up from half guard.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chaelsson is standing up over Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB##SU#
Chaelsson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand and escape the position.
Thibodeaux scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Chaelsson passes into half guard. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thibodeaux to stand up.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux! #SU#
Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to his feet. #T4#
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux! #SU#
Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that. #SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.#REVB##SU#
Chaelsson stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux didn't expect that.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson is standing up over Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control. #REVB#
Patrick Chaelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand back up.
Chaelsson tries to move into range but Thibodeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux. #T2##REVB#
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!#SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand and escape the position.
Patrick Chaelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson. #SU#
Chaelsson gets to his feet. Thibodeaux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand #TD#
so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Chaelsson stands up from Thibodeaux's guard - Chaelsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Chaelsson moved out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that.
Fortune Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet.#SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Thibodeaux get back to his feet.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux didn't expect that.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB##SU#
Chaelsson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thibodeaux to stand up.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux didn't expect that.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand and escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Chaelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaelsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Chaelsson!
Patrick Chaelsson retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Patrick Chaelsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Flair 41
Date: Apr 29, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Dickson.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dickson throws a nice looking combination but Thibodeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dickson misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Thibodeaux clinches.
Dickson misses with a punch to the body.
Dickson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dickson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dickson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickson takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dickson.
Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dickson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux keeps control of Dickson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Dickson fails to land.
Dickson wants to stall.
Dickson takes an elbow to the forehead.
A shot in the inside from Dickson.
Dickson takes an elbow to the temple.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Dickson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Morrison Dickson has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Dickson shrugs off.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Dickson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dickson takes an elbow to the temple.
Dickson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickson takes an elbow to the temple.
Dickson is trying to maintain a safe position but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns Dickson into the cage.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dickson wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Dickson is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thibodeaux - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dickson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux has Dickson pressed against the cage, preventing Dickson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dickson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickson slowing the pace effectively.
Dickson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dickson's defenses.
Dickson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Dickson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Dickson 's eye.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Dickson can't break the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside. #ROC#Dickson is rocked!
Thibodeaux pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Dickson! Thibodeaux unloads with more strikes and Dickson sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fortune Thibodeaux!
Fortune Thibodeaux thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Flair 38
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Pain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Thibodeaux has closed the distance and engaged Pain in a clinch.
Pain tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Pain jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pain tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Fortune Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Major Pain has been cut.
Pain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
Pain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch. #CL#
Thibodeaux clinches with his opponent.
Pain wants a takedown.
Pain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thibodeaux just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thibodeaux pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Pain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pain takes an elbow to the temple.
Pain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Pain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Pain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thibodeaux smiles and moves away.
Thibodeaux has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Thibodeaux drops Pain with a naaaaasty hook - Pain is in real trouble here! Thibodeaux dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fortune Thibodeaux!
Our winner, Fortune Thibodeaux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Flair 34
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Chaelsson is having none of it.
Chaelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chaelsson avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux. #CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch successfully.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chaelsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chaelsson blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Thibodeaux wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux gets underhooks to prevent Chaelsson's takedown attempt.
Chaelsson blocks the elbow strike.
Chaelsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thibodeaux pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Chaelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Thibodeaux takes the fight into the clinch.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Chaelsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thibodeaux can't fight it off and eventually Chaelsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Thibodeaux looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2##SU#
Chaelsson stands up from Thibodeaux's guard - Chaelsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Chaelsson's shoulder, as Chaelsson tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that.
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!#SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch but Chaelsson is avoiding it.
Chaelsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Chaelsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chaelsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thibodeaux tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Chaelsson stands up from Thibodeaux's guard - Chaelsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
We've been informed that Thibodeaux has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaelsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson tries to counter with a takedown but Thibodeaux is quick to defend against it.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand and escape the position.
Thibodeaux looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Thibodeaux get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Patrick Chaelsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Chaelsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Chaelsson's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand #TD#
so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chaelsson manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson stands up out of the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch#TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson. #T1##SU#
Chaelsson stands up from Thibodeaux's guard - Chaelsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Patrick Chaelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson. #SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Chaelsson up against the cage.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaelsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chaelsson's brow.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Chaelsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses. #T3##TD#
Chaelsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SU#
Chaelsson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thibodeaux to stand up.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that. #SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Thibodeaux get back to his feet.
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Chaelsson moves out of range.
Chaelsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls and moves away.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side#TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson. #SU#
Chaelsson stands up and waves to Thibodeaux to follow him. #T4##CL2#
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Chaelsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chaelsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chaelsson's brow.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chaelsson wants a takedown.
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 Patrick Chaelsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Patrick Chaelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Chaelsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chaelsson stops Thibodeaux from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Chaelsson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Thibodeaux lands a head kick!
Chaelsson avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control. #T1##REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thibodeaux is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chaelsson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Thibodeaux get back to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to his feet. #T2#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Chaelsson stands up from Thibodeaux's guard - Chaelsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Chaelsson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Thibodeaux tries to clinch #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to get back to is feet but Chaelsson passes into side control. #T3##SU#
Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thibodeaux closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.
Fortune Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REVB##SU#
Chaelsson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Chaelsson is standing up over Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control. #T4#
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!#REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thibodeaux looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux. #REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux pushes Chaelsson off but Chaelsson dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Chaelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaelsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Chaelsson!
Patrick Chaelsson retains his heavyweight title!
Patrick Chaelsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Flair 30
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thibodeaux pushes Chaelsson off but Chaelsson dives into side control. #SU#
Chaelsson stands up.
Chaelsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chaelsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaelsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Chaelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thibodeaux 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.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux!
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SU#
Chaelsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Chaelsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chaelsson attempts a counter takedown but Thibodeaux avoids it well and moves away.
Jab from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson drops his hands momentarily and Thibodeaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux!
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!#SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet. #T2#
Chaelsson avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Chaelsson passes into half guard. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux didn't expect that. #SU#
Chaelsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Thibodeaux pushes Chaelsson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chaelsson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU#
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Chaelsson attempts a counter takedown but Thibodeaux avoids it well and moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Chaelsson ducks down to avoid it.
Chaelsson tries to counter with a takedown but Thibodeaux is quick to defend against it.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.
Chaelsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4##REVB##SU#
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to join him on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaelsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thibodeaux tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Thibodeaux to get to his feet.
Chaelsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Chaelsson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Patrick Chaelsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Thibodeaux get back to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chaelsson manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Thibodeaux tries to kick Chaelsson off in order to stand up. Chaelsson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Thibodeaux get back to his feet.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaelsson is just out of range.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Thibodeaux #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux! #SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
A low kick from Thibodeaux is predictable there #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thibodeaux tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chaelsson manages to move to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Chaelsson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux!
Thibodeaux is trying to buck Chaelsson off.#T2##SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Thibodeaux get back to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.#SU#
Chaelsson stands and steps away. Thibodeaux gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Chaelsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux. #T3##REVB##SU#
Chaelsson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chaelsson manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4#
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fortune Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux thows a leg kick but Chaelsson checks it #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Chaelsson passes into half guard. #REVB#
Thibodeaux is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux is trying to escape back to his feet but Chaelsson uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Thibodeaux misses with the body kick#TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson. #SU#
Chaelsson stands up and waves to Thibodeaux to follow him.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice strike.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Chaelsson moves out of range.
Chaelsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaelsson is just out of range.
Chaelsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Chaelsson ducks down to avoid it.
Chaelsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control. #T1##REVB##SU#
Chaelsson stands up.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Chaelsson stands up.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Chaelsson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Thibodeaux to get to his feet. #T2#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chaelsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Chaelsson takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux didn't expect that.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux.
Fortune Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REVB##SU#
Chaelsson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thibodeaux to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson is standing up over Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control. #T4##REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Thibodeaux misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#REVB##SU#
Chaelsson escapes and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Chaelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaelsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Chaelsson!
Patrick Chaelsson retains his heavyweight title!
Patrick Chaelsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Flair 28
Date: Feb 04, 2022

#R1#
Pain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Thibodeaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Major Pain has been cut.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pain's efforts to push away.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Pain looks winded!
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Pain in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#Pain is rocked!
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Pain is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thibodeaux lands a big right hand that drops Pain! The killer instinct kicks in and Thibodeaux finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Thibodeaux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fortune Thibodeaux!
Fortune Thibodeaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Flair 24
Date: Jan 07, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Chaelsson moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Chaelsson moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thibodeaux tries to kick Chaelsson off in order to stand up. Chaelsson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Chaelsson drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Chaelsson moves out of range.
Chaelsson attempts a counter takedown but Thibodeaux avoids it well and moves away.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chaelsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chaelsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.#SU#
Chaelsson stands and steps away. Thibodeaux gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chaelsson avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls and moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Chaelsson saw that one coming.
Fortune Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Chaelsson stands up from half guard.
Thibodeaux cracks Chaelsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Thibodeaux is predictable there #TD#
so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to his feet.
Chaelsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
A low kick from Thibodeaux misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thibodeaux is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU#
Chaelsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T4#
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chaelsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Chaelsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thibodeaux pushes Chaelsson off but Chaelsson dives into side control.
Chaelsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SU#
Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chaelsson momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that round.
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.#R2#
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux didn't expect that.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Chaelsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Chaelsson gets to his feet - Thibodeaux follows without any prompting.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Chaelsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Thibodeaux get back to his feet.#T1#
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chaelsson manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson stands up out of the half guard.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that. #SU#
Chaelsson stands up. #T2#
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A shot to the body from Thibodeaux misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux didn't expect that.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Chaelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaelsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.#T3##SU#
Chaelsson stands up from Thibodeaux's guard - Chaelsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux! #SU#
Chaelsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that. #SU#
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaelsson walks into a stiff left hand from Thibodeaux.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Thibodeaux #TD#
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard. #T4##REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides to return to a standing position.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thibodeaux gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that second round.
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!#R3#
Chaelsson moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson tries to counter with a takedown but Thibodeaux is quick to defend against it.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux looks to clinch #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet. #T1#
Chaelsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to join him on the feet.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Chaelsson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux didn't expect that. #SU#
Chaelsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thibodeaux, up you get!
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot #TD#
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Chaelsson passes into half guard.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand and escape the position.
Thibodeaux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chaelsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that. #SU#
Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB##SU#
Chaelsson stands up out of the half guard.
Fortune Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Chaelsson is standing up over Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. #T4#
Thibodeaux misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Chaelsson passes into half guard. #REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson is standing up over Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#REVB##SU#
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Chaelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaelsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Chaelsson!
A victorious Patrick Chaelsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Flair 19
Date: Dec 20, 2021

#R1#
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux 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 throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Chaelsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Chaelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick Chaelsson has been cut.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaelsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chaelsson landing knees to the body.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaelsson dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Chaelsson in his tracks for a moment.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chaelsson dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Patrick Chaelsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick Chaelsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thibodeaux looks to clinch
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy body kick
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux looks to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Chaelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson 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.
Chaelsson 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.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson. #T2#
Chaelsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux is trying to maintain a safe position but Chaelsson gets an underhook and turns Thibodeaux into the ropes.
Chaelsson 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.
Chaelsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Chaelsson lands a knee to the body. #T3#
Chaelsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thibodeaux tries to stall but Chaelsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaelsson dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Chaelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Chaelsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux gets through Chaelsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaelsson.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chaelsson's brow. #T4#
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chaelsson backwards.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
Chaelsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thibodeaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
Chaelsson dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux is looking to control Chaelsson's arms but Chaelsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thibodeaux has his back to the ropes.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaelsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thibodeaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson.
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 Patrick Chaelsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick Chaelsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Thibodeaux has closed the distance and engaged Chaelsson in a clinch.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Chaelsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position but instead, Chaelsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thibodeaux into the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chaelsson's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Chaelsson throws knees to the body.
Chaelsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Chaelsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thibodeaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chaelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Chaelsson lands a knee to the body.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Chaelsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux. #T2#
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson landing knees to the body.
Chaelsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thibodeaux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chaelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Chaelsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches. #T3#
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chaelsson's defenses.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Chaelsson throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Chaelsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fortune Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chaelsson 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.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Chaelsson throws knees to the body. #T4#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Chaelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fortune Thibodeaux.
I think Chaelsson 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Flair 16
Date: Dec 10, 2021

#R1#
Camacho tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Thibodeaux.
Macho Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Camacho.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Camacho tries to clinch up.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho wants to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camacho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camacho.
Camacho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thibodeaux.#T1#
Thibodeaux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like Macho Camacho has been cut.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Camacho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that half lands.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Camacho misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camacho thinking.
Thibodeaux 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.
Camacho darts in trying to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camacho throws a low kick, looking for Thibodeaux's leg but Thibodeaux calmly moves out of range.
Camacho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Camacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camacho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Camacho coming out on top.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Camacho moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Camacho crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thibodeaux - the referee stops the clock and Camacho gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thibodeaux. Camacho manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thibodeaux thuds his shin into the meat of Camacho's side.
Camacho is breathing heavily.
Camacho is looking to clinch.
Camacho misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camacho.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Macho Camacho's cut is getting worse.
Thibodeaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Camacho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#Macho Camacho's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Camacho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Camacho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Camacho has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Camacho in his tracks for a moment.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Jeez, Macho Camacho's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Macho Camacho's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fortune Thibodeaux!
Fortune Thibodeaux thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Flair 13
Date: Nov 22, 2021

#R1#
Lang tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thibodeaux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lang. That did some damage!
Lang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lang throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux.
Lang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lang falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Thibodeaux counters quickly with a head kick that drops Lang to the mat! The referee starts the count at 3 - will Lang be able to get back to his feet in time? 4,5,6, he's up. He looks OK so we'll continue the action!
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!
A solid body kick from Thibodeaux.
Lang darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Thibodeaux counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Lang goes down! Will Lang beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Lang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Lang throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang throws a head kick that misses
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Fortune Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux stuns Lang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD2#
Thibodeaux lands a front kick to the face, that drops Lang to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Lang up against the ropes.#KD2#
Thibodeaux pushes Lang against the ropes and as he bounces back off them, cracks him with a big elbow that drops him to the mat! You don't see that very often! Will he manage to get back to his feet? 3,4,5,6 is the count... and he's up! He seems OK; probably just in shock that he was dropped by an elbow that he obviously didn't see coming.#CUT2#It looks like Craig Long Lang has been cut.
Thibodeaux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thibodeaux lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Lang crumples to the floor! Thibodeaux milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fortune Thibodeaux!
An out of breath Fortune Thibodeaux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Flair 11
Date: Nov 12, 2021

#R1#
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux cracks Chaelsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Thibodeaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Chaelsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets a clinch.
Chaelsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Chaelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson. #T3#
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Chaelsson avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Chaelsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson 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.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Chaelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chaelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Chaelsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaelsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Patrick Chaelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Thibodeaux looks to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Thibodeaux forces Chaelsson back against the ropes and clinches.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaelsson blocks an elbow strike.
Chaelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Chaelsson 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.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Chaelsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Chaelsson missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Chaelsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaelsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaelsson dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Chaelsson throws knees to the body.
Chaelsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Chaelsson.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Chaelsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chaelsson blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Chaelsson blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaelsson 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.
Chaelsson lands a knee to the body.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Chaelsson in his tracks for a moment.
Chaelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fortune Thibodeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!#R3#
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Fortune Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux closes the distance but Chaelsson moves to the side
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux closes the distance but Chaelsson moves to the side
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Chaelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chaelsson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Chaelsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Chaelsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Flair 10
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Camacho or perhaps it was just good defense by Thibodeaux, which made it look bad.
Camacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Camacho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thibodeaux in his tracks.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Thibodeaux forces Camacho back against the cage and clinches.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Macho Camacho has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camacho dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Camacho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thibodeaux pulls his leg out and moves away.
Camacho throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Camacho. #CL#
Thibodeaux has Camacho up against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camachos head.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Thibodeaux dodges an elbow strike from Camacho.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Camacho in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Macho Camacho's cut even more.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Camacho.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#The cut above Macho Camacho's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Camacho is trying to drag Thibodeaux to the mat but Thibodeaux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fortune Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Camacho.
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #KD#
Thibodeaux lands a vicious elbow to the side of Camacho's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Thibodeaux tries to finish him with strikes but Camacho still seems able to defend himself so Thibodeaux steps back and lets Camacho get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#Camacho is rocked!#CUT#Macho Camacho's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Macho Camacho's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fortune Thibodeaux!
Fortune Thibodeaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Flair 8
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
Lang has his takedown stuffed
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lang should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#KD#
Thibodeaux lands a big head kick that sends Lang tumbling to the mat! Thibodeaux takes a step backwards and waves Lang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Lang is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Craig Long Lang has been cut.#KD#
Thibodeaux sends Lang crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thibodeaux is motioning to the referee to let Lang up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lang is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
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!
Lang is aggressively charging in as Thibodeaux backs up avoiding any damage. Thibodeaux tosses out a jab and Lang runs right into it face first! Lang is out cold! Thibodeaux dropped down on all fours and is barking in Lang's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fortune Thibodeaux!
A relieved looking Fortune Thibodeaux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2021

#R1#
Thibodeaux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Canellakis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Canellakis misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Canellakis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canellakis.
Thibodeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canellakis throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Canellakis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Canellakis misses with an uppercut
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Canellakis throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Canellakis thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Canellakis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Canellakis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thibodeaux. That one must have hurt.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the body.
Canellakis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Canellakis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a good, hard body kick but Canellakis shrugs it off.
Canellakis looks winded!
Thibodeaux scores with a nice strike.
Thibodeaux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Canellakis.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Canellakis back into the cage.#T1#
Canellakis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Canellakis in his tracks for a moment.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Canellakis throws a head punch that misses.
Canellakis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Canellakis's defenses.
Canellakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canellakis is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Canellakis is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Canellakis has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Jaxson Canellakis has been cut.
Canellakis can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Canellakis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Canellakis.
Canellakis has Thibodeaux pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thibodeaux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Canellakis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canellakis throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a head kick that drops Canellakis to the mat! Canellakis scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Canellakis is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Thibodeaux! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fortune Thibodeaux!
During a confident post fight interview, Fortune Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TFC 20
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tator digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Tator has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Tator lands with a light punch inside.
Tator lands an elbow that stopped Thibodeaux in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Fortune Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux avoids a wild elbow strike from Tator.
Tator lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Tator.
Tator avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Tator scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tator creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Tator lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Tator.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Tator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tator cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.#T1#
A short right from Tator.
Tator working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tator lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tator lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tator lands an elbow inside that Thibodeaux shrugs off.
Tator creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tator lands an elbow just above Thibodeaux 's eye.
A short right from Tator.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tator.
Tator lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tator works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Tator lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Tator lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tator lands a nice uppercut.
Tator lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Tator comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Tator breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Thibodeaux with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Thibodeaux looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Thibodeaux get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Tator looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range. #T2#
Tator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux thinks about countering with a head kick.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Tator misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Tator just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThibodeaux.#CL2#
Tator closes the distance and clinches.
Tator lands a body shot.
Tator lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Tator.
Tator lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tator.
We've been informed that Tator has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tator.
Tator presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Tator as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Tator.
Tator lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Tator scores with a hook to the body.
Tator lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tator lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #KD2#
Tator creates a bit of space and cracks Thibodeaux with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Thibodeaux is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Tator. #T3#
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Tator.
Tator weaves into range and cracks Thibodeaux right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Thibodeaux goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tator is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Tator!

Event: TFC 18
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeauxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Thibodeaux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Hannibal Smith has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the cage. #T1#
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #T2#
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Thibodeaux pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has Smith pressed against the cage.
Smith presses Thibodeaux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow. #T4#
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike. #KD#
Thibodeaux knocks Smith to the floor with a big elbow! Not sure whether that caught him more off guard or if he's really hurt. He's beaten the count so we'll continue the fight.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?#CL#
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
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.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fortune Thibodeaux should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Smith tries to tie him up.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Fortune Thibodeaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Fortune Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off. #T1#
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Smith with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Smith looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Smith get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Fortune Thibodeaux!
Fortune Thibodeaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TFC 16
Date: Aug 10, 2021

#R1#
Dominator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominator.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Dominator strikes.
Dominator throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dominator is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dominator throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dominator is looking to counter punch.
Dominator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dominator fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thibodeaux on the side of the head.
Dominator really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dominator lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dominator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dominator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dominator throws a lazy head kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Dominator throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Dominator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Dominator.
Dominator is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Dominator gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a thumping low kick.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thibodeaux dodges the punch combination from Dominator.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dominator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thibodeaux 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 checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thibodeaux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dominator circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dominator misses with a straight left.
Dominator swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dominator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dominator is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.
Dominator lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Dominator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Dominator fails to land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Dominator misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dominator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dominator paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Dominator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dominator blocks the body kick.
Dominator listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch.
Dominator misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Dominator is having none of it.
Dominator misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dominator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Dominator misses the target.#T3#
Dominator misses with a double jab
and Thibodeaux counters with a body kick.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Thibodeaux takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dominator.
Dominator misses with an uppercut
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dominator throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Dominator moves out of range.
Thibodeaux connects with the punch.
Thibodeaux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dominator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dominator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dominator swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Dominator misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Thibodeaux forces Dominator back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
Dominator wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dominator is trying to break free.#BC#
Dominator breaks the clinch.
Dominator misses with a looping left.
Dominator misses the jab.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here. #BC#
Dominator manages to break the clinch.
Dominator rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Dominator misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mariusz Dominator will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Dominator.
Dominator scores with a head kick.
Dominator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dominator appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dominator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Mariusz Dominator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominator throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body kick.
Thibodeaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Dominator strikes.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dominator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch successfully.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dominators head.
Dominator is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dominator wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Dominator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dominator.
Dominator keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Dominator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dominator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Dominator.
Dominator looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Dominator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Dominator lands an overhand right.
Dominator blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dominator looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dominator fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dominator misses the body punch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominator misses with a hook to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dominator.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dominator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dominator with a body shot.
Dominator throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thibodeaux's head.
Jab by Dominator.
Dominator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Dominator.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch.#CL2#
Thibodeaux rushes Dominator and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Dominator breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Thibodeaux with a hook.#CL2#
Thibodeaux has closed the distance and engaged Dominator in a clinch.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dominator takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Mariusz Dominator has been cut.
Dominator wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Dominator.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Dominator manages to break the clinch.
Dominator throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Dominator tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dominator blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dominator misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Dominator is having none of it. #T4#
Dominator jabs Thibodeaux right on the nose. Thibodeaux blinks but takes it well.
Dominator misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dominator throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dominator throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Dominator.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Dominator blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dominator working hard to break the clinch.
Dominator tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fortune Thibodeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Dominator's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Thibodeaux wants to clinch.
Nice jab there from Dominator.
Dominator will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dominator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dominator throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Thibodeaux blocks the low kick.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Dominator keeps it at a distance.
Thibodeaux connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dominator looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch.
Dominator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter head kick but Dominator avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Dominator misses with an uppercut.
Dominator swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dominator is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Thibodeaux connects with an inside leg kick.
Dominator throws out a powerful jab.
Dominator pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Thibodeaux has closed the distance and engaged Dominator in a clinch. #BC#
Dominator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mariusz Dominator is winning the standup battle so far.
Dominator scores with a jab. Thibodeaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dominator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Dominator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Dominator misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Dominator misses with a looping left.
Dominator misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dominator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Dominator throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Dominator moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Dominator keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Dominator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dominator's brow.
Dominator tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Dominator wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Dominator leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Dominator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dominator circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Dominator misses the target.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Dominator circles away.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Dominator circles away.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but Dominator circles away.
Dominator rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Dominator circles away.
Dominator throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Dominator throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dominator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dominator throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Dominator misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Dominator avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Dominator throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Dominator misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Dominator circles away and keeps his distance.
Dominator on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dominator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Thibodeaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux wants to stall.
Dominator has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominator is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dominator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dominator is trying to break free.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Dominator 's eye. #BC#
Dominator breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mariusz Dominator did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Dominator's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
A big left from Dominator misses.
Thibodeaux flicks out a counter leg kick but Dominator steps away.
Dominator throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Dominator is having none of it.
Dominator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Dominator strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Dominator misses the target.
Thibodeaux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dominator has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dominator cracks Thibodeaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Dominator is having none of it.
Dominator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Dominator strikes.
Dominator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dominator swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dominator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dominator throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dominator throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux throws a fast counter high kick but Dominator manages to duck under it in time.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dominator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thibodeaux takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Dominator circles away.
Dominator circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dominator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thibodeaux!
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch but Dominator is avoiding it.
Dominator misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dominator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch but Dominator is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Dominator circles away. #CL2#
Thibodeaux rushes Dominator and presses him up against the cage.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Dominator as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dominator has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Dominator breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Some wild striking there from Dominator. #CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominator wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Dominator shrugs off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux. #BC#
Dominator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dominator cracks Thibodeaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dominator misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Dominator pushes him off.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
It looked like Dominator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux lands with a kick to the temple. Dominator shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3##CL2#
Thibodeaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Dominator controls the action.
Dominator is trying to break free.#BC#
Dominator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dominator circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dominator throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dominator circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but Dominator circles away. #CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the cage.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dominator avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Dominator has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.
Dominator has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dominator tries to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling the position. #T4#
Dominator is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Dominator tries to break free but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Dominator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dominator takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominator blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dominator up against the cage.
Dominator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dominator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dominator backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fortune Thibodeaux dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Dominator's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Dominator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Dominator circles away and keeps his distance.
Dominator connects with a single shot there.
Dominator looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Dominator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux counters with a body kick.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dominator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dominator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Dominator misses.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dominator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dominator lunges at Thibodeaux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux's hand.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Dominator is having none of it.
Dominator lands with a slapping head kick.
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dominator throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Dominator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Thibodeaux wants to clinch.
Dominator throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Dominator there.
Dominator takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thibodeaux fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Thibodeaux instigates a clinch.
Dominator avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.#BC#
Dominator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dominator misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dominator connects with the punch.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dominator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dominator misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux with a hook.#T2#
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Dominator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dominator throws a push kick but Thibodeaux slaps the foot to one side.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
A big left from Dominator misses. #CL2#
Thibodeaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dominator, pushing him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Dominator breaks the clinch.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A right-left combo lands from Dominator.
Dominator throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Dominator circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Dominator lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Dominator strikes.#T3#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dominator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dominator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dominator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Dominator swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.#CL2#
Thibodeaux rushes Dominator and presses him up against the cage.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dominator's efforts to push away.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Dominator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Dominator as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Dominator wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Dominator is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dominator blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Dominator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dominator throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Dominator circles away.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dominator.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Dominator circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux throws out a powerful jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Dominator showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dominator 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Dominator!
Mariusz Dominator retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Mariusz Dominator made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TFC 15
Date: Aug 05, 2021

#R1#
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Askew misses with a body punch
and Askew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches up with Askew and pushes him back against the ropes.
Askew blocks an uppercut.
Askew blocking some punches. #BC#
Askew breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Askew moves into the clinch successfully.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Askew trying to stall but Thibodeaux improves his position.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Askew gets a clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Askew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Askew pushes him off.#T1##CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches with his opponent.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Askew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Thibodeaux has Askew up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux 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.#CL2#
Askew gets tackled into the ropes by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux maintains the clinch.
Askew misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Askew manages to break the clinch.
Askew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Askew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL2#
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Askew up against the ropes.
Askew stalling the fight. #BC#
Askew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Askew. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Askew up against the ropes.#T2#
Askew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Askew in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Vincent Askew has been cut.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Askew lands an elbow inside that Thibodeaux shrugs off.
Askew avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Askew dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Askew back into the ropes.#BC#
Askew manages to break the clinch.
Askew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fortune Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Askew's cut.
That's time! Askew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thibodeaux, as that shot connected.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Askew takes the fight into the clinch.
Askew takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Askew breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Askew up against the ropes.#BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Askew pushes Thibodeaux up against the ropes in a clinch.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Askew uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askew avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Askew blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Askew's brow. #T1#
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Askew blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Askew is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Askew takes an elbow to the forehead.
Askew is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thibodeaux.
Askew blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Askew manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Thibodeaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Askew, pushing him back against the ropes.#T2#
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Askew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the ropes.
Askew misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Askew's brow.
Askew stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Askew blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askew leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC#
Askew manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the ropes.
Askew avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Askew.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fortune Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vincent Askew's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Askew.
Thibodeaux follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Askew goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Thibodeaux instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Askew shrugs off. #CUT2#Vincent Askew's cut is getting worse.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Askew.
Askew wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Askew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Askew holding his opponent close, against the ropes. #BC#
Askew breaks from the clinch.
Askew wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Vincent Askew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Askew circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Askew tries to keep at a distance but Thibodeaux has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Askew throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
Askew takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Askew backwards.
Thibodeaux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Askew up against the ropes.#BC#
Askew breaks the clinch.
Fortune Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into range and clinches up with Askew.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Askew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Askew manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Askew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Thibodeaux.
Askew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Askew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Thibodeaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Askew, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Askew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vincent Askew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askew throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fortune 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fortune Thibodeaux!
A relieved looking Fortune Thibodeaux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TFC 14
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Blow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thibodeaux prevents Blow from breaking the clinch.
Blow blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blow can't break the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Maurice Blow has been cut.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Blow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blow's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Blow tries to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling the position.
Blow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Blow has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.
Blow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Blow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Blow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blow's defenses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux prevents Blow from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Blow.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blow takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Blow.
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!
Blow letting Thibodeaux take a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blow working hard to break the clinch.
Blow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fortune Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Blow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice body punch from Blow.
Blow misses with an uppercut.
Blow tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Blow.#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blow blocks an elbow strike.
Blow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blow avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blow blocking some punches.
Blow blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blow backwards. #T1#
Thibodeaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blow's efforts to push away.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blow's brow.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Blow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blow's efforts to push away.
Blow avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Blow blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Blow tries to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling the position.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Blow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blow tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the ropes.
Blow blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Blow uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blow.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fortune Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maurice Blow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Blow cracks Thibodeaux with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Fortune Thibodeaux has been cut.
Blow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Maurice Blow's cut is getting worse.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blow tries to break free but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the ropes.
Blow tries to break free but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Blow 's eye.
Blow blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Maurice Blow's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Blow avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Fortune Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
Blow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux. #CUT2#Jeez, Maurice Blow's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T2#
Blow tries to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling the position.
Blow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blow is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.
Maurice Blow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blow tries to break free but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blow tries to break free but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fortune 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fortune Thibodeaux!
A relieved looking Fortune Thibodeaux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TFC 13
Date: Jul 27, 2021

#R1#
Thibodeaux motions for Toevadoit to come forward. Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toevadoit throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Toevadoit is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toevadoit throws a body kick that misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Toevadoit throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Thibodeaux walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Toevadoit rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Thibodeaux has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#CUT2#It looks like Fortune Thibodeaux has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Toevadoit - that will leave a mark!
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Toevadoit misses with a body kick.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Toevadoit's shoulder, as Toevadoit tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Toevadoit doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Thibodeaux crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Thibodeaux's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DaColdest Toevadoit!
An out of breath DaColdest Toevadoit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TFC 11 - Battle of Champions
Date: Jul 19, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Franco up against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Franco shrugs off.
Franco avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Franco throws knees to the body.
Franco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Franco pushes off an throws an elbow but Thibodeaux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch but Franco improves position.
Franco misses with a body punch.
Franco trying to land knees to the body.
Franco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux avoids the elbow strike from Franco, against the ropes.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux gets through Franco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thibodeaux's brow.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Franco wants to stall.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Franco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Franco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Franco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Franco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Franco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Franco.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
Franco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike from Franco.
Franco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Franco avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Franco.
A short uppercut from Franco.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco misses with a knee strike.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Franco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Franco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franco leaning against his opponent.
Franco displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thibodeaux up against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Franco for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Franco avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franco crunches a lovely knee into Thibodeaux's ribcage.
Franco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Franco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Franco lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Plebian Franco dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Franco.
Franco 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.
Franco throws a head kick that misses
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Franco misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Franco is looking to land body kicks.
Franco throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Franco.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.#CL#
Franco takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thibodeaux's brow.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franco dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux avoids the elbow strike from Franco, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Franco tries to stall but Thibodeaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Franco digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Franco dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Franco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Franco throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Franco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Plebian Franco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Franco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Franco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Franco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thibodeaux avoids a wild elbow strike from Franco.
Franco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Franco.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Franco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Plebian Franco has been cut.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Franco crunches a lovely knee into Thibodeaux's ribcage.
Franco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux is looking to control Franco's arms but Franco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thibodeaux has his back to the ropes.
Franco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franco blocks the elbow strike.
Franco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thibodeaux takes an elbow to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Plebian Franco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Plebian Franco's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Franco throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with an inside leg kick.
Plebian Franco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux is looking to land body kicks.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux lands a head kick!
Thibodeaux walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Franco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Franco clinches up with Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the ropes.
Franco missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Franco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Franco gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Franco connects with a knee to the head.
Franco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Franco here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franco doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Thibodeaux avoids a wild elbow strike from Franco.
Franco blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Franco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Franco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Franco lands a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Franco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Franco lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.
Fortune Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franco lands a shoulder strike.
Franco leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Franco lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Franco.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
Franco misses with a body punch. #T2#
Franco missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Fortune Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Franco misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Franco.
Franco trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Franco.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Franco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Franco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Franco works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Plebian Franco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Franco, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plebian Franco!
A victorious Plebian Franco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TFC 10
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Washington.
Thibodeaux lands a front kick.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Washington throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick. Washington tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thibodeaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
Washington scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Washington closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the ropes.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington tries to stall but Thibodeaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Washington's brow.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Washington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Washington is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Washington has his back to the ropes. #T1#
Washington misses with the head strike.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Harley Washington has been cut.
Washington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Washington tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Washington tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
A short uppercut from Washington.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Washington.
A right hook to the body lands for Washington.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Washington.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Washington tries to tie him up.
Washington lands a left hand. #T2#
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Washington's defenses.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Washington blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
Washington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Washington works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Washington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Washington.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Washington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Washington.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux prevents Washington from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
Washington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux dodges an elbow strike from Washington.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington throws an elbow but it misses.
Washington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
Washington looking to slow down the pace here.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Washington 's eye. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Washington tries to tie him up.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike from Washington.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Washington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Washington's defenses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux dodges an elbow strike from Washington.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fortune Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harley Washington's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Washington takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Washington swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Washington moves into the clinch.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Washington.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington is pushing Thibodeaux up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington tries to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling the position. #T1#
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Washington tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the ropes.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Washington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Thibodeaux avoids the elbow strike from Washington, against the ropes.
Washington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Washington's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Washington in his tracks for a moment.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Washington tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Washington wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Washington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Washington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Washington pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Washington's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington lands a shoulder strike.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Washington's brow.
Washington blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Washington dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Washington pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.#T3##BC#
Washington breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Washington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Fortune Thibodeaux has been cut.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington tries to land a front kick but Thibodeaux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Washington. #CL#
Washington closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the ropes.
Washington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Washington lands with a light punch inside.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Washington.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Washington digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Washington tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Washington trying to stall but Thibodeaux improves his position.
Thibodeaux trying to stall but Washington improves his position.
Thibodeaux avoids the elbow strike from Washington, against the ropes.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Washington back against the ropes.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harley Washington dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux lands with a slapping head kick.
Washington throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Washington misses with a double jab
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Washington throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Washington avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Washington rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Washington takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Washington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Thibodeaux trying to control the position but instead, Washington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thibodeaux into the ropes.
A hook to the body from Washington.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Washington avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
A short left from Washington.
Washington tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Washington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Washington avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
A short right from Washington.
Washington is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Washington wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Washington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Washington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Washington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Washington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Washington presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Washington.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Washington can't break the clinch. #T3#
Washington dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has Washington pressed against the ropes, preventing Washington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Washington wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Washington back against the ropes.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Washington stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Washington just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thibodeaux's brow.
Washington blocks an elbow strike.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.#T4#
Washington takes an elbow to the temple.
Washington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Washington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Washington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Washington tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Washington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Washington shrugs off.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fortune Thibodeaux.
I think Thibodeaux 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fortune Thibodeaux!
Fortune Thibodeaux thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a double jab
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Sam Wilson has been cut.
Good leg kick by Thibodeaux.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux. #CL2#
Thibodeaux gets tackled into the cage by Wilson. Wilson maintains the clinch.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux letting Wilson take a breather here.
Wilson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Wilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Wilson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilson can't break the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Sam Wilson's cut even more.
Wilson blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Wilson breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.
Wilson stalling in the clinch but Thibodeaux improves position.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#Sam Wilson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux scores with a spinning back kick!
Wilson looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick. Wilson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sam Wilson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fortune Thibodeaux!
A relieved looking Fortune Thibodeaux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Eighth Rule of Fight Club
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
I Wanna Tussle misses with a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
I Wanna Tussle thows a left - swing and a miss!
I Wanna Tussle misses with a hook.#CL#
I Wanna Tussle clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle blocks the elbow strike.
I Wanna Tussle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that I Wanna Tussle shrugs off.
Thibodeaux dodges an elbow strike from I Wanna Tussle.
A right hook to the body lands for I Wanna Tussle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux avoids the elbow strike from I Wanna Tussle, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but I Wanna Tussle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards I Wanna Tussle's brow.
I Wanna Tussle blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
I Wanna Tussle stalling in the clinch but Thibodeaux improves position. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards I Wanna Tussle's brow.
I Wanna Tussle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards I Wanna Tussle's brow.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
I Wanna Tussle dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but I Wanna Tussle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing I Wanna Tussle back against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux has I Wanna Tussle pressed against the ropes.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
I Wanna Tussle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I Wanna Tussle works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, I Wanna Tussle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thibodeaux's brow. #T2#
I Wanna Tussle misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux dodges an elbow strike from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as I Wanna Tussle tries to tie him up.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thibodeaux takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I Wanna Tussle avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
I Wanna Tussle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped I Wanna Tussle in his tracks for a moment.
I Wanna Tussle throws an elbow but it misses.
I Wanna Tussle tries to stall but Thibodeaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that I Wanna Tussle shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Russell I Wanna Tussle has been cut.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but I Wanna Tussle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
I Wanna Tussle blocks the elbow strike.
I Wanna Tussle avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fortune Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell I Wanna Tussle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
I Wanna Tussle moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking kick to the body. I Wanna Tussle takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
I Wanna Tussle throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good shot there by I Wanna Tussle.
Russell I Wanna Tussle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
I Wanna Tussle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as I Wanna Tussle strikes.
I Wanna Tussle throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes I Wanna Tussle back into the ropes.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but I Wanna Tussle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for I Wanna Tussle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Thibodeaux takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Fortune Thibodeaux has been cut.
I Wanna Tussle dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
The referee calls for Thibodeaux to work.
I Wanna Tussle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
I Wanna Tussle stalling in the clinch but Thibodeaux improves position.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from I Wanna Tussle.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards I Wanna Tussle's brow.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
I Wanna Tussle gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux avoids a wild elbow strike from I Wanna Tussle.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
I Wanna Tussle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from I Wanna Tussle.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I Wanna Tussle is trying to stall.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike from I Wanna Tussle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I Wanna Tussle looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
I Wanna Tussle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle lands an elbow inside that Thibodeaux shrugs off.
I Wanna Tussle pushes off an throws an elbow but Thibodeaux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle lands an elbow just above Thibodeaux 's eye.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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 Russell I Wanna Tussle will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle throws a right and a left that both miss.
I Wanna Tussle backing away here, and Thibodeaux unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
I Wanna Tussle throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I Wanna Tussle is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thibodeaux's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
I Wanna Tussle stalling in the clinch but Thibodeaux improves position.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
I Wanna Tussle stalling in the clinch but Thibodeaux improves position.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
I Wanna Tussle wants to stall.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a body punch.
I Wanna Tussle avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.#T1#
Thibodeaux stalling.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above I Wanna Tussle 's eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice elbow from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from I Wanna Tussle fails to land.
I Wanna Tussle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I Wanna Tussle tries to stall but Thibodeaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
I Wanna Tussle tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
I Wanna Tussle blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Thibodeaux blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a punch on the inside.
I Wanna Tussle lands with a light punch inside.
I Wanna Tussle has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I Wanna Tussle blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
I Wanna Tussle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
I Wanna Tussle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards I Wanna Tussle's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fortune Thibodeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thibodeaux 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fortune Thibodeaux!
A relieved looking Fortune Thibodeaux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sixth Rule of Fight Club
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Saganov has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saganov's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Alexei Saganov has been cut.
Saganov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Saganov shrugs off.
Saganov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Saganov throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Saganov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saganov scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike.
Saganov tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Saganov blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
Saganov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saganov tries to stall but Thibodeaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saganov avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Saganov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saganov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Saganov misses with a knee to the head.
Saganov stalling in the clinch but Thibodeaux improves position.
Saganov is trying to maintain a safe position but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns Saganov into the ropes.
Saganov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saganov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Saganov tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Saganov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saganov's brow.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Saganov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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 throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saganov.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Saganov lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saganov scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Saganov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saganov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Saganov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thibodeaux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.#T3#
Saganov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike.
Saganov misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saganov's brow.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Saganov avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Saganov struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saganov is trying to maintain a safe position but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns Saganov into the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Saganov can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saganov leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Saganov has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Saganov.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saganov's brow.
Saganov misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Saganov tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexei Saganov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexei Saganov's cut.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saganov wants to slow Thibodeaux down by chopping away at his legs.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thibodeaux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saganov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Saganov gets tackled into the ropes by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux maintains the clinch.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Saganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Saganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Saganov blocks the elbow strike.
Saganov struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saganov's brow.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saganov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Saganov looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fortune Thibodeaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Saganov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thibodeaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saganov lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Saganov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saganov as Thibodeaux tries to tie him up.
Saganov looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Saganov misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saganov's brow.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saganov tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Saganov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2#
Saganov misses with a knee to the head.
Saganov taking a breather.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov trying to stall but Thibodeaux improves his position.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Saganov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saganov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saganov scores with a knee to the head.
Saganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T3#
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Saganov misses with a punch to the body.
Saganov is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saganov has his back to the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saganov's defenses.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov misses with the head strike.
Saganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux stalling against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Saganov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saganov's brow.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saganov's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Alexei Saganov's cut even more.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Saganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Saganov tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Saganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Saganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Saganov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saganov looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Saganov.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov blocks the elbow strike.
Saganov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fortune Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Saganov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Saganov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saganov.#CL2#
Saganov takes the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Saganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Saganov is trying to maintain a safe position but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns Saganov into the ropes.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saganov avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Saganov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Saganov.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saganov's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saganov looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Saganov avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Saganov with a knee to the head.
Saganov misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Saganov blocks the elbow strike.
Saganov avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Saganov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saganov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Saganov misses with a body punch.
Saganov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saganov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
A right hand to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Saganov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saganov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saganov tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Saganov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike.
Saganov lands a nice shot to the body.
Saganov scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Saganov.
Saganov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Saganov with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Saganov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Saganov 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.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Saganov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saganov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saganov avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Saganov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux. #T4#
Saganov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saganov blocks the elbow strike.
Saganov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saganov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Fortune Thibodeaux has been cut.
Saganov tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saganov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saganov is trying to stall.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Saganov struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
Saganov missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Saganov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saganov 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexei Saganov!

Event: Fourth Rule of Fight Club
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Kobayakawa thuds his right hand into Thibodeaux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body kick from Thibodeaux.
A good leg kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Kobayakawa is having none of it.
Thibodeaux dodges the punch combination from Kobayakawa.
Kobayakawa throws a nice looking combination but Thibodeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Kobayakawa avoids the punch easily.
Kobayakawa throws a nice looking combination but Thibodeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kobayakawa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thibodeaux makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kobayakawa really felt that one!
Kobayakawa is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kobayakawa's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into range and clinches up with Kobayakawa.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Sena Kobayakawa has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Kobayakawa avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Kobayakawa avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Kobayakawa blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux. #T1#
Kobayakawa blocks the elbow strike.
Kobayakawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Kobayakawa tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobayakawa misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Kobayakawa.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Kobayakawa misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Kobayakawa blocks an elbow strike.
Kobayakawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kobayakawa lands a body punch.
Kobayakawa working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Kobayakawa.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kobayakawa as Thibodeaux tries to tie him up. #T2#
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Kobayakawa lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Kobayakawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Kobayakawa - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Kobayakawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Kobayakawa 's eye. #CUT2#Sena Kobayakawa's cut is getting worse.
Kobayakawa blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Kobayakawa scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Kobayakawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux has Kobayakawa pushed against the ropes.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Kobayakawa blocks the elbow strike.
Kobayakawa scores with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fortune Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sena Kobayakawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Kobayakawa lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Kobayakawa misses with some punches.
Kobayakawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kobayakawa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hand to the body from Kobayakawa.
Nice body punch from Kobayakawa - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kobayakawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kobayakawa throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Kobayakawa working aggressively here.
Kobayakawa takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Sena Kobayakawa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#Kobayakawa is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Sena Kobayakawa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Thibodeaux cracks Kobayakawa with a big elbow, right in the eye socket! Kobayakawa drops to his knees in obvious pain! The referee starts the count but it's plainly obvious that Kobayakawa isn't going to get back to his feet. The referee counts none the less and Thibodeaux struts around the mat, safe in the knowledge that this one is over. A big win for Thibodeaux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Fortune Thibodeaux!
After winning the bout, Fortune Thibodeaux thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Second Rule of Fight Club
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Saganov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux connects with a leg kick.
Saganov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saganov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab. #CL#
Thibodeaux clinches.
Saganov working hard to break the clinch.
Saganov is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux. #CUT#That has opened up Sacha Saganov's cut even more.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Saganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Saganov avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Saganov is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Saganov 's eye.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux. #T1#
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Saganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Saganov is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saganov taking a breather.
Saganov tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Saganov is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
Saganov blocks the elbow strike.
Saganov tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saganov takes an elbow to the temple.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saganov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saganov avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
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 comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fortune Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sacha Saganov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Saganov forces Thibodeaux back against the ropes and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Saganov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saganov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#The cut above Sacha Saganov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Saganov blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Saganov blocks an elbow strike.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saganov can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch. #T2#
Thibodeaux content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Saganov in his tracks for a moment.
Saganov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saganov is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov is trying to break free.
Saganov trying to land knees to the body.
Saganov is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Saganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saganov's brow.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#Sacha Saganov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Saganov looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fortune Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sacha Saganov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Saganov closes the distance and clinches.
Saganov is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saganov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saganov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Saganov in his tracks for a moment.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sacha Saganov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fortune Thibodeaux!

Event: First Rule of Fight Club
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Thibodeaux with a hook.
Jordone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Jordone moved out of range.
Jordone wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thibodeaux 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 looks to throw the jab but Jordone is out of range.
Jordone moves to clinch but Thibodeaux breaks away
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordone throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jordone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jordone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Jordone slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Jordone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Jordone avoids the punch easily.
Jordone wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jordone throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
Jordone wants to clinch.#T2#
Jordone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Jordone avoids it with no problem.
Jordone slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Jordone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jordone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Jordone's shoulder, as Jordone tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Thibodeaux there.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jordone doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Jordone tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordone manages to avoid it.
Jordone seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jordone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Jordone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jordone tries to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordone tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jordone moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Jordone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jordone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordone throws a combination that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux cracks Jordone with a good jab.
Jordone throws out a leg kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range and Jordone only half commits.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jordone was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux cracks Jordone with an open hand slap.#T4#
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jordone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Jordone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Jordone swinging wildly here.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jordone swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fortune Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Jordone.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Jordone ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fortune Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Jordone.
Jordone wants to clinch.
Jordone staying out of range there.
It looked like Jordone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jordone tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jordone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thibodeaux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Jordone.
Jordone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Jordone swinging wildly here.
Jordone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jordone tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Jordone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Jordone misses with a low kick.
Jordone ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Jordone tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jordone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jordone moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Jordone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jordone tries a head kick but it misses.
Jordone throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Jordone throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jordone.
Jordone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Jordone throws a combination that misses
and Jordone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jordone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jordone avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Jordone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Thibodeaux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordone tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jordone slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Jordone.
No joy there for Jordone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jordone doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away. #T3#
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Jordone avoids it easily.
Jordone wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Jordone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jordone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thibodeaux manages to circle out of the way.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Jordone.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jordone misses with a head kick.
Parrish Jordone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Jordone avoids it easily.
As Thibodeaux tries to get set, Jordone tries to push him back and clinch up but Thibodeaux manages to avoid the attempt.
Jordone moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Jordone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordone.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Jordone.
Jordone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jordone was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Jordone wants to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jordone.
Jordone moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jordone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thibodeaux checks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Jordone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordone throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fortune Thibodeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jordone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Jordone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordone blocks a jab.
Jordone tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Jordone tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Jordone tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Jordone tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Jordone lands a high kick!
Jordone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Jordone moves out of range.
Jordone misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Jordone ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Jordone tries to clinch up
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Jordone.
Nice defenses there by Jordone.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Jordone moves out of range.
Jordone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Fortune Thibodeaux has been cut.
Jordone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Jordone wants to clinch.#T2#
Jordone tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jordone is looking to wear down Thibodeaux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordone.
Jordone is looking for a counter combo.
Jordone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Jordone.
Jordone tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Jordone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
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!
Jordone tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away.
Jordone tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away.
Jordone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Jordone's head but Jordone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jordone.
Jordone misses with a body shot
and Jordone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Jordone saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Fortune Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Jordone's head but Jordone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jordone moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordone manages to avoid it.
Jordone throws a push kick but Thibodeaux slaps the foot to one side.
Jordone walks into a stiff left hand from Thibodeaux.
Jordone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Jordone ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Jordone throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jordone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Jordone avoids it with no problem.
Jordone moves to clinch but Thibodeaux breaks away
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Jordone moved out of range nicely.
Jordone appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jordone.
Jordone wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parrish Jordone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Jordone moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fortune Thibodeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thibodeaux has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fortune Thibodeaux!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2021

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Montgomery blocks it.
Montgomery lands with a nice combination. Thibodeaux backs away looking to recover.
Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Montgomery takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Montgomery lands a leg kick that knocks Thibodeaux off balance momentarily.
Montgomery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montgomery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montgomery lands with a nice body kick.
Montgomery misses with a wild combination.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Montgomery's shoulder, as Montgomery tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Montgomery saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montgomery.
Thibodeaux lands a head shot.
Thibodeaux takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Montgomery. #T1#
Montgomery moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Montgomery does no damage.
Montgomery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
No joy there for Montgomery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Montgomery blocks it.
Montgomery tries to land a front kick but Thibodeaux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Montgomery misses.
Montgomery throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Montgomery smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thibodeaux checks a low kick from Montgomery.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circling - Montgomery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Montgomery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Montgomery!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montgomery.
Montgomery connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery.
Montgomery avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Xander Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux blocks the body kick.
Montgomery thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thibodeaux if he has to take too many more of those.
Montgomery throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.#T3#
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Montgomery.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Montgomery is out of range.
Montgomery is looking to counter with a body kick.
Montgomery throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montgomery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Montgomery counters with a series of strikes. Thibodeaux will be more careful next time no doubt.
Montgomery lands with a kick to the temple. Thibodeaux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Montgomery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montgomery.
Montgomery goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Montgomery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montgomery thinks about countering with a head kick.
A combination from Montgomery does no damage.
Montgomery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery throws a push kick but Thibodeaux slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Montgomery avoids the punch easily.
Montgomery throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Montgomery saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux jabs Montgomery to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Montgomery moves away and avoids it.
Montgomery misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Montgomery moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Montgomery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montgomery pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Montgomery throws a push kick but Thibodeaux slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Montgomery.
Montgomery avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Montgomery counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thibodeaux is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xander Montgomery dominated that round.
That's time! Montgomery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Montgomery tries a head kick but it misses.
Montgomery goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Xander Montgomery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Montgomery went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Montgomery is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Montgomery.
Montgomery defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery tries to bum rush Thibodeaux with a series of wild strikes but Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Montgomery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Montgomery.
Montgomery tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thibodeaux might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Montgomery has got the better of the exchanges.
Montgomery throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Montgomery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Montgomery tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Montgomery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Montgomery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Montgomery is out of range.
Xander Montgomery is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Montgomery misses with a low kick.
Montgomery misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Montgomery moves away and avoids it.
Montgomery lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montgomery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Thibodeaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Montgomery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montgomery throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily. #T2#
Montgomery lands with a kick to the temple. Thibodeaux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Montgomery.
Montgomery moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montgomery throws a head kick that misses.
Montgomery tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Montgomery.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montgomery slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Montgomery's head but Montgomery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montgomery works the jab nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A clash of legs there as Thibodeaux blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Montgomery slips under a jab.
Montgomery pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Montgomery misses with a straight right.
Montgomery throws a right hand that Thibodeaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Thibodeaux also avoids with ease.
Montgomery keeps Thibodeaux at a distance using the push kick.
Nice defenses there by Montgomery.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Montgomery misses with a body kick.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a jab to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montgomery doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Montgomery moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Montgomery is out of range.
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!
Montgomery misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Montgomery lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thibodeaux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thibodeaux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab by Thibodeaux.
Montgomery cracks Thibodeaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery.
Montgomery on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Montgomery moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
It looked like Montgomery was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Montgomery tries to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux saw it coming and moves away.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montgomery is looking for a counter combo.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xander Montgomery dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Montgomery throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Montgomery scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Montgomery goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Montgomery connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montgomery avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Montgomery lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montgomery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montgomery.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot that snaps Montgomery's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Montgomery swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thibodeaux.
Montgomery pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montgomery defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Montgomery slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Montgomery is looking to score with low kicks.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montgomery throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Montgomery avoids the punch easily.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Montgomery ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Montgomery counters with a three punch combo that has Thibodeaux backing up. Thibodeaux nods at Montgomery to acknowledge the strikes.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Montgomery connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Montgomery.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Montgomery misses with a kick to the body.
Xander Montgomery is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Montgomery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montgomery misses with a head kick.
Montgomery misses with a head kick.
Montgomery slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Montgomery counters with a two punch combo.
Thibodeaux takes a kick to the side of the head.
Montgomery slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick.
Montgomery looks to land a combination. Thibodeaux sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Montgomery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux takes a kick to the side of the head.
Montgomery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montgomery.
Montgomery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
It looked like Montgomery was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montgomery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Montgomery throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Montgomery's shoulder, as Montgomery tries to avoid the shot.
Montgomery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Fortune Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Montgomery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montgomery moves away.
Montgomery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Montgomery moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Montgomery.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montgomery sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Montgomery.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Montgomery throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Montgomery lands a high kick!
Montgomery catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery staying out of range there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Montgomery.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Montgomery.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Montgomery avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Montgomery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montgomery throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Montgomery lands with a kick to the temple. Thibodeaux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Montgomery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Montgomery 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Montgomery!

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