Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1127 Madzarov vs Nightmare
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Thibodeaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Oliva fails with the takedown.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Oliva counters with a right hand to the body.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oliva throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Oliva jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oliva throws a sloppy body shot
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Oliva throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva is looking to wear down Thibodeaux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva shoots in for a takedown but Thibodeaux shows good takedown defense.
Thibodeaux is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biscuit Oliva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Oliva does it's job there.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Oliva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body kick from Oliva.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Oliva's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oliva with a body shot.
Oliva connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marcel Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Oliva avoids it with no problem.
Oliva misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Oliva moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oliva to score with a decent uppercut.
Oliva scores with a nice head shot.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Donk. Oliva catches Thibodeaux right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Oliva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oliva lands with an overhand left.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
Thibodeaux connects with a nice looking jab.
Oliva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux takes one to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Oliva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva lands with a nice body kick.
Oliva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Oliva swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thibodeaux stuns Oliva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oliva misses with a kick to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oliva 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.
Thibodeaux raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oliva misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thibodeaux might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Oliva has got the better of the exchanges.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oliva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab.
Oliva misses with a jab to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliva looks for a takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls well.
Thibodeaux throws a fast counter high kick but Oliva manages to duck under it in time.
Oliva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oliva with a body shot.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux throws a fast counter high kick but Oliva manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Oliva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Oliva moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oliva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliva's head.
Oliva misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
Oliva blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range. #TD#
Oliva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Oliva looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Thibodeaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliva wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Oliva escapes and throws Thibodeaux's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thibodeaux looks to move to half guard but instead Oliva has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Thibodeaux avoids a series of strikes thrown by Oliva.
Oliva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thibodeaux?
Oliva controlling from mount.
Oliva punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oliva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Oliva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oliva wants to control the pace but Thibodeaux is squirming around nicely.
Oliva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thibodeaux hang on?
Thibodeaux is squirming around, avoiding Oliva's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Oliva loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
A lazy body kick from Oliva
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliva is looking to chop away at Thibodeaux's legs.
Oliva blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
No luck for Oliva with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that Oliva avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target. #TD#
Oliva gets the takedown into side control.
Thibodeaux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Oliva trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Biscuit Oliva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thibodeaux defending against the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux tries to bench press Oliva off him but Oliva keeps the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliva working the ground and pound from side control.
Oliva trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Oliva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oliva trying to control the position but Thibodeaux is working away.
Thibodeaux avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Oliva. #T3#
Oliva is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oliva 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.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux shapes to counter with a head kick.
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but Oliva circles away.
Oliva scores with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Oliva cracks Thibodeaux with an open hand slap.
Oliva avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Oliva throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Oliva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Thibodeaux has closed the distance and engaged Oliva in a clinch.
Thibodeaux gets through Oliva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Oliva blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Oliva blocks it.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Oliva.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliva goes for a takedown attempt but Thibodeaux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Biscuit Oliva is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head.

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 Biscuit Oliva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oliva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
Our winner, Biscuit Oliva, 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: DMMA 378
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mahmut is out of range and Thibodeaux settles back down.
Mahmut looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux lands with a good body shot.
Mahmut misses with a lunging right hand
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Mahmut missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahmut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahmut misses with a straight left.
Mahmut doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Mahmut lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
Mahmut misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mahmut throws a combination that misses
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahmut tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux throws a counter high kick but Mahmut was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mahmut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmut throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice right hand that sends Mahmut toppling to the canvas! Mahmut scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux finish him?!#ROC#Mahmut is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmut walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Mahmut limp body while Thibodeaux jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Thibodeaux!
A relieved looking Marcel Thibodeaux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 364 Sakala v Tyler
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but King moves away #KD#
and King counters with a nice right hand that sends Thibodeaux toppling to the canvas! Thibodeaux scrambles and gets back to his feet - can King finish him?!
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Lenny King has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
King slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
King swinging wildly here.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from King.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter head kick but King avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD#
King drops Thibodeaux with a beautiful combination! Thibodeaux stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - King is looking for the KO!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Marcel Thibodeaux has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. King doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Thibodeaux crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Thibodeaux's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lenny King!
An out of breath Lenny King thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 357 Tokugawa v Burgess
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Power counters with a quick kick to the body but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Power counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Power half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Marcel Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux. #T1#
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux scores with the left hand. Power knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Polish Power has been cut.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Thibodeaux misses
and Power counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Power moves into range and clinches up with Thibodeaux.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Power up against the cage.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power misses with some punches.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Power is defending well for now.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Power.
Power tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
Power misses with the head strike. #T4#
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Power blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Power trying to stall but Thibodeaux improves his position.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Power breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thibodeaux crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Power - the referee stops the clock and Thibodeaux gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Power. Thibodeaux manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Power moves forwards but Thibodeaux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcel Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Power counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thibodeaux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marcel Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Power.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.#T1#
Power wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Power keeps Thibodeaux at a distance using the push kick.
Power's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thibodeaux under the eye.
That kick from Power tenderised Thibodeaux's leg. Thibodeaux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Power chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good shot there by Power.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Power counters with a nice right hand that sends Thibodeaux toppling to the canvas! Thibodeaux scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Power finish him?!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux leaves his chin hanging out and Power seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Thibodeaux crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

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

Event: DMMA 349 Sitsongrit v Tadageru
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Khan throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Khan.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux. #CL#
Khan pushes Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khan is keeping busy.
Khan avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Ghengis Khan has been cut.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land. #T1#
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Khan avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khan is defending well for now.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux pushes Khan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khan blocking some punches.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Khan. #T2#
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khan.
Thibodeaux pushes Khan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khan is defending well for now.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Khan leaning against his opponent.
Khan blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khan blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khan backwards. #CUT2#Ghengis Khan's cut is getting worse.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Khan.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Thibodeaux works on Khan's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux. #T4#
Good body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khan misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Khan.
Khan managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thibodeaux up against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Khan avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ghengis Khan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Khan scores with a nice head shot.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ghengis Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan misses with a body punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khan thinking.
Good exchange - Khan coming out on top.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
A jab from Khan finds it's way through Thibodeaux's defenses.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Khan off the cage and back into range.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Khan.
Khan throws a poor cross that misses
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Ghengis Khan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Khan. #T1#
Khan blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Ghengis Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Khan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khan tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Khan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thibodeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Khan's head. #CUT2#Jeez, Ghengis Khan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcel Thibodeaux!
Marcel Thibodeaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 347 Faolin v Steve
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Tharrier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux dips to his left and cracks Tharrier with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses. #KD2#
Thibodeaux sends Tharrier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thibodeaux is motioning to the referee to let Tharrier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Tharrier is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier is aggressively charging in as Thibodeaux backs up avoiding any damage. Thibodeaux tosses out a jab and Tharrier runs right into it face first! Tharrier is out cold! Thibodeaux dropped down on all fours and is barking in Tharrier's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Thibodeaux!
After winning the bout, Marcel Thibodeaux thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFL 8.1
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Handerson throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Handerson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Handerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handerson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Handerson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Handerson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Handerson controlling the position.
Handerson cracks Thibodeaux with a big elbow. #SUB#
Handerson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thibodeaux prevents Handerson from moving into mount.
Handerson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thibodeaux is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
Handerson working the head and body with strikes.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep.
Handerson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thibodeaux to see if he's OK.
Handerson landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Handerson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
Handerson working the head with strikes.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Handerson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Thibodeaux down. #T3#
Thibodeaux is looking to regain half guard here but Handerson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Handerson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thibodeaux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Handerson looks up at the clock and then as Thibodeaux takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Handerson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Handerson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Handerson lands a nice forearm strike.
Handerson scoring with punches and elbows.
Handerson scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Handerson is putting a hurting on Thibodeaux here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4##SUB#
Handerson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Thibodeaux is trying to escape and Handerson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Thibodeaux is forced to tap! Nice work there by Handerson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Handerson!
Dave Handerson retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Dave Handerson, 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: RFL 6 - Pack Leaders
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Tama shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux tries to sprawl out of it but Tama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Tama darts in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux gets double underhooks and turns Tama into the cage.
Tama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux circles away.
Marcel Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
Tama tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it. #CL#
Thibodeaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Tama uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Tama pulls Thibodeaux into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama controlling Thibodeaux's posture.
Tama wants to sweep here but Thibodeaux controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Tama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thibodeaux defends it easily.#T1#
Thibodeaux sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Tama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thibodeaux defends well.
Thibodeaux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thibodeaux controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama is looking to improve his position.
Thibodeaux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thibodeaux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tama on the ground.
Tama tries to roll over but Thibodeaux keeps him under control.
Thibodeaux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thibodeaux trying to mount his opponent but Tama defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tama tries to get to full guard but Thibodeaux has control of the leg.
Tama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thibodeaux is controlling the pace.
Tama wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Thibodeaux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tama wants to improve his position but Thibodeaux is controlling well.
Thibodeaux content to control rather than advance.
Tama wants to improve his position but Thibodeaux is controlling well.
Thibodeaux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thibodeaux's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tama is trying to get back to full guard.
Thibodeaux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tama wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Tama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thibodeaux pulls his head out easily.
Tama is staying active underneath Thibodeaux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tama gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Tama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thibodeaux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thibodeaux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thibodeaux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tama working for a triangle but Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Thibodeaux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel 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#
Tama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tama closes the distance and clinches up with Thibodeaux, looking for a takedown. Tama pushes Thibodeaux against the cage but Thibodeaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thibodeaux defends it nicely.
Tama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Tama moves out of range easily.
Tama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tama fails with a takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux throws a quick counter head kick but Tama was just out of range.
Marcel Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama fails with a takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Thibodeaux as Tama shoots in.#T1#
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tama can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Tama moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thibodeaux tries to avoid it but Tama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thibodeaux to the ground. Thibodeaux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Tama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tama stalling in the clinch but Thibodeaux improves position.
Tama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thibodeaux to keep the fight standing.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux pushes Tama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux prevents the takedown attempt.
Tama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thibodeaux after a bit of a struggle.
Tama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thibodeaux after a bit of a struggle.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Tama throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux trying to stall but Tama improves his position. #T2#
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tama backwards.
Thibodeaux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thibodeaux fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marcel Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tama moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tama manages to avoid it.
Tama tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Thibodeaux drives through and clinches with Tama against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tama backwards. #CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand. #ROC#Tama is rocked!
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tama is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?#T3#
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Marcel Thibodeaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Tama blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux is leaning against Tama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tama seems to have recovered his senses.
Tama is breathing heavily.
Tama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux throws a big uppercut that drops Tama! More strikes from Thibodeaux and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tama lies dazed against the cage as Thibodeaux celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux!
Marcel Thibodeaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RFL Connected - 5.2
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Anstey has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Anstey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anstey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.
Thibodeaux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thibodeaux wants it to stay on the feet.
Anstey misses with a shot to the body
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Anstey catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thibodeaux fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Anstey to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Anstey looks to clinch but Thibodeaux throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Anstey taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux!
Marcel Thibodeaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFL - Connected 4.2
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Jacira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Aqissiac Jacira has been cut.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Jacira had a free shot at his head there.
Jacira scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aqissiac Jacira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Jacira.
Jacira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacira throws out the jab.
Jacira misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Jacira.
Thibodeaux drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jacira right on the button. Jacira goes down! Thibodeaux follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Thibodeaux gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux!
An out of breath Marcel Thibodeaux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFL 2 - Second Coming
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and McIntyre moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McIntyre.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
McIntyre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but McIntyre circles away.
Thibodeaux dips to his left and cracks McIntyre with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but McIntyre moved out of range nicely.
McIntyre is looking to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch.
McIntyre throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux. #T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McIntyre throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thibodeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from McIntyre.
Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McIntyre digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from McIntyre. #T2#
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
McIntyre avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McIntyre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thibodeaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McIntyre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 blocks an uppercut.
McIntyre lands with a short shot to the head.
McIntyre trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McIntyre backwards.
McIntyre throws a head punch that misses.
McIntyre swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
McIntyre blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McIntyre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McIntyre blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
McIntyre works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
McIntyre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McIntyre.
McIntyre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McIntyre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for McIntyre.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
McIntyre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McIntyre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands an uppercut.
McIntyre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McIntyre landing knees to the head.
McIntyre works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a left hand.
McIntyre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
McIntyre landing knees to the head.
McIntyre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McIntyre digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Nice body punch from McIntyre - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre. #T4#
A short right from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
McIntyre scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
McIntyre scores with a hook to the body.
McIntyre lands a right hand.
A short left from McIntyre.
McIntyre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McIntyre lands a shot to the body.
McIntyre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McIntyre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McIntyre.
A body shot lands from McIntyre.
A knee to the head by McIntyre.
McIntyre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Methodios McIntyre 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#
McIntyre thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
McIntyre lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for McIntyre.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - McIntyre circles away.
McIntyre is looking to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. McIntyre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux seems unphased.
McIntyre throws a powerful right kick. Thibodeaux tried to block low but the kick was high! Thibodeaux was taken right off of his feet! McIntyre jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Methodios McIntyre!
Methodios McIntyre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: STRIKE! - mma 2
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Santiago Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Santos.
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santos.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Santiago Santos has been cut.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action. #T1#
Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Santos lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santos.
Santos tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santos.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Santos pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Santos pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux looking to stall.
A short right from Santos on the inside.
Santos cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Santos pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santos misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Santos as the two fighters clinch.
Santos lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Santos.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santos tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Santos digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Santos.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
A hook to the body from Santos.
Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos throws a big uppercut that drops Thibodeaux! More strikes from Santos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thibodeaux lies dazed against the cage as Santos celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Santos!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2024

#R1#
Maan throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like The Maan has been cut.
Maan loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Thibodeaux lands a big uppercut and Maan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maan looks OK. Thibodeaux waves Maan back to his feet!
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
The fighters circling - Maan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maan looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Maan moves out of range of the strikes.
Maan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Maan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Maan moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Maan throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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 showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maan.
Maan misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Maan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Maan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maan looks winded!#CL#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch successfully.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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 blind hook that connects with the side of Maans head. #T2#
Thibodeaux pushes Maan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Maan.
Maan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Maan's ribcage. Maan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Thibodeaux is unloading with more strikes now! Maan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux!
A relieved looking Marcel Thibodeaux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC 631
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adams.#KD#
Adams lands a big head kick that sends Thibodeaux tumbling to the mat! Adams takes a step backwards and waves Thibodeaux back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Marcel Thibodeaux has been cut.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux throws a fast counter high kick but Adams manages to duck under it in time.
Adams lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux unleashes a big counter combination but Adams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Adams's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adams shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thibodeaux eats them both and turns towards Adams to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses #KD#
and Adams counters with a nice right hand that sends Thibodeaux toppling to the canvas! Thibodeaux scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Adams finish him?!#KD#
Adams sends Thibodeaux crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Adams is motioning to the referee to let Thibodeaux up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams steps in with a hook that catches Thibodeaux right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Adams follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Thibodeaux looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Adams!
An out of breath Callum Adams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2023

#R1#
Jones tries to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thibodeaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones's coach down at The Firm was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Jones. #T1#
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Thibodeaux. That snapped Jones's head back. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Jones has been cut.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jones! Thibodeaux lets Jones back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Jones wants to clinch.#T2#
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Thibodeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Thibodeaux lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Thibodeaux waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Jones throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away. #KD#
Thibodeaux sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thibodeaux is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Jones out cold! What a finish! Thibodeaux is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Thibodeaux!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcel Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 193: Maxwell vs Brown
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Osuna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Osuna blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Osuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Osuna misses its target.
Osuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Osuna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osuna.
Osuna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osuna counters with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Osuna pushes him off.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Osuna misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Osuna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Osuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Osuna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Osuna lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Osuna throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Osuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Osuna bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thibodeaux's head backwards.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
A nice leg kick from Osuna, right into the meat of the thigh.
Osuna paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from Osuna tenderised Thibodeaux's leg. Thibodeaux is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Osuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Osuna keeps the fight on the outside.
Thibodeaux tries to move into range but Osuna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Osuna moved out of range.
Osuna throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Osuna counters with a thumping low kick.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Osuna counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Osuna moves out of range easily. #KD#
Osuna moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Thibodeaux goes down! Can Osuna finish him!?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osuna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Osuna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thibodeaux is keeping the position for now.
Osuna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquin Osuna dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Osuna attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Osuna throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Osuna misses with an uppercut
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Osuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Osuna.
Thibodeaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Osuna looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Osuna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Osuna thuds his right hand into Thibodeaux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Osuna counters with a low kick, right behind Thibodeaux 's knee.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osuna tried to counter with a leg kick but Thibodeaux avoided it.
Osuna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Osuna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Osuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Osuna blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Osuna.
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick nicely.
Osuna catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osuna swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Osuna misses with a body punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Osuna throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osuna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Osuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Osuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Osunas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Osuna throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
letting Osuna counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Osuna avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Osuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Osuna throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux tries to avoid it.
Osuna scores with the left hand. Thibodeaux knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
Osuna throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Thibodeaux tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osuna postures up in Thibodeaux's guard and throws a big left but Thibodeaux blocks it. #T4##SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a triangle here but Osuna uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Osuna just content to control the position.
Thibodeaux sneaks back into half guard.
Thibodeaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Osuna.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Osuna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquin Osuna dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Osuna throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osuna moves away.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick from Osuna, right into the meat of the thigh.
Osuna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Osuna throws an off balance right hand
and Osuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osuna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Osuna throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Osuna lands with a right hand. #T1#
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osuna. #KD#
Osuna catches Thibodeaux napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Thibodeaux to the canvas!
Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Can Osuna finish him?
Thibodeaux being controlled here, momentarily.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Osuna tries to free his leg and advance position but Thibodeaux is retaining full guard.
Joaquin Osuna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Osuna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Osuna stopping the sweep attempt from Thibodeaux.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Osuna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Osuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
and Osuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Osuna moves out of range.
Osuna throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
You can see that Thibodeaux has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Osuna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osuna.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
letting Osuna counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
A counter left hand to the body from Osuna misses its target.
Osuna connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Osuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Osuna lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thibodeaux doesn't seem phased though.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Osuna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquin Osuna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Osuna 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquin Osuna!
An out of breath Joaquin Osuna thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 181
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Marcel Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Garcia.
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garcia looks winded!
Thibodeaux punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Thibodeaux instigates a clinch.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garcia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #KD#
Thibodeaux drops Garcia onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Garcia is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Garcia is rocked!
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
A body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcia seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Garcia to his knees! Thibodeaux keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux!
A very excited looking Marcel Thibodeaux made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 174
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Thibodeaux backs off Berthier throws a huge counter combo but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it all.
Thibodeaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Berthier moves out of range.
Berthier defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berthier throws a counter combo.
Berthier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berthier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berthier.
Berthier throws a counter combo.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Berthier moves out of range easily.
As Thibodeaux backs off Berthier throws a huge counter combo but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Thibodeaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Berthier's ribs.
Thibodeaux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marcel Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berthier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Berthier clinches up against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Berthier blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux stalling the fight. #T2#
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berthier backwards.
Berthier prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berthier lands an elbow that stopped Thibodeaux in his tracks for a moment.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Berthier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux dodges an elbow strike from Berthier.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berthier throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berthier throws an elbow but misses.
Berthier blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berthier avoids it.
Thibodeaux avoids a wild elbow strike from Berthier.
Berthier working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Berthier's ribcage. Berthier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Berthier looks winded!
Berthier takes a shot to the head.
Berthier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berthier throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berthier backwards.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a nice knee to the body.
Thibodeaux is leaning against Berthier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Berthier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berthier backwards.
Berthier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berthier backwards.
Thibodeaux pushes Berthier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Berthier fails to land.
Thibodeaux cracks Berthier with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand. #T4#
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.#KD#
Thibodeaux drops Berthier onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Berthier is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Berthier is rocked!
Thibodeaux presses Berthier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Berthier is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Berthier with a big uppercut! Berthier tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Berthier to the mat! Berthier covers up and Thibodeaux unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcel Thibodeaux!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcel Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Noah Berthier spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost I know but I'll be back... next time I win...'.

Event: RISE 167
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux sizes up Frostulfsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Frostulfsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Frostulfsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frostulfsson somewhat.
Thibodeaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frostulfsson with a body shot.
Frostulfsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frostulfsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.#T1#
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Frostulfsson's midsection.
Frostulfsson is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Frostulfsson's body. Frostulfsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Frostulfsson blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux works Frostulfsson's body with a nice hook.
Frostulfsson avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
It looked like Frostulfsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frostulfsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Thibodeaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Frostulfsson moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Frostulfsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T2#
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Frostulfsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Frostulfsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux. #T3#
Frostulfsson managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Frostulfsson's head.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frostulfsson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Frostulfsson is working for takedown but Thibodeaux is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Frostulfsson blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frostulfsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Frostulfsson backwards.
Frostulfsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Frostulfsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frostulfsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thibodeaux stalling against the cage.
Frostulfsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frostulfsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frostulfsson misses with a double jab
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux tests Frostulfsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frostulfsson blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Thibodeaux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Frostulfsson sprawling to the canvas! Frostulfsson 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?! #ROC2#Frostulfsson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Frostulfsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oh Frostulfsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick
and Frostulfsson counters with a left and a right that stings Thibodeaux.
Frostulfsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Thibodeaux lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Frostulfsson up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Thibodeaux from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Frostulfsson's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Thibodeaux!
Marcel Thibodeaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 158
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux clobbers Steel Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Steel Iii's head but Steel Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel Iii misses its target.
Steel Iii blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Steel Iii's head but Steel Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel Iii works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Steel Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux moves to clinch but Steel Iii breaks away
and Steel Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Steel Iii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Steel Iii closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the cage.
Thibodeaux trying to stall but Steel Iii improves his position.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel Iii is defending well for now.
Steel Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel Iii backwards.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Steel Iii - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Steel Iii misses with a knee strike.
Steel Iii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.
Steel Iii blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Iii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Steel Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel Iii creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux pushes Steel Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Steel Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steel Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel Iii blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Steel Iii blocks it.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux has Steel Iii pushed against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
A nice left hand lands by Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel Iii.
Steel Iii is struggling to control the position.
Steel Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel Iii backwards. #T4#
Steel Iii takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Iii is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steel Iii has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Steel Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Steel Iii blocks it.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Steel Iii. #BC#
Steel Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcel Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
letting Steel Iii counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel Iii misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel Iii scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii throws a combination that misses
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Steel Iii uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steel Iii takes one on the button.
It looks like Steel Iii has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Steel Iii blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii feints a jab promting Thibodeaux to slip. Steel Iii then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thibodeaux slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Steel Iii misses with a straight left.
Marcel Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Steel Iii.
Steel Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Steel Iii's head but Steel Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel Iii throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Iii throws a right hand that Thibodeaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Thibodeaux also avoids with ease.
Alex Steel Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel Iii has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steel Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Iii throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Steel Iii blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
It looked like Steel Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Steel Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Steel Iii avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Steel Iii looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Steel Iii with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steel Iii misses with the head strike.
Steel Iii slows down the pace here.
Steel Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii taking a breather.
Steel Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Steel Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii slows down the pace here.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Steel Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steel Iii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids 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 Alex Steel Iii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Iii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steel Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter head kick but Steel Iii avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Steel Iii clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steel Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Steel Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thibodeaux has Steel Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux. #T1#
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steel Iii is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steel Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Steel Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Iii loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux momentarily. #T2#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Steel Iii's body.
Steel Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux throws a fast counter high kick but Steel Iii manages to duck under it in time.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
letting Steel Iii counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
It looked like Steel Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steel Iii.#T3#
Steel Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Steel Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel Iii looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Steel Iii - just one landing.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Steel Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Iii looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Steel Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel Iii moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux sizes up Steel Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thibodeaux slips a jab and a cross from Steel Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Iii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.

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 Alex Steel Iii.
I think Steel Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Steel Iii!

Event: RISE 117
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Franjic throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Franjic scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Franjic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franjic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Rade Franjic has been cut.
Franjic misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Franjic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Franjic lands a glancing blow to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Franjic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Franjic.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Franjic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Marcel Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Franjic's body.
Franjic misses with a looping right.
Franjic blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franjic misses with a looping left.
Franjic misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franjic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Franjic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Franjic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Franjic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Franjic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Franjic takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Franjic lands an overhand right.
Franjic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thibodeaux is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Thibodeaux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Franjic lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franjic.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franjic.
Franjic lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Franjic's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Franjic swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Franjic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a quick counter head kick but Franjic was just out of range.
Franjic misses with a body punch
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Franjic.
Franjic throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Franjic punishes Thibodeaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Franjic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nice cross by Franjic.
Franjic cracks Thibodeaux with an open hand slap.
Franjic throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franjic jabs at Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franjic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franjic stuns Thibodeaux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Franjic.
Franjic sizes up Thibodeaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Franjic lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD2#
Franjic lands a big uppercut and Thibodeaux crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thibodeaux looks OK. Franjic waves Thibodeaux back to his feet!
Franjic lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Franjic looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Franjic lands a jab to the head.
Thibodeaux gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Franjic gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rade Franjic!
A victorious Rade Franjic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 103: Romano v Kamara
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Cake throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Cake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Thibodeaux sends Cake crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thibodeaux is motioning to the referee to let Cake up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Kush Cake has been cut.
Cake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Cake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux cracks Cake with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Cake tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thibodeaux pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Cake is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux!
An out of breath Marcel Thibodeaux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 93: Kelly v Novak
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Spartakov tries to land a front kick but Thibodeaux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thibodeaux lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Mikail Spartakov has been cut.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Spartakov circles away and keeps his distance.
Spartakov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spartakov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Spartakov avoids it easily.#CL#
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spartakov's elbow. #BC2#
Spartakov manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Spartakov counters with a nice leg kick.
Spartakov blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a combination
enabling Spartakov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Spartakov misses the target.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Spartakov counters with a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spartakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spartakov moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Spartakov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Spartakov off the cage and back into range.
Spartakov circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Spartakov to counter with a crisp jab.
Spartakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Thibodeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thibodeaux cracks Spartakov with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartakov misses with an uppercut.
Spartakov takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spartakov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spartakov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux. #BC2#
Spartakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Spartakov to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Spartakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Spartakov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartakov. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartakov misses the shot to the body.
Spartakov cracks Thibodeaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spartakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux stalls.
Thibodeaux taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Spartakov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T4#
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Spartakov controls the action.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spartakov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spartakov.
Spartakov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spartakov avoids it.
Spartakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartakov blocking some punches.
Spartakov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Marcel Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Spartakov lands a right hand.
Spartakov tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spartakov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thibodeaux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spartakov tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Spartakov back against the cage.
Spartakov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Spartakov.
Spartakov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spartakov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spartakov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spartakov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spartakov lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikail Spartakov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Spartakov counters with a nice right hand that sends Thibodeaux toppling to the canvas! Thibodeaux scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Spartakov finish him?!#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Spartakov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spartakov. #KD2#
Spartakov cracks Thibodeaux with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thibodeaux looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Spartakov finish him?
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartakov throws a head kick that misses.
Spartakov lands with a shot to the body.
Spartakov lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Spartakov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Thibodeaux off his feet! Thibodeaux tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikail Spartakov!

Event: RISE: Lee vs Beckwith
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Tower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Thibodeaux rushes Tower and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Tower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Tower counters with a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Marcel Tower has been cut.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Tower is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tower moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Tower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
Tower now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thibodeaux tests Tower's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tower avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Tower was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tower swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Towers head.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Tower's head.
A right hand to the body from Thibodeaux.
Tower is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
Tower takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Tower is rocked!
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Tower is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Tower.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Tower seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux pushes Tower against the cage. Thibodeaux is working some dirty boxing. Thibodeaux pushes off with a quick right hook! Tower goes down! Tower tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Thibodeaux moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux!
Our winner, Marcel Thibodeaux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE X3
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Thibodeaux coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
Salaam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Salaam misses with a punch to the body.
Salaam misses with a body punch.
Salaam working aggressively here.
Salaam is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Salaam lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salaam.
Salaam misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Salaam.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salaam.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salaam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch but Salaam improves position. #T1#
Salaam tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Salaam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Salaam is having none of it. #CL2#
Thibodeaux forces Salaam back against the cage and clinches.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Salaam controls the action.
Salaam is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Salaam has his back to the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Salaam fails to land.
Thibodeaux pushes Salaam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thibodeaux.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salaam.
Salaam lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Salaam misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salaam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salaam tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Salaam.
Salaam fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Salaam avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Salaam.
Salaam throws a head punch that misses.
Salaam blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Salaam is breathing heavily.
Salaam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salaam tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Salaam back against the cage.
Salaam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salaam gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salaam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salaam lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches. #BC#
Salaam breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Thibodeaux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Salaam sprawling to the canvas! Salaam 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?! #KD2#
Thibodeaux lands a big uppercut and Salaam crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Salaam looks OK. Thibodeaux waves Salaam back to his feet!#ROC2#Salaam is rocked!
Salaam walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Salaam limp body while Thibodeaux jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Thibodeaux!
Our winner, Marcel Thibodeaux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE X27
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Lewis Moe tries to move into range but Thibodeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Litas Lewis Moe has been cut.
Lewis Moe dives in for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Lewis Moe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Thibodeaux moves into range and clinches up with Lewis Moe.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lewis Moe looks winded!
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Litas Lewis Moe's cut even more.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux pushes Lewis Moe against the cage. Thibodeaux is working some dirty boxing. Thibodeaux pushes off with a quick right hook! Lewis Moe goes down! Lewis Moe tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Thibodeaux moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcel Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 6 B
Date: Apr 28, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Thibodeaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eighteen, pushing him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux scores a nice knee to the body.
Eighteen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Android Eighteen has been cut.
Thibodeaux is working Eighteen over against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eighteen is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eighteens head.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Eighteen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Thibodeaux is unloading with more strikes now! Eighteen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux!
Our winner, Marcel Thibodeaux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 4 B
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Cake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thibodeaux.
Cake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cake throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Cake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cake throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Cake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux drops his hands momentarily. Cake doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Thibodeaux staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Thibodeaux doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kush Cake!

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 2 A
Date: Feb 22, 2022

#R1#
A lazy left from Pageau finds it's target.#CL2#
Thibodeaux rushes Pageau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pageau blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Pageau.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pageau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pageau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pageau.
Pageau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pageau misses with a punch on the inside.
Pageau managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Pageau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Pageau breaks from the clinch.
Pageau lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pageau lands with an overhand left.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Pageau counters with a straight right hand.
Pageau seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Pageau moves away
and Pageau counters with a crisp right that sends Thibodeaux to the canvas! Pageau follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Henry Pageau!

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 1 B
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Thomas takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thibodeaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a good knee to the midsection. Thomas won't want to take too many of those.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux works on Thomas 's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it. #T1#
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Come on Thibodeaux - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thomas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas .
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thomas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas .
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Thibodeaux working Thomas over with knees to the body.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Thibodeaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thomas up against the cage.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas 's elbow.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thomas tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Thomas .
Thomas looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Thibodeaux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas lands a jab to Thibodeaux's midsection.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas . Those never looked like landing.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thibodeaux on the side of the head.
Thibodeaux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thomas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Thomas counters with a nice right hand that sends Thibodeaux toppling to the canvas! Thibodeaux scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thomas finish him?!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a huge right that knocks Thibodeaux out cold! Thomas is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Thomas !

Event: TFC: Testing
Date: Nov 16, 2021

#R1#
Jaquez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Marcel Thibodeaux has been cut.
Jaquez tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Jaquez counters with an inside leg kick.
Jaquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Thibodeaux fails to land the takedown.
Jaquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jaquez has a takedown stuffed.
Thibodeaux shoots in and drives through. Jaquez sprawls well.
Jaquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thibodeaux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcel Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ildefonso Jaquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux shoots in and drives through. Jaquez sprawls well.
Jaquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jaquez misses with a takedown attempt - Thibodeaux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1##CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thibodeaux is trying to push Jaquez away but Jaquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaquez tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Jaquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch but Jaquez keeps him there for the moment.
Jaquez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Thibodeaux pulls guard successfully.
Jaquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thibodeaux is keeping the position for now.
Jaquez wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving. #T2#
Thibodeaux managing to control the position.
Thibodeaux continues to stall.#ES#
Thibodeaux has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jaquez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jaquez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thibodeaux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 10:9
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 10:9

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

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