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Event:
STRIKE! 4
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Waldron thows a body kick. Van Camp tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice shot by Waldron.#CUT#It looks like Lee Van Camp has been cut.
Van Camp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Camp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Camp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Waldron can pounce on him.
Van Camp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waldron.
Van Camp just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Camp looks to land a body kick but Waldron moved away.
Van Camp blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Waldron closes the distance and clinches.
Waldron tries a body shot but Van Camp blocks it.
Van Camp misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Camp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Waldron.
Van Camp missing with knees to the body.
Van Camp throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Waldron unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Camp lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Waldron lands an elbow inside that Van Camp shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Camp blocks an elbow strike from Waldron.
#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Waldron.
Waldron controlling the action here for a moment.
Van Camp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Waldron throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Camp blocks it with crossed arms.
Waldron lands an elbow just above Van Camp 's eye.
Van Camp tries to throw a body punch but Waldron avoids it by throwing Van Camp back against the ropes.
Waldron avoiding damage.
Waldron with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Waldron.
Waldron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Waldron has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Waldron blocks an elbow strike from Van Camp.
#T2#
Van Camp landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Waldron has been cut.
Van Camp has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Waldron seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Camp can turn it around.
Waldron throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Waldron.
Van Camp tries to throw a body punch but Waldron avoids it by throwing Van Camp back against the ropes.
Waldron lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Lee Van Camp's cut even more.
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!
Van Camp lands a good knee to the midsection. Waldron won't want to take too many of those.
Van Camp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Waldron.
Waldron gets through Van Camp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Waldron misses with an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Waldron.
Van Camp has a couple of punches blocked by Waldron.
Van Camp tries to throw a body punch but Waldron avoids it by throwing Van Camp back against the ropes.
Waldron lands an elbow that stopped Van Camp in his tracks for a moment.
Waldron misses with an elbow over the top.
Waldron pressing his opponent against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Waldron dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Camp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Waldron instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Waldron throws an elbow but misses.
Van Camp avoids the elbow strike from Waldron, against the ropes.
Waldron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Camp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Camp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Waldron taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Waldron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Waldron. #CUT#The cut above Lee Van Camp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Van Camp tries to land a knee to the head but Waldron blocks with his arms.
Waldron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Camp's defenses. #CUT#Lee Van Camp'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 Lee Van Camp's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Waldron! |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #9
Date: Jan 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Gustafsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Camp shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gustafsson eats them both and turns towards Van Camp to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Van Camp throws a one two combo.
#CUT#It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Van Camp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Camp lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Gustafsson misses
and Van Camp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Camp circles away quickly and effectively.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Camp blocks the leg kick.
Van Camp lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gustafsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick
and Van Camp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Camp lands a jab.#ROC#Gustafsson is rocked!
Gustafsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustafsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Camp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Van Camp finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Camp, as that shot connected.
Gustafsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Camp finish him?
Van Camp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Camp. Gustafsson shrugs it off though.
Gustafsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Camp lands with a cross.
Van Camp moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Camp throws the kick towards the body but Gustafsson avoids it.
Van Camp scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gustafsson moves out of range as Van Camp throws a body kick.
Gustafsson is looking to land body kicks.
Gustafsson misses with a low kick as Van Camp jumps back.
Van Camp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Camp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Camp thuds his shin into the meat of Gustafsson's side.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Van Camp blocks the leg kick.
Gustafsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Camp - that will leave a mark!
Gustafsson looks winded!
Van Camp misses with a double jab.
Van Camp lands a front kick.
Gustafsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crunch! Van Camp slams his shin into Gustafsson's torso.
Gustafsson misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Camp.
Van Camp checks a low kick from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson takes one on the button.
Van Camp connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gustafsson momentarily.
#CUT#That has opened up Simon Gustafsson's cut even more.
Van Camp works over Gustafsson's head and body with a nice combination.#KD#
Van Camp drops Gustafsson with a beautiful combination! Gustafsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Camp is looking for the KO!#T3#
Van Camp misses with a body kick.
Gustafsson misses with a low kick.
Van Camp keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Camp is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A low kick from Gustafsson is predictable there
and Van Camp counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Gustafsson badly! He tries to strike back but Van Camp puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Gustafsson out cold! Oh man, Gustafsson will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Van Camp!
Lee Van Camp spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #8
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Gustafsson throws a head kick but Van Camp moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Camp blocks the leg kick.
Van Camp lands a front kick.
Gustafsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Camp.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the side of Van Camp's head but Van Camp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Gustafsson is predictable there
and Van Camp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Camp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gustafsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Camp.
As Gustafsson backs off Van Camp throws a huge counter combo but Gustafsson manages to avoid it all.
Gustafsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gustafsson misses with a combination
and Van Camp makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gustafsson really felt that one!
Gustafsson tries to score with a low kick but Van Camp moves his leg out of the way.
Van Camp throws a front kick that sends Gustafsson stumbling back into the ropes.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
Gustafsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
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!
Gustafsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Camp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gustafsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Van Camp.
Gustafsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Van Camp cracks a nice hook into Gustafsson's ribs.
Gustafsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Camp.
Van Camp scores with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Camp!
Van Camp scores with the left hand. Gustafsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses.
Van Camp lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gustafsson takes a step back to recover.
Van Camp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustafsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Camp fakes the leg kick and cracks Gustafsson in the body.
Gustafsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Camp throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Gustafsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Van Camp delivers a nice body kick.#KD2#
Van Camp lands a left and a right that send Gustafsson crashing to the mat, dazed. Van Camp thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Gustafsson is rocked!
Van Camp lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Gustafsson falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Van Camp!
A less than humble Lee Van Camp misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #7
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Gustafsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustafsson throws a chopping leg kick but Van Camp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Camp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustafsson unleashes a big counter combination but Van Camp bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Camp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Camp cracks Gustafsson with an open hand slap.
Van Camp checks a leg kick nicely.
Gustafsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Camp throws a nice looking combination but Gustafsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Camp lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Van Camp scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Gustafsson is predictable there
and Van Camp counters with a body kick.
Van Camp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Camp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Camp circles away quickly and effectively.
Gustafsson is looking to chop away at Van Camp's legs.
Van Camp throws a push kick but Gustafsson slaps the foot to one side.
Van Camp throws the kick towards the body but Gustafsson avoids it.
Van Camp backing away here, and Gustafsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Van Camp keeps Gustafsson at a distance using the push kick.
Gustafsson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gustafsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Camp - that will leave a mark!
Gustafsson looks winded!
Gustafsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Camp is out of range.
Van Camp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Camp stuns Gustafsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Camp. That snapped Gustafsson's head back.
Van Camp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Camp is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Van Camp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Van Camp does no damage.
Van Camp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gustafsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Camp blocks the leg kick.
Van Camp jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Gustafsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Camp is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
Van Camp drops Gustafsson with a beautiful combination! Gustafsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Camp is looking for the KO!#ROC#Gustafsson is rocked!
Van Camp fakes the body blow, causing Gustafsson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gustafsson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Van Camp!
Lee Van Camp decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #6
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Van Camp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Camp.
Gustafsson throws out a leg kick but Van Camp moves out of range and Gustafsson only half commits.
Gustafsson slips a jab and a cross from Van Camp.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Camp.
Van Camp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gustafsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Camp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gustafsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Camp is out of range and Gustafsson settles back down.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Camp throws a front kick that sends Gustafsson stumbling back into the ropes.
Van Camp lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gustafsson takes a step back to recover.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
Van Camp thows a body kick. Gustafsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Camp lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T1#
Van Camp lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gustafsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Camp. That one must have hurt.
Van Camp lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Camp lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gustafsson takes a step back to recover.
Van Camp has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gustafsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Van Camp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Camp lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Gustafsson goes down and covers up as Van Camp starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Van Camp!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lee Van Camp thanked Enfusion Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
H31
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Van Camp throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Lee clinches up with Van Camp and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Van Camp.
We've been informed that Lee 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.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee stalls.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Camp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Camp dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee 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.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Van Camp blocks it.
Van Camp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
I was talking to Van Camp's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Van Camp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
#T1#
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee just leaning against Van Camp, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Camp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Van Camp missing with knees to the body.
Van Camp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Van Camp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Camp obliges.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Van Camp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Van Camp missing with knees to the body.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Camp controls his hands.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Lee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Camp up against the ropes.
Van Camp missing with knees to the body.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Van Camp trying to land knees to the body.
Van Camp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Van Camp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Van Camp tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Camp. That snapped Lee's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Larry Lee has been cut.
Larry Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee looks to land a combination. Van Camp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Van Camp has been cut.
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Camp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Camp throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Camp avoids the body shot from Lee.
Van Camp throws a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Camp. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
Lee has Van Camp up against the ropes in a clinch.
#T1#
Lee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Camp is keeping busy.
Van Camp trying to land knees to the body.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Larry Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Camp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Van Camp avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Van Camp tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Van Camp avoids it by throwing Lee back against the ropes.
Van Camp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lee stalling in the clinch but Van Camp improves position.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Camp is defending well for now.
Van Camp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Camp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Van Camp trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Van Camp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lee tries to clinch but Van Camp is having none of it.
Lee looks for the body kick but Van Camp saw that one coming.
Van Camp avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Camp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee Van Camp is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Camp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Van Camp.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Camp - that will leave a mark!
Van Camp is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Van Camp throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lee gets a clinch.
Lee avoiding damage as Van Camp throws knees to the body.
Van Camp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Camp leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T1#
Van Camp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee'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.
Lee tries a body shot but Van Camp blocks it.
Van Camp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Lee Van Camp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Camp tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Lee gets through Van Camp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lee looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Van Camp tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Lee.
Lee pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Van Camp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Camp trying to land knees to the body.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Camp missing with knees to the body.
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van Camp missing with knees to the body.
Larry Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Larry Lee.
I've got Lee 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Lee!
An out of breath and clearly excited Larry Lee thanked Conquer for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
H26
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Van Camp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Waldron tries to get set, Van Camp tries to push him back and clinch up but Waldron manages to avoid the attempt.
Van Camp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Waldron clinches up against the ropes.
Waldron is struggling to control the position.
Van Camp blocks an uppercut.
Van Camp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Waldron is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Waldron misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldron lands an uppercut.
Waldron working aggressively here.
#T1#
Waldron taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Waldron throws an elbow but misses.
I was talking to Van Camp's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Waldron using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Camp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Waldron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Waldron managing to block the knees to the body from Van Camp.
Waldron is pushing Van Camp up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Waldron managing to block the knees to the body from Van Camp.
Waldron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van Camp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Waldron is defending well for now.#T2#
Waldron can't find room to land a body shot as Van Camp controls the action.
Van Camp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Waldron is defending well for now.
Waldron missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Waldron.
#CUT2#It looks like Lee Van Camp has been cut.
Van Camp tries to land knees in the clinch but Waldron avoids the damage to the body.
Waldron'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.
Waldron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waldron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Camp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Waldron.
Nice elbow from Waldron.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Waldron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Camp's cut.
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#
Van Camp moves out of range of the body kick from Waldron.
Waldron looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Waldron missing with a left hand there. Van Camp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Van Camp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Waldron throws a lazy right hand but Van Camp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Waldron clinches with his opponent.
Waldron is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Camp is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Waldron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Waldron.
Van Camp avoiding damage as Waldron throws knees to the body.
Waldron avoiding damage as Van Camp throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Waldron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Waldron managing to block the knees to the body from Van Camp.
Waldron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waldron throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Camp blocks it with crossed arms.
Waldron gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Waldron pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Camp leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Waldron content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Waldron misses with a knee to the head.
Waldron throws an elbow that misses.
Waldron misses with an elbow over the top.
Waldron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waldron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Waldron misses with an elbow strike.
Waldron looking to throw knees to the head but Van Camp is blocking nicely.
#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Waldron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Camp's brow.
Waldron throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Waldron.
Waldron tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Waldron managing to block the knees to the body from Van Camp.
Van Camp landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Waldron avoiding damage as Van Camp throws knees to the body.
Waldron is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Camp gets an underhook and turns Waldron into the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Waldron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Camp's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waldron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waldron managing to block the knees to the body from Van Camp.
Waldron looking to throw knees to the head but Van Camp is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Waldron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Camp'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#
The fighters circling - Waldron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Camp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee Van Camp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Waldron throws a low kick but Van Camp avoids it.
Waldron throws a leg kick that misses.
As Waldron tries to get set, Van Camp tries to push him back and clinch up but Waldron manages to avoid the attempt.
Van Camp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waldron.
Waldron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waldron misses with a body shot.
Van Camp is looking for a counter combo.
Johnny Waldron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Camp avoids the body shot from Waldron.
As Waldron looks to move away, Van Camp throws a big counter combo but Waldron just gets out of the way.
Van Camp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waldron misses with a wild body shot.
Waldron is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Van Camp closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnny Waldron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waldron misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Waldron forces Van Camp back against the ropes and clinches.
Waldron tries to throw a body punch but Van Camp avoids it by throwing Waldron back against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van Camp tries to land knees in the clinch but Waldron avoids the damage to the body.
Lee Van Camp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Waldron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Camp lands a nice knee to the body.
Van Camp missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Van Camp tries to land knees in the clinch but Waldron avoids the damage to the body.
Waldron scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Waldron.
Waldron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Waldron avoiding damage as Van Camp throws knees to the body.
Van Camp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Waldron avoids it.
Johnny Waldron seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice elbow from Waldron. #CUT2#Lee Van Camp's cut is getting worse.
Van Camp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Waldron is defending well for now.
Van Camp trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Waldron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waldron 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Waldron! |
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Event:
H22
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Mendoza moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Mendoza has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Mendoza swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
Mendoza lands a front kick.#CL2#
Mendoza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mendoza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mendoza scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Mendoza misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mendoza. #CUT2#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.
Mendoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mendoza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mendoza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mendoza misses with the head strike.
Mendoza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
I was talking to Thibodeaux's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mendoza lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Mendoza looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mendoza.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the ropes.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Mendoza.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Imagine Thibodeaux's cut is getting worse.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position but instead, Mendoza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thibodeaux into the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thibodeaux wants to stall.
Maybe Thibodeaux would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Mendoza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mendoza scores with a knee to the head.
Mendoza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
Mendoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Thibodeaux takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!#CUT2#Imagine Thibodeaux's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Mendoza is controlling him.
Mendoza lands an elbow just above Thibodeaux 's eye.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Mendoza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Imagine Thibodeaux's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Imagine Thibodeaux's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Mendoza!
Our winner, Jason Mendoza, 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. |
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Event:
H17
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ringnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ringnes throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Ringnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ringnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thibodeaux walks into a stiff left hand from Ringnes .#CUT2#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.
Ringnes misses with a head kick.
Ringnes throws a combination that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ringnes , as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ringnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ringnes throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter the offense by Ringnes and move into the clinch.
Ringnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Ringnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ringnes looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ringnes scores with a decent looking hook.#KD2#
Ringnes scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Thibodeaux to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#KD2#
Ringnes scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Thibodeaux beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ringnes missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ringnes takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ringnes swings widly with a right hand
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Ringnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Ringnes 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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux walks into a straight right hand from Ringnes .
Ringnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ringnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ringnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a body kick.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circling - Ringnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ringnes . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ringnes .
Ringnes throws a leg kick #CL#
and Thibodeaux counters by clinching up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arild Ringnes will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Imagine Thibodeaux's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ringnes throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thibodeaux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter the offense by Ringnes and move into the clinch.
Ringnes misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ringnes motions for Thibodeaux to come forward. Ringnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Ringnes backs away, Thibodeaux returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ringnes throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ringnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ringnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ringnes is looking to slow Thibodeaux down with leg kicks.
Ringnes misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a head kick. #T1#
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Ringnes .
Jab from Ringnes .
Ringnes tries to score with a low kick but Thibodeaux moves his leg out of the way.
Thibodeaux throws a counter high kick but Ringnes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ringnes misses the jab.
It looked like Thibodeaux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ringnes .
A big left from Ringnes misses.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ringnes .
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick.
Ringnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ringnes misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ringnes just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ringnes connects with the punch.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter the offense by Ringnes and move into the clinch.
Ringnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ringnes misses with a looping left.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux checks the leg kick.
Ringnes misses with a jab to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arild Ringnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ringnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Ringnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ringnes misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Ringnes manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ringnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arild Ringnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Imagine Thibodeaux'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#
Ringnes misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Ringnes .
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ringnes cracks Thibodeaux with an open hand slap.
Ringnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ringnes misses the target.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ringnes .
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Ringnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Ringnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ringnes looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Ringnes misses with the body kick
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Ringnes throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ringnes lands with a right hand.
Imagine Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arild Ringnes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ringnes throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Ringnes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ringnes misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Ringnes misses with a hook to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ringnes tried to score with a low kick but Thibodeaux checks it.#T2#
Ringnes misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Ringnes .
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Ringnes .
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ringnes tries to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux saw it coming and moves away.
Ringnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Ringnes throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Ringnes looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux tries to counter by clinching up but Ringnes breaks away and moves out of range.
Ringnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Ringnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thibodeaux in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arild Ringnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ringnes 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arild Ringnes !
After the big win, Arild Ringnes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquer and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
H14
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Quick misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick.
Quick scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.
Quick tries to work over Thibodeaux's front leg with a kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
Thibodeaux appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#KD2#
Quick cracks Thibodeaux with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Thibodeaux is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Thibodeaux is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quick.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
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!
The fighters circling - Quick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quick scores with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Quick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thibodeaux.#T1#
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
We've been informed that Quick 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.
Quick throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Thibodeaux counters quickly with a head kick that drops Quick to the mat! The referee starts the count at 3 - will Quick 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!
A shot to the body from Quick misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quick's knee momentarily.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Quick.
Thibodeaux tries to counter by clinching up but Quick breaks away and moves out of range.
Quick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quick misses with a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quick to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Quick misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Quick really felt that one!
Quick looks winded!
Quick misses with a combination
and Thibodeaux counters with a body kick that stops Quick in his tracks momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quick throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Dru Quick has been cut.
Quick swings widly with a right hand
and Quick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thibodeaux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Quick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Quick has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Imagine Thibodeaux!
A victorious Imagine Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
H10
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Turnik scores with a punch to the head.
Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Turnik throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Turnik cracks Thibodeaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnik throws out the jab.
Turnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Thibodeaux counters by moving into the clinch.
Turnik lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Turnik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turnik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turnik misses with an uppercut
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut.
Thibodeaux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turnik finds it's way round the side to connect with Thibodeaux's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnik misses with a looping right.
It appears Thibodeaux was looking to counter with a kick there.
Turnik misses with a hook
#KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a beautiful hook that drops Turnik to the mat! Will Turnik be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Thibodeaux to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Turnik is up. He looks OK to continue.
Turnik 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 walks into a left hand.
Turnik throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.#T1#
Turnik lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turnik lands a jab to Thibodeaux's midsection.
Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target.
Turnik punishes Thibodeaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thibodeaux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thibodeaux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Turnik.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Turnik.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turnik's corner calls for a 1-2. Turnik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turnik throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnik scores with a jab. Thibodeaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turnik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thibodeaux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Turnik misses with an uppercut.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range. #T2#
Turnik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnik.
Turnik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Turnik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik.
Turnik scores with a nice strike.
Turnik misses with an uppercut.
Turnik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turnik 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.
Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnik misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Turnik.
Jab by Turnik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imagine Thibodeaux should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik'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#
Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turnik misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turnik throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Turnik.
Turnik scores with a nice head shot.
Turnik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Turnik.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Turnik misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Turnik strikes.
Turnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turnik manages to circle out of the way.
Turnik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Turnik misses. #T1#
A left lands for Turnik.
Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
A telegraphed right hand from Turnik misses the target.
Turnik tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thibodeaux takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnik throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux is looking for a counter combo.
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 walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turnik connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turnik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turnik missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Turnik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turnik.
Turnik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the 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!
Turnik scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnik.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turnik throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turnik sizes up Thibodeaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turnik jabs Thibodeaux right on the nose. Thibodeaux blinks but takes it well.
Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turnik looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turnik.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
A jab from Turnik misses.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter the offense by Turnik and move into the clinch.
Boban Turnik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turnik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turnik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Turnik lands with an uppercut that bounces Thibodeaux off the ropes and back into range.
A combination from Turnik does no damage.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turnik works the jab nicely.
Turnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Turnik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turnik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turnik throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to counter by clinching up but Turnik breaks away and moves out of range.
Turnik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Turnik.
Thibodeaux feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnik.
Turnik misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Turnik.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Turnik misses.
Thibodeaux tries to counter by clinching up but Turnik breaks away and moves out of range.
Thibodeaux slips a jab and a cross from Turnik.
Turnik looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Imagine Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turnik loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Thibodeaux drops his hands momentarily and Turnik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turnik throws a good cross that connects.
Turnik lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Turnik lands a head shot.#T2#
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turnik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turnik cracks Thibodeaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thibodeaux tries to move into range but Turnik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Turnik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turnik throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnik.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turnik.
Turnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Boban Turnik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turnik.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boban Turnik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turnik 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
H7
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Magomedov rushes Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Magomedov tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Thibodeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.#CL#
Magomedov clinches.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thibodeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Magomedov presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Magomedov is working Thibodeaux over against the ropes.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
Magomedov cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov landing knees to the body.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov landing knees to the head.
Magomedov is working Thibodeaux over against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov landing knees to the head.
Magomedov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magomedov obliges.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Magomedov gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Magomedov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thibodeaux can turn it around.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Magomedov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magomedov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Imagine Thibodeaux's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Magomedov clinches up with Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the ropes.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Nikolai Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T1#
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Magomedov works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!#BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?#CL#
Magomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Magomedov connects with a knee to the head.
Magomedov scores a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body.
#T2#
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Magomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Imagine Thibodeaux's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL#
Magomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
#BC2#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Thibodeaux against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magomedov is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedov as Thibodeaux tries to tie him up.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov working Thibodeaux over with knees to the body.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thibodeaux is trying to push Magomedov away but Magomedov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not. #T2#
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thibodeaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Magomedov tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thibodeaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
Magomedov has Thibodeaux pressed against the ropes.
Magomedov cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Magomedov cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Magomedov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Imagine Thibodeaux's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Magomedov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThibodeaux.#CL#
Magomedov rushes Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux is trying to maintain a safe position but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns Thibodeaux into the ropes.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux working hard to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thibodeaux is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Magomedov keeps control of Thibodeaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Thibodeaux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov is working Thibodeaux over against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov is working Thibodeaux over against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Magomedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Magomedov creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Thibodeaux crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Thibodeaux face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Magomedov takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
H3
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Mudo swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Mudo.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mudo throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Mudo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Mudo misses #CL#
and Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Thibodeaux's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mudo scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mudo.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mudos head. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Mudo throws out a leg kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range and Mudo only half commits.
Thibodeaux throws a quick counter head kick but Mudo was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mudo clobbers Thibodeaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mudo throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mudo misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mudo's knee momentarily.#T1#
Thibodeaux walks into a straight right hand from Mudo.
Mudo swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a thumping low kick.
A slow jab from Mudo misses its intended target.
Mudo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thibodeaux.
Some bone on bone action there as Thibodeaux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Toa Mudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mudo misses with a hook.
Mudo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Thibodeaux counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thibodeaux.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux pushes Mudo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mudo.
Mudo pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mudo looks winded!
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mudo or not. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mudo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mudo catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mudo throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mudo.
Mudo told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Mudo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
A right hand to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Mudo's head.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand into Mudo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mudo's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Mudo's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand into Mudo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mudo's gas tank.
Thibodeaux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imagine Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Imagine Thibodeaux's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mudo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Mudo tries to get set, Thibodeaux tries to push him back and clinch up but Mudo manages to avoid the attempt.
Mudo throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Mudo throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mudo.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mudo misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick.
Mudo misses with a left hand #CL#
and Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thibodeaux lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux cracks Mudo with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
A body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Mudo is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mudo or not.
Thibodeaux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Thibodeaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Imagine Thibodeaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand into Mudo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mudo's gas tank.
Thibodeaux lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Mudo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mudo throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Mudo badly! Thibodeaux follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Mudo out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Thibodeaux finished him against the ropes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Imagine Thibodeaux!
During a confident post fight interview, Imagine Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AFK 87
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Dimitrov's head.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.#CL2#
Dimitrov moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.#BC2#
Dimitrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dimitrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Dimitrov.
The fighters circling - Dimitrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A punch combination from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thibodeaux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimitrov. That did some damage!
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dimitrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dimitrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dimitrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimitrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Dimitrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dimitrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux clobbers Dimitrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dimitrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dimitrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.#T1#
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Dimitrov.
#KD#
Thibodeaux throws out a head kick that Dimitrov doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Dimitrov crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Dimitrov's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Thibodeaux throws a switch kick that catches Dimitrov on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Dimitrov looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Dimitrov flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Imagine Thibodeaux!
A victorious Imagine Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
AKF 82
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Adams clinches up with Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the ropes.
I was talking to Thibodeaux's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Adams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Adams misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams .#CL2#
Adams clinches up against the ropes.
Thibodeaux tries to break free but Adams pushes him back against the ropes.
Thibodeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Thibodeaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Adams lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Adams has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#KD2#
Adams cracks Thibodeaux with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Thibodeaux get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Thibodeaux looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#CUT2#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.
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 jab from Thibodeaux does it's job there.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Adams strikes.#T1#
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Adams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thibodeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Adams 's head.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Adams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Adams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a big uppercut that drops Adams face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Imagine Thibodeaux!
Imagine Thibodeaux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AKF 73: The King
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Turnik staying out of range there.
It seemed like Turnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Turnik moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Turnik.
Turnik blocks the body kick.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnik.
Turnik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turnik, as that shot connected.
Turnik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a push kick but Turnik slaps the foot to one side.
Turnik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thibodeaux is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Turnik blocks it.
Turnik moves out of range as Thibodeaux throws a body kick.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Turnik's head but Turnik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnik lands a head shot.
Turnik misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnik moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux.
Turnik slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turnik moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turnik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
The fighters circling - Turnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux throws a low kick, looking for Turnik's leg but Turnik calmly moves out of range.
Turnik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands.
Turnik avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
It seemed like Turnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turnik throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Jab by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Turnik saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux throws a low kick but Turnik moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Turnik sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turnik misses the jab.
Thibodeaux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turnik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnik scores with the left hand. Thibodeaux knows he should have avoided that one.
Turnik misses with a two punch combination.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnik! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnik tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turnik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Turnik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnik scores with a jab.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thibodeaux scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Turnik misses.
Thibodeaux throws a counter high kick but Turnik was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Turnik.
Turnik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thibodeaux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A low kick lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnik throws out the jab.
Turnik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Turnik avoids the punch easily.
Turnik lands a head shot.
Turnik throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a slapping leg kick.
Turnik slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Turnik catches Thibodeaux right on the button with a cross.
Turnik looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Turnik misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnik.
And Thibodeaux counters with a quick kick to the body but Turnik blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Turnik loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Turnik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Turnik misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux walks into a stiff left hand from Turnik.
Turnik misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Turnik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turnik defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux tries to score with a low kick but Turnik moves his leg out of the way.
Thibodeaux scores with a spinning back kick!
Turnik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#That has opened up Boban Turnik's cut even more.
Thibodeaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Turnik.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Turnik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target.
Turnik throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnik.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnik manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Turnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnik.
Turnik misses with a double jab.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Turnik avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Decent striking displayed by Thibodeaux there.
Thibodeaux connects with a high kick. #CUT#The cut above Boban Turnik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Turnik.
Turnik misses with a series of wild punches.
Turnik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Turnik slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.#T2#
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turnik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thibodeaux misses with the body kick
and Turnik counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Turnik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeauxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turnik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Turnik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnik slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Turnik sizes up Thibodeaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Turnik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Turnik blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 Imagine Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik'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#
Thibodeaux throws a lazy body kick
and Turnik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turnik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Turnik misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Turnik had a free shot at his head there.
Turnik 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Turnik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A cross from Thibodeaux lands.
A jab from Turnik finds it's way through Thibodeaux's defenses.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux thumps Turnik with a low kick.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Turnik.
Turnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnik.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnik.
Turnik scores with a jab.
Turnik throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnik slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Turnik thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
Turnik misses with an uppercut.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range. #T1#
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Turnik moves out of range.
Turnik clobbers Thibodeaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Turnik does no damage.
Turnik thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turnik in his tracks.
Turnik misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a thumping low kick.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turnik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Turnik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Turnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Thibodeaux lands a head kick that bluckles Turnik and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Thibodeaux no doubt looking to push for a finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boban Turnik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Imagine Thibodeaux!
Imagine Thibodeaux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, © Trap House for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
AKF FN | Japan
Date: Oct 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Wu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Kong Wu has been cut.
Wu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thibodeaux scoring well with a low kick there.
Wu misses with a hook to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a body kick.
Wu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wu looks winded!
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wu drops his guard momentarily, allowing Thibodeaux to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Wu! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Thibodeaux takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Imagine Thibodeaux!
Imagine Thibodeaux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, © Trap House for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
AKF 67 | Beukeboom vs. Knox
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux tried to score with a low kick but De Lagardere checks it.
A jab from De Lagardere misses.
Donk. Thibodeaux catches De Lagardere right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. De Lagardere moves away and avoids it.
De Lagardere misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. De Lagardere moves away and avoids it.
De Lagardere throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy right hand. De Lagardere should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from De Lagardere. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for De Lagardere, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, jab by Thibodeaux - just one landing.
De Lagardere staying out of range there.
De Lagardere has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and De Lagardere counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Lagardere uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but De Lagardere moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
A shot to the body from De Lagardere misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Thibodeaux throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and De Lagardere counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thibodeaux thinking.
Thibodeaux lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as De Lagardere 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 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Imagine Thibodeaux!
Imagine Thibodeaux really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that © Trap House logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
AKF 65
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Quick throws a combination that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Dru Quick has been cut.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice right hand.
We've been informed that Thibodeaux 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.
Quick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Quick is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Quick throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Quick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Quick moved out of range.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Quick.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Quick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Quick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Quick moves out of range.
Thibodeaux punishes Quick's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Thibodeaux is predictable there
and Quick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.#T1#
Thibodeaux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice body kick.
Thibodeaux is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A lazy left from Thibodeaux finds it's target.
Thibodeaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Quick.
Thibodeaux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quick.
Quick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.#KD#
Quick lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Thibodeaux goes down! The ref sends Quick to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Thibodeaux is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Quick.
Thibodeaux fakes the leg kick and cracks Quick in the body.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Quick is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Quick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux slips a straight right by Quick.#T2#
Quick just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Thibodeaux, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Quick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thibodeaux thumps Quick with a low kick.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Quick.
Quick throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Quick.
Thibodeaux lands a really nice looking cross but Quick seems unphased.
Quick misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux scores with a one two! Quick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dru Quick should take that round, based on the knockdown.
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.#R2#
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux cracks Quick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quick throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Quick is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Quick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
Oh Quick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thibodeaux circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Quick tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Thibodeaux wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Imagine Thibodeaux!
Imagine Thibodeaux very nearly forgot to thank © Trap House amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
AKF FN | Kovingten vs. RooMan
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Imagine Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Brown avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
A jab from Thibodeaux does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Kingsley Brown has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux blocks the body kick.
Thibodeaux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.#T1#
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brown throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux avoids nicely.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux avoids nicely.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thibodeaux, as that shot connected.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown checks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thibodeaux is looking for a counter combo.
A low kick from Thibodeaux is predictable there
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux jabs at Brown's body.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.#BC2#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Brown dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
Thibodeaux lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Brown.
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the ropes and back into range.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD2#
Brown lands a front kick to the face, that drops Thibodeaux 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!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thibodeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head. #CUT#That has opened up Kingsley Brown's cut even more.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target. #T1#
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Brown now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thibodeaux is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thibodeaux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Sloppy strikes from Thibodeaux. Those never looked like landing.
Thibodeaux sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brown lands the left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown wants to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch position.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Brown.
#T2#
Thibodeaux walks into a jab.#CUT2#Imagine Thibodeaux's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brown lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.#KD2#
Brown lands a head kick that bluckles Thibodeaux and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Brown no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Thibodeaux throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Thibodeaux only half commits.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Brown and drops face first to the floor! Thibodeaux's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Thibodeaux in no position to continue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kingsley Brown!
Kingsley Brown took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Savage Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
AKF FN | Knox vs. Spiteri
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Zagloba tries to bum rush Thibodeaux with a series of wild strikes but Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A good leg kick by Zagloba. #KD#
Thibodeaux throws out a head kick that Zagloba doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Zagloba crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Zagloba's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC#Zagloba is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Onufry Zagloba has been cut.
Thibodeaux with a nice calf kick.
Zagloba is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zagloba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zagloba seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zagloba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zagloba darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux wants to slow Zagloba down by chopping away at his legs.
Zagloba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zagloba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux is looking to chop away at Zagloba's legs.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zagloba.
Zagloba misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a body kick that stops Zagloba in his tracks momentarily.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zagloba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.
Thibodeaux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zagloba scores with a jab. Thibodeaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Zagloba loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zagloba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Zagloba.
Thibodeaux throws out a powerful jab.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zagloba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zagloba unleashes a big counter combination but Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zagloba lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Zagloba avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Zagloba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zagloba throws a wild body kick that Thibodeaux sees coming a mile off.
Thibodeaux throws a low kick, looking for Zagloba's leg but Zagloba calmly moves out of range.
Zagloba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Zagloba.
Zagloba dips to his left and cracks Thibodeaux with an uppercut!
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Zagloba.
That kick from Thibodeaux tenderised Zagloba's leg. Zagloba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zagloba.
Thibodeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zagloba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
An inside leg kick lands from Thibodeaux.
Some bone on bone action there as Zagloba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Zagloba.
Nice uppercut lands for Zagloba. That snapped Thibodeaux's head back.
Zagloba lands a leg kick that knocks Thibodeaux off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zagloba just misses with a punch to the body.
Zagloba scores with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imagine Thibodeaux should take that round, based on the knockdown.
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#
Thibodeaux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zagloba can pounce on him.
Zagloba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zagloba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zagloba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Zagloba.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
Zagloba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Zagloba.#KD#
Thibodeaux lands a front kick to the face, that drops Zagloba 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!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Zagloba.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zagloba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick which misses Zagloba's front leg but catches the back leg as Zagloba tries to avoid it.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Zagloba.
Zagloba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zagloba 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.
Zagloba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick.
Thibodeaux throws a chopping leg kick but Zagloba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Zagloba.
Onufry Zagloba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zagloba misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zagloba.
Zagloba misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Zagloba goes down! Will Zagloba beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Thibodeaux connects with a quick right hand that sends Zagloba tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Imagine Thibodeaux!
Imagine Thibodeaux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, © Trap House for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
AKF FN | Caria vs. Kovingten
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1#
George swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Tearrius George has been cut.
Thibodeaux is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Thibodeaux shuts the power down on George. Lights out, game over! Thibodeaux is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Imagine Thibodeaux!
Imagine Thibodeaux really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that © Trap House logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
AKF 45 | Durand vs. Diego
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Eureka lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
That kick from Eureka tenderised Thibodeaux's leg. Thibodeaux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eureka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Skipper Eureka has been cut.
Eureka looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Thibodeaux tries to land a body kick
and Eureka counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.
Eureka throws a sloppy body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Eureka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Eureka tries to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux shakes him off and moves away.
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Eureka counters with a nice leg kick.
Eureka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Eureka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Thibodeaux.
Eureka wants to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch position.
Thibodeaux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eureka.
Eureka lands a right hook to the body.
Eureka misses with a looping left.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Eureka misses with a wild combination.
As Eureka backs away, Thibodeaux returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Eureka.
#KD#
Thibodeaux lands a head kick that bluckles Eureka and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Thibodeaux no doubt looking to push for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eureka scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eureka throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eureka was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Eureka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
A clash of legs there as Thibodeaux blocks the low kick.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imagine Thibodeaux should take that round, based on the knockdown.
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#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Skipper Eureka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eureka misses with a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eureka throws a sloppy head kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Eureka to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Thibodeaux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Imagine Thibodeaux!
Imagine Thibodeaux made sure to mention his sponsor, © Trap House in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
AKF 40 | Dimitrov vs. Tchusuk
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Reliford has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
#BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Reliford clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reliford throws an off balance right hand
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Sanderson Reliford has been cut.#CL#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Reliford has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
Reliford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Thibodeaux responds with a good body kick, but Reliford manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Reliford takes the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Reliford breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Reliford clinches up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Thibodeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Reliford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Reliford.
Reliford misses the body punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Reliford scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reliford crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thibodeaux - the referee stops the clock and Reliford gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thibodeaux. Reliford manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reliford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reliford throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Reliford really felt that one!
Thibodeaux stuns Reliford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reliford is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Thibodeaux. #KD2#
Thibodeaux lands a front kick to the face, that drops Reliford 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!#ROC2#Reliford is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reliford misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Imagine Thibodeaux!
Imagine Thibodeaux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, © Trap House for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
AKF 36 | Beukeboom vs. Fischer
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
John wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
John misses the shot to the body.
Jihadi John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
John jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
John has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
John is looking to clinch.
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
John clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch but John keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux throws a solid leg kick but John takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
John looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
John works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Thibodeaux lands a head kick that bluckles John and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Thibodeaux no doubt looking to push for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Jihadi John has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from John .
John walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#John is rocked!
John tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oh John is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but John moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from John .
Thibodeaux thinks about the counter body kick.
John seems to have got his legs back now.
John jabs at Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
John misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left lands for John .#T2#
Thibodeaux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
John has managed to clinch.
John landing knees to the body.
John 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.#BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
John goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from John .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John throws out a powerful jab.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as John strikes.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Imagine Thibodeaux should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
John looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
John scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by John .
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
John misses with an uppercut.
John throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John .
Thibodeaux keeps John at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
John looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
John looks to throw a body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
John tries a head kick but it misses.
John tries to clinch up.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Thibodeaux engages and cracks John with a massive lead left hook - John tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Thibodeaux is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Imagine Thibodeaux!
Imagine Thibodeaux made sure to mention his sponsor, © Trap House in his post fight interview.
The defeated Jihadi John had this to say: ' Al Akhbar '. |
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Event:
TFC 26
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Racicot manages to avoid it.
Racicot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux lands a head kick. Racicot smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Germaine Racicot has been cut.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Racicot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Racicot looks winded!
Racicot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thibodeaux thuds his right hand into Racicot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Thibodeaux throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Racicot is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Imagine Thibodeaux!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Imagine Thibodeaux made sure he mentioned © Trap House, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TFC 23
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Tator misses with a straight right.
Tator misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Tator moves out of range of the body kick.
Tator throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Tator saw that one coming.
Tator connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tator.
Tator walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch lands to the side of Thibodeaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Tator misses the target.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD2#
Thibodeaux walks into a big right hand from Tator and goes down! The referee sends Tator to a neutral corner as Thibodeaux gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
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 throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tator tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Tator moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tator lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tator throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tator has Thibodeaux pressed against the ropes, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Thibodeaux is trying to break free.
Tator lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux is trying to push Tator away but Tator has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Tator connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Thibodeaux onto his butt! Thibodeaux bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Tator saw that one coming.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tator.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
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.
Tator looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tator lands a jab to Thibodeaux's midsection.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Thibodeaux misses
and Tator counters with a right hand from hell and Thibodeaux is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Tator! |
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Event:
TFC - Hallows Eve
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Franco throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Franco's head but Franco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Franco.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Franco tries to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux shakes him off and moves away.
Franco swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Franco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Franco's head.
Franco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at For Pride and Prodigies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick which misses Franco's front leg but catches the back leg as Franco tries to avoid it.
Franco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Plebian Franco has been cut.
Franco swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Franco throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Franco is controlling him.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Franco.
#T1#
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thibodeaux tries to score with a low kick but Franco moves his leg out of the way.
Thibodeaux connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Franco out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Imagine Thibodeaux!
A victorious Imagine Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TFC 20
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Racicot misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Racicot misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Racicot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Racicot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Germaine Racicot has been cut.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
A big left from Racicot misses.
A shot to the liver by Racicot. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Racicot throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Racicot misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux catches Racicot napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Racicot goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Imagine Thibodeaux!
A very excited looking Imagine 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Xavier throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux avoids a kick to the body.
Xavier misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux checks the leg kick.
Xavier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Xavier motions for Thibodeaux to come forward. Xavier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Xavier has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
#BC#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Xavier.
Xavier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thibodeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux dips to his left and cracks Xavier with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux avoids a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Xavier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Xavier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xavier throws a chopping leg kick but Thibodeaux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thibodeaux tried to counter with a leg kick but Xavier avoided it.
Xavier lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1##CL2#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Xavier has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xavier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux obviously looking to wear him down.
Xavier throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thibodeaux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xavier's head.#CL2#
Xavier gets a clinch.
Xavier tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Xavier lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Xavier throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xavier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Xavier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thibodeaux, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Xavier breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Xavier off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Xavier throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thibodeaux throws a quick counter head kick but Xavier was just out of range.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xavier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Xavier throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
Xavier misses with a head kick.
Xavier throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux walks forward, straight into a front kick from Xavier.#CL2#
Xavier has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Xavier throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Xavier breaks the clinch.
Xavier slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Xavier lands with a kick to the temple. Thibodeaux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Xavier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Xavier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xavier lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.
Xavier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Xavier 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.
Xavier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xavier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Xavier.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xavier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Xavier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Xavier pushes Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xavier lands an elbow just above Thibodeaux 's eye.
Xavier lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xavier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thibodeaux's defenses. #CUT2#Imagine Thibodeaux's cut is getting worse.#T4##BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
Xavier throws a low kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Xavier misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Xavier's shoulder, as Xavier tries to avoid the shot.
Xavier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range. #CL2#
Xavier gets a clinch.
Xavier is stalling here.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Xavier. #BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux checks a low kick from Xavier.#CL2#
Xavier moves into the clinch successfully.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Xavier.
#BC#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quireem Xavier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Imagine Thibodeaux's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Xavier instigates a clinch.
Xavier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xavier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thibodeaux's brow.
Xavier throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Xavier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Xavier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thibodeaux, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux lands a head kick!
Thibodeaux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Xavier looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux scoring well with a low kick there.
Xavier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Xavier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Xavier throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Xavier blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Xavier moves out of range easily.
Xavier looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1##CL2#
Xavier darts in and clinches Thibodeaux up against the cage.
Xavier missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Xavier drives through and clinches with Thibodeaux against the cage.
Xavier throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xavier misses with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux defending well as Xavier loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Xavier was well out of range.
Xavier takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Xavier closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the cage.
Thibodeaux avoids the elbow strike from Xavier, against the cage.
Xavier lands an elbow inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xavier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Xavier trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
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!#BC#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xavier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xavier throws a body kick that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xavier throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xavier.
Xavier wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Xavier moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Xavier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xavier misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Xavier darts in and clinches Thibodeaux up against the cage.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Xavier throws knees to the body.
Xavier lands an elbow that stopped Thibodeaux in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Imagine Thibodeaux's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
#T3##CL2#
Xavier closes the distance and clinches.
Xavier misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Xavier moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Xavier throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux moved away.#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets tackled into the cage by Xavier. Xavier maintains the clinch.
Xavier missing with knees to the body.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Xavier gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Xavier forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux goes for a high kick. It partially 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!
Xavier slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Xavier throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux sees it coming and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux jabs at Xavier's body.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Xavier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thibodeaux, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xavier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thibodeaux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Xavier moves into the clinch successfully.
Xavier scores with a knee to the head.
Xavier scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xavier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Xavier breaks from the clinch.
Xavier takes one on the button.#CL2#
Xavier moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Quireem Xavier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Imagine Thibodeaux's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick.
Imagine Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Xavier takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xavier throws a body kick that misses.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Xavier throws a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Thibodeaux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xavier doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Xavier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Xavier lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xavier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Xavier walks into a left hand.
Xavier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xavier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Thibodeaux pushes Xavier away with a front kick.
Xavier motions for Thibodeaux to come forward. Xavier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xavier misses with a body kick.
Xavier throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Xavier moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xavier doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Xavier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Xavier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from Xavier.
Xavier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Xavier.
Xavier misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Xavier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Xavier.
Quireem Xavier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Thibodeaux blocks the leg kick.
Xavier moves to clinch but Thibodeaux breaks away
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot that snaps Xavier's head back.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Xavier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xavier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux scores with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux connects with the punch.
Thibodeaux tries to land a front kick but Xavier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xavier was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thibodeaux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xavier's head.#CL2#
Xavier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Thibodeaux throws a front kick that sends Xavier stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Xavier clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Xavier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Xavier closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the cage.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Xavier throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Xavier moves away and avoids it.
Imagine Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Xavier blocks it.
Xavier misses 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.
Thibodeaux lands with a kick to the temple. Xavier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Xavier tried to score with a low kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Xavier throws a body kick.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Thibodeaux lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Xavier scores with a head kick.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xavier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xavier tries to work over Thibodeaux's front leg with a kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
Thibodeaux throws a quick counter head kick but Xavier was just out of range.
Xavier is looking to chop away at Thibodeaux's legs. #CL2#
Xavier clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Xavier.
#BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xavier tries a low kick but Thibodeaux avoids it.
Xavier moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux.
#CL2#
Xavier darts in and clinches Thibodeaux up against the cage.
Xavier tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imagine Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xavier 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quireem Xavier!
Quireem Xavier thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TFC Island Finale
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
A telegraphed right hand from Franco misses the target.
Franco finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Franco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franco throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.#CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Franco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Franco lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Franco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco trying to control the position but instead, Thibodeaux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Franco into the ropes.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franco's elbow.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Franco has him pressed against the ropes.
Thibodeaux working hard to break the clinch.
Franco throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux. #T1#
Franco misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Franco.
Franco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Franco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
Franco scores with a hook to the body.
Franco lands a shoulder strike.
Franco misses with a knee to the head.
Franco missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Franco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux pushes Franco back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Franco lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.
Franco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
#T2#
Franco struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Franco swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Franco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux tries to circle away but Franco has him pinned against the ropes.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Franco tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Franco back against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Franco.
A right hand to the body from Franco.
Franco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thibodeaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Franco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Franco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Franco misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franco prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Franco misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Franco throws knees to the body.
Franco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Franco misses with a punch to the body.
Franco lands an elbow just above Thibodeaux 's eye.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franco lands an elbow inside. #CUT#That has opened up Imagine Thibodeaux's cut even more.
Franco lands a right hand.
Franco stalling in the clinch.
Franco lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux takes an elbow to the temple.
Thibodeaux avoids the elbow strike from Franco, against the ropes.
Franco blocking some punches.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
Franco'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.
Franco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Franco lands a knee to the head.
Franco trying to land knees to the body.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Franco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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 blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Franco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Franco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Plebian Franco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Imagine Thibodeaux's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Plebian Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws the kick towards the body but Franco avoids it.
Franco throws a body kick that misses.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter head kick but Franco avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Franco is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux with a jab.
Thibodeaux lands a head kick!
#CL#
Franco closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the ropes.
A body shot lands from Franco.
Franco misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco lands a nice shot to the body.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Franco looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Thibodeaux dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
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.#T1#
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Franco.
Franco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Franco lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
Franco gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franco misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Franco. #CUT#The cut above Imagine Thibodeaux's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Franco landing knees to the head.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Franco blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Franco is trying to maintain a safe position but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns Franco into the ropes.#T2#
Franco lands an elbow inside that Thibodeaux shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franco's elbow.
Franco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Franco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Franco lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.
Franco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Franco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Franco lands a nice shot to the body.
Franco lands an elbow inside. #CUT#Imagine Thibodeaux's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Franco.
Franco lands an elbow that stopped Thibodeaux in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Imagine Thibodeaux's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Plebian Franco!
A very excited looking Plebian Franco 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. |
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Event:
TFC 16
Date: Aug 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Dajung ducks right into an uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Dajung lands with an uppercut that bounces Thibodeaux off the cage and back into range.
Dajung avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Dajung with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dajung throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Dajung moves into the clinch.
Dajung is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux tries to circle away but Dajung has him pinned against the cage.
Dajung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Dajung.
Thibodeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Dajung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Dajung manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dajung's head.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Dajung moves out of range.
Thibodeaux drops his hands momentarily and Dajung takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dajung's head.
Thibodeaux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dajung misses with a hook.#T1#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Dajung moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Dajung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux lands with a slapping head kick.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dajung.
Dajung lands with a good body shot.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dajung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dajung doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Dajung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Dajung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch but Dajung keeps him there for the moment.
Dajung lands with a short shot to the head.
Dajung has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Dajung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a good cross that connects.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dajung.
Dajung misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Dajung gets a clinch.
Dajung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dajung digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dajung softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Dajung.
Good body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dajung digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dajung blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Dajung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dajung tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dajung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dajung swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a counter high kick but Dajung was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3##CL2#
Dajung gets a clinch.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dajung tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Dajung back against the cage.
Dajung dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dajung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Dajung can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Dajung is controlling him.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Dajung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dajung misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Dajung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dajung prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Dajung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dajung backwards. #T4#
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Dajung's ribcage. Dajung let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dajung is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
Dajung working hard to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux is trying to force a seperation but Dajung has the dominant position.
Dajung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Dajung manages to break the clinch.
Dajung takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dajung takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dajung takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux lands with a kick to the temple. Dajung shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dajung dips to his left and cracks Thibodeaux with an uppercut!
Choi Dajung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dajung connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Dajung.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dajung looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thibodeaux feints and then cracks Dajung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dajung down.
Dajung shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imagine Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dajung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux throws a counter high kick but Dajung was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dajung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Dajung throws a body shot but no joy.
Dajung throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dajung tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away.
#KD#
Thibodeaux throws out a head kick that Dajung doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Dajung crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Dajung's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC#Dajung is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Thibodeaux!
Thibodeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dajung. Dajung circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dajung is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux knocks out Dajung with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Thibodeaux before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Thibodeaux picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Imagine Thibodeaux!
A victorious Imagine Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TFC 15
Date: Aug 05, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Zeidan misses the target.
Thibodeaux lands a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Thibodeaux finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zeidan loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Zeidan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Zeidan.
Zeidan misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A slow jab from Zeidan misses its intended target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thibodeaux!
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that Zeidan semi-blocks.
Zeidan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zeidan.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zeidan looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Zeidan misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Zeidan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter head kick but Zeidan avoids it with no problem.
Zeidan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thibodeaux's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Thibodeaux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zeidan's head.
Zeidan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zeidan is breathing heavily.
Zeidan misses with a body punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Thibodeaux.
Zeidan throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a solid body kick.
Thibodeaux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zeidan avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zeidan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body kick.
Zeidan looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeidan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thibodeaux counters with a low kick, right behind Zeidan 's knee.
Wesley Zeidan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux lands a high kick!
Thibodeaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Thibodeaux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zeidan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thibodeaux is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Zeidan takes it in his stride. #ROC2#Zeidan is rocked!
Thibodeaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thibodeaux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Zeidan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oh Zeidan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#KD2#
Thibodeaux lands a head kick that bluckles Zeidan and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Thibodeaux no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Look low, kick high! Thibodeaux uses the oldest trick in the book to send Zeidan tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Thibodeaux is absolutely delighted - when Zeidan wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Imagine Thibodeaux!
During a confident post fight interview, Imagine Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TFC 12
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
Askew throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thibodeaux.
Askew wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Thibodeaux throws a fast counter high kick but Askew manages to duck under it in time.
Thibodeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick. #CL#
Askew clinches with his opponent.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Askew stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Askew is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Askew has Thibodeaux pressed against the ropes, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Askew throws knees to the body.
Askew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Vincent Askew has been cut.#T1#
Askew pushes off an throws an elbow but Thibodeaux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Askew blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Askew.
Askew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Askew breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Askew blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a push kick.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Askew is looking to clinch.
Thibodeaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Askew.
Thibodeaux jabs at Askew's body.
Imagine Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askew shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Askew tried to score with a low kick but Thibodeaux checks it.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Askew moves out of range.
Askew takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askew wants to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux.
Askew has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askew there as he acknowledges the shot.
Askew takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Askew in his tracks.
Thibodeaux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Askew wants to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Askew instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux is trying to force a seperation but Askew has the dominant position.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imagine Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Askew's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Askew steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thibodeaux. That one must have hurt.
Askew swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a head kick. That will keep Askew thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A left lands for Thibodeaux.
Askew shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thibodeaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Askew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thibodeaux, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Askew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thibodeaux jabs at Askew's body.
Askew misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand. #CL#
Askew drives through and clinches with Thibodeaux against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Askew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Askew is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Askew swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
#CL#
Askew rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Askew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Askew moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vincent Askew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Askew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Askew throws a wild body kick that Thibodeaux sees coming a mile off.
Askew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Askew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Askew misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Askew is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Askew avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
A counter left hand to the body from Askew misses its target.
Thibodeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Askew's head.
Imagine Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Askew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
Askew misses with a kick to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Askew on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux obviously looking to wear him down.
Askew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Askew throws a right hand that Thibodeaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Thibodeaux also avoids with ease.
Askew tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a hook. Askew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Askew wants to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Askew moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imagine 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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Askew fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Askew moves out of range.
#CL#
Askew darts in and clinches Thibodeaux up against the ropes.#BC#
Askew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Askew is looking to wear down Thibodeaux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Askew throws a low kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Askew moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux.
Askew seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thibodeaux lands a high kick!
#CL#
Askew moves into the clinch successfully.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Askew. #BC#
Askew breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askew blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Askew looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Askew 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.#CL#
Askew gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Askew is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Askew.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Askew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askew blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Askew throws a quick counter head kick but Thibodeaux was just out of range.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Askew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Askew takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick that knocks Askew off balance momentarily.
Imagine Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Askew acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux connects with a right hand. Askew shakes it off.
Nice body kick there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick. Askew tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux thows a body kick. Askew tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Thibodeaux coming out on top.
Askew moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux.
Askew is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thibodeaux.
Askew sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Askew throws a head kick that misses.
Askew blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Askew tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thibodeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Askew's head.
Askew misses with a double jab.
Imagine Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Thibodeaux catches Askew right on the button with a cross.
Thibodeaux lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Askew looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Vincent Askew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Askew with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imagine 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imagine Thibodeaux!
Imagine Thibodeaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TFC 10
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Franco clinches up against the ropes.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Franco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Franco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Franco.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Franco has him pressed against the ropes.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
Franco 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.
Franco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Franco lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Franco. #CUT#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.
Franco just leaning against Thibodeaux, taking a breather.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike.
Franco tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Franco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
A short right from Franco on the inside.
Thibodeaux can't break the clinch.
Franco pushes off an throws an elbow but Thibodeaux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Franco landing knees to the body.
Thibodeaux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franco looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Franco missing with knees to the body.
Franco takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Franco.
Franco is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Franco tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Franco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thibodeaux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Franco pushes off an throws an elbow but Thibodeaux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Franco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
Franco misses with some punches.
Franco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thibodeaux is trying to push Franco away but Franco has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
Thibodeaux dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Franco throws an elbow but misses.
Franco pushes off an throws an elbow but Thibodeaux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Plebian Franco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Imagine Thibodeaux's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Franco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Franco coming out on top.
Thibodeaux throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Franco moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is trying to force a seperation but Franco has the dominant position.
Thibodeaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Franco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Franco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thibodeaux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Franco scores with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
Franco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Franco tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Franco prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
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.
Franco trying to control the position but instead, Thibodeaux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Franco into the ropes.#T1#
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch but Franco keeps him there for the moment.
Thibodeaux wants to break free but Franco has control.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Franco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Plebian Franco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Franco.
Franco blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Franco.
#T2#
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franco prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franco stalls.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Franco connects with a knee to the head.
Franco scores with a hook to the body.
Franco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thibodeaux's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thibodeaux's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco lands a left hand.
Franco lands a nice shot to the body.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Franco.
Franco 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.
Plebian Franco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Imagine Thibodeaux's cut.
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#
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franco.
Plebian Franco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Franco tries to clinch up.#CL#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Franco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Franco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franco has him pressed against the ropes.
Franco blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to striking at distance but Franco won't allow it.
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Franco throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Franco throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux pushes Franco back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Thibodeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Franco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Franco.
Franco pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Franco leaning against his opponent.
Franco pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Franco gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Imagine Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Franco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
A short right from Thibodeaux. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux gets through Franco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franco tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
Franco lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Franco.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imagine Thibodeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Franco 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plebian Franco!
During a confident post fight interview, Plebian Franco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TFC 9
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux jabs at Dajung's body.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dajung takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thibodeaux slips a straight right by Dajung.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dajung.
Thibodeaux looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the body.
Dajung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Choi Dajung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dajung misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that half lands.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux's corner calls for a 1-2. Thibodeaux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dajung takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dajung is breathing heavily.
Dajung 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 lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dajung will feel that in the morning.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #KD2#
Thibodeaux lands a head kick that bluckles Dajung and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Thibodeaux no doubt looking to push for a finish!#T1#
Thibodeaux weaves into range and cracks Dajung right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Dajung goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Thibodeaux is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Imagine Thibodeaux!
A very excited looking Imagine 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. |
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Event:
Seventh Rule of Fight Club
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Briggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Briggs.
Thibodeaux defending well as Briggs loads up on a big left hand.
Briggs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thibodeaux makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Briggs really felt that one!
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Imagine Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crunch! Thibodeaux slams his shin into Briggs's torso.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that Briggs semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Briggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thibodeaux 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 Briggs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Briggs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Briggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thibodeaux connects with an inside leg kick.
Briggs misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
A nice combination there by Briggs.
#CUT#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.
Briggs misses with a low kick.
Briggs lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Briggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Briggs is out of range.
Briggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Briggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Briggs moves out of range.
Briggs looks to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a big head kick but Briggs shrugs it off.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick that knocks Briggs off balance momentarily.
Briggs lands with a nice body punch.
Briggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Briggs moves out of range.
Briggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Briggs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Briggs looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Briggs misses with a few strikes there.
Briggs throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux avoids nicely.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Briggs counters with a series of strikes. Thibodeaux will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Briggs avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
It looked like Briggs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a high kick!
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Briggs thows a leg kick but Thibodeaux checks it
and Thibodeaux counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Briggs throws a head kick that misses.
Briggs throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Briggs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Briggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Briggs is looking to clinch.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Briggs.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Briggs avoids it with no problem.
Briggs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thibodeaux lands with a kick to the temple. Briggs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thibodeaux scores with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Briggs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Briggs counters with a two punch combo.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Briggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Briggs misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.#ROC2#Briggs is rocked!
Thibodeaux and Briggs are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Thibodeaux throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Briggs into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Thibodeaux knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Imagine Thibodeaux!
A very excited looking Imagine 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. |
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Event:
Fifth Rule of Fight Club
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Saganov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saganov throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Saganov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
Saganov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saganov is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
Saganov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Saganov moves out of range easily.
Saganov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Sacha Saganov has been cut.
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.
Saganov throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a counter high kick but Saganov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thibodeaux thows a body kick. Saganov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thibodeaux scores with a spinning back kick!
Imagine Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Saganov takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Saganov as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Saganov avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Saganov wants to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him away.
Saganov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saganov is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Saganov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saganov tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away.
Saganov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux lands a front kick.
Thibodeaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saganov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thibodeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Saganov's head.
Saganov misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Saganov.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Saganov moves out of range.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Saganov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been informed that Saganov 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.
Saganov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saganov throws a wild body kick that Thibodeaux sees coming a mile off.
Imagine Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Saganov tries a quick counter leg kick but Thibodeaux is wise to it.
Saganov moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Saganov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saganov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thibodeaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saganov fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imagine Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sacha Saganov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Saganov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux looks to throw a body kick
and Saganov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thibodeaux thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saganov. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saganov tries to move into range but Thibodeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saganov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saganov.
Saganov doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Saganov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saganov doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Thibodeaux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saganov moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Saganov swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
#T1#
Thibodeaux lands with a kick to the temple. Saganov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Saganov down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Saganov.
Good shot there by Thibodeaux.
Saganov blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Saganov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saganov can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Saganov.
Nice shot lands for Thibodeaux.
Saganov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thibodeaux.
Saganov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saganov 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 misses with a head kick.
Saganov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thibodeaux with a body shot.
Saganov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Saganov steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.
No joy there for Saganov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick. Saganov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thibodeaux lands with a right hand.
Saganov throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with head kicks.
Saganov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sacha Saganov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saganov works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.
Saganov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imagine Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sacha Saganov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy right hand. Saganov should have avoided that one.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Saganov moves out of range.
Saganov with the inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Saganov tries to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux shakes him off and moves away.
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saganov tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Saganov doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saganov throws a sloppy head kick
and Thibodeaux makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Saganov really felt that one!
Thibodeaux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Saganov scores with a four punch combination!
Saganov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thibodeaux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saganov scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thibodeaux lands a head kick. Saganov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Saganov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thibodeaux lands a high kick!
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Saganov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Imagine Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saganov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thibodeaux rather than just go for the knockout.
Saganov avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Saganov blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Saganov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saganov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thibodeaux throws a counter high kick but Saganov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.#T2#
Thibodeaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux lands with a hook. Saganov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saganov doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thibodeaux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
A jab lands there for Thibodeaux.
Saganov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Saganov scores with a decent looking hook.
Sacha Saganov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saganov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imagine Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thibodeaux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imagine Thibodeaux!
An out of breath Imagine Thibodeaux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Third Rule Of Fight Club
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Namilo moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Namilo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Namilo backwards.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike from Namilo.
Namilo tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the ropes.
Namilo is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Namilo. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Namilo.
Namilo wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
#T1#
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux can't break the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to circle away but Namilo has him pinned against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Namilo.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Namilo is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
Namilo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Thibodeaux is leaning against Namilo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Namilo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Namilo blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Namilo is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.#T2##BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux thuds his right hand into Namilo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Namilo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Imagine Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux lands a high kick!
Imagine Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Namilo tries to clinch up
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Namilo moves out of range easily.
Namilo is looking to clinch.
Namilo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imagine Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Namilo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Namilo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Namilo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Namilo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Namilo blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Namilo backwards.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Namilo trying to control the position but instead, Thibodeaux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Namilo into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Namilo blocks an uppercut.
#T1##BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Namilo.
Namilo misses with a body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a big head kick but Namilo shrugs it off.
Namilo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thibodeaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Namilo takes the fight into the clinch.
Namilo is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Namilo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Namilo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thibodeaux up against the ropes.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Namilos head.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Namilo wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Namilo can't break the clinch.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Namilo blocks an uppercut.
Namilo is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Namilo wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Namilo takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Namilo blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux has Namilo pressed against the ropes, preventing Namilo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Namilo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Namilo throws an elbow but misses.
Namilo wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imagine Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thibodeaux.
Namilo lands with a cross.
Namilo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Namilo ducks right into an uppercut from Thibodeaux.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
Namilo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Namilo swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Namilo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Namilo throws a big counter combination but Thibodeaux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Namilo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manilo Namilo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Namilo throws a series of strikes that have Thibodeaux backpedaling.
#CUT#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.
Namilo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Namilo throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux avoids nicely.
Namilo misses with a two punch combination.
Thibodeaux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Namilo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Imagine Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No joy there for Namilo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namilo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thibodeaux with the inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick. Namilo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Namilo moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Namilo controls his hands.
Namilo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Namilo is trying to break free.
Namilo is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Namilo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thibodeaux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Namilo is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imagine 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imagine Thibodeaux!
A less than humble Imagine Thibodeaux misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
First Rule of Fight Club
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Dickson tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dickson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickson throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a good, hard body kick but Dickson shrugs it off.
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.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Thibodeaux lands a front kick to the face, that drops Dickson 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!#CUT2#It looks like Morrison Dickson has been cut.
Thibodeaux knocks out Dickson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Thibodeaux before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Thibodeaux picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Imagine Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Gudson lands a leg kick that knocks Thibodeaux off balance momentarily.
Gudson avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Gudson blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Odin Gudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gudson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux thows a body kick. Gudson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses.
Gudson throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Gudson.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Gudson.
Thibodeaux tries to land a leg kick but Gudson saw it coming and moves away.
Gudson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Gudson moves out of range.
Gudson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Gudson is just out of range.
Thibodeaux looks for the body kick but Gudson saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Gudson.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gudson scores with a head kick. Thibodeaux tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gudson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1#
Thibodeaux takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gudson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gudson throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.
Gudson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gudson misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
Gudson checks the leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thibodeaux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thibodeaux takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Thibodeaux! Gudson is out on his feet! Thibodeaux rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Gudson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Gudson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imagine Thibodeaux! |
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