Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Menday scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Menday displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Menday is just out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Menday manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Menday scores with a decent looking hook.
Menday throws a combination that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menday throws a jab when Thibodeaux Jr. was well out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menday misses with a left hand
enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Menday scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Menday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the button.
Menday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux Jr. went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Menday misses the body punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Menday scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
A slow jab from Menday misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Menday connects with a body shot.
Menday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Menday lands with a shot to the body.
Menday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menday lands the left hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a jab from Menday.#T3#
Menday scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thibodeaux Jr. in his tracks.
Menday fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thibodeaux Jr. on the side of the head.
Menday misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a left and a right that send Menday crashing to the mat, dazed. Thibodeaux Jr. thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Menday is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menday throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a big left hand that crumples Menday! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: C288: Albatross vs Femme IV
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good shot there by Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux Jr. checks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. 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.
Slaissi throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been told by Slaissi's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Slaissi thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux Jr.'s body.
Slaissi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaissi with a body shot.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux Jr. now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slaissi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thibodeaux Jr.'s head backwards.
Slaissi lands a right hook to the body.
Slaissi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Slaissi.
Slaissi connects with a body shot.#T2#
Slaissi connects with a leg kick.
Slaissi misses with a straight left.
Slaissi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slaissi jabs at Thibodeaux Jr.'s body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux Jr. walks into a stiff left hand from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Thibodeaux Jr. takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Slaissi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux Jr..
It seemed like Thibodeaux Jr. was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi. #T4#
Slaissi throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
Slaissi scores with a leg kick.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a left to the body.
Slaissi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thibodeaux Jr. is able to avoid easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking for the big counter here.
Thibodeaux Jr. rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaissi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a jab from Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux Jr. walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux Jr..
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body.
Bimbo Slaissi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slaissi throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux Jr.. #T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Slaissi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slaissi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux Jr. can do to turn this around?
Slaissi cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slaissi swings for the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range. #T2#
Slaissi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slaissi misses with a leg kick
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Slaissi.
Slaissi is looking to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down with leg kicks.
Slaissi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws out a leg kick but Slaissi moves out of range and Thibodeaux Jr. only half commits.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Slaissi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slaissi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaissi with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Slaissi lunges at Thibodeaux Jr. with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux Jr.'s hand.
Slaissi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaissi with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slaissi can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr.'s leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Slaissi throws a lazy head kick
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
It seemed like Thibodeaux Jr. was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
Slaissi misses with a straight left.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slaissi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Slaissi lands with a good body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaissi with a body shot.
Slaissi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux Jr. looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slaissi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slaissi connects with a solid leg kick.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaissi with a body shot.#T3#
Slaissi misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux Jr. appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Slaissi misses its target.
Slaissi jabs Thibodeaux Jr. right on the nose. Thibodeaux Jr. blinks but takes it well.
Slaissi misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux Jr. appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Slaissi misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Slaissi cracks a nice hook into Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribs.
Slaissi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slaissi is looking to score with low kicks.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slaissi misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slaissi with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Slaissi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slaissi 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: WVT 206: Torvik v Qiang
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Creed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thibodeaux Jr. is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Creed.
Vernon Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Creed.
Thibodeaux Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Creed delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thibodeaux Jr..
Creed misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Creed.#CL2#
Creed rushes Thibodeaux Jr. and presses him up against the cage.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to land knees in the clinch but Creed avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux Jr..
Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Creed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
Creed lands an uppercut.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux Jr. controls his hands.
Thibodeaux Jr. trying to land knees to the body.
Creed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Creed tries a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
Creed lands with a left to the head.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux Jr.'s elbow. #T2##BC#
Thibodeaux Jr. escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux Jr. misses the target.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr. was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Creed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creed. Thibodeaux Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Creed dips to his left and cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux Jr.'s hands.
Creed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux Jr. paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Creed misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Creed closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux Jr. back into the cage.
Creed lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux Jr. back against the cage.
Creed working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Creed.
Creed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux Jr.'s elbow.
Thibodeaux Jr. struggles to land a body shot inside as Creed controls his hands.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a body shot from Creed.
Creed misses with a punch on the inside.
Creed blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux Jr. back against the cage.
Creed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards. #T4#
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux Jr.'s elbow.
Creed has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thibodeaux Jr. seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Creed can turn it around.
Creed tries a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
Creed blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux Jr..
Creed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to land knees in the clinch but Creed avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Thibodeaux Jr. pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Creed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed just misses with a punch to the body.
Creed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Creed.#CUT2#It looks like Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has been cut.#CL2#
Creed moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vernon Creed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.'s cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Creed drops Thibodeaux Jr. with a beautiful combination! Thibodeaux Jr. stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Creed is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Thibodeaux Jr. is rocked!
Creed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh Thibodeaux Jr. is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Creed moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Thibodeaux Jr.! Creed continues to tee off on Thibodeaux Jr., landing with a left and a right! Creed connects with a right hand that leaves Thibodeaux Jr. sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Creed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vernon Creed!
A very excited looking Vernon Creed rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WVT 191: Le Franc v Thib Jr 2
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Good exchange - Le Franc coming out on top.
Le Franc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Le Franc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves away.
Despite the aggression on Thibodeaux Jr.'s face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Le Franc misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc slips under a jab from Thibodeaux Jr..
Le Franc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Le Franc throws a good cross that connects.
Le Franc throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Le Franc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux Jr.'s hands.
Le Franc tries to clinch up
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.#T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Le Franc misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux Jr. swings for the body but Le Franc moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux Jr.. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Franc throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux Jr. lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux Jr. releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Le Franc throws a jab when Thibodeaux Jr. was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Le Franc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Le Franc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le Franc lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux Jr. seems unphased.
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!
Le Franc cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a right hand to the side of the head.
Le Franc lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Le Franc stalks Thibodeaux Jr. and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thibodeaux Jr.'s face. Thibodeaux Jr. staggers backwards, shaken.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux Jr. swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thibodeaux Jr. has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Le Franc throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a stiff right hand.
Le Franc lands with a hook. Thibodeaux Jr. tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Le Franc misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux Jr.'s hands are dropping dangerously low here and Le Franc connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux Jr. scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Thibodeaux Jr. is rocked!
Le Franc cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Thibodeaux Jr. tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Le Franc pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Thibodeaux Jr. is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!
Guy Le Franc retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: WVT 184: Anderson v Andrei
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Potku connects with a body shot.
Potku lands a nice looking body shot.
Potku misses with an uppercut
enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Potku.
Nice body punch from Potku.
Thibodeaux Jr. thuds a left hand into Potku's body.
Potku misses the jab.
Potku throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a left to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potku misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Potku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Potku.
Potku scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Potku throws a solid leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr. takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Potku.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Potku throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Potku throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a right hand to the body.
Potku misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurki Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potku looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Potku misses with a body punch #KD#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice right hand that sends Potku toppling to the canvas! Potku scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?!#ROC#Potku is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kurki Potku has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Potku
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a huge right that knocks Potku out cold! Thibodeaux Jr. is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WVT 175: Thibbs Jr v Le Franc
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Le Franc instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Le Franc - that landed with a thud.
Le Franc blocking some punches.
Le Franc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Le Franc.
Thibodeaux Jr. struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands. #BC2#
Le Franc manages to break the clinch.
Le Franc is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. is avoiding it.
Le Franc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux Jr. manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with an inside leg kick.
Le Franc has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Le Franc gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Le Franc is trying to push Thibodeaux Jr. away but Thibodeaux Jr. has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Le Franc scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head. #BC2#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Le Franc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux Jr. misses the target.
Le Franc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux Jr. manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr. was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Le Franc.
The fighters circle momentarily. Le Franc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Le Franc throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Le Franc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thibodeaux Jr. lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Le Franc closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thibodeaux Jr. softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux Jr.. #T2#
Le Franc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Le Franc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux Jr. as the two fighters clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a hook 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!#BC#
Thibodeaux Jr. breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Franc closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice right hand that sends Le Franc toppling to the canvas! Le Franc scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?!#ROC#Le Franc is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
Le Franc takes a swing at Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Le Franc misses with a right hand
letting Thibodeaux Jr. counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux Jr. tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
A head kick misses from Le Franc.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Le Franc misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Le Franc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Le Franc keeps control of Thibodeaux Jr. as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux Jr..
Le Franc tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux Jr. makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Le Franc. #BC#
Thibodeaux Jr. pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Franc throws a head kick but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Le Franc throws a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. circles away from the clinch attempt.
Le Franc wants to clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. slips to the side#KD#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp right hand that drops Le Franc! Thibodeaux Jr. lets Le Franc back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Le Franc is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Le Franc throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
Le Franc throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it easily.
Le Franc 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.
Le Franc fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux Jr. misses its target.
Le Franc seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux Jr. defending well as Le Franc loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Le Franc. That snapped Thibodeaux Jr.'s head back.
Le Franc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Franc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Le Franc's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Le Franc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the body shot from Le Franc.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux Jr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
As Le Franc looks to move away, Thibodeaux Jr. throws a big counter combo but Le Franc just gets out of the way.
Le Franc wants to clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. slips to the side
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux Jr. didn't see that one coming.
Le Franc thuds his right hand into Thibodeaux Jr.'s forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD#
Thibodeaux Jr. sends Le Franc crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thibodeaux Jr. is motioning to the referee to let Le Franc up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Le Franc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thibodeaux Jr. has time to react.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux Jr. is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Le Franc is looking to clinch. #T1#
Le Franc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux Jr. swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux Jr. swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Franc scores with a nice head shot.
Le Franc tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux Jr. circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Le Franc lands with a hook. Thibodeaux Jr. tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux Jr. swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Franc.
Thibodeaux Jr. appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Le Franc doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux Jr. circles away. #KD2#
Le Franc drops Thibodeaux Jr. with a beautiful combination! Thibodeaux Jr. stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Le Franc is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Thibodeaux Jr. is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc fakes the body blow, causing Thibodeaux Jr. to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Thibodeaux Jr. goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Le Franc!
Guy Le Franc is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: WVT 166: Halsti v Thibbs Jr
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Halsti is looking to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down with leg kicks.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a low kick nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. is trying to counter with his kicks.
Halsti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Halsti!
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to land a right hand but Halsti moved out of range.
Halsti throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux Jr.'s shoulder, as Thibodeaux Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Halsti with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti lands a head shot.
Halsti throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Thibodeaux Jr. counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.#T1#
Halsti staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux Jr. is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halsti shoots and misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halsti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halsti is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice shot to the body.
Halsti throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a poor cross that misses
and Halsti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Halsti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Thibodeaux Jr. feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Halsti sprawling to the canvas! Halsti rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halsti with a nice cross.
Halsti misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp right hand that drops Halsti! Thibodeaux Jr. lets Halsti back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#Royal Halsti's cut is getting worse.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halsti.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws out a counter right but Halsti avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Halsti misses the body punch #KD2#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp right hand that drops Halsti! Thibodeaux Jr. lets Halsti back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Halsti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp right hand that drops Halsti! Thibodeaux Jr. lets Halsti back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Halsti is rocked!#CUT2#Royal Halsti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Halsti there.
Halsti throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. rattles Halsti with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Halsti tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Thibodeaux Jr. dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Halsti stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WVT 157: Thibodeaux Jr v Steve
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Steve throws a right hand that misses
enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Stoner Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab from Steve.
Nice jab there from Steve. #CUT2#It looks like Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. is just out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.#T1#
Steve misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice right hand that sends Steve toppling to the canvas! Steve scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?!
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. rattles Steve with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Steve tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Thibodeaux Jr. dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Steve stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WVT 150: Briggs v Thib Jr
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Briggs misses with a body punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Macka Briggs has been cut.
Briggs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thibodeaux Jr.'s waist but Thibodeaux Jr. gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Briggs off to one side.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Briggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Briggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Briggs.
Thibodeaux Jr. 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.
Briggs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a head kick that misses
and Briggs counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Briggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Briggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Briggs with a body shot.
Briggs misses with a body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Briggs. That snapped Thibodeaux Jr.'s head back.
Briggs misses with a wild body shot.
Briggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux Jr. releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Briggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Briggs with a body shot.#T2##CL#
Briggs takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux Jr.. #TD#
Briggs has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thibodeaux Jr. is trying to keep an underhook but Briggs manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux Jr. won't allow Briggs to pass to mount.
Briggs is stalling here. Thibodeaux Jr. is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Briggs seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thibodeaux Jr. has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Thibodeaux Jr. is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Briggs will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Briggs is looking to regain half guard here but Thibodeaux Jr. keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Thibodeaux Jr. controlling the position from side mount.
Briggs struggling a bit here.
Thibodeaux Jr. is staying tight to Briggs's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Briggs is looking for a sweep.
Thibodeaux Jr. controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Briggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macka Briggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Macka Briggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Briggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Thibodeaux Jr. should have avoided that one.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Briggs.
Briggs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Briggs digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs stalks Thibodeaux Jr. and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thibodeaux Jr.'s face. Thibodeaux Jr. staggers backwards, shaken.
Briggs digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribs.
Briggs misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Briggs lands with a good body shot.
Briggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux Jr.! But no joy.
Briggs darts in trying to clinch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a right hand to the body.
Briggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux Jr. manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Thibodeaux Jr. was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thibodeaux Jr. is leaning against Briggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux Jr. fails to land.
Briggs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Macka Briggs's cut is getting worse.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Briggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thibodeaux Jr. just misses with a elbow thrown towards Briggs's brow.
Briggs wants a takedown.
Briggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Briggs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thibodeaux Jr. after a bit of a struggle.
Briggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux Jr. can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux Jr. tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Briggs's elbow.
Briggs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux Jr. pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macka Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Briggs tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to get underhooks.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Briggs.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Briggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Briggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a shot to the side of Briggs's head.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Thibodeaux Jr..
Briggs dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux Jr..
Briggs is leaning against Thibodeaux Jr. and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thibodeaux Jr. working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Briggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Briggs scores with a hook to the body.
Briggs lands a body shot. #T4#
Briggs tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to get underhooks.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to work over Briggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Briggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Briggs misses with a shot to the body
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Macka Briggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Briggs tries to score with a low kick but Thibodeaux Jr. moves his leg out of the way.
Briggs moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. pushes him off.
Briggs misses with a body punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Briggs thinking.
Briggs lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Macka Briggs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Briggs swings widly with a right hand
and Briggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Briggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
Briggs closes the distance and clinches up with Thibodeaux Jr., looking for a takedown. Briggs pushes Thibodeaux Jr. against the cage but Thibodeaux Jr. circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Briggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Briggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. was well out of range. Poor timing from Briggs.#CL#
Briggs has Thibodeaux Jr. up against the cage in a clinch.
Briggs lands an elbow inside that Thibodeaux Jr. shrugs off.
Briggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the elbow strike from Briggs, against the cage.
Thibodeaux Jr. has a couple of punches blocked by Briggs.
Thibodeaux Jr. comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Briggs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macka Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Macka Briggs's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
In his post fight interview, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT 142: Mahogany v Creed
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Jarvinen lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux Jr. seems unphased.
Jarvinen misses with a right hand
enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
Jarvinen jabs at Thibodeaux Jr.'s body.
Jarvinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux Jr. swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Jarvinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jarvinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Thibodeaux Jr. should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has been cut.
Jarvinen cracks a nice hook into Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jarvinen cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Jarvinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jarvinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a stiff right hand.
Jarvinen lunges at Thibodeaux Jr. with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux Jr.'s hand.
Jarvinen misses with a hook to the body
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Arto Jarvinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jarvinen doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Jarvinen closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux Jr. back into the cage.#BC2#
Thibodeaux Jr.'s corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Jarvinen.
Jarvinen with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarvinen misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice right hand that sends Jarvinen toppling to the canvas! Jarvinen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?!#ROC2#Jarvinen is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Arto Jarvinen has been cut.
Jarvinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oh Jarvinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jarvinen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks right into an uppercut from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Jarvinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jarvinen jabs at Thibodeaux Jr.'s body.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Jarvinen misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Thibodeaux Jr. was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jarvinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux Jr. looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jarvinen misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a huge left! Jarvinen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Thibodeaux Jr. isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jarvinen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Thibodeaux Jr.!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. 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.

Event: WVT 134: Souza v Bloodaxe
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Wojcik takes a swing at Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribcage but misses.
Wojcik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Wojcik.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux Jr. throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik swings for the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Wojcik darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wojcik.
Thibodeaux Jr. now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wojcik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux Jr. releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wojcik throws a jab when Thibodeaux Jr. was well out of range.
Wojcik throws a jab when Thibodeaux Jr. was well out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wojcik walks into a jab.
Wojcik throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wojcik throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux Jr. follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a shot to the body.
Wojcik lands a jab to the nose.
Wojcik throws the left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wojcik takes a swing at Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Thibodeaux Jr. was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wojcik misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Wojcik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Wojcik.
Thibodeaux Jr. let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wojcik misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wojcik! Thibodeaux Jr. lets Wojcik back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ryszard Wojcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Wojcik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux Jr. paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Wojcik throws the left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wojcik throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wojcik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux Jr.. #KD2#
Thibodeaux Jr. feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wojcik sprawling to the canvas! Wojcik rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?! #ROC2#Wojcik is rocked!#CUT2#Ryszard Wojcik's cut is getting worse.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Wojcik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Wojcik flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Wojcik is out cold! Thibodeaux Jr. holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
After the fight, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WVT 126: Thibodeaux v Mahogany
Date: Jul 07, 2023

#R1#
Mahogany throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux Jr. misses the target.
Mahogany lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been informed that Mahogany 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.
Mahogany looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thibodeaux Jr. is fending him off so far but Mahogany persists. Nope, Thibodeaux Jr. circles away and we're back to standing.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thibodeaux Jr. just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Mahogany throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahogany lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux Jr.'s body. Thibodeaux Jr. takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahogany misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. slips the punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Mahogany.
Thibodeaux Jr. drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thibodeaux Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Mahogany misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking for a counter combo.
Mahogany scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahogany lands with a cross.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahogany.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mahogany connects with a single shot there.
Good work by Thibodeaux Jr. as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahogany.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahogany lands the left hand.
Mahogany pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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!
Mahogany goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mahogany jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahogany throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a head kick by Mahogany.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux Jr. misses the target.
Mahogany scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks right into an uppercut from Mahogany.
Mahogany scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thibodeaux Jr. in his tracks.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Thibodeaux Jr..
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahogany scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahogany scores with a shot to the body.
Mahogany cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahogany works Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a nice hook.
Mahogany rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Thibodeaux Jr. counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahogany rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahogany catches Thibodeaux Jr. with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mahogany throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr. moved away.
Mahogany scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahogany moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range of the body kick.
Mahogany just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahogany throws the left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range as Mahogany strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Mahogany darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahogany scores with a shot to the body.
Mahogany rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahogany gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahogany walks into a stiff left hand from Thibodeaux Jr..
Mahogany misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahogany lands with a cross.
Mahogany loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. slips the punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter punch.
Mahogany is looking to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down with leg kicks.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Mahogany lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahogany looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahogany thows a body kick. Thibodeaux Jr. tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mahogany misses with a hook.
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr. was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahogany.
Mahogany is looking to score with low kicks.
Mahogany throws a jab when Thibodeaux Jr. was well out of range.
Mahogany ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux Jr..
A cross from Mahogany lands.
Mahogany throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one to the side of the head.
Mahogany throws a shot to the body.
Mahogany stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux Jr. is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Mahogany.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux Jr. tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD2#
Mahogany closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thibodeaux Jr. quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux Jr. is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Mahogany wants to work for an arm triangle but Thibodeaux Jr. is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thibodeaux Jr. trying to hold on to Mahogany's head to control him but Mahogany postures up. #T3#
Mahogany is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thibodeaux Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Mahogany sits in half guard.
Thibodeaux Jr. is trying to get back to full guard.
Mahogany has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Mahogany sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mahogany throws a shot to the body.
Mahogany loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. slips the punch.
Donk. Mahogany catches Thibodeaux Jr. right on the button with a cross.
Mahogany throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mahogany attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a right hand to the body.
Mahogany tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahogany ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Mahogany connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook but Mahogany avoids it easily.
Mahogany with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahogany cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with an open hand slap.
Mahogany throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mahogany scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahogany throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mahogany.#T1#
Mahogany tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahogany looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahogany.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahogany lunges at Thibodeaux Jr. with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux Jr.'s hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks right into an uppercut from Mahogany.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahogany.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahogany.
Thibodeaux Jr. feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mahogany's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thibodeaux Jr. under the eye.
That kick from Mahogany tenderised Thibodeaux Jr.'s leg. Thibodeaux Jr. is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Mahogany with a poor takedown
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahogany throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. walks into a jab.
Mahogany cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mahogany connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux Jr.'s hands.
Mahogany misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
Rich Mahogany seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahogany misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the body shot from Mahogany.
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr. was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahogany.
Mahogany lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux Jr. didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Mahogany lands with a nice body punch.
Mahogany misses with a looping left.
Mahogany scores with a sloppy right hand. Thibodeaux Jr. should have avoided that one.
Mahogany throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Mahogany.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux Jr. misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahogany. Thibodeaux Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the button.#T4#
Mahogany slips a jab from Thibodeaux Jr..
Mahogany connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux Jr.'s hands.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Mahogany connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahogany.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mahogany misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahogany scores with a spinning back kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Mahogany comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahogany 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: WVT 116: Bradley v Burger
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Jarvinen lands with an overhand left.
Jarvinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jarvinen lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux Jr. seems unphased.
Jarvinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarvinen throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jarvinen throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab from Jarvinen.
Thibodeaux Jr. seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jarvinen misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. defending well as Jarvinen loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Jarvinen.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arto Jarvinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarvinen misses with a jab to the body
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. staying out of range there.
Jarvinen swings for the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jarvinen takes a swing at Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribcage but misses.
Jarvinen misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice right hand that sends Jarvinen toppling to the canvas! Jarvinen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvinen loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. slips the punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been informed that Jarvinen 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.
Jarvinen throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp right that sends Jarvinen to the canvas! Thibodeaux Jr. follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
In his post fight interview, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT 109: Machado v Torvik 2
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Philippe lands a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a predictable looking body shot
and Philippe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Philippe's head backwards.
A slow jab from Philippe misses its intended target.
Philippe takes a swing at Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribcage but misses.
Philippe misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Philippe counters with a crisp one two that drops Thibodeaux Jr.! Philippe thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thibodeaux Jr. to his feet! Thibodeaux Jr. is in big trouble!
Philippe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Philippe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body punch but Philippe moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook to the side of Philippe's head but Philippe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Philippe unleashes a big counter combination but Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Philippe misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Philippe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a jab.
Philippe looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a sloppy body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Philippe throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux Jr. staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Philippe momentarily.
Philippe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux Jr..#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings widly with a right hand
and Philippe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a jab to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Peguero Jean Philippe's cut even more.
Thibodeaux Jr. feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Philippes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a looping right.
Philippe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux Jr..
Philippe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a kick to the body.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Thibodeaux Jr. - just one landing.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Philippe misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. walks into a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab when Philippe was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux Jr. misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Philippe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body punch
and Philippe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Philippe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Philippe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Philippe scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to land a right hand but Philippe moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Philippe! But no joy.
Thibodeaux Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Philippe.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Philippe's head backwards.#T4#
Philippe walks into a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. cracks a nice hook into Philippe's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Philippe has time to react.#CUT#The cut above Peguero Jean Philippe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a spinning back kick!
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a cross.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Philippe.
Thibodeaux Jr. feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Philippe misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
A swing and a miss from Philippe.
Thibodeaux Jr. appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peguero Jean Philippe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux Jr. on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Philippe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a right hand that misses
and Philippe counters with a good low kick that Thibodeaux Jr. was not able to check.
Philippe misses with a looping right.
Philippe missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux Jr..
Philippe misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the body punch
and Philippe counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Philippe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a predictable looking body shot
and Philippe counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a looping right hand.
Philippe 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.
Philippe lands with a nice body punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Philippe in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Philippe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Philippe.
Philippe lands a jab.
Philippe moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Thibodeaux Jr. finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Philippe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Philippe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut
and Philippe counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Philippe misses the jab.
Philippe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux Jr. throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Philippe.
A little jabbing left from Philippe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Philippe is looking to score with low kicks.
Philippe throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#Peguero Jean Philippe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a hook. Philippe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
In his post fight interview, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT 98: Torvik v Motts
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a low kick.
Potku let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thibodeaux Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Thibodeaux Jr. missing with a left hand there. Potku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Potku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Potku rushes Thibodeaux Jr. and presses him up against the cage.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a body shot from Potku.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Potku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. has had enough of the clinch but Potku keeps him there for the moment.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a short shot to the head.
Potku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Potku.
Potku can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux Jr. controls the action.
Potku struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux Jr. controls his hands.
Potku lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux Jr..
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku pushes Thibodeaux Jr. back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Potku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux Jr.'s elbow. #BC#
Thibodeaux Jr. manages to break the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Potku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Potku looking for a submission but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Potku trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Potku wants to control but Thibodeaux Jr. is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Potku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Potku is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Potku prevents Thibodeaux Jr. from improving his position.
Thibodeaux Jr. won't allow Potku to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Potku is working for a kimura but Thibodeaux Jr. is defending it quite comfortably.
Potku is trying to control. Thibodeaux Jr. wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Potku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thibodeaux Jr. is just riding it out for now. Potku eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Potku seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Potku is looking for a kimura here.
Potku tries to pass to full mount but Thibodeaux Jr. defends it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Potku wants to work for an arm triangle but Thibodeaux Jr. is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Potku is keen to just control but Thibodeaux Jr. is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a looping left.
Potku slips under a jab from Thibodeaux Jr..
Potku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. was well out of range. Poor timing from Potku.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Potku looking to score a takedown here. Thibodeaux Jr. is defending well but Potku drives through and ends up in Thibodeaux Jr.'s guard.
Potku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurki Potku dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Potku throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux Jr..
Potku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws out a loose jab but Potku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potku slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Potku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Potku momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. cracks Potku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Potku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Potku.
Potku tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux Jr. forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short left from Potku.
Kurki Potku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Potku lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to break the clinch but Potku is controlling the position.
Potku lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands an elbow that stopped Potku in his tracks for a moment.
Potku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potku backwards.
Nice body punch from Potku.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Potku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Potku has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thibodeaux Jr. seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Potku can turn it around.
Potku taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Potku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards. #TD2#
Potku works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Potku drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Potku jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Potku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thibodeaux Jr. is keeping the position for now.
Kurki Potku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping moving, preventing Potku from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Potku drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Potku jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Potku wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux Jr. keeps moving.
Thibodeaux Jr. is controlling Potku's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Potku takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Thibodeaux Jr. jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Potku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Potku slips a jab from Thibodeaux Jr..
Potku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice takedown defense from Thibodeaux Jr.. No joy for Potku on that attempt.
Potku moves out of range as Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body kick.
Potku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux Jr..
It seemed like Potku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Potku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thibodeaux Jr. did well to prevent Potku getting side control.
Thibodeaux Jr. knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Potku on the ground.#SUB2#
Potku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Potku not doing much here. #T4#
Potku moves nicely into side control.
Potku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux Jr. keeps working. #SUB2#
Potku is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thibodeaux Jr. has escaped the position, nice work there.
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!
Potku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux Jr. keeps working.
Potku tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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 Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Potku has managed to clinch. #BC#
Thibodeaux Jr. escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux Jr. with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Potku misses with a shot to the body
enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
Potku slips under a jab from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux Jr. is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potku moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux Jr.. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Potku doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux Jr. circles away. #T1#
Potku defending well as Thibodeaux Jr. loads up on a big left hand.
Potku doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Potku moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Potku ducks right into an uppercut from Thibodeaux Jr..
A shot to the liver by Potku. Beautiful body shot.
Potku slips under a jab from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Potku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Potku closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thibodeaux Jr. to the mat! Thibodeaux Jr. manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Potku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thibodeaux Jr. pulls Potku in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Potku trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Potku drops back looking for a leg! Thibodeaux Jr. is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thibodeaux Jr. manages to kick Potku off! Potku jumps back into Thibodeaux Jr.'s guard.
Potku slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Potku wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux Jr. keeps moving. #T3#
Potku looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Potku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut.
Potku is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thibodeaux Jr. with a body shot.
Potku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thibodeaux Jr..#TD2#
Potku scores with a takedown into Thibodeaux Jr.'s guard.
Potku won't allow Thibodeaux Jr. to sweep him here. #T4#
Potku sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Potku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thibodeaux Jr. is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thibodeaux Jr. has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Potku working for a triangle but Thibodeaux Jr. defends it easily.
Potku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thibodeaux Jr. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Bellicose XLI
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Hall misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux Jr. saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Hall as he connects with a hook.
Hall jabs Thibodeaux Jr. to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thibodeaux Jr. rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall scores with the left hand. Thibodeaux Jr. knows he should have avoided that one.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. is just out of range.
Henry Hall 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.
Hall throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
Hall lands a glancing blow to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux Jr.'s shoulder, as Thibodeaux Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.#T1#
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall misses with a kick to the body
enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
Hall misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Hall swings for the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Donk. Hall catches Thibodeaux Jr. right on the button with a cross.
Thibodeaux Jr. dodges the punch combination from Hall.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux Jr. misses the target.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Hall misses with a head kick. #T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a hook
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux Jr. saw that one coming.
Hall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hall scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux Jr..
Hall jabs at Thibodeaux Jr.'s body.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Hall sizes up Thibodeaux Jr. with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
A nice leg kick from Thibodeaux Jr., right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux Jr. looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Hall throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall scores with a jab to the head.
Hall lands a slapping body shot.
Hall punishes Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a nice straight punch.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hall lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux Jr. seems unphased.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux Jr..
Hall gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Thibodeaux Jr. counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the head kick by Hall.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hall avoids it.#T1#
Hall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall keeps Thibodeaux Jr. at a distance using the push kick.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thibodeaux Jr. might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall scores with the left hand. Thibodeaux Jr. knows he should have avoided that one.
Henry Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall misses with a body punch
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux Jr. tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the button.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Hall walks into a straight right hand from Thibodeaux Jr..
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux Jr..
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux Jr. momentarily.
Hall feints and then cracks Thibodeaux Jr.'s leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down. #T4#
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Hall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux Jr..
Hall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeaux Jr.s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Thibodeaux Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Hall.
Hall throws a low kick but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Hall.
Hall lands a head kick. Thibodeaux Jr. smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Thibodeaux Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hall swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Hall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab by Hall.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Hall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter punch.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. slips the punch.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux Jr. feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall lunges at Thibodeaux Jr. with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux Jr.'s hand.
Hall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hall lands a nice shot that snaps Thibodeaux Jr.'s head back.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henry Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux Jr. at a distance.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hall misses with a combination
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range.
Hall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thibodeaux Jr. staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.#KD#
Thibodeaux Jr. cracks Hall with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hall looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him? #ROC#Hall is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Hall.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux Jr. misses its intended target.
A big right from Hall misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking for a counter combo.
Hall throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux Jr.'s front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux Jr. tries to avoid it.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Hall misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hall 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bellicose XXIV
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux Jr. on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stronk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stronk throws out the jab.
A combination from Stronk does no damage.
Stronk throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stronk throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Ian Stronk has been cut.
Stronk throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stronk with a jab.
Stronk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ian Stronk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeps the fight on the outside.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to land a body kick but Stronk moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stronk. Thibodeaux Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stronk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stronk missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Stronk throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stronk misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux Jr. cracks Stronk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thibodeaux Jr. gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stronk.
Stronk looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. is just out of range.
Stronk throws the left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. tried to counter with a leg kick but Stronk avoided it.
Stronk misses the body punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a right hand to the body.
Stronk misses the body punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stronk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stronk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thibodeaux Jr. eats them both and turns towards Stronk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stronk swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice right hand that sends Stronk toppling to the canvas! Stronk scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?!#ROC#Stronk is rocked!
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stronk misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stronk! Thibodeaux Jr. lets Stronk back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Stronk is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?
Thibodeaux Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Stronk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stronk misses with a hook to the body
and Thibodeaux Jr. 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 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Bellicose XVII
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Thibodeaux Jr. strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux Jr. misses the target.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Thibodeaux Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Thibodeaux Jr. finds it's way through Nagasaki's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Hiroshima Nagasaki has been cut.
Nagasaki misses with a leg kick
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a nice body punch.
Hiroshima Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux Jr. checks the leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab.
Nagasaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux Jr. at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a hook.
Nagasaki tries a quick counter leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr. is wise to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nagasaki.#T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux Jr. defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux Jr. circles away.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux Jr..
Nagasaki dips to his left and cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with an uppercut!
Thibodeaux Jr. loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.
Nagasaki wants to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr. is out of range.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Thibodeaux Jr. strikes.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux Jr..
Nagasaki works Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a nice hook.
Nagasaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagasaki.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a straight right by Nagasaki.#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagasaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nagasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux Jr. seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux Jr. loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. takes a step back to recover.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a glancing blow to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki throws a one two combo.
Nagasaki lands with an overhand left.
Nagasaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Nagasaki misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Nagasaki throws the kick towards the body but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it.
Nagasaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to score with a decent uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagasaki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Nagasaki does it's job there.
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a jab from Nagasaki.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki wants to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr. is out of range.
Nagasaki tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s front leg with a kick but Thibodeaux Jr. checks it.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
Nagasaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.#T4#
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux Jr..
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thibodeaux Jr.. That did some damage!
Nagasaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head.
An inside leg kick from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki misses with a low kick.
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki misses with a low kick.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki tries a quick counter leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr. is wise to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
A big right from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Nagasaki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head.
Nagasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hiroshima Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nagasaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux Jr. lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nagasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki is looking for the big counter here.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Thibodeaux Jr. paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nagasaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut even more.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thibodeaux Jr.. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thibodeaux Jr. is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Thibodeaux Jr. ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Nagasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux Jr..
Nagasaki misses with a two punch combination.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a slapping body shot.
Nagasaki avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a right hand that misses
letting Nagasaki counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick that knocks Thibodeaux Jr. off balance momentarily.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Nagasaki scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki lands a leg kick that knocks Thibodeaux Jr. off balance momentarily.#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a straight right by Nagasaki.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
A little jabbing left from Nagasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Nagasaki - just one landing.
Thibodeaux Jr. checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux Jr.. #T3#
A head kick misses from Nagasaki.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks right into an uppercut from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki thows a body kick. Thibodeaux Jr. tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thibodeaux Jr. crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nagasaki - the referee stops the clock and Thibodeaux Jr. gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nagasaki. Thibodeaux Jr. manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut
and Nagasaki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nagasaki scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a straight left. #T4#
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki is looking for the big counter here.
Nagasaki takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#The cut above Hiroshima Nagasaki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Thibodeaux Jr..
Nagasaki misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagasaki. That's going to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Thibodeaux Jr. strikes.
Nagasaki is looking to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down with leg kicks.
Nagasaki with a nice calf kick.
Nagasaki lands with a hook. Thibodeaux Jr. tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagasaki. That's going to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Thibodeaux Jr. ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hiroshima Nagasaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hiroshima Nagasaki'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 Jr. misses with an uppercut. Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Nagasaki scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux Jr. will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Nagasaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks right into an uppercut from Nagasaki.
Some wild striking there from Nagasaki.
Thibodeaux Jr. jabs at Nagasaki's body.
Nagasaki throws a low kick but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Thibodeaux Jr. strikes.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki swinging wildly here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nagasaki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Nagasaki throws a solid leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr. takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nagasaki.
A jab from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Nagasaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux Jr..
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux Jr..
Hiroshima Nagasaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki misses with the combination.
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BelIicose IX
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux Jr. will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mfer lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux Jr.'s body. Thibodeaux Jr. takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been told by Thibodeaux Jr.'s head coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Thibodeaux Jr. finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mfer, as that shot connected.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thibodeaux Jr. attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
Mfer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves away.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux Jr..
Mfer misses the jab.
A big right from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Mfer throws a shot to the body.
Mfer misses with a looping right.#T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Mfer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Mfer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thibodeaux Jr. is able to avoid easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to move into range but Mfer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mfer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mfer throws a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Mfer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mfer connects with a crisp jab.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux Jr. is out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer lands a jab to Thibodeaux Jr.'s midsection.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thibodeaux Jr. walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a hook to the body. Mfer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mfer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thibodeaux Jr. dips to his left and cracks Mfer with an uppercut!
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks for the body kick but Mfer saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to land body kicks.
Thibodeaux Jr. listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Pate Mfer has been cut.
Mfer with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a head kick but it misses.
Mfer takes a swing at Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribcage but misses.
Mfer blocks the body kick.
Mfer throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux Jr. pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mfer is out of range and Thibodeaux Jr. settles back down.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer throws a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Mfer lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Mfer blocks the leg kick.
Mfer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mfer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mfer checks it well.
Mfer misses the body punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Mfer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a looping left.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux Jr..
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mfer swings for the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thibodeaux Jr.. Thibodeaux Jr. obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Mfer dips to his left and cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with an uppercut!
Mfer misses with a low kick as Thibodeaux Jr. jumps back.
Mfer lands a jab to Thibodeaux Jr.'s midsection.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to land a front kick but Mfer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mfer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thibodeaux Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
Some wild striking there from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. wants to land a leg kick but Mfer is out of range.
It seemed like Mfer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a slapping head kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to score with low kicks.
Thibodeaux Jr. shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Mfer throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Mfer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pate Mfer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mfer moves out of range as Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body kick.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pate Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Mfer blocks the low kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thibodeaux Jr. walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an attempted mid kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a hook
and Mfer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thibodeaux Jr. thinking.
Mfer lands a leg kick that knocks Thibodeaux Jr. off balance momentarily.
Mfer lands with an uppercut that bounces Thibodeaux Jr. off the cage and back into range.
Mfer with the inside leg kick.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice uppercut lands for Mfer. That snapped Thibodeaux Jr.'s head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux Jr..
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux Jr..
Mfer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mfer's sensitive parts.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mfer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thibodeaux Jr. on the side of the head.#ROC2#Thibodeaux Jr. is rocked!
Mfer lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Thibodeaux Jr. falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mfer dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Mfer!
During a confident post fight interview, Pate Mfer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose 144
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Thrane loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. slips the punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut.
Thrane lands with a nice body kick.
Thrane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux Jr. stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thrane throws a big shot that misses.
Thrane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thrane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane feints and then cracks Thibodeaux Jr.'s leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Thrane scores with a shot to the body.
Thrane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thrane.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thrane is out of range.
Thrane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thibodeaux Jr. half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thrane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thrane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thrane scoring well with a low kick there.
Thibodeaux Jr. is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thrane.#T2#
Thrane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with an outside leg kick.
Thrane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thrane throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Thibodeaux Jr. counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Thrane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thrane throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. digs a right hand into Thrane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thrane's gas tank.
Thrane misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux Jr. using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thrane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thrane lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
Thrane avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux Jr., against the cage.
Thrane lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Thrane tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrane blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a shoulder strike.
Thrane lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. working aggressively here.
Thrane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thrane lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a left to the head.
Thrane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
Thrane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a body shot but Thrane blocks it.
Thrane has Thibodeaux Jr. pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux Jr. from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux Jr. pushes Thrane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrane tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thrane tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it by throwing Thrane back against the cage. #T4#
Thrane cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a nice body shot.
Thrane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrane.
A head punch on the inside from Thrane fails to land.
Thrane lands a left hand.
Thrane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeaux Jr.s head.
Thibodeaux Jr. works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thibodeaux Jr. tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrane's elbow.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Thrane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrane looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thrane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Thrane misses.
As Thrane looks to move away, Thibodeaux Jr. throws a big counter combo but Thrane just gets out of the way.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a leg kick.
Thrane throws a lazy uppercut
letting Thibodeaux Jr. counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

JÃ¸rgen Thrane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thrane throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it easily.
Thrane checks a leg kick.
JÃ¸rgen Thrane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thrane connects with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thrane.
Thrane staying out of range there.
Thrane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane scores with a spinning back kick!
JÃ¸rgen Thrane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrane lands a leg kick that knocks Thibodeaux Jr. off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Thrane has Thibodeaux Jr. up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrane backwards.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like JÃ¸rgen Thrane has been cut.
Thrane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a short shot to the head.
Thrane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thrane misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux Jr..
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thrane in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thrane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux Jr.'s elbow.
Thibodeaux Jr. is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux Jr. fails to land.
Thibodeaux Jr. softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Thrane is rocked!
Thrane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocking some punches.
A short left from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. is working Thrane over against the cage.
Thrane is breathing heavily.
Thrane lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thrane is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. dips a shoulder and cracks Thrane with a mighty uppercut! Thrane falls back against the cage and Thibodeaux Jr. unloads with a barrage of strikes! Thrane is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Thibodeaux Jr. screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr., made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bellicose 131
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Mfer darts in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux Jr. gets double underhooks and turns Mfer into the cage.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Mfer there.
A low kick lands for Thibodeaux Jr..
Mfer shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux Jr. tries to sprawl out of it but Mfer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux Jr. manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Thibodeaux Jr. tenderised Mfer's leg. Mfer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mfer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thibodeaux Jr. but Thibodeaux Jr. pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunt Mfer.#T1#
Mfer lands a jab to Thibodeaux Jr.'s midsection.
Thibodeaux Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Mfer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mfer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't seem bothered though.
Mfer throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mfer takes one on the button.
Mfer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Mfer has Thibodeaux Jr. up against the cage in a clinch.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body punch.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a knee to the head but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux Jr.'s elbow. #T3#
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux Jr.. #TD2#
Mfer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thibodeaux Jr. can't fight it off and eventually Mfer manages to take the fight to the floor. Thibodeaux Jr. looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Mfer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thibodeaux Jr. looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thibodeaux Jr. looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thibodeaux Jr.! #REVR#
Mfer is looking to regain half guard here but Thibodeaux Jr. keeps moving and retains side control.
Mfer keeps trying to improve his position.
Mfer wants to control but Thibodeaux Jr. postures up.
Mfer tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Thibodeaux Jr. controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer is looking to reverse the position.
Thibodeaux Jr. working away.
Mfer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thibodeaux Jr. is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mfer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mfer tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hunt Mfer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mfer tries to clinch up.
Thibodeaux Jr. appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws an off balance right hand
and Mfer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mfer misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mfer 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Mfer throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter punch.
Good work by Mfer as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer shoots in for a takedown but Thibodeaux Jr. shows good takedown defense.
Thibodeaux Jr. lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to move into range but Mfer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux Jr. half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mfer tries to bum rush Thibodeaux Jr. with a series of wild strikes but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mfer throws a head kick but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one to the chin there.
Thibodeaux Jr. looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thibodeaux Jr. shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donk. Thibodeaux Jr. catches Mfer right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Mfer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves forwards but Mfer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a low kick, right behind Mfer 's knee.
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thibodeaux Jr. needs to keep his hands up - Mfer had a free shot at his head there.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a thumping low kick.
Mfer digs a good hook to Thibodeaux Jr.'s body.
Mfer shoots in and drives through. Thibodeaux Jr. sprawls well.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Thibodeaux Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer throws out a leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range and Mfer only half commits.
Thibodeaux Jr. defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mfer.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunt Mfer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mfer.
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Mfer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. is just out of range.
Hunt Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the jab.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Mfer blocks the leg kick.
A cross from Mfer lands.
Mfer throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux Jr. tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Thibodeaux Jr..
The fighters circle momentarily. Mfer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux Jr. paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux Jr. lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hunt Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux Jr. is leaning against Mfer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Mfer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thibodeaux Jr. smiles and moves away.
Mfer throws the left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thibodeaux Jr.. That's going to slow Mfer down.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Mfer scores with a jab. Thibodeaux Jr. acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mfer takes a step back to recover.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Hunt Mfer has been cut.#T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. slips the punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter punch.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. is just out of range.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux Jr. saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux Jr. tried to counter with a leg kick but Mfer avoided it.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mfer avoids it.
Mfer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking for a counter combo.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a low kick.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Thibodeaux Jr. as Mfer shoots in.
Mfer throws the left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
Mfer misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice right hand that sends Mfer toppling to the canvas! Mfer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?!#ROC#Mfer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a leg kick.
Mfer is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?
Thibodeaux Jr. with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
You can see that Mfer has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mfer's sensitive parts.
Mfer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mfer seems to have recovered his senses.
Mfer checks a low kick from Thibodeaux Jr..
Mfer is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Mfer crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Mfer's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose 118
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Potku misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux Jr. releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Potku blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Potku is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux Jr.. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD2#
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a big head kick that sends Potku tumbling to the mat! Thibodeaux Jr. takes a step backwards and waves Potku back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Kurki Potku 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!
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body punch but Potku moves out of range.
Potku appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. loads up on a big right hand but Potku slips the punch.
Potku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Potku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a head shot.
Potku throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a head kick but Potku moves out of range.
Potku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the body punch
and Potku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux Jr. throws the left hand but Potku avoids the punch easily.
Potku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux Jr. circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Potku drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Thibodeaux Jr. follows Potku to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

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

Event: Bellicose 104 - Prospects 5
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCoy at a distance.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook to the side of McCoy's head but McCoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCoy's head.
McCoy throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux Jr.'s shoulder, as Thibodeaux Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCoy staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thibodeaux Jr.'s corner calls for a 1-2. Thibodeaux Jr. obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to land a left hand but McCoy moved out of range nicely.
McCoy connects with a crisp jab.
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 Jr. slips a straight right by McCoy.
McCoy throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Thibodeaux Jr. lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCoy doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
McCoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but McCoy manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from McCoy.
McCoy misses with an uppercut.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux Jr.. #KD#
Thibodeaux Jr. sends McCoy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thibodeaux Jr. is motioning to the referee to let McCoy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#McCoy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hank McCoy has been cut.
McCoy gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Thibodeaux Jr. points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. McCoy wakes up just in time to hear Thibodeaux Jr. thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
A less than humble Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Bellicose 90
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paul.
Paul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paul misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab from Paul.
Thibodeaux Jr. feints a counter leg kick.
Paul throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paul misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paul falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice right hand that sends Paul toppling to the canvas! Paul scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paul with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a straight left.
Paul swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Paul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paul swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice right hand that sends Paul toppling to the canvas! Paul scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?!#ROC2#Paul is rocked!
Paul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Bellicose 82
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
Slice throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Slice.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a jab from Slice.
Thibodeaux Jr. 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.
Slice misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Thibodeaux Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeaux Jr.s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good shot there by Slice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Slice misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux Jr. appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Slice's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slice throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Micka Slice has been cut.
Slice misses with a double jab
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a huge left! Slice is in big trouble! He's backing up but Thibodeaux Jr. isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Slice from any more damage. A dominating finish by Thibodeaux Jr.!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
A victorious Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: 3 Titles on the Line!
Date: Mar 07, 2022

#R1#
Thrane swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice body kick.
Thrane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a low kick, looking for Thrane's leg but Thrane calmly moves out of range.
Thrane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thrane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux Jr. momentarily.
Thrane throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux Jr.'s shoulder, as Thibodeaux Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrane.
Thrane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Thrane throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice right hand that sends Thrane toppling to the canvas! Thrane scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?!#ROC#Thrane is rocked!#CUT#It looks like JÃ¸rgen Thrane has been cut.
Thibodeaux Jr. closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Thrane out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose - Backman vs Matthew
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Pantovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thibodeaux Jr. pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux Jr. gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pantovic has his takedown stuffed
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pantovic fails with the takedown
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Stefan Pantovic has been cut.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Pantovic.
Pantovic looks winded!
Thibodeaux Jr. leaves Pantovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Pantovic crumples to the floor! Thibodeaux Jr. milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. made sure to mention his sponsor, Â© Trap House in his post fight interview.

Event: Bellicose - Daverio vs Girith
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saari lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux Jr. didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux Jr. is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to clinch up but Saari circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings for the body but Saari moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a straight right by Saari.
Saari misses with the combination.
It seemed like Thibodeaux Jr. was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saari throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saari looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux Jr. looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thibodeaux Jr. wants to clinch up but Saari keeps it at a distance.
Saari is looking for a counter combo.
Saari uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. 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.
Saari looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a sloppy head kick and Saari moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thibodeaux Jr.. That's going to slow Saari down. #T1#
Saari lands a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a swing at Saari's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saari.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws out a leg kick but Saari moves out of range and Thibodeaux Jr. only half commits.
Saari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Aleksi Saari has been cut.
Saari misses with a wild combination.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice looking body shot.
Saari has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Saari stalks Thibodeaux Jr. and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thibodeaux Jr.'s face. Thibodeaux Jr. staggers backwards, shaken.
Saari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saari misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab when Saari was well out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. tests Saari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saari moves away.
Saari looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it well.
Saari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux Jr..
A bone on bone clash there as Saari blocks the leg kick.
Saari slips a straight right by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saari doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. cracks Saari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thibodeaux Jr. pushes Saari away with a front kick.
Saari is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body punch but Saari moves out of range.
Saari throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Saari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saari throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux Jr. avoids nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux Jr. thuds his right hand into Saari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thibodeaux Jr. is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saari rather than just go for the knockout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thibodeaux Jr. - that will leave a mark!
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Saari's jaw. Saari's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Thibodeaux Jr. does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Â© Trap House, into his post fight interview.
Aleksi Saari was interviewed post fight and said 'Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan.'.

Event: Bellicose - Kabore vs Bayo
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a wild body shot.
Smif avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux Jr..
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut.
Smif fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux Jr..
Smif lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Smif sizes up Thibodeaux Jr. with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Thibodeaux Jr.. Those never looked like landing.
Thibodeaux Jr. on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Smif.
Smif throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smif paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.
Smif misses with a straight left.
Smif throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux Jr. stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smif swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif lands with a good body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smif throws a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab when Smif was well out of range.
Smif lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Smif.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smif.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the body shot from Smif.
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 Jr. avoids the body shot from Smif.
Smif lands with a hook. Thibodeaux Jr. tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smif throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smif with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a right and a left that Smif avoids nicely.
Smif is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a right and a left that Smif avoids nicely.
Smif seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smif throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux Jr. closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux Jr..
Smif misses with a body punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a leg kick.
Smif connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smif missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux Jr..
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves away.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut
and Smif counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Bill Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux Jr. walks into a straight right hand from Smif.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of Thibodeaux Jr. 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
A short right from Smif on the inside.
Thibodeaux Jr. working aggressively here.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif blocks the elbow strike.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. looking to throw knees to the head but Smif is blocking nicely.
Smif misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body punch.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux Jr.'s elbow.
A short right from Smif on the inside. #BC2#
Thibodeaux Jr. breaks from the clinch.
Smif throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it easily.
Smif throws the left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux Jr.! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Thibodeaux Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to clinch but Smif moves out of range. #T4#
Smif uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.
Smif swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Thibodeaux Jr. forces Smif back against the cage and clinches.
Thibodeaux Jr. goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux Jr. is trying to maintain a safe position but Smif gets an underhook and turns Thibodeaux Jr. into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to control Smif's arms but Smif gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thibodeaux Jr. has his back to the cage.
A short right from Thibodeaux Jr. on the inside.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to throw a body punch but Smif avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux Jr. back against the cage.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Thibodeaux Jr. manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Smif dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smif misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Smif misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick lands for Thibodeaux Jr..
Bill Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a head kick.
Smif lands a right hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. walks into a straight right hand from Smif.
Smif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux Jr. can do to turn this around?
Smif misses with a looping left.
Smif misses with a straight right.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smif on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thibodeaux Jr.. Thibodeaux Jr. obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves away.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smif's sensitive parts.
Thibodeaux Jr. loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a straight right by Smif.
Smif looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range nicely.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smif paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smif bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a jab.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot.
Smif fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thibodeaux Jr..
A nice leg kick lands there from Thibodeaux Jr..
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smif, as that shot connected.
Smif misses with a looping left.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
Smif swings for the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with an inside leg kick.
Smif loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. slips the punch.
Smif swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smif throws out the jab.
Smif throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Smif cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smif throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smif throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a good body shot.
Smif lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux Jr.'s body. Thibodeaux Jr. takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smif swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. moves in looking to clinch but Smif pushes him off.#CL2#
Thibodeaux Jr. moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Smif. #T3#
Smif lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux Jr. is trying to force a seperation but Smif has the dominant position.
Smif tries a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Smif prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux Jr..
Smif misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux Jr.'s head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smif gets through Thibodeaux Jr.'s defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux Jr. won't allow it.
Thibodeaux Jr. goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smif has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. keeps him there for the moment.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif misses with some punches. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux Jr..
Smif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smif can't break the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to throw a body punch but Smif avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux Jr. back against the cage.
Thibodeaux Jr. is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif prevents Thibodeaux Jr. from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smif.
Thibodeaux Jr. prevents a body shot from Smif.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux Jr..
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux Jr.. #BC2#
Thibodeaux Jr. pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Smif dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux Jr. digs a good body shot into Smif's ribs.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smif throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a shot to the body.
Smif swings for the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Smif scores with a nice right hand.
Smif slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smif on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif lands with a good body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to clinch
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux Jr. staying out of range there.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Smif throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
Smif lands with a right hand.
Smif throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux Jr. is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smif rather than just go for the knockout.
Smif is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a shot to the body
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smif, as that shot connected. #ROC#Thibodeaux Jr. is rocked!
Smif closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Thibodeaux Jr.! Smif dives in looking to finish! Thibodeaux Jr. is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Smif!
After winning the bout, Bill Smif thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TFC 20
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Babers.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the head kick by Babers.
TyQuinton Babers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Babers misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. cracks Babers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like TyQuinton Babers has been cut.
Babers takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux Jr. cracks Babers with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
A relieved looking Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TFC 19
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Ramirez misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Ramirez drives through and clinches with Thibodeaux Jr. against the cage.
Thibodeaux Jr. wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramirez won't allow it.
Ramirez tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A frustrated look appears on Thibodeaux Jr.'s face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux Jr..
Ramirez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux Jr..
Ramirez pushes off an throws an elbow but Thibodeaux Jr. leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez lands a body punch.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Raja Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thibodeaux Jr. just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ramirez's brow. #T1#
Ramirez tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the damage to the body.
Ramirez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. prevents a body shot from Ramirez.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ramirez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands an elbow inside that Ramirez shrugs off. #BC#
Thibodeaux Jr. breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux Jr..
Ramirez wants to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. pushes him away.
Thibodeaux Jr. on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Ramirez misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a nice head shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Raja Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ramirez's head.#CUT#That has opened up Raja Ramirez's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a straight left.
Ramirez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Ramirez is looking to clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramirez.
Thibodeaux Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at For Pride and Prodigies in the buildup to the fight.
Ramirez moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. pushes him off.#CL2#
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to keep at a distance but Ramirez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ramirez pushes off an throws an elbow but Thibodeaux Jr. leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thibodeaux Jr. pushes off an throws an elbow but Ramirez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ramirez trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux Jr..
Ramirez misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux Jr. wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirez avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux Jr., against the cage. #T3#
Thibodeaux Jr. pushes off an throws an elbow but Ramirez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ramirez takes an elbow to the temple.
Ramirez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ramirez tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
Ramirez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux Jr. has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramirez tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a light punch inside.
Ramirez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice elbow.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux Jr..
Ramirez misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramirez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it.
Ramirez taking a breather.
Ramirez misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Thibodeaux Jr. takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands an elbow that stopped Ramirez in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#Raja Ramirez'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 Raja Ramirez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TFC 17 - Mainland
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Thibodeaux Jr. clobbers Roshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roshi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux Jr. manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Thibodeaux Jr. scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Roshi 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.#ROC#Roshi is rocked!
Roshi misses with a shot to the body
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Roshi out cold! What a finish! Thibodeaux Jr. is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
A victorious Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Tozawa shoots in for a takedown but Pablito shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pablito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pablito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tozawa. #CL#
Pablito moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tozawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tozawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tozawa is trying to break the clinch but Pablito is controlling him.
Tozawa blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tozawa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pablito smiles and moves away.
Pablo Pablito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Tozawa.#CL#
Tozawa gets tackled into the cage by Pablito. Pablito maintains the clinch.
Pablito throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Pablito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Alex Tozawa has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pablito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tozawa's brow.
Pablito pushes off an throws an elbow but Tozawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pablito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tozawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tozawa jumps guard but Pablito stands there with Tozawa around his waist. Tozawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pablito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tozawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Pablito misses with an elbow strike.
Pablito misses with an elbow over the top.
Pablito keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tozawa's efforts to push away.
Tozawa tries to break the clinch but Pablito is controlling the position.
Pablito is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pablito lands an elbow inside.
Tozawa avoids a wild elbow strike from Pablito.
Pablito gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Tozawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tozawa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pablo Pablito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tozawa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pablito is able to avoid easily.
Pablito is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tozawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Pablito counter with a right hand.
Tozawa looks winded!#T3##CL#
Pablito drives through and clinches with Tozawa against the cage.
Pablito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pablito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pablito creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tozawa's defenses.
Pablito lands an elbow inside.
Tozawa dodges an elbow strike from Pablito.
Pablito throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pablito gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tozawa tries to pull guard but Pablito won't allow it.
Pablito lands an elbow inside that Tozawa shrugs off.
Pablito prevents Tozawa from breaking the clinch.
Pablito avoiding damage as Tozawa throws knees to the body. #T4#
Tozawa tries to stall but Pablito uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tozawa blocks an elbow strike from Pablito.
Tozawa dodges an elbow strike from Pablito.
Tozawa is trying to pull guard but Pablito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pablito lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pablito lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Pablito.
Tozawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tozawa working aggressively here.
Tozawa wants to take the fight to the mat but Pablito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tozawa dodges an elbow strike from Pablito.
Tozawa tries to stall but Pablito uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pablito is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pablito.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Pablito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Tozawa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Pablito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pablito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pablito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tozawa can do to turn this around?
Pablito lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pablito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tozawa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pablito.
Tozawa is trying to break the clinch but Pablito has him pressed against the cage.
Tozawa avoids the elbow strike from Pablito, against the cage.
Pablito stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tozawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pablito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pablito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tozawa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pablito pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pablo Pablito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Tozawa.#CL#
Pablito has managed to clinch. #T1#
Tozawa blocks the elbow strike.
Tozawa is trying to force a seperation but Pablito has the dominant position.
Pablito creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tozawa's defenses.
Pablito gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pablito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tozawa's brow.
Tozawa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tozawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pablito has him pressed against the cage.
Pablito lands an elbow inside that Tozawa shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Pablito.
Tozawa blocks an elbow strike from Pablito. #T2#
Pablito gets underhooks to prevent Tozawa's takedown attempt.
Tozawa is breathing heavily.
Tozawa is trying to pull guard but Pablito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pablito lands an elbow just above Tozawa 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Alex Tozawa's cut even more.
Tozawa has Pablito pressed against the cage.
Pablito throws an elbow but it misses.
Tozawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pablito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pablito lands an elbow that stopped Tozawa in his tracks for a moment.
Tozawa blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pablito throws an elbow but misses.
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!
Pablito lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tozawa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pablito pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pablito avoiding damage. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pablito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tozawa's brow.
Nice elbow from Pablito.
Pablito throws an elbow that misses.
Pablito misses with an elbow strike.
Tozawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tozawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pablito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pablito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pablito pushes off an throws an elbow but Tozawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pablo Pablito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pablito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pablito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tozawa's brow.
Tozawa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tozawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Pablito throws an elbow but it misses.
Pablito pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tozawa tries to pull guard but Pablito holds him up against the cage and eventually Tozawa drops back down to his feet.
Pablito pushes off an throws an elbow but Tozawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Pablito.
Pablito lands a damaging elbow.
Tozawa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pablito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tozawa's brow.
Pablito lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Pablito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Tozawa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Pablito rushes Tozawa and presses him up against the cage.
Pablito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pablito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tozawa's brow.
Pablito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pablito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tozawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pablito throws an elbow but misses.
Tozawa blocks an elbow strike from Pablito.
Tozawa blocks an elbow strike from Pablito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablito gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tozawa.
Pablito pushes off an throws an elbow but Tozawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tozawa dodges an elbow strike from Pablito. #T1#
Tozawa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pablito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pablo Pablito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Tozawa.
Tozawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pablito lands an elbow inside.
Pablito lands an elbow just above Tozawa 's eye.
Pablito pushes off an throws an elbow but Tozawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tozawa has had enough of the clinch but Pablito keeps him there for the moment.
Pablito throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pablito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tozawa blocks an elbow strike from Pablito.
Tozawa jumps guard but Pablito stands there with Tozawa around his waist. Tozawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pablito lands an elbow inside that Tozawa shrugs off. #CUT#The cut above Alex Tozawa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tozawa has had enough of the clinch but Pablito keeps him there for the moment.
Tozawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pablito is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Tozawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Pablito gets an underhook and turns Tozawa into the cage.
Pablito misses with an elbow over the top.
Tozawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pablito fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Pablito rushes Tozawa and presses him up against the cage.
Pablito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tozawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pablito lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tozawa avoids a wild elbow strike from Pablito.
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!
Pablito misses with an elbow strike.
Tozawa fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Pablito throws an elbow that misses.
Pablito gets underhooks to prevent Tozawa's takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pablito throws an elbow but misses.
Pablito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tozawa dodges an elbow strike from Pablito.
Tozawa jumps guard but Pablito stands there with Tozawa around his waist. Tozawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pablo Pablito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pablito lands an elbow inside.
Tozawa blocks an elbow strike from Pablito.
Tozawa tries to pull guard but Pablito won't allow it.
Tozawa avoids the elbow strike from Pablito, against the cage. #T4#
Tozawa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pablito smiles and moves away.
Pablito scores with a shot to the body.
Pablito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tozawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Pablito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pablito lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#Alex Tozawa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pablito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tozawa's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pablito throws an elbow that misses.
Alex Tozawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablito throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Pablito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pablito 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Pablito!

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