Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Pit Warriors 2
Date: May 09, 2025

#R1#
Vij ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Vij is looking to counter with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
Thibodeaux catches Vij with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Vij throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vij lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Thibodeaux. #CL#
Vij moves into the clinch.
Vij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Vij working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux. #T1#
Vij misses with the head strike. #BC#
Vij's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vij avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Vij's shoulder, as Vij tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Vij is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vij looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vij on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vij doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A cross from Thibodeaux lands.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vij manages to avoid it.#T2#
Thibodeaux walks into a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a chopping leg kick but Vij manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Vij was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vij lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thibodeaux has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vij misses with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vij rather than just go for the knockout.
Vij slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Vij does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
Thibodeaux lands with a kick to the temple. Vij shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Vij does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses
and Vij counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Jab by Vij.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Vij moves into the clinch successfully.
Vij working Thibodeaux over with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Vij working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vij.
Vij has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage.
Vij crunches a lovely knee into Thibodeaux's ribcage.
Thibodeaux looks winded!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux tries to break free but Vij pushes him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Vij escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vij tries to land a body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Vij takes the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to break the clinch but Vij is controlling the position.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thibodeaux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thibodeaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius 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 misses with an uppercut
and Vij counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Vij misses.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses
and Vij counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darius Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vij.
A jab from Vij finds it's way through Thibodeaux's defenses.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Vij tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux jabs Vij right on the nose. Vij blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij lands with an uppercut that bounces Thibodeaux off the cage and back into range.
Vij connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Vij makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vij dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL#
Vij closes the distance and clinches.
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux pushes Vij back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vij blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Vij scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexander Vij has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vij avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vij is defending well for now.
Vij lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Vij is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Vij scores a nice knee 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!
Vij missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Vij. #T2#
Vij lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vij lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
A short right from Vij.
Vij landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vij using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vij scores a nice knee to the body.
Vij landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vij lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vij trying to land knees to the body.
Vij makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
A shot in the inside from Vij.
Vij misses with a knee strike.
Vij makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vij avoids it.
Vij lands a right hand. #T3#
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij lands a left hand.
Vij is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Vij.
Vij landing knees to the body.
Vij working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Vij.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vij.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vij landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Vij.
A short right from Vij.
Vij lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Vij lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
Vij lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.
Vij using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Vij lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Vij trying to land knees to the body.
Vij lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Vij.
A short right from Vij.
Vij on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Vij.
Still in the clinch, Vij scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vij lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Vij breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vij lands a slapping body shot.
Vij throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Vij.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Vij closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Vij dominated that second round.
That's time! Vij's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Vij has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vij landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vij putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thibodeaux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vij crunches a lovely knee into Thibodeaux's ribcage.
Vij tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Vij escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a front kick aimed at Vij's knee but Vij avoids it well.
Vij is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vij is looking to clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Vij on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vij throws a counter high kick but Thibodeaux was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body
and Vij counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thibodeaux there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Vij pushes Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux wants to break free but Vij has control.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vij obliges.
Vij has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vij makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.
Vij lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Vij.
Vij landing knees to the body.
Vij gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vij using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vij lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards. #KD#
Vij drops Thibodeaux on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Thibodeaux bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Vij scores with a nice strike.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Vij finish him?
Vij punishes Thibodeaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vij scores with a jab to the body.
Vij scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux tries to get into range but Vij steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Thibodeaux! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Vij scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Vij!
Alexander Vij decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nelson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thibodeaux defends well and Nelson ends up having to push Thibodeaux into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thibodeaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nelson.
Thibodeaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nelson dives in for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson has his takedown stuffed
and Thibodeaux counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Nelson 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 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Thibodeaux!
An out of breath Darius Thibodeaux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sunrise 17
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Laurez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Laurez moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Laurez throws a wild body kick that Thibodeaux sees coming a mile off.
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Laurez was well out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Laurez counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Laurez saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laurez .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Laurez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Laurez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from Laurez .
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but Laurez blocks with his arms.
Our sources have told us that Thibodeaux has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Thibodeaux cracks Laurez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laurez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Thibodeaux there.
Laurez misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laurez moves away.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laurez moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laurez on the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Laurez .
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Laurez takes one on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Thibodeaux.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Laurez is out of range. #T2#
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Laurez counters with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laurez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Laurez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Laurez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laurez misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Laurez 's ribcage but misses.
Laurez jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Laurez drives through and clinches with Thibodeaux against the ropes.
Laurez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thibodeaux up against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux connects with a nice looking jab.
Laurez blocks a jab.
A low kick from Thibodeaux misses
and Laurez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thibodeaux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to the head.
Laurez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thibodeaux on the side of the head.
Laurez scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thibodeaux, as that shot connected.
Laurez throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
enabling Laurez to counter with a crisp jab.
Laurez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laurez throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Teofomo Laurez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurez is just out of range.
Thibodeaux tests Laurez 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thibodeaux thows a leg kick but Laurez checks it
enabling Laurez to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Laurez counters with a left to the body.
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Laurez down with leg kicks.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laurez counters with a leg kick.
Darius Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Laurez moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux thumps Laurez with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Laurez - just one landing.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Laurez 's ribcage but misses.
Laurez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux connects with a right hand. Laurez shakes it off.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Laurez moved out of range.
Thibodeaux lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Laurez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux connects with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Laurez is out of range.
Laurez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laurez can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Laurez moves out of range.
Laurez misses with a body shot
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Laurez 's shoulder, as Laurez tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux lands a right hook to the body.
Thibodeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Laurez moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Laurez counters with a low kick, right behind Thibodeaux 's knee.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laurez ducks right into an uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Laurez wants to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Laurez moves out of range.
Laurez throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurez thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
Laurez blocks a jab.
Laurez throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laurez moves away.
Laurez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Laurez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Laurez throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Laurez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a spinning back kick!
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Laurez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laurez throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laurez needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laurez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Laurez counters with an outside leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laurez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Thibodeaux misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Laurez steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.
Thibodeaux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
enabling Laurez to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laurez lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Laurez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Laurez closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the ropes.
Laurez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Laurez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laurez lands with a right to the head.
Laurez struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.#KD2#
Laurez scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Thibodeaux to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Laurez away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Thibodeaux got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux throws a nice looking combination but Laurez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darius Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#KD2#
Laurez cracks Thibodeaux with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Thibodeaux is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Thibodeaux is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Teofomo Laurez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teofomo Laurez !
Teofomo Laurez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Who was that fool?'.

Event: STRIKE! 56
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Thibodeaux does no damage.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murray counters with a thumping low kick.
Murray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Murray moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux throws a solid leg kick but Murray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thibodeaux.
Murray feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
Murray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murray connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Murray makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thibodeaux really felt that one!
Murray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Darius Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Thibodeaux. That snapped Murray's head back.
Thibodeaux lands with a good body shot.
Thibodeaux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murray rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Murray is rocked!#T2#
Murray is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Thibodeaux doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Murray crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Murray's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Thibodeaux!
Darius Thibodeaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: STRIKE! 55
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Durand Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Durand Jr's ribcage but misses.
Durand Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Durand Jr is looking to slow Thibodeaux down with leg kicks. #CL#
Durand Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Durand Jr breaks from the clinch.
Durand Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Durand Jr slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand Jr manages to avoid it.
Durand Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Durand Jr moved out of range.
Thibodeaux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Durand Jr under the eye.
Thibodeaux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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 body shot. #T1#
Durand Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Durand Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durand Jr is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Durand Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Durand Jr blocks it.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Durand Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Durand Jr ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand Jr throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A lazy body kick from Durand Jr
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Durand Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Durand Jr avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux. #CL#
Durand Jr moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux is trying to push Durand Jr away but Durand Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand Jr lands an uppercut.
Durand Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Durand Jr's body.
Thibodeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Durand Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux feints and then cracks Durand Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durand Jr down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand Jr is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Durand Jr as he connects with a hook.
Durand Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Durand Jr misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jacques Durand Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Durand Jr's body.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Durand Jr moved out of range nicely.
Durand Jr with a nice calf kick.
Durand Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr throws the kick towards the body but Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thibodeaux wants to land a leg kick but Durand Jr is out of range.
Durand Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Durand Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Durand Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr connects with a right hand. Thibodeaux shakes it off.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body
and Durand Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Durand Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Durand Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durand Jr rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Durand Jr throws a shot to the body.
Durand Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durand Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durand Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thibodeaux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durand Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with an overhand left.
Durand Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durand Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durand Jr throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux tries to avoid it.
Darius Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Thibodeaux there.
Durand Jr looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Durand Jr misses with a body kick.
Thibodeaux throws out a powerful jab.
Durand Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Durand Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Durand Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Durand Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thibodeaux really felt that one!
Thibodeaux with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Durand Jr gets a clinch.
Durand Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Durand Jr lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux connects with the punch.
Durand Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch
and Durand Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Durand Jr misses the target.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durand Jr checks it well.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid body kick from Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux jabs Durand Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Durand Jr avoids it easily.
Durand Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the liver by Durand Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand Jr manages to avoid it.
Durand Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thibodeaux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand right.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Durand Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Durand Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Durand Jr saw that one coming.
Durand Jr throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Durand Jr ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Durand Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux throws out a leg kick but Durand Jr moves out of range and Thibodeaux only half commits. #T2#
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a body kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Durand Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jacques Durand Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux thuds his right hand into Durand Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux swinging wildly here.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Durand Jr connects with a body shot.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jacques Durand Jr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Durand Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Thibodeaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Thibodeaux shrugs it off.
Thibodeaux thows a leg kick but Durand Jr checks it
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch
and Durand Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand Jr misses the jab.
Durand Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Durand Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Thibodeaux finds it's way through Durand Jr's defenses.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Durand Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand Jr cracks Thibodeaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Durand Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Durand Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darius Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Durand Jr lands a high kick!
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Thibodeaux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Durand Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Durand Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Durand Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Durand Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee to the head.
Durand Jr misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Durand Jr breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr tries to clinch up.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand Jr is just out of range.
Durand Jr throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Durand Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand Jr slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Durand Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durand Jr.
Durand Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Durand Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durand Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durand Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durand Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left lands for Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durand Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand Jr checks a leg kick.
Durand Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Durand Jr wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Thibodeaux's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand Jr had his way with Darius Thibodeaux in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Durand Jr cracks Thibodeaux with an open hand slap.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Durand Jr counters with a left to the body.
Durand Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand Jr manages to avoid it.
Durand Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
A lazy left from Durand Jr finds it's target.
Durand Jr staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch
and Durand Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Durand Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Durand Jr's shoulder, as Durand Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Durand Jr.
Good standup being displayed there by Durand Jr as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durand Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Durand Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand Jr moves away.
Thibodeaux has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr staying out of range there.
Durand Jr jabs at Thibodeaux's body.
Durand Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Durand Jr is out of range.
Thibodeaux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durand Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thibodeaux thinking.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durand Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Thibodeaux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durand Jr connects with a leg kick.
Durand Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
enabling Durand Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Durand Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacques Durand Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Durand Jr blocks it.#CL#
Durand Jr clinches.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durand Jr avoids it.
Durand Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Durand Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacques Durand Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: STRIKE! 52
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Durand Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Durand Jr lunges at Thibodeaux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux's hand.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Durand Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Durand Jr. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Durand Jr throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Durand Jr
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Thibodeaux in the body.
Durand Jr misses with a body punch
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand Jr wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Thibodeaux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand Jr throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durand Jr misses with a body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Thibodeaux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Durand Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Durand Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durand Jr throws a push kick but Thibodeaux slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Durand Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Durand Jr throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand Jr takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Durand Jr misses with a body shot.
Durand Jr wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand Jr 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#
Durand Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Darius Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand Jr misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him away.
Durand Jr lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Durand Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Thibodeaux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Durand Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Durand Jr closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Durand Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux pushes Durand Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durand Jr trying to stall but Thibodeaux improves his position. #BC#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durand Jr connects with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a body kick. #CL2#
Durand Jr forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Durand Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter 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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand Jr. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Durand Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durand Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Thibodeaux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Durand Jr lands a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a good knee to the midsection. Durand Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durand Jr backwards.
Durand Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Durand Jr on the inside.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but Durand Jr blocks with his arms.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Durand Jr cracks a nice hook into Thibodeaux's ribs.
A big left from Durand Jr misses.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Durand Jr lands with a right hand.
Durand Jr lands with an overhand left.
Durand Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durand Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Durand Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Durand Jr connects with a right hand. Thibodeaux shakes it off.#CL2#
Durand Jr clinches.
Thibodeaux takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee calls for Durand Jr to work.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Durand Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thibodeaux's brow.
Durand Jr misses with a knee strike.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand Jr controls his hands.
Thibodeaux is working Durand Jr over against the cage.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thibodeaux takes an elbow to the forehead.
Durand Jr trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durand Jr backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand Jr tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch. #T2#
The fighters circling - Durand Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durand Jr feints and then cracks Thibodeaux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thibodeaux down. #CL2#
Durand Jr gets a clinch. #BC2#
Durand Jr manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durand Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
Durand Jr misses with a head kick.
Durand Jr takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Durand Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand Jr really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Durand Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Durand Jr lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick from Durand Jr misses.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durand Jr scores with a head kick.
Thibodeaux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Durand Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Durand Jr.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durand Jr misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durand Jr. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Durand Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Durand Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a big counter.
A good leg kick by Durand Jr. #CL2#
Durand Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Durand Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Thibodeaux.
Good body shot from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Durand Jr back against the cage.
Durand Jr tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Durand Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux takes a knee to the side of the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thibodeaux working Durand Jr over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durand Jr. #BC2#
Durand Jr manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand Jr.
Danga de danga de dang - Thibodeaux scores with a four punch combination!
Thibodeaux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Durand Jr ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Durand Jr gets a clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand Jr controls his hands.
Thibodeaux dodges an elbow strike from Durand Jr.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand Jr dominated that fourth 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Durand Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Durand Jr misses the shot to the body.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durand Jr.
Durand Jr feints a jab promting Thibodeaux to slip. Durand Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thibodeaux slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Durand Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a left to the body.
Durand Jr connects with a jab.#T1#
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durand Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durand Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thibodeaux's head.
Durand Jr takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Durand Jr tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
A low kick lands for Durand Jr.
Durand Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Durand Jr avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durand Jr! But no joy.
Thibodeaux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durand Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Durand Jr forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.
Jacques Durand Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durand Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jacques Durand Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: STRIKE! 49
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A shot to the body from Vij misses #KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right that drops Vij on his ass! Vij jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Vij has been cut.
Thibodeaux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vij cracks Thibodeaux with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vij scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vij throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Thibodeaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vij throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Vij tries to work over Thibodeaux's front leg with a kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Vij connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vij getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vij fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vij turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Vij misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vij lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Vij.
Vij lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thibodeaux's sensitive parts. #T2#
Thibodeaux walks into a left hand.
Thibodeaux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thibodeaux there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vij cracks Thibodeaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vij throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets tackled into the ropes by Vij. Vij maintains the clinch.
Thibodeaux wants to break free but Vij has control.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vij obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
Vij lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vij. #BC2#
Vij breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Thibodeaux should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Alexander Vij's cut.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good exchange - Vij coming out on top.
Darius Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vij has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vij misses with a left hand #KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a beautiful hook that drops Vij to the mat! Will Vij be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Thibodeaux to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Vij is up. He looks OK to continue.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Vij moves out of range.
Vij wants to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch position.
Vij throws a low kick, looking for Thibodeaux's leg but Thibodeaux calmly moves out of range.
Vij lands the left hand.
Vij misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vij misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
Thibodeaux walks into a straight right hand from Vij.#T1#
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body
and Vij counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vij with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Vij misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vij throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux tries to avoid it. #T2#
Vij lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thibodeaux's sensitive parts.
Vij lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vij lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vij.
Vij throws a shot to the body.
Vij scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vij swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Vij to the mat, face first! Thibodeaux goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Vij is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vij throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thibodeaux on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Thibodeaux takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Alexander Vij's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Vij dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thibodeaux. That did some damage!
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Vij connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Vij strikes.
Vij swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Vij onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#ROC#Vij is rocked!
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Vij.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Vij manages to avoid it.
Vij is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Vij lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vij lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vij seems to have recovered his senses.
Vij lands with a nice body punch.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vij counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Vij lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thibodeaux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vij feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeauxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vij misses with the body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Vij goes down! Will Vij beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Darius Thibodeaux!
Darius Thibodeaux retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Darius 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: STRIKE! 46
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Durand Jr moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Durand Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thibodeaux, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Durand Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durand Jr ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr lunges at Thibodeaux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux's hand.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Durand Jr avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick from Durand Jr.#T1#
Durand Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durand Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Durand Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand Jr. Durand Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux tries to avoid it.
Durand Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durand Jr 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.#T2#
Durand Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Durand Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice cross by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr 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.
Durand Jr lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Durand Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Durand Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Darius Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durand Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Thibodeaux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Durand Jr counter with a right hand.
Durand Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thibodeaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Thibodeaux steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durand Jr. That one must have hurt.
Durand Jr looks to land a body kick but Thibodeaux moved away.
Durand Jr with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durand Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand Jr. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Durand Jr tries to clinch up
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jacques Durand Jr has been cut.#T2#
Durand Jr connects with a jab.
Durand Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thibodeaux backs up against the cage.
Durand Jr tries to clinch up
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Durand Jr both land. Nice combination.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand Jr is just out of range.
Durand Jr with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Durand Jr cracks Thibodeaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Durand Jr avoids it with no problem.
Durand Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Durand Jr clinches with his opponent.
Durand Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Durand Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Durand Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand into Durand Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durand Jr's gas tank. #T1#
Thibodeaux is trying to break free.
Durand Jr taking a breather. #BC#
Durand Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr lands the left hand.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durand Jr.
Durand Jr misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durand Jr throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Durand Jr avoids it with no problem.
Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durand Jr wants to clinch.#T2#
Durand Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Durand Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durand Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Durand Jr avoids it with no problem.
Durand Jr scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durand Jr lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Durand Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durand Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Durand Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durand Jr missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durand Jr wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Durand Jr gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.#BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durand Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Durand Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheers as Durand Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thibodeaux doesn't seem phased though.
Jacques Durand Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Durand Jr moves into the clinch.
A short right from Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thibodeaux blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux presses Durand Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durand Jr trying to land knees to the body. #KD2#
Thibodeaux drops Durand Jr with a big knee! Will Durand Jr beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.
Durand Jr tries to get into range but Thibodeaux steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Durand Jr! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Thibodeaux scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Thibodeaux!
Darius Thibodeaux is the new light heavyweight champion!
Darius Thibodeaux thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: STRIKE! 43
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Mjölnir looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Mjölnir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mjölnir throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mjölnir misses with a low kick as Thibodeaux jumps back.
Mjölnir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mjölnir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #KD2#
Thibodeaux drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Mjölnir onto his butt! Mjölnir pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC2#Mjölnir is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mjölnir dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thibodeaux. That did some damage!
Oh Mjölnir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mjölnir misses with a low kick.
Mjölnir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux momentarily.
Mjölnir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mjölnir seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Mjölnir.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thibodeaux weaves into range and cracks Mjölnir right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Mjölnir goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Thibodeaux is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

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

Event: RFL 11
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
A left and a right from McBeth both land. Nice combination.
McBeth misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McBeth lands an overhand right.
McBeth works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.
McBeth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McBeth.
McBeth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McBeth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBeth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McBeth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McBeth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux at a distance. #T1#
A big left from McBeth misses.
McBeth takes one to the side of the head.
McBeth lands with an uppercut that bounces Thibodeaux off the cage and back into range.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but McBeth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from McBeth misses.
McBeth scores with a jab.
McBeth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McBeth works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by McBeth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McBeth.
McBeth throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
McBeth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from McBeth.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBeth. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but McBeth manages to avoid it.
McBeth has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McBeth misses with a shot to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
McBeth looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
McBeth moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
McBeth scores with a one two! Thibodeaux had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mustafa McBeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by McBeth.
McBeth misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Mustafa McBeth has been cut.
McBeth swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice right hand that sends McBeth toppling to the canvas! McBeth scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux finish him?!#ROC#McBeth is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBeth looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from McBeth.
McBeth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
McBeth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
McBeth misses the jab.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter combination but McBeth scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McBeth connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from McBeth.
McBeth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thibodeaux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A shot to the body from McBeth misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
McBeth connects with a body shot.
McBeth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
McBeth throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but McBeth manages to avoid it.
McBeth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa McBeth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mustafa McBeth'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#
McBeth scores with a nice head shot.
Darius Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McBeth throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBeth moves away.
McBeth slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
McBeth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of McBeth's head but McBeth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McBeth is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when McBeth was well out of range.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from McBeth.
It looked like Thibodeaux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
McBeth looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by McBeth.
McBeth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McBeth moves into range and connects with a jab.
McBeth lands a jab.
McBeth throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mustafa McBeth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McBeth's corner calls for a 1-2. McBeth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thibodeaux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
McBeth lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
McBeth connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
McBeth throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McBeth.
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McBeth in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thibodeaux defending well as McBeth loads up on a big left hand.
McBeth scores with a jab.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McBeth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
McBeth pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBeth lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from McBeth.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McBeth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
McBeth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by McBeth as he connects with a hook.
McBeth cracks a nice hook into Thibodeaux's ribs.
McBeth jabs Thibodeaux right on the nose. Thibodeaux blinks but takes it well.
McBeth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
McBeth misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
McBeth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but McBeth manages to avoid it.
McBeth misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a quick counter head kick but McBeth was just out of range.
McBeth throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McBeth throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from McBeth.
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!
McBeth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McBeth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBeth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McBeth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa McBeth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mustafa McBeth's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux scores with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by McBeth. Beautiful body shot.
McBeth thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McBeth lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux didn't see that one coming.
McBeth scores with a sloppy right hand. Thibodeaux should have avoided that one.
McBeth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBeth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.#T1#
McBeth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
McBeth misses with a straight right.
McBeth lands with a good body shot.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McBeth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBeth works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.
McBeth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBeth misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBeth.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but McBeth manages to avoid it.
McBeth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Good shot there by McBeth.
McBeth throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBeth thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux drops his hands momentarily and McBeth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBeth moves away.
McBeth missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McBeth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBeth. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mustafa McBeth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
and McBeth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McBeth connects with a single shot there.
McBeth lands a right hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on McBeth's shoulder, as McBeth tries to avoid the shot.
McBeth with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
letting McBeth counter with a right hand.
McBeth misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but McBeth manages to avoid it.
McBeth cracks a nice hook into Thibodeaux's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Thibodeaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McBeth lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
McBeth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thibodeaux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBeth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux at a distance.
McBeth connects with a jab.
McBeth jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McBeth lands a slapping body shot.
McBeth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mustafa McBeth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McBeth has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustafa McBeth!
Mustafa McBeth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFL 8.1
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Gaspar rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the cage.
Gaspar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Gaspar prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Gaspar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Our sources have told us that Thibodeaux has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Gaspar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Gaspar gets a clinch.
Gaspar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but Gaspar blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux. #BC2#
Gaspar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thibodeaux keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##CL2#
Gaspar closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
A right handed body shot lands from Gaspar.
Thibodeaux with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Pablo Gaspar has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaspar swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Gaspar avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gaspar can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Gaspar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but Gaspar blocks it.
Gaspar can't get the takedown.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gaspar blocking some punches.
Gaspar lands with a left to the head. #T2##BC2#
Gaspar manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Gaspar.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Gaspar takes the fight into the clinch.
Gaspar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gaspar lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaspar is struggling to control the position.
Gaspar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Gaspar manages to avoid it.
Gaspar moves to clinch but Thibodeaux breaks away
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3##CL2#
Gaspar gets a clinch.
Gaspar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Gaspar.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gaspar backwards.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gaspar is trying to pull guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Gaspar throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thibodeaux. #T4#
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaspar moves away.
Gaspar moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Gaspar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gaspar looking to stall.
Gaspar pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaspar misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Gaspar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Gaspar lands a left hand.
Gaspar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaspar swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaspar throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Gaspar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Gaspar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Darius Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaspar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gaspar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Gaspar instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Gaspar. #BC2#
Gaspar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pablo Gaspar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Gaspar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gaspar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.#T1##CL2#
Gaspar has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Gaspar wants to stall.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaspar.
A shot in the inside from Gaspar.
Gaspar is trying to stall.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Gaspar has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gaspar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Gaspar lands with a right to the head.
Gaspar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gaspar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaspar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gaspar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaspar uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaspar.
A short left from Gaspar.
Gaspar struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Gaspar fails to land.
Gaspar presses Thibodeaux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gaspar throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux lands a nice knee to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Gaspar blocks an uppercut.
Gaspar managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Gaspar misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Gaspar breaks from the clinch.
Gaspar misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaspar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gaspar throws a series of strikes that have Thibodeaux backpedaling.
Gaspar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Gaspar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thibodeaux is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gaspar.#CL2#
Gaspar pushes Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
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 blocking some punches. #T4#
Gaspar is pushing Thibodeaux up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
Gaspar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gaspar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaspar avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Gaspar.
Gaspar looking to slow down the pace here.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaspar can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaspar avoids the damage to the body.
Gaspar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Gaspar avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Gaspar misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Gaspar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Gaspar's cut.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Gaspar throws a lazy body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaspar.
Gaspar is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspar looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Gaspar moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.#CL2#
Gaspar clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Gaspar misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gaspar. #BC2#
Gaspar manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Gaspar has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Gaspar rushes Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gaspar is defending well for now.
Gaspar blocking some punches. #BC2#
Gaspar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaspar misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pablo Gaspar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2##CL2#
Gaspar clinches with his opponent.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Pablo Gaspar's cut even more.
Gaspar tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Gaspar tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to striking at distance but Gaspar won't allow it.
Gaspar tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaspar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaspar.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Gaspar.
A nice left hand lands by Gaspar.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Gaspar is controlling him.#BC#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Gaspar misses with a double jab
and Gaspar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Gaspar closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaspar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaspar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaspar blocks it with crossed arms.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaspar prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Gaspar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards. #T4#
Gaspar managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
Gaspar tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away. #CL2#
Gaspar drives through and clinches with Thibodeaux against the cage.
Thibodeaux scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#The cut above Pablo Gaspar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gaspar backwards.
Gaspar misses with a punch on the inside.
Pablo Gaspar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gaspar misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaspar moves to clinch but Thibodeaux breaks away
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Gaspar rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the cage.

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 Darius Thibodeaux.
I think Gaspar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: SPPS Evolution 10
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Torres thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Torres throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Torres.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
Torres throws a lazy body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
Torres misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Torres misses.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Torres looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Torres looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres throws a good cross that connects.
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Torres misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torres thinking.
Torres looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux. #T1#
A low kick from Torres misses
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Torres throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Torres misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torres throws a leg kick that misses.
Torres throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Torres smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Torres throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Torres throws a lazy head kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand from hell and Torres is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Thibodeaux!
During a confident post fight interview, Darius Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPPS Evolution 6
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Robertson misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Robertson. That snapped Thibodeaux's head back.
Robertson lands with a hook. Thibodeaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robertson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robertson misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Robertson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Robertson.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Robertson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD#
Thibodeaux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Robertson sprawling to the canvas! Robertson 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?! #CUT#It looks like Ameen Robertson has been cut.
Robertson throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a huge left! Robertson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Thibodeaux isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Robertson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Thibodeaux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Thibodeaux!
Darius Thibodeaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2023

#R1#
Norton's corner calls for a 1-2. Norton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Norton swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range. #CL2#
Norton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thibodeaux, pushing him back against the cage.
Norton avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Norton.
Norton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norton blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Edd Norton has been cut.
Norton keeps control of Thibodeaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Thibodeaux stalling the fight. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Thibodeaux can't break the clinch.
Norton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux Throws a clean left jab. Thibodeaux Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Norton's chin! Norton crumbles to the ground and Thibodeaux follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Thibodeaux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darius Thibodeaux!
During a confident post fight interview, Darius Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick.
Coppola shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux tries to sprawl out of it but Coppola 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Coppola scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Coppola shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux tries to sprawl out of it but Coppola 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. #TD#
Coppola gets the takedown into side control.
Thibodeaux felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Thibodeaux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coppola postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Coppola wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thibodeaux, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Coppola is trying to get an arm triangle but Thibodeaux is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Coppola tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Coppola trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Coppola is trying to get an arm triangle but Thibodeaux is defending well. #SUB#
Coppola wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thibodeaux, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Coppola thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thibodeaux tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Coppola looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thibodeaux is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
Coppola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Coppola trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Coppola misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Coppola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coppola wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Coppola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Coppola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thibodeaux avoids it really well and circles away.
Thibodeaux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Darius Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux circles away.
Thibodeaux scores with the left hand. Coppola knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Coppola.

Thibodeaux throws Coppola to one side and escapes!
Darius Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coppola circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Thibodeaux. Coppola falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Thibodeaux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Thibodeaux!
A very excited looking Darius 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2023

#R1#
Medicini throws a body kick that misses
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Medicini shoots and misses
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Medicini with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice right hand that sends Medicini toppling to the canvas! Medicini scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Abel Medicini has been cut.
Medicini throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Medicini is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot that sends Medicini's belly button to the back.
Medicini shoots and misses
and Thibodeaux scores with a counter punch that sends Medicini to the canvas! Thibodeaux smells blood - he's punishing Medicini with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Medicini has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Thibodeaux!
During a confident post fight interview, Darius Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 182
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markovic under the eye.
Markovic scores with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Markovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thibodeaux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Markovic's body. Markovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thibodeaux cracks Markovic with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux punishes Markovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Markovic throws a low kick, looking for Thibodeaux's leg but Thibodeaux calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Markovic is looking to land body kicks.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Markovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Markovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thibodeaux pushes Markovic away with a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by Thibodeaux there.
We've been told by Markovic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux cracks Markovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.#T2#
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Markovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Markovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Markovic is rocked!
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markovic counters with a body kick.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
Markovic lands with a hook. Thibodeaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Darius Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Markovic's body. #T3#
Markovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thibodeaux's head backwards.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Markovic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux cracks Markovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Markovic slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Markovic digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Markovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Markovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Markovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Markovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Markovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Markovic scores with a nice body kick.
Markovic lands a right hook to the body.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Markovic blocks a leg kick.
Markovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Markovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Markovic scores with a nice body kick.
Markovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Markovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Darius Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thibodeaux drops his hands momentarily and Markovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Markovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Markovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Thibodeaux moved away.#T3#
Thibodeaux sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#KD#
Markovic sends Thibodeaux crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Markovic is motioning to the referee to let Thibodeaux up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Thibodeaux leaves his chin hanging out and Markovic 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 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nedjeljko Markovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Nedjeljko Markovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 171
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Meridius's ribcage but misses.
Meridius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Meridius.
Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meridius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thibodeaux.#CUT2#It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Meridius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Meridius counters with a two punch combo.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Meridius blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meridius drops his hands momentarily and Thibodeaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Meridius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meridius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thibodeaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meridius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thibodeaux throws a push kick but Meridius slaps the foot to one side.
A clash of legs there as Meridius blocks the low kick.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Meridius moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Meridius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darius Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Meridius counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Meridius misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Meridius's body.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meridius misses with a straight right.
Meridius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thibodeaux in his tracks.
Meridius misses with a wild combination.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meridius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thibodeaux thinking.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Meridius.
Meridius moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Darius Thibodeaux has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meridius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick
and Meridius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Meridius lands a slapping body shot.
Meridius misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Meridius slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Meridius.
Meridius throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Meridius misses with a straight left.
Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meridius at a distance.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Meridius is out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Meridius.
Meridius lands a two punch combo.
Meridius misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Meridius.
Meridius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Meridius is just out of range.
Meridius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meridius.
Meridius throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
letting Meridius counter with a right hand. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Meridius's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius jabs at Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Meridius's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meridius under the eye.
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Meridius rushes Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meridius.
Thibodeaux lands a shot to the body.
Meridius scores with a hook to the body.
Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maximus Meridius will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 lands an overhand right.
Darius Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meridius scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meridius moves out of range of the leg kick from Thibodeaux.
Meridius swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Meridius instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Meridius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Meridius misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Meridius. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meridius avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Meridius throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Meridius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thibodeaux.#T1#
Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meridius looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Meridius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meridius uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thibodeaux has time to react.
Thibodeaux misses with a kick to the body
and Meridius counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meridius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux counters with a body kick.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Meridius slips the punch.
Meridius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Meridius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Meridius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thibodeaux tests Meridius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Meridius saw that one coming.
Meridius shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thibodeaux eats them both and turns towards Meridius to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thibodeaux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Meridius misses with a body shot.
Meridius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Meridius clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Meridius breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Meridius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Meridius moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Meridius misses its target.#T3#
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Meridius checks a low kick from Thibodeaux.
A combination from Meridius does no damage.
A low kick from Thibodeaux is predictable there
and Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Meridius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Meridius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Meridius. That snapped Thibodeaux's head back.
Meridius cracks Thibodeaux with an open hand slap.
Thibodeaux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meridius is out of range and Thibodeaux settles back down. #KD#
Meridius lands a left and a right that send Thibodeaux crashing to the mat, dazed. Meridius thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meridius scores with a body shot.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Meridius finish him?
Meridius cracks Thibodeaux with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximus Meridius!
After winning the bout, Maximus Meridius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
O Conchuir throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy right hand. O Conchuir should have avoided that one.
Thibodeaux catches O Conchuir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Conchuir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thibodeaux can pounce on him.
O Conchuir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darius Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice right hand.
O Conchuir walks into a jab.
Thibodeaux cracks O Conchuir on the jaw with a powerful right hand and O Conchuir falls backwards against the cage. Thibodeaux follows up with more strikes that drop O Conchuir to his knees. Thibodeaux keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save O Conchuir! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Thibodeaux!
Darius Thibodeaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 130
Date: Dec 30, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doherty manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doherty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Doherty throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux works Doherty's body with a nice hook.
Thibodeaux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Doherty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doherty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Good exchange - Doherty coming out on top.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doherty was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doherty.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Doherty saw that one coming.#T1#
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doherty.
Doherty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Doherty's head backwards.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doherty.
A big left from Doherty misses.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with a hook. Doherty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Doherty moved out of range.
Doherty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doherty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Doherty sizes up Thibodeaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Doherty moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Doherty.
Doherty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Doherty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Doherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doherty misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux only half commits to the counter leg kick.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Doherty as he connects with a hook.
Doherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Doherty slips the punch.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doherty lands a glancing blow to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch
and Doherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doherty slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Doherty moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doherty walks into a jab.#T3#
Jab from Doherty.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doherty.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doherty.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thibodeaux!
Doherty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Doherty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Doherty misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doherty takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Doherty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Doherty - just one landing.
Doherty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thibodeaux on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doherty was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.#T4#
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Doherty ducks down to avoid it.
Doherty scores with the left hand. Thibodeaux knows he should have avoided that one.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doherty throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doherty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Doherty.
Thibodeaux throws a low kick but Doherty moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Doherty blocks the low kick.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
enabling Doherty to counter with a crisp jab.
Doherty throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doherty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doherty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cathal Doherty will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Doherty avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux cracks Doherty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doherty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doherty was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
An attempted straight right counter from Doherty misses the target.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Doherty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Doherty had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Doherty misses the target.
Doherty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Doherty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Doherty looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Doherty connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Doherty's shoulder, as Doherty tries to avoid the shot.
Doherty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Doherty is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doherty with a body shot.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Doherty.
Nice shot by Doherty.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doherty moves away.
Doherty swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux cracks Doherty with an open hand slap.
Doherty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thibodeaux.
A swing and a miss from Doherty.
Thibodeaux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thibodeaux throws the kick towards the body but Doherty avoids it.#T2#
A big left from Doherty misses.
Nice defenses there by Doherty.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doherty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Thibodeaux there.
Doherty misses with a body shot.
Doherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Thibodeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Doherty misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Doherty swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Doherty throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Doherty slips a jab from Thibodeaux.#T3#
Doherty misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Doherty moved out of range.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Doherty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Doherty saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doherty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doherty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Doherty blocks it.
Thibodeaux lands a really nice looking cross but Doherty seems unphased.
Doherty lands with an uppercut that bounces Thibodeaux off the cage and back into range.
Doherty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Doherty 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 has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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 hard body shot but it just misses.
Doherty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Doherty misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Doherty ducked under it nicely.
Doherty throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Doherty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Doherty counters with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Doherty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darius Thibodeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doherty in his tracks.
Doherty slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Doherty misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doherty thinking.
Doherty misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Doherty.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
Doherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Doherty needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Doherty misses the target.
Doherty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doherty moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Doherty does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doherty. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doherty.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Doherty avoids it with no problem.
Doherty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Doherty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Darius Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Doherty's midsection.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Doherty counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doherty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doherty misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doherty. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Doherty's ribcage but misses.
Doherty throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Doherty's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doherty looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doherty.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick
and Doherty counters with a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux defending well as Doherty loads up on a big left hand.
Doherty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Doherty.#T3#
Doherty misses with a hook.
Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doherty swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Doherty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body
and Doherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Doherty's body.
Doherty looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Doherty's shoulder, as Doherty tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doherty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Doherty.
A big right from Doherty misses.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doherty.
Doherty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Doherty strikes.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doherty punishes Thibodeaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux dodges the punch combination from Doherty.
Doherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doherty manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Doherty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doherty throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.

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 Cathal Doherty.
Well Doherty 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cathal Doherty!
A very excited looking Cathal Doherty rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RISE 124
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Ponjevic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ponjevic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Ponjevic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ponjevic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thibodeaux wants to stand and escape but Ponjevic is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ponjevic drops back looking for a leg! Thibodeaux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thibodeaux manages to kick Ponjevic off! Ponjevic jumps back into Thibodeaux's guard.
Thibodeaux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ponjevic on the ground.#SUB2#
Ponjevic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ponjevic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Ponjevic from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Ponjevic drops back looking for a leg! Thibodeaux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thibodeaux manages to kick Ponjevic off! Ponjevic jumps back into Thibodeaux's guard. #SUB2#
Ponjevic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ponjevic trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux pulls Ponjevic in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Ponjevic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ponjevic tries to free his leg and advance position but Thibodeaux is retaining full guard.
Ponjevic trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ponjevic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thibodeaux on his heels. He'll look to pass Thibodeaux's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Ponjevic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thibodeaux has control of Ponjevic's left arm, preventing Ponjevic from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponjevic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ponjevic drops back looking for a leg! Thibodeaux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thibodeaux manages to kick Ponjevic off! Ponjevic jumps back into Thibodeaux's guard. #SUB2#
Ponjevic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ponjevic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Ponjevic trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux keeping full guard, as Ponjevic tries to pass.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Ponjevic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ponjevic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ponjevic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ponjevic wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.
Ponjevic passes Thibodeaux's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ponjevic in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thibodeaux tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ponjevic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milan Ponjevic!

Event: RISE 114
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux cracks Adofo with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Olo Adofo has been cut.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adofo's hands.
Adofo walks into a stiff left hand from Thibodeaux.#ROC#Adofo is rocked!
Thibodeaux darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Adofo's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Thibodeaux before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Thibodeaux!
A very excited looking Darius 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 106: James v Akagawa
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Thibodeaux.
Prokopenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thibodeaux swivels and escapes.
Prokopenko has his takedown stuffed
and Thibodeaux counters with a big right hand! Oh Prokopenko is in trouble here! Thibodeaux follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Thibodeaux!
Darius Thibodeaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 96: Thoupos v Kaspersky
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Amisaki misses with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Thibodeaux as he connects with a hook.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amisaki.
Amisaki tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick.
Amisaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amisaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amisaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Amisaki misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amisaki misses the jab.
Thibodeaux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Amisaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amisaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Amisaki moves away and avoids it.
Amisaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amisaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amisaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Thibodeaux. That snapped Amisaki's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Amisaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Thibodeaux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Amisaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Thibodeaux finds it's target.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Amisaki's body. #KD2#
Thibodeaux lands a big right hand that sends Amisaki crashing to the mat! Thibodeaux stays standing though and waves Amisaki back to his feet!#ROC2#Amisaki is rocked!
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amisaki moves away.
Amisaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Amisaki 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!
Amisaki slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Amisaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amisaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amisaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Amisaki seems to have got his legs back now.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Amisaki moves out of range.
Amisaki misses with a body shot.
Amisaki misses with a body shot.
Amisaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Amisaki is looking to counter with a body kick.
Amisaki misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amisaki has time to react.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab.
A lazy left from Thibodeaux finds it's target.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Amisaki slips the punch.
Thibodeaux is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Amisaki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Amisaki gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Thibodeaux gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Thibodeaux!
A relieved looking Darius 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: RISE 67:
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Garrett takes one to the chin there.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Garrett. #CL#
Garrett drives through and clinches with Thibodeaux against the cage.
Garrett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garrett has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Garrett tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garrett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Garrett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Garrett misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett misses with a double jab.
Garrett avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux punishes Garrett's body with a nice straight punch.
Garrett lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux seems unphased.
A left lands for Garrett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrett throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Garrett misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Garrett has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Garrett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand. #T1#
Thibodeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garrett has him pressed against the cage.
Garrett blocks an uppercut.
Garrett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garrett lands with a left to the head.
Garrett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garrett lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Garrett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garrett's elbow.
Garrett lands a right hand.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
Garrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Garrett. #BC2#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrett.
Garrett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Garrett finds it's way through Thibodeaux's defenses.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Garrett lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garrett throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Garrett avoids it easily.
Pat Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Garrett ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garrett.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thibodeaux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garrett rather than just go for the knockout.
Garrett throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrett.
Garrett misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thibodeaux cracks a nice hook into Garrett's ribs.
Garrett connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Garrett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garrett.#T3#
Garrett swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Garrett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Garrett drops his hands momentarily and Thibodeaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
Garrett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garrett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux connects with the punch.
Garrett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrett.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Garrett's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrett was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.#T4#
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.
Garrett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garrett throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrett misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Garrett.
Garrett swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Garrett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garrett throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Garrett defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Garrett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Garrett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Thibodeaux lands.
Garrett staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pat Garrett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Garrett's body.
Garrett throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Garrett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garrett throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux throws out a powerful jab.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garrett.
Garrett looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux sizes up Garrett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garrett swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Garrett misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garrett throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Garrett's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garrett throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Garrett is rocked!
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Oh Garrett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thibodeaux moves in close and cracks Garrett with a massive right hand! Garrett, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Thibodeaux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Thibodeaux!
A very excited looking Darius 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 56: Maestre v St Stone
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Laurenz Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Darius Thibodeaux as he jumps to the side.
Darius Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Darius Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Darius Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Laurenz Thibodeaux's ribs.
Laurenz Thibodeaux has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Darius Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Laurenz Thibodeaux's body. Laurenz Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laurenz Thibodeaux looks winded!
Darius Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laurenz Thibodeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
and Darius Thibodeaux counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Laurenz Thibodeaux! He's just covering up as Darius Thibodeaux starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Thibodeaux!
A victorious Darius Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 34: Maestre v St Stone
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Shaver moved out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Shaver moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaver manages to avoid it.
Shaver moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaver blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Shaver.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Shaver moved out of range nicely.
Shaver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaver is just out of range.
Shaver takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at For Pride and Prodigies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shaver closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shaver lands in his opponent's guard.
Shaver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thibodeaux is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Thibodeaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaver.
Shaver looking to pass the guard.
Shaver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thibodeaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaver.
Thibodeaux wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux wants to improve his position but instead Shaver has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Shaver seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Shaver is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thibodeaux defends it well.
Shaver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaver. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaver. #T3#
Shaver not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shaver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thibodeaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shaver.
Shaver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shaver works his way into side control.
Shaver working the ground and pound. #T4#
Shaver in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaver looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thibodeaux is avoiding damage well.
Shaver looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thibodeaux is avoiding damage well.
Thibodeaux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaver on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thibodeaux is trying to control Shaver's posture but Shaver avoids it.
Shaver fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ward Shaver dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shaver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Shaver ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Shaver with a poor takedown
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Shaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Shaver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Darius Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ward Shaver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shaver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Shaver shoots for a double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls well. He's pushed Shaver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1##TD2#
Shaver shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shaver showed some decent athleticism there.
Shaver scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thibodeaux won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shaver thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thibodeaux's head.
Shaver wants to pass to mount but Thibodeaux is defending the position. #T2#
Shaver with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ward Shaver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shaver prevents Thibodeaux from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver throwing shots but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Shaver trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away.
Shaver frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thibodeaux is trying to escape the mount. #T3##SUB2#
Shaver looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shaver looking to finish Thibodeaux with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thibodeaux!
Shaver scoring with strikes but Thibodeaux is staying in there.
Shaver punching from mount but Thibodeaux doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shaver postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thibodeaux looks a forlorn figure.
Shaver landing shots from mount. #T4#
Shaver throws some wild stikes that Thibodeaux manages to avoid easily.
Thibodeaux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shaver throws some wild stikes that Thibodeaux manages to avoid easily.
Shaver lands a heavy elbow.
Shaver putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaver breaks from Thibodeaux's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shaver punching from mount but Thibodeaux doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shaver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shaver landing strikes from the mount.
Shaver throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ward Shaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Shaver counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shaver.
Shaver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thibodeaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shaver drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shaver jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shaver forces his way into half guard.
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thibodeaux is looking to escape. #T1#
Shaver landing punches.
Poor strikes thrown by Shaver there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB2#
Shaver is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thibodeaux can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Shaver working the ground and pound effectively.
Shaver looking to finish Thibodeaux with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thibodeaux!#T2#
Shaver misses with a head shot.
Thibodeaux wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shaver.
Shaver with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Shaver looking to secure an arm triangle but Thibodeaux defends it well.
Shaver punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thibodeaux is looking to escape.
Shaver thowing shots but they're missing.
Shaver working Thibodeaux over with strikes here.
Shaver throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Shaver throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thibodeaux because Shaver loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Shaver moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thibodeaux has worked his arm free - good work by Thibodeaux!
Thibodeaux is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Shaver connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thibodeaux some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Shaver is trying to get an arm triangle but Thibodeaux is defending well.
Thibodeaux managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shaver.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shaver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shaver working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ward Shaver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shaver winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ward Shaver!
A very excited looking Ward Shaver 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 22: Femme v Philippe
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Waters tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thibodeaux as he avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Waters avoids it easily.
Waters drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Waters feints and as Thibodeaux raises his hands in defense, Waters changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Waters is looking to pass into half guard but Thibodeaux pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thibodeaux is in guard.#REVR#
Thibodeaux looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Waters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Waters has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Montreal. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thibodeaux passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Waters actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Waters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Waters actively working from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux controlling the action here.
Thibodeaux has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Waters actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions off his back.
Thibodeaux is pressing down on Waters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Waters is holding on for now.
Thibodeaux prevents Waters from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Waters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Waters actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Waters wants to get back to full guard.
Waters looks winded!#SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Waters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thibodeaux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Thibodeaux.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Thibodeaux cracks a nice hook into Waters's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
Waters closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Waters's head but Waters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waters walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Thibodeaux finds it's target.#ROC#Waters is rocked!
Waters circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Thibodeaux. Waters falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Thibodeaux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Thibodeaux!

Event: RISE 7: Martynov v Svyatogor
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1##TD#
Seppa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thibodeaux was covering up waiting for the punch and Seppa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Seppa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Seppa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thibodeaux dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seppa seems keen to control Thibodeaux's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppa keeping moving, preventing Thibodeaux from controlling successfully.
Seppa managing to control the position. #T1#
Seppa trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Seppa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Seppa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Seppa has Thibodeaux pulled in close to control his posture.
Seppa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Seppa has his hands on Thibodeaux's head, controlling the position.
Seppa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Seppa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Seppa closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Seppa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Seppa working over Thibodeaux with some ground and pound. Thibodeaux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Seppa controlling the action here.
Seppa moves into full mount! Thibodeaux won't be happy about that! #T4#
Seppa controlling the position easily from mount.
Thibodeaux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Seppa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Seppa looking for a guillotine from mount but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seppa lands a couple of good shots and Thibodeaux has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jussi Seppa 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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seppa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Seppa moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Seppa counters by clinching up. #TD#
Seppa pulls guard effortlessly.
Seppa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Seppa is working from the bottom.
Jussi Seppa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Thibodeaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seppa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thibodeaux has managed to get both his arms back between Seppa 's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Seppa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thibodeaux has passed into half guard!
Seppa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Seppa tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Seppa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Thibodeaux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at For Pride and Prodigies. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Seppa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thibodeaux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thibodeaux's back!
Seppa throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Seppa biding his time, controlling Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux just trying to survive but Seppa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2##SUB#
Seppa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Seppa controls the action.
Seppa throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Seppa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Seppa somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Thibodeaux just trying to survive but Seppa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Seppa controlling the position well here. Thibodeaux rolled but Seppa kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T3#
Seppa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Seppa is working the ground and pound. Can Thibodeaux escape?
Seppa slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Seppa thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Seppa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T4#
Seppa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thibodeaux for as long as he can get away with.
Seppa '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.
Seppa avoiding Thibodeaux 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Seppa looking for the choke but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Thibodeaux do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jussi Seppa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Seppa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Seppa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Seppa controls the position.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Seppa .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Seppa decides to stand back up.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Seppa takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thibodeaux lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Thibodeaux tries to sprawl but Seppa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thibodeaux won't allow Seppa to pass to mount.
Seppa trying to control the pace.
Seppa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Seppa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Seppa is working for a kimura but Thibodeaux is defending it quite comfortably. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Thibodeaux cracks Seppa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Seppa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thibodeaux to the ground. Seppa is now in Thibodeaux's guard.#T3#
Seppa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Seppa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Seppa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Seppa controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Seppa .
Seppa slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Seppa works his way into side control.
Seppa controlling the position.
Darius Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jussi Seppa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seppa continues to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jussi Seppa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Seppa , 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jussi Seppa !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Perez shoots for a double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls well. He's pushed Perez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Thibodeaux drives through and clinches with Perez against the cage.
Perez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Perez is trying to pull guard but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thibodeaux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thibodeaux landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thibodeaux working Perez over with knees to the body.
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Perez drags the fight down to the ground.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Thibodeaux from controlling successfully.
Thibodeaux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thibodeaux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thibodeaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thibodeaux has managed to get both his arms back between Perez's legs - danger averted.
Perez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Perez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Thibodeaux is defending well. Perez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Thibodeaux has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Perez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cesar Perez!
Cesar Perez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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