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Event: SMASH: Noeigati vs Hun     
Date:   Nov 30, 2024
#R1#
Thibodeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Matija Maestro has been cut.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Maestro.
Maestro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Maestro.
Maestro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maestro lands a jab to the head.
Maestro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maestro slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Maestro throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Maestro moves out of range.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maestro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Maestro's front leg with a kick but Maestro checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Thibodeaux finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Maestro's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Maestro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Maestro loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Maestro checks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux looks for the body kick but Maestro saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestro is just out of range.
A cross from Maestro lands.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Maestro's body.
Maestro digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Thibodeaux misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Maestro counters with a takedown into side control.

Thibodeaux throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestro.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maestro throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Maestro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestro.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestro.
Maestro lands with a shot to the body.
Maestro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Maestro's shoulder, as Maestro tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maestro throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Maestro missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maestro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maestro slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Maestro lands a nice looking body shot.
Maestro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Maestro cracks Thibodeaux with a good jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maestro takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Maestro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thibodeaux but Thibodeaux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacome Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Thibodeaux.#T3#
Maestro swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a body kick.
Maestro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maestro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Maestro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maestro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thibodeaux rather than just go for the knockout.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maestro loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Maestro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maestro misses the jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maestro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maestro throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maestro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maestro misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick from Thibodeaux, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux cracks Maestro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Maestro moves out of range. #T4#
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestro was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maestro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand right.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maestro.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Maestro takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Maestro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thibodeaux is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thibodeaux but Thibodeaux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Maestro blocks it.
Maestro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Maestro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pacome Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maestro lands with a good body shot.
Maestro throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Thibodeaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maestros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thibodeaux looks to land a combination but Maestro avoids it well.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown but Thibodeaux shows good takedown defense.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maestro tries to move into range but Thibodeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pacome Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Maestro digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Maestro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#That has opened up Matija Maestro's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestro misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter combination but Maestro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Maestro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maestro can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Maestro ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Maestro off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Maestro is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Thibodeaux as he connects with a hook.
Maestro is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Maestro works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.
Maestro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maestro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Maestro to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Maestro looks to clinch but Thibodeaux throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Maestro taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pacome Thibodeaux!

 

Event: RFL 8.2     
Date:   Aug 03, 2024
#R1#
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leader attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leader throws a head kick that Thibodeaux semi-blocks.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Leader acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leader's head backwards.
Leader is looking to slow Thibodeaux down with leg kicks.
Leader cracks Thibodeaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Leader scores with a nice strike.
Jab, jab by Leader - just one landing.
Thibodeaux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thibodeaux lands with a good body shot.
Leader misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leader missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leader just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Leader manages to avoid it.#T1#
Thibodeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leader throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Leader moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leader manages to avoid it.
Leader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Leader misses the shot to the body.
Leader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leader misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Thibodeaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Leader.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leader takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thibodeaux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leader throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Master Leader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Leader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Leader throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Leader.
Leader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Leader moves out of range.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leader.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Leader throws a right hand that misses
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Leader scores with a spinning back kick!
Leader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Leader throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Leader moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Leader avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Leader lands a glancing blow to the side of Thibodeaux's head.#T3#
Leader throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leader moves away.
Leader bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leader.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Leader is just out of range.
Leader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Leader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Leader moves away and avoids it.
Leader works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leader doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leader slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Leader off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thibodeaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leader.
Leader throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leader. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Leader manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Leader acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Leader releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Leader connects with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux blocks the body kick.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Leader takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leader lands a jab to Thibodeaux's midsection.
Leader scores with a head kick.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux dodges the punch combination from Leader.
Leader misses with a hook.
Leader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thibodeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leader misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Leader lands a head kick!
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Leader misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pacome Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Thibodeaux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Leader is rocked!
Leader misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leader is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux steps in with a hook that catches Leader right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Thibodeaux follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Leader looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pacome Thibodeaux!

 

Event: RFL Connected 5.1     
Date:   Jun 15, 2024
#R1#
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Medeiros's midsection.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Medeiros moves out of range.
Thibodeaux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Medeiros's ribcage but misses.
Medeiros throws a big shot that misses.
Medeiros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Medeiros scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Medeiros is just out of range.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux unleashes a big counter combination but Medeiros bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Medeiros bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Medeiros is dominant here and he's now got Thibodeaux's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux just looking to survive in the bad position.
Thibodeaux trying to control the hands but Medeiros breaks the grip.
Medeiros tries to keep control of the position but Thibodeaux is staying busy.#T1#
Medeiros biding his time, looking for the opening.
Thibodeaux wants to control his opponent's hands but Medeiros gets his hands free.
Medeiros trying to control.
Thibodeaux trying to control the hands but Medeiros breaks the grip.
Medeiros tries to get the hooks in deep but Thibodeaux pushed the leg off.
Thibodeaux is trying to remain composed but Medeiros is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Medeiros is looking to control Thibodeaux but Thibodeaux is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Thibodeaux is trying to stand back up.
What can Thibodeaux do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T2#
Medeiros trying to control momentarily.
Medeiros punishes Thibodeaux with strikes from the back mount.
Medeiros is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Medeiros gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Medeiros gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Medeiros apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Medeiros slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thibodeaux enables Medeiros to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thibodeaux manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros advances position into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
Thibodeaux prevents Medeiros from improving position. #T3#
Medeiros advances to full mount.
Medeiros working the ground and pound effectively.
Thibodeaux is looking to get to half guard.
We've been hearing that Medeiros has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Thibodeaux in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Medeiros raining down hammerfists from mount.
Medeiros looking to finish Thibodeaux with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thibodeaux!
Medeiros lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Medeiros with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Thibodeaux tries to hold on but Medeiros pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Medeiros landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Thibodeaux taking shots to the head.
Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Can Medeiros finish him?
Thibodeaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Medeiros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Medeiros raining down shots from the mount!
Medeiros unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Thibodeaux wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Medeiros celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aljosa Medeiros!

 

Event: RISE 190: Wilder vs Lancaster     
Date:   Aug 12, 2023
#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strong connects with a nice looking jab.
Thibodeaux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Strong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strong tries to counter by clinching up but Thibodeaux breaks away and moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Strong is looking for a counter combo.
Thibodeaux attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Strong was well out of range.#CL#
Strong closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
Strong lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Strong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strong blocks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
Strong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strong tried to counter with a leg kick but Thibodeaux avoided it.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick which misses Strong's front leg but catches the back leg as Strong tries to avoid it.
Strong slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Strong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Strong was well out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a low kick but Strong avoids it.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strong is looking to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strong walks into a straight right hand from Thibodeaux.
Strong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strong avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Strong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pacome Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strong scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strong throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thibodeaux. That's going to slow Strong down.
Thibodeaux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Strong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy body kick
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range. #T4#
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thibodeaux. That's going to slow Strong down.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Strong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!#CL#
Thibodeaux gets tackled into the cage by Strong. Strong maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux lands with a straight right. Strong didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thibodeaux can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Thibodeaux.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strong is looking to counter punch.
Strong avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pacome Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Strong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thibodeaux.
Strong throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Strong tries to counter by clinching up but Thibodeaux breaks away and moves out of range.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacome Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
As Thibodeaux tries to get set, Strong tries to push him back and clinch up but Thibodeaux manages to avoid the attempt.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Strong saw that one coming.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
As Thibodeaux backs away, Strong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Strong misses.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Strong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strong defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Strong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Strong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thibodeaux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strong to score with a decent uppercut.
Strong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Strong drops his hands momentarily and Thibodeaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strong thinks about countering with a body kick.
Strong slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Strong finds it's target.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thibodeaux manages to circle out of the way.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses.
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Strong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Strong has managed to clinch.
A short right from Strong on the inside.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Strong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux. #BC2#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strong. #T3#
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strong scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
Strong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strong swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Strong.
Thibodeaux working hard to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Strong.
Strong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strong scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Strong is out of range.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strong.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux looks to land a body kick but Strong moved away.
Strong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Strong slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux jabs at Strong's body.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strong moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Strong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thibodeaux.
Strong throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Strong saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux with a hook.
Strong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thibodeaux.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pacome Thibodeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Strong's body. Strong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thibodeaux works Strong's body with a nice hook.
Strong throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux works Strong's body with a nice hook.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Thibodeaux stuns Strong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Strong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strong throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux checks the leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Strong ducks down to avoid it.
Strong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thibodeaux - that will leave a mark!
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Strong.
Thibodeaux misses with a combination
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Strong clinches with his opponent.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
Strong lands a body punch.
Strong scores with a hook to the body.
Strong presses Thibodeaux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strong misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Strong.
A right hand to the body from Strong. #BC2#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Strong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
letting Strong counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Strong walks into a left hand.
Thibodeaux lands a lovely overhand right.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Strong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Strong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Strong tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Strong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Strong lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Strong.
Strong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that misses.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
Strong throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strong tries to counter by clinching up but Thibodeaux breaks away and moves out of range.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strong sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strong moves out of range as Thibodeaux throws a body kick.
Strong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Strong avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Strong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Thibodeaux slips a straight right by Strong.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.#CL#
Strong moves into range and clinches up with Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Strong avoids the damage to the body.
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Strong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux is trying to break free.
LaDaniel Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacome Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pacome Thibodeaux.
I've got Thibodeaux winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

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

 

Event: RISE 176     
Date:   Jun 03, 2023
#R1#
Medeiros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thibodeaux is fending him off so far but Medeiros persists. Nope, Thibodeaux circles away and we're back to standing.
Medeiros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Medeiros needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
Medeiros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Medeiros swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thibodeaux.
Medeiros misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux scores with the left hand. Medeiros knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros takes one to the chin there.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Medeiros.#T1#
Thibodeaux defending well as Medeiros loads up on a big left hand.
Medeiros has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Medeiros throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thibodeaux lands with a straight right. Medeiros didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Thibodeaux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Medeiros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Medeiros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Medeiros passes into half guard.
Thibodeaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Medeiros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ground and pound from Medeiros.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Medeiros pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Medeiros prevents Thibodeaux from improving his position.
Medeiros content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Medeiros in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Medeiros pulls his head out easily.
Medeiros prevents Thibodeaux from improving his position.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Medeiros working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back.
Medeiros landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thibodeaux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Medeiros landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Medeiros is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Medeiros's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pacome Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Thibodeaux tries to sprawl but Medeiros drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Medeiros controlling the pace.
Thibodeaux is staying active underneath Medeiros, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep. Medeiros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thibodeaux trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Medeiros working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thibodeaux is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Medeiros seems content to control.
Medeiros lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thibodeaux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Medeiros scores with a couple of nice shots.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Medeiros lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Medeiros working over Thibodeaux with some ground and pound. Thibodeaux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aljosa Medeiros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Medeiros seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Medeiros is nestled in close to Thibodeaux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Medeiros working over Thibodeaux with some ground and pound. Thibodeaux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Medeiros is trying to control. Thibodeaux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Medeiros connects with a nice short shot to Thibodeaux's temple. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux actively working from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux is staying active underneath Medeiros, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Medeiros controlling the action here.
Medeiros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?#T3#
Thibodeaux trying to control but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros working Thibodeaux over with strikes.
Medeiros trying to control the pace.
Medeiros slips a nice elbow through Thibodeaux's hands, connecting with Thibodeaux's forehead.
Medeiros controlling the pace.
Medeiros wants to take a breather but Thibodeaux is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Medeiros.
Medeiros performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thibodeaux on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thibodeaux trying to control from the bottom.
Medeiros working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Medeiros prevents Thibodeaux from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medeiros takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Medeiros seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljosa Medeiros 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux leaves Medeiros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux lands a head shot.#TD#
Medeiros shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thibodeaux manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Medeiros doesn't defend quickly enough and Thibodeaux has managed to lock this one up! Can Medeiros escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thibodeaux on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pacome Thibodeaux!

 

Event: RISE 163     
Date:   Apr 22, 2023
#R1#
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Ryhein counters with a good low kick that Thibodeaux was not able to check.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thibodeaux pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryhein back to the cage. Thibodeaux follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Ryhein moves out of range.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and Ryhein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thibodeaux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ryhein throws a leg kick that misses.
Thibodeaux takes one to the chin there.
Ryhein misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryhein throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Ryhein misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Ryhein saw that one coming.
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 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryhein momentarily.
Thibodeaux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A thudding body kick lands there by Thibodeaux!
Ryhein throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Thibodeaux cracks Ryhein with an open hand slap.
Thibodeaux cracks Ryhein with an open hand slap.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryhein.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Ryhein counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryhein. That's going to slow Thibodeaux down.
Ryhein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Ryhein blocks it.
Ryhein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
Pacome Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Ryhein is looking to score with low kicks.
Thibodeaux lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ryhein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Ryhein with the inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ryhein.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Ryhein moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ryhein.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryhein throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux tries to avoid it.
Ryhein scores with a nice strike.
Ryhein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Ryhein moved out of range.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
and Ryhein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Ryhein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Ryhein wants to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Ryhein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ryhein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Ryhein's head but Ryhein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryhein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryhein lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryhein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Ryhein moves away and avoids it.
Ryhein thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Ryhein counters with a good low kick that Thibodeaux was not able to check.
Thibodeaux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryhein.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Ryhein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryhein throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryhein walks into a left hand.
Ryhein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ryhein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Ryhein counters with a good low kick that Thibodeaux was not able to check.
Ryhein scores with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryhein defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Ryhein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ryhein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Ryhein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Ryhein moves out of range.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryhein at a distance.
Thibodeaux tries to move into range but Ryhein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A cross from Ryhein lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pacome Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thibodeaux connects with an inside leg kick.
Pacome Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryhein scores with a nice head shot.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Ryhein moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ryhein. That snapped Thibodeaux's head back.
Ryhein scores with a body shot.
Ryhein misses with a low kick as Thibodeaux jumps back.
Ryhein walks into a left hand.
Ryhein is looking to slow Thibodeaux down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux connects with a crisp jab.
Ryhein tries to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux saw it coming and moves away.
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ryhein counters with a good low kick that Thibodeaux was not able to check. #T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Ryhein is out of range.
Ryhein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Ryhein avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
and Ryhein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Thibodeaux misses
and Ryhein counters with an inside leg kick.
Ryhein scoring well with a low kick there.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Ryhein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryhein throws a front kick aimed at Thibodeaux's knee but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thibodeaux lands with an overhand left.
Nice body kick from Thibodeaux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Ryhein avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux throws a front kick that sends Ryhein stumbling back into the cage.
Ryhein connects with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryhein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryhein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ryhein.
Ryhein needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
A cross from Thibodeaux lands.
Thibodeaux cracks Ryhein with an open hand slap.
Thibodeaux works Ryhein's body with a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ryhein.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Ryhein checks it.
Thibodeaux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Ryhein avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Ryhein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thibodeaux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ryhein tries to move into range but Thibodeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Ryhein avoids it easily.
Ryhein misses with a body shot.
Ryhein staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Ryhein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thibodeaux cracks Ryhein with a good jab.
Ryhein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Ryhein counters with a good low kick that Thibodeaux was not able to check.
Ryhein misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryhein.
Ryhein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thibodeaux checks it well.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Ryhein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryhein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux. #T4#
Thibodeaux lands with a good body shot.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Ryhein slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Ryhein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Ryhein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryhein 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.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ryhein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Ryhein.
Thibodeaux misses with a double jab
and Ryhein counters with a left right combination that sends Thibodeaux crashing to the mat - Ryhein wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Thibodeaux out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cau Ryhein!
A victorious Cau Ryhein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: RISE 155     
Date:   Mar 26, 2023
#R1#
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kangas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Kangas moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Kangas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kangas.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kangas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Kangas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kangas to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kangas connects with a leg kick.
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Pacome Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangas.
Kangas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kangas scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kangas connects with a high kick.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Kangas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kangas thuds his right hand into Thibodeaux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kangas defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kangas at a distance.
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kangas under the eye.
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 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kangas momentarily.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kangas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thibodeaux with a body shot.
Thibodeaux defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Kangas throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kangas.
Kangas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas misses the jab.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kangas throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kangas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Kangas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangas thinks about the counter body kick.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a good cross that connects.
Kangas swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Kangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux tries to move into range but Kangas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to land a leg kick but Kangas saw it coming and moves away.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Kangas moved out of range nicely.
Kangas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thibodeaux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangas moves out of range as Thibodeaux throws a body kick.
Kangas misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kangas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Kangas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Kangas misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kangas blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Kangas.
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.#T4#
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Kangas.
Kangas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Kangas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux clobbers Kangas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Kangas defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kangas lands a slapping body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thibodeaux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kangas is out of range and Thibodeaux settles back down.
Kangas thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.
It seemed like Kangas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kangas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
and Kangas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kangas blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tapani Kangas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Pacome Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangas is just out of range.
Kangas lands a nice looking body shot.
Kangas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Kangas.
Kangas tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kangas misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Kangas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kangas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Kangas checks a low kick from Thibodeaux.
Tapani Kangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Kangas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Kangas moves out of range easily.
Kangas flicks out a counter leg kick but Thibodeaux steps away.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kangas misses with a body shot.
Kangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kangas lands with a slapping head kick.
Kangas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Kangas.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Kangas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kangas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kangas avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Kangas moved out of range.
Kangas throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.
Kangas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Kangas down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheers as Thibodeaux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kangas doesn't seem phased though.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Kangas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Kangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Kangas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangas is looking to land body kicks.
Kangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kangas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kangas.
Kangas cracks Thibodeaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kangas.
Thibodeaux tries to land a front kick but Kangas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kangas! But no joy.
Kangas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kangas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux tried to score with a low kick but Kangas checks it.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Kangas takes it in his stride.
Kangas looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Thibodeaux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Kangas moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux blocks the body kick.
Thibodeaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kangas avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Kangas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.
Kangas throws a push kick but Thibodeaux slaps the foot to one side.
Thibodeaux looks for the body kick but Kangas saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangas.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick.
Kangas blocks a jab.
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kangas misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Kangas blocks 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 Pacome Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kangas.
Kangas slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Kangas gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Kangas misses the body punch #KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kangas! Thibodeaux lets Kangas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kangas is rocked!
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Kangas ducks down to avoid it.
Kangas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kangas is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Kangas slips under a jab.
Kangas seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Kangas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kangas throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Kangas.
Thibodeaux connects with a solid leg kick.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kangas digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body. #T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangas slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a wild body kick that Kangas sees coming a mile off.
Thibodeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Kangas.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kangas throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kangas doesn't seem bothered though.
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kangas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands.
Kangas lands a right hook to the body.
Kangas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kangas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kangas throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, jab by Thibodeaux - just one landing.
Kangas misses with the body kick
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Kangas.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Kangas moved out of range.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Thibodeaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kangas avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot that sends Kangas's belly button to the back.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Kangas blocks it.
Kangas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thibodeaux connects with the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Kangas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kangas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kangas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kangas misses the jab.
Thibodeaux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kangas.
Kangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Kangas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kangas takes one to the chin there.
Thibodeaux jabs Kangas right on the nose. Kangas blinks but takes it well.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Kangas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kangas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kangas's head backwards.
Kangas moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Kangas throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pacome Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thibodeaux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pacome Thibodeaux!

 

Event: RISE 137     
Date:   Jan 22, 2023
#R1#
Crash displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Crash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crash doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crash lands a glancing blow to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Crash moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Thibodeaux.#KD#
Thibodeaux lands a big head kick that sends Crash tumbling to the mat! Thibodeaux takes a step backwards and waves Crash back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Crash is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Joey Crash has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux and Crash are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Thibodeaux throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Crash into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Thibodeaux knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pacome Thibodeaux!

 

Event: RISE 126      
Date:   Dec 17, 2022
#R1##CL#
Rossi drives through and clinches with Thibodeaux against the cage.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Thibodeaux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thibodeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Rossi tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Rossi digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Rossi digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux can't break the clinch.
Thibodeaux working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossi.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rossi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi presses Thibodeaux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Rossi.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi is trying to pull guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Rossi jumps into guard, dragging Thibodeaux to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thibodeaux stopping the sweep attempt from Rossi.
Thibodeaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rossi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Rossi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thibodeaux preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Rossi cracks Thibodeaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thibodeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rossi's head.#CUT2#It looks like Roberto Rossi has been cut.
Rossi lands a nice shot that snaps Thibodeaux's head back.
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Rossi is looking to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Thibodeaux.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi checks a leg kick nicely.
Rossi connects with a looping right hand.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Thibodeaux as he connects with a hook.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Rossi.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thibodeaux lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rossi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rossi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Thibodeaux tries to get set, Rossi tries to push him back and clinch up but Thibodeaux manages to avoid the attempt.
Rossi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Thibodeaux misses
and Rossi counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi connects with a looping right hand.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Rossi throws a solid leg kick but Thibodeaux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rossi.
Thibodeaux counters with a body kick.
Thibodeaux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Rossi.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi lands an overhand right.
A clash of legs there as Rossi blocks the low kick.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
Rossi digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Rossi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rossi dips to his left and cracks Thibodeaux with an uppercut!
Pacome Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rossi misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Thibodeaux counters by moving into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thibodeaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Rossi.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roberto Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Rossi 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 tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rossi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Rossi.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux tries to circle away but Rossi has him pinned against the cage.
Rossi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rossi pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Thibodeaux landing knees to the head.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Rossi.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Still in the clinch, Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux stuns Rossi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thibodeaux slips a straight right by Rossi.
Rossi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Rossi slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Rossi throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.#T2#
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Rossi misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Rossi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thibodeaux checks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice strike.
Rossi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rossi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rossi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thibodeaux in his tracks.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux blocks a leg kick.
Rossi staying out of range there.
Rossi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux throws a low kick, looking for Rossi's leg but Rossi calmly moves out of range.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot. #T3#
Thibodeaux walks into a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Rossi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roberto Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Rossi is out of range.
Rossi throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.
Rossi misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Rossi closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the cage.#BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi lands a slapping body shot.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux takes one to the chin there.
Rossi lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Rossi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thibodeaux lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux scores with a body shot.
Rossi catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Rossi misses.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossi blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rossi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thibodeaux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thibodeaux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
That kick from Thibodeaux tenderised Rossi's leg. Rossi is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rossi.
Thibodeaux walks into a jab.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
As Thibodeaux tries to get set, Rossi tries to push him back and clinch up but Thibodeaux manages to avoid the attempt.
Rossi throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks 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 Roberto Rossi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roberto Rossi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Rossi misses its target.
Rossi is looking to slow Thibodeaux down with leg kicks.
Thibodeaux with the inside leg kick.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rossi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux takes one to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Rossi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on 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!
Rossi misses with a looping left.#T1#
Rossi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Rossi.
A punch combination from Rossi misses.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Rossi's midsection.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Rossi. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
Rossi misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Rossi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thibodeaux eats them both and turns towards Rossi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Rossi down with leg kicks. #T2#
Rossi misses with a looping left.#CL#
Rossi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Rossi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rossi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux slips a jab and a cross from Rossi.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Rossi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thibodeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Rossi's head. #CUT2#Roberto Rossi's cut is getting worse.
Thibodeaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Rossi.
Rossi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rossi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thibodeaux looks to land a body kick but Rossi moved away.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thibodeaux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rossi scores with a shot to the body.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Rossi works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Rossi is looking to slow Thibodeaux down with leg kicks.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Rossi ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rossi.
Rossi ducks right into an uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Rossi misses.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rossi lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rossi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux slips a straight right by Rossi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thibodeaux.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roberto Rossi.
Well Rossi 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Rossi!

 

Event: RISE 113     
Date:   Nov 04, 2022
#R1#
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Teller.
Teller fails to land the takedown.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teller.
Teller shoots in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Teller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Teller manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick. Teller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Teller misses with the combination.
Teller looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teller throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Teller blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teller misses with an uppercut.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller shoots for a takedown but Thibodeaux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pacome Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
Teller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thibodeaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teller shoots in but no luck this time.
Teller lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
Teller throws a solid leg kick but Thibodeaux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Teller.
Teller avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Nice sprawl there from Thibodeaux as Teller shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teller.
Teller throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Thibodeaux sends Teller crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thibodeaux is motioning to the referee to let Teller up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Teller is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teller misses with a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Teller falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pacome Thibodeaux!

 

Event: RISE 97: Aspect v McAlroy     
Date:   Sep 09, 2022
#R1#
Thibodeaux lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kingsley backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Deacon Kingsley has been cut.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Kingsley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
enabling Kingsley to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
Kingsley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thibodeaux just manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Kingsley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kingsley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thibodeaux tests Kingsley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kingsley counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingsley manages to avoid it.
Kingsley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kingsley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Kingsley.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingsley misses the target.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Kingsley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thibodeaux misses with a combination
and Kingsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kingsley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throws the kick towards the body but Kingsley avoids it.
Kingsley tried to counter with a leg kick but Thibodeaux avoided it.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Kingsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kingsley avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
It looked like Kingsley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thibodeaux.
Kingsley connects with a looping right hand.
Kingsley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kingsley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Thibodeaux! Kingsley is out on his feet! Thibodeaux rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kingsley is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kingsley is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pacome Thibodeaux!

 

Event: RISE: Romano vs Peramaki     
Date:   Jul 29, 2022
#R1#
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Newsome works the jab nicely.
Newsome scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Newsome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newsome avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Newsome jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newsome throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.
Newsome misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux tries to counter by clinching up but Newsome breaks away and moves out of range.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newsome was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Newsome throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pacome Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses. #KD#
Thibodeaux lands a big right hand that sends Newsome crashing to the mat! Thibodeaux stays standing though and waves Newsome back to his feet!#ROC#Newsome is rocked!#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Thibodeaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Newsome is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Newsome seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Newsome counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newsome sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
Newsome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Newsome was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newsome's hands.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Newsome jabs Thibodeaux right on the nose. Thibodeaux blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Newsome moved out of range nicely.
Newsome misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Newsome misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newsome moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newsome was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Newsome was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Newsome gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards. #BC#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
Newsome throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newsome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Newsome was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newsome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newsome 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.#T3#
Thibodeaux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thibodeaux.
Newsome uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newsome.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Newsome throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Newsome wants to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Newsome rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the cage.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Newsome lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Newsome avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Thibodeaux is trying to force a seperation but Newsome has the dominant position.
Newsome is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newsome.
Newsome pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Thibodeaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Newsome blocks it with crossed arms.
Thibodeaux is trying to force a seperation but Newsome has the dominant position.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newsome clobbers Thibodeaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Newsome ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Newsome.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Newsome is just out of range.
Newsome uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Newsome is just out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Newsome cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pacome Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Newsome.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Newsome avoids the punch easily.
Pacome Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Newsome pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Newsome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newsome misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Newsome.
Thibodeaux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Newsome moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Newsome throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Newsome was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
Newsome slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Newsome throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Newsome tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Newsome takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Newsome.
Newsome displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Newsome moved out of range nicely.
Newsome takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Newsome avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Newsome jabs at Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newsome misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newsome throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Newsome cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Newsome has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Newsome is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Newsome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Newsome has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Newsome lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thibodeaux seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newsome can turn it around.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Newsome scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newsome is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Newsome tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome lands a body shot.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Good body shot from Newsome.
Tarrell Newsome seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Newsome is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Newsome scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newsome.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Newsome has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newsome.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarrell Newsome 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Newsome defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newsome looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Newsome moves out of range. #CL2#
Newsome gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Newsome.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Newsome has him pressed against the cage.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards. #T1#
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Newsome tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Newsome has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but Newsome blocks with his arms.
Thibodeaux tries to break the clinch but Newsome is controlling the position.
Newsome lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newsomes head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thibodeaux.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newsome managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands. #T2#
Thibodeaux tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to break free but Newsome pushes him back against the cage.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but Newsome blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
Newsome lands a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Newsome tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Newsome lands a left hand. #T3#
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Come on Newsome - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Newsome.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Newsome works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Newsome blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
Newsome leaning his opponent against the cage.
Newsome misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Newsome lands a body shot.
Newsome leaning his opponent against the cage.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux lands a good knee to the midsection. Newsome won't want to take too many of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tarrell Newsome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Newsome has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarrell Newsome!

 

Event: RISE X1:     
Date:   Jun 26, 2022
#R1#
Burdon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Burdon was well out of range.
Burdon connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
Thibodeaux walks into a left hand.
Burdon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burdon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux tries to counter with a clinch but Burdon shakes him off and moves away.
Burdon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Burdon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thibodeaux.
We've been told by Burdon's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Thibodeaux takes the fight into the clinch.
Burdon lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but Burdon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Burdon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burdon is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Burdon.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burdon to keep the fight standing.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burdon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux is trying to force a seperation but Burdon has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Burdon. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burdon backwards.
Thibodeaux tries to circle away but Burdon has him pinned against the cage.
Burdon lands with a short shot to the head.
Burdon digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Burdon is controlling him.
Thibodeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burdon.
Thibodeaux looking to slow down the pace here.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Burdon.
Burdon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Burdon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but Burdon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
John Burdon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pacome Thibodeaux.
Burdon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position but instead, Burdon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thibodeaux into the cage.
Burdon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head. #T2#
Burdon lands a right hand.
Burdon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burdon lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Burdon.
Burdon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burdon just stands there and leans against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Burdon. #BC2#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Burdon as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Burdon rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the cage.
Burdon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burdon pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to striking at distance but Burdon won't allow it.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but Burdon blocks with his arms.
Thibodeaux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burdon smiles and moves away.
Burdon swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burdon.
Burdon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Burdon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but Burdon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thibodeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burdon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Burdon.
Burdon gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burdon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burdon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burdon has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Burdon.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burdon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burdon lands a right hand.
Burdon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burdon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux looking to slow down the pace here.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burdon is defending well for now.#T4#
Burdon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burdon stalls.
Thibodeaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burdon blocks it with crossed arms.
Burdon tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Burdon back against the cage.
Burdon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burdon.
Burdon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burdon lands with a left to the head.
Burdon throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burdon lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Burdon.
Burdon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thibodeaux tries to circle away but Burdon has him pinned against the cage.
Burdon lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Burdon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Burdon is out of range.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Burdon.
A jab from Burdon finds it's way through Thibodeaux's defenses.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Burdon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burdon scores with a jab.
Burdon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Burdon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux. #CL#
Burdon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thibodeaux, pushing him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burdon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Burdon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Burdon is controlling him.
Burdon presses Thibodeaux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burdon pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
John Burdon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burdon to keep the fight standing.
John Burdon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pacome Thibodeaux.
Burdon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head. #T1#
A hook to the body from Burdon.
Thibodeaux is trying to maintain a safe position but Burdon gets an underhook and turns Thibodeaux into the cage.
Burdon lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux is trying to break free.
Burdon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards. #ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Thibodeaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burdon tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burdon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burdon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burdon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burdon lands a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burdon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burdon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burdon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burdon scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike. #T2#
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Burdon lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Burdon.
Burdon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burdon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux working hard to break the clinch.
Burdon gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Burdon.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Burdon lands with a short shot to the head.
Burdon tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Burdon back against the cage.
Thibodeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burdon has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burdon smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Burdon can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
A short left from Burdon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burdon. #T3#
Burdon avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Burdon is controlling him.
Burdon misses with a body punch.
Burdon digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Burdon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Burdon.
Burdon digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Burdon.
Thibodeaux is trying to break free.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Burdon.
A short left from Burdon.
Burdon gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burdon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burdon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burdon scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Burdon is working Thibodeaux over against the cage.
Burdon pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Burdon finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burdon lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Thibodeaux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burdon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Burdon.
A right hook to the body lands for Burdon.
Burdon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burdon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burdon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Burdon unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Thibodeaux! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Burdon is unloading with more strikes now! Thibodeaux drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Burdon!
Our winner, John Burdon, 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: SENSEI FC 20     
Date:   Apr 16, 2022
#R1#
Thibodeaux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Wise circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux.
Wise looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wise throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Wise.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Wise circles away and keeps his distance.
Wise throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Wise misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux cracks Wise with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wise paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thibodeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Wise swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Wise.
Wise misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Wise throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Wise's head.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice head shot.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux lands a nice knee to the body.
Wise prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Wise is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux is stalling here. #T2#
Wise prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux. #BC2#
Wise breaks from the clinch.
It looks like Thibodeaux has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Wise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wise let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Wise keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wise! But no joy.
A big right from Wise misses.
Wise misses the jab.
Wise takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wise misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux is looking for a counter combo.
Wise swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
As Wise tries to get set, Thibodeaux tries to push him back and clinch up but Wise manages to avoid the attempt.
A combination from Wise does no damage.
Wise takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thibodeaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Wise takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.#ROC#Wise is rocked!
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Wise drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Thibodeaux swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Wise's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pacome Thibodeaux!

 

Event: SENSEI FC 15     
Date:   Mar 12, 2022
#R1#
Julieta misses the shot to the body.
Julieta throws a leg kick that misses.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Julieta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Julieta throws a counter combo.
Julieta circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Julieta! But no joy.
Julieta motions for Thibodeaux to come forward. Julieta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Romeo Julieta has been cut.
Donk. Thibodeaux catches Julieta right on the button with a cross.
Julieta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thibodeaux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Julieta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julieta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but Julieta circles away.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Julieta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Julieta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Julieta acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1##KD#
Thibodeaux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Julieta sprawling to the canvas! Julieta rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thibodeaux finish him?! #ROC#Julieta is rocked!
Julieta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thibodeaux lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pacome Thibodeaux!

 

Event: SENSEI FC 8     
Date:   Jan 22, 2022
#R1#
MacAlister throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
MacAlister finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
MacAlister tries to keep at a distance but Thibodeaux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of MacAlister's head.
MacAlister looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
MacAlister scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacAlister.
MacAlister lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
MacAlister cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.#BC2#
MacAlister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacAlister lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
MacAlister moves into the clinch.
MacAlister has Thibodeaux pushed against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacAlister lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
MacAlister lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, MacAlister scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacAlister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacAlister is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacAlister.
MacAlister avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacAlister's face.
MacAlister avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
MacAlister scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacAlister.
MacAlister lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, MacAlister scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from MacAlister.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacAlister avoids it.
MacAlister stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacAlister scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacAlister.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacAlister lands a body punch.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A short left from MacAlister.
MacAlister scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacAlister pushes Thibodeaux against the cage. MacAlister is working some dirty boxing. MacAlister pushes off with a quick right hook! Thibodeaux goes down! Thibodeaux tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! MacAlister moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby MacAlister!
After winning the bout, Toby MacAlister thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 22, 2021
#R1#
Rojumanong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Man if he has to take too many more of those.
Man digs a good hook to Rojumanong's body.
Rojumanong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojumanong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Rojumanong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Man to the ground. Rojumanong is now in Man's guard.
Rojumanong is looking to stand up but Man won't let him.
Rojumanong tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Rojumanong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man keeping full guard, as Rojumanong tries to pass. #T1#
Rojumanong sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Rojumanong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Man, up you get! #KD2#
Rojumanong sends Man crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rojumanong is motioning to the referee to let Man up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Man is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ip Man has been cut.
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Rojumanong rattles Man with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Man tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Rojumanong dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Man stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Keetau Rojumanong!

 

Event: TFC: Testing     
Date:   Nov 16, 2021
#R1#
Rojumanong tries to clinch but Jitmuangnon is having none of it.
Rojumanong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Rojumanong clinches.
Rojumanong is looking to control Jitmuangnon's arms but Jitmuangnon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rojumanong has his back to the cage.
Rojumanong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rojumanong jumps guard but Jitmuangnon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rojumanong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jitmuangnon smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojumanong throws a sloppy head kick and Jitmuangnon moves out of range easily.
Jitmuangnon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rojumanong counters with a series of strikes. Jitmuangnon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jitmuangnon shoots in looking for a takedown. Rojumanong tries to sprawl out of it but Jitmuangnon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rojumanong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rojumanong counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sud Saming Jitmuangnon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
That kick from Rojumanong tenderised Jitmuangnon's leg. Jitmuangnon is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Jitmuangnon has closed the distance and engaged Rojumanong in a clinch. #BC2#
Rojumanong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Jitmuangnon clinches up against the cage.
Jitmuangnon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Jitmuangnon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jitmuangnon with the inside leg kick.
Jitmuangnon circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Jitmuangnon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Jitmuangnon has Rojumanong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rojumanong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rojumanong is trying to stall.
Jitmuangnon tries to score a body lock takedown but Rojumanong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rojumanong letting Jitmuangnon take a breather here.#BC#
Jitmuangnon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rojumanong tries to clinch up.
Jitmuangnon misses with a body kick.
Rojumanong throws a head kick but Jitmuangnon moves out of range.
Jitmuangnon shoots in looking for a takedown but Rojumanong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jitmuangnon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rojumanong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jitmuangnon is fending him off so far but Rojumanong persists. Nope, Jitmuangnon circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Jitmuangnon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jitmuangnon is defended easily by Rojumanong.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keetau Rojumanong.
I think Rojumanong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 9:10
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keetau Rojumanong!

 

 
 
 
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