Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C405: Duran vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
Thibodeaux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Detweiler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Detweiler counters with a right hand to the body.
Detweiler throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Detweiler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Detweiler misses with a combination
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Detweiler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thibodeaux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Detweiler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Detweiler moves away.
As Thibodeaux backs off Detweiler throws a huge counter combo but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it all.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Detweiler is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Detweiler! But no joy.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Detweiler moves away.
Thibodeaux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Detweiler loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Detweiler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Detweiler was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Detweiler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Detweiler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thibodeaux is looking to wear down Detweiler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thibodeaux connects with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
and Detweiler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thibodeaux tests Detweiler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Detweiler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Detweiler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thibodeaux's head backwards.
Detweiler ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Detweiler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Detweiler misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Thibodeaux finds it's target.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that Detweiler ducks under and follows up with a left that Detweiler also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Detweiler.
Thibodeaux tries to bum rush Detweiler with a series of wild strikes but Detweiler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Detweiler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Detweiler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Detweiler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Detweiler misses with a jab to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Detweiler moves out of range.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux jabs at Detweiler's body.
Detweiler throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux thuds his right hand into Detweiler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Detweiler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to the nose.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Detweiler.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Detweiler.
Detweiler throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
As Detweiler backs away, Thibodeaux returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
A punch combination from Thibodeaux misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thibodeaux blocks the body kick.
Thibodeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Detweiler.
Detweiler scores with a jab to the head.
Thibodeaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux tries to land a leg kick but Detweiler saw it coming and moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Detweiler cracks Thibodeaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Detweiler moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Detweiler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Detweiler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Detweiler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thibodeaux with a nice calf kick.
Thibodeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
August Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that Detweiler ducks under and follows up with a left that Detweiler also avoids with ease.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Detweiler ducks right into an uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Detweiler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Detweiler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot that snaps Detweiler's head back.
Detweiler avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Detweiler checks a low kick from Thibodeaux.#T1#
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Detweiler strikes.
Detweiler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Detweiler.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Detweiler's ribcage but misses.
Detweiler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Detweiler's body.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Detweiler wants to slow Thibodeaux down by chopping away at his legs.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Detweiler moved away.
It seemed like Detweiler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Detweiler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Detweiler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Detweiler might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Thibodeaux has got the better of the exchanges.
Detweiler looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.#T2#
Thibodeaux walks into a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Bart Detweiler has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Detweiler throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Detweiler. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Detweiler looks to move away, Thibodeaux throws a big counter combo but Detweiler just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Detweiler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Detweiler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux looks to land a combination but Detweiler avoids it well.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Detweiler dodges the punch combination from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Detweiler checks a leg kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Detweiler misses.
Detweiler throws a nice looking combination but Thibodeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Detweiler throws a front kick that sends Thibodeaux stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Donk. Thibodeaux catches Detweiler right on the button with a cross.
Detweiler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thibodeaux walks into a straight right hand from Detweiler.
Detweiler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Detweiler throws a nice looking combination but Thibodeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Detweiler throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Detweiler does no damage.
Thibodeaux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Detweiler's head backwards.
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Detweiler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Detweiler takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Detweiler's hands.
Detweiler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice body kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Detweiler.
Detweiler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Detweiler is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bart Detweiler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Detweiler down with leg kicks.
Detweiler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Thibodeaux backs off Detweiler throws a huge counter combo but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it all.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Detweiler.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Detweiler checks it.
A good leg kick by Thibodeaux.
Good standup being displayed there by Thibodeaux as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Detweiler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Detweiler counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Thibodeaux.#T1#
Thibodeaux scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that misses.
Thibodeaux is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thibodeaux lands with an overhand left.
Detweiler tries to move into range but Thibodeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab.
Detweiler misses with a low kick.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Detweiler takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Detweiler.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Detweiler moved out of range nicely.
Detweiler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Detweiler's midsection.
Bart Detweiler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Detweiler throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Detweiler's body.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Detweiler is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Detweiler momentarily.
Detweiler misses with a few strikes there.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Detweiler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Detweiler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Detweiler can do to turn this around?
Detweiler slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux.
Detweiler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Detweiler blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Thibodeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Detweiler in his tracks.
Detweiler misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Detweiler counters with a three punch combo that has Thibodeaux backing up. Thibodeaux nods at Detweiler to acknowledge the strikes.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Detweiler throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Detweiler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Thibodeaux finds it's way through Detweiler's defenses.
Detweiler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux lands with a straight right. Detweiler didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux catches Detweiler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thibodeaux misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Detweiler checks it well.
Thibodeaux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Detweiler finds it's way round the side to connect with Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Detweiler moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux.
Detweiler looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
August Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Detweiler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick which misses Detweiler's front leg but catches the back leg as Detweiler tries to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Thibodeaux!
Bart Detweiler spoke after the fight, saying 'The Athletic Commission just announced my opponent has tested positive for PEDs, so this fight will be declared a No-Contest. Big up to those of us who still fight clean!'.

Event: C397: Duran vs Hogg
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Thibodeaux tries to work over Kirk's front leg with a kick but Kirk checks it.
Kirk raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Kirk moved away.
Thibodeaux works Kirk's body with a nice hook.
Kirk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kirk avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Kirk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Kirk's body. Kirk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kirk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body kick.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Kirk avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Kirk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kirk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kirk moves forwards but Thibodeaux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kirk just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kirk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thibodeaux seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Kirk.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that Kirk avoids nicely.
Kirk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kirk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirk manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kirk throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lunges at Kirk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kirk's hand.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Thibodeaux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kirk doesn't seem phased though.
Kirk scores with a jab. Thibodeaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kirk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kirk throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux lands a really nice looking cross but Kirk seems unphased. #ROC#Kirk is rocked!
Thibodeaux scores with a body shot.
Thibodeaux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with low kicks.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirk manages to avoid it.
Kirk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Kirk connects with the punch.#T3#
Thibodeaux misses with a two punch combination.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux scores with a one two! Kirk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kirk is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
letting Kirk counter with a right hand.
Kirk seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Thibodeaux.
Kirk ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Nice uppercut lands for Thibodeaux. That snapped Kirk's head back.
Kirk throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Kirk.
Thibodeaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kirk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Kirk's body.
Thibodeaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looks like Thibodeaux has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kirk throws the kick towards the body but Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirk misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thibodeaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kirk takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Thibodeaux coming out on top.
Kirk misses with a body kick.
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thibodeaux cracks Kirk with an open hand slap.
Thibodeaux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD#
Thibodeaux lands a big right hand that sends Kirk crashing to the mat! Thibodeaux stays standing though and waves Kirk back to his feet!
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Kirk throws a fast counter high kick but Thibodeaux manages to duck under it in time.
A cross from Thibodeaux lands.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Kirk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Thibodeaux drops Kirk with a beautiful combination! Kirk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thibodeaux is looking for the KO!
Thibodeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Kirk's head.
Thibodeaux throws a monster overhand right that drops Kirk! Thibodeaux follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). August Thibodeaux!
James Kirk spoke after the fight, saying 'KHAAAAAAN!'.

Event: C395: Jiang vs Traumen III
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
Izanagi looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Izanagi.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Izanagi's head backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Izanagi at a distance.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Izanagi's midsection.
Izanagi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Izanagi tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux throws a series of strikes that have Izanagi backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Thibodeaux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Izanagi's body.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy right hand. Izanagi should have avoided that one.
Izanagi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thibodeaux.
Izanagi looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Izanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick by Izanagi misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a left and a right that stings Izanagi.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thibodeaux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Izanagi counters with a straight right hand.
Izanagi throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Izanagi at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Thibodeaux.
Izanagi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Izanagi catches Thibodeaux right on the button with a cross.
A left lands for Thibodeaux.#T2#
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Izanagi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Izanagi takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thibodeaux feints and then cracks Izanagi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Izanagi down.
Thibodeaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Izanagi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Izanagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux is looking to wear down Izanagi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thibodeaux connects with the punch.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Thibodeaux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thibodeaux jabs Izanagi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Izanagi is just out of range.
Izanagi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Thibodeaux as he connects with a hook.
Izanagi misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux lands a jab.
Izanagi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux tests Izanagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thibodeaux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Izanagi misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp one two that drops Izanagi! Thibodeaux thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Izanagi to his feet! Izanagi is in big trouble!#ROC#Izanagi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Izanagi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Izanagi lands a jab.#T4#
Thibodeaux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Izanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux stuns Izanagi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thibodeaux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thibodeaux scores with a one two! Izanagi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
Izanagi misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Izanagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Izanagi feints a counter leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Izanagi misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Izanagi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Izanagi is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Izanagi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thibodeaux with a hook.
Izanagi seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Izanagi avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Izanagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Izanagi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thibodeaux is able to avoid easily.
Thibodeaux blocks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Izanagi.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Izanagi's ribcage but misses.
Izanagi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izanagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Izanagi.
That kick from Thibodeaux tenderised Izanagi's leg. Izanagi is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Izanagi.
Izanagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Izanagi misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux lands a lovely overhand right.
Thibodeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
August Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Izanagi connects with a right hand. Thibodeaux shakes it off.
Izanagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thibodeaux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Izanagi misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Izanagi throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Izanagi down with leg kicks.
Izanagi throws a combination that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Thibodeaux connects with a nice looking jab.
Izanagi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Thibodeaux there.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Izanagi slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Izanagi.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Izanagi can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux stalks Izanagi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Izanagi's face. Izanagi staggers backwards, shaken.
Izanagi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a jab.#ROC#Izanagi is rocked!#CL2#
Izanagi rushes Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Izanagi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Izanagi missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux with a nice calf kick.
Izanagi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Izanagi.
It looked like Thibodeaux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thibodeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Izanagi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izanagi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thibodeaux.#T4#
Izanagi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
Izanagi throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice leg kick.
Izanagi tries to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a left and a right that stings Izanagi.
Izanagi is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Izanagi. #KD#
Thibodeaux drops Izanagi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Izanagi looks back up at him and smiles so Thibodeaux waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Thibodeaux cracks a nice hook into Izanagi's ribs.
Izanagi is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Izanagi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Izanagi.
Thibodeaux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Izanagi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Izanagi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick which misses Izanagi's front leg but catches the back leg as Izanagi tries to avoid it.
Izanagi seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Izanagi swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux with the inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Izanagi.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
Izanagi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thibodeaux pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Izanagi back to the cage. Thibodeaux follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Thibodeaux. That's going to slow Izanagi down.
Thibodeaux throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick by Izanagi misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick.
Izanagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Izanagi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux obviously looking to wear him down.
Izanagi looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Izanagi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Izanagi throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izanagi manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Izanagi.
Izanagi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Izanagi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Izanagi throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Sora Izanagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Izanagi moves forwards but Thibodeaux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Izanagi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Thibodeaux blocks the leg kick.
Thibodeaux works Izanagi's body with a nice hook.
Thibodeaux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Izanagi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a good cross that connects.
Izanagi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to the head.
Thibodeaux tests Izanagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Izanagi is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Thibodeaux just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Izanagi has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). August Thibodeaux!

Event: C371: Cheese vs Walton III
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bagrov.
Bagrov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bagrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bagrov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bagrov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bagrov blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bagrov manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Bagrov is just out of range.
Bagrov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bagrov manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Bagrov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Thibodeaux pushes Bagrov off and gets back to his feet.
Bagrov slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagrov moves away.
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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bagrov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Bagrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Bagrov ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Bagrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bagrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Bagrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bagrov.
Bagrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bagrov is working Thibodeaux over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bagrov is working Thibodeaux over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bagrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thibodeaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bagrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Bagrov throwing strikes from guard but Thibodeaux blocks nicely.
Thibodeaux wants to stand and escape but Bagrov is having none of it.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position.
Bagrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
Bagrov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
An elbow from Bagrov crashes against the mat.
Bagrov lands a few punches from side control.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep.
Bagrov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thibodeaux taking a bit of punishment here - Bagrov scoring with strikes. #T3#
Thibodeaux tries to buck Bagrov off but Bagrov is having none of it.
Bagrov scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Bagrov is working Thibodeaux over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've been hearing that Bagrov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux tries to buck Bagrov off but Bagrov is having none of it.
Bagrov working the body and head with strikes.
Bagrov working the ground and pound from side control.
Bagrov looks up at the clock and then as Thibodeaux takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bagrov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bagrov lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bagrov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bagrov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thibodeaux keeping his opponent close.
Thibodeaux tries to bench press Bagrov off him but Bagrov keeps the position. #T4#
Bagrov scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bagrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Bagrov drags him back down.
Bagrov landing strikes.
Thibodeaux stops Bagrov from passing to mount.
Bagrov lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thibodeaux is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bagrov is staying active.
What's Thibodeaux going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Thibodeaux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danila Bagrov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bagrov.
Bagrov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bagrov avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Bagrov avoids the punch easily.
Bagrov feinted with a counter takedown.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Bagrov counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Thibodeaux wants to improve his position but instead Bagrov has moved into half guard.
Bagrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bagrov working over Thibodeaux with some ground and pound. Thibodeaux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bagrov is nestled in close to Thibodeaux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ES2#
Thibodeaux kicks off Bagrov and gets to his feet.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Bagrov tries to counter with a takedown but Thibodeaux is quick to defend against it.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bagrov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Thibodeaux manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bagrov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagrov tries to break free but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the cage.
Bagrov tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1##BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Bagrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild combination.
Bagrov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls and moves away.
Bagrov ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Bagrov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bagrov manages to avoid it.
Bagrov attempts a counter takedown but Thibodeaux avoids it well and moves away.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Bagrov moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Bagrov.
Bagrov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Bagrov avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Bagrov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A low kick from Thibodeaux misses #TD#
and Bagrov counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Thibodeaux has momentary wrist control but Bagrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Bagrov stopping the sweep attempt from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bagrov works over Thibodeaux with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bagrov landing with the ground and pound.
Bagrov passes into half guard.
Bagrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bagrov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thibodeaux with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Thibodeaux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bagrov.
Bagrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bagrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bagrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bagrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bagrov stops Thibodeaux from getting back to his feet.
Bagrov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thibodeaux trying to control from the bottom.
Bagrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Bagrov working Thibodeaux over with strikes.
Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Can Bagrov finish him?
Bagrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bagrov connects with a nice short shot to Thibodeaux's temple.
Bagrov thows a huge punch but Thibodeaux dodges it nicely.
Bagrov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thibodeaux reverses the position - he's now on top in Bagrov's guard.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bagrov is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danila Bagrov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Bagrov counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Thibodeaux scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bagrov checks a low kick from Thibodeaux.
Bagrov attempts a counter takedown but Thibodeaux avoids it well and moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that Bagrov avoids nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a low kick as Bagrov jumps back.
Thibodeaux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bagrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Bagrov counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bagrov lands an elbow.
Thibodeaux struggling a bit here.
Bagrov scoring with punches and elbows.
Bagrov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thibodeaux!
Bagrov unloading with bombs!
Thibodeaux is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Thibodeaux is trying to stand up.
Bagrov lands a nice shot to the head.
Bagrov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thibodeaux?
Bagrov breaks from Thibodeaux's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Thibodeaux is trying desperately to improve position.
Thibodeaux tries to hold on but Bagrov postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bagrov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bagrov is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Thibodeaux goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Bagrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Danila Bagrov!
A very excited looking Danila Bagrov 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: C368: Erdogan vs Chai II
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thibodeaux throws a low kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski circles away quickly and effectively.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeps control of Thibodeaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a looping right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away.#T1#
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's midsection.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is just out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a low kick, looking for Thibodeaux's leg but Thibodeaux calmly moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's shoulder, as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to avoid the shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter combination but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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.
Thibodeaux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a leg kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski only half commits.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thibodeaux's sensitive parts. #T3#
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice body kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thibodeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves into range and clinches up with Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thibodeaux is pushing Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is controlling him.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands. #T4#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski working aggressively here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws knees to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is just out of range.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux connects with a solid leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux motions for Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski to come forward. Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thibodeaux thinks about countering with a body kick.
Thibodeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a straight right.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
August Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a chopping leg kick but Thibodeaux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a wild body kick that Thibodeaux sees coming a mile off.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy left from Thibodeaux finds it's target.
Good shot there by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Thibodeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux misses with a low kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux stuns Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Thibodeaux scores with a four punch combination!
Thibodeaux is looking to wear down Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T3#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski clinches up against the cage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's elbow.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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.#T4#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thibodeaux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick
letting Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that August Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a jab-cross combination.
Thibodeaux misses with a low kick as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski jumps back.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski darts in and clinches Thibodeaux up against the cage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Thibodeaux has Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux is trying to maintain a safe position but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski gets an underhook and turns Thibodeaux into the cage.#T1#
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.#BC#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a low kick as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski jumps back.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux checks a low kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks it.#T2#
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ribcage but misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with an inside leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a low kick. #T3#
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski checks a low kick from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a nice strike.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux jabs at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux throws a low kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range easily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thibodeaux feints a jab promting Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski to slip. Thibodeaux then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux tries to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
A relieved looking Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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: C355: Marley vs Shida III
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Nakamura's midsection.
Thibodeaux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Nakamura avoids it with no problem.
Nakamura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nakamura lands a right hook to the body.
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Thibodeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakamura. Nakamura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Thibodeaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Thibodeaux tenderised Nakamura's leg. Nakamura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux misses with a combination #TD#
and Nakamura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakamura.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Thibodeaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamura.
Thibodeaux is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture.
Nakamura won't allow Thibodeaux to get back to his feet.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Thibodeaux wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thibodeaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Nakamura dives in and scores a takedown into Thibodeaux's guard.
Nakamura trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Nakamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES2#
Thibodeaux has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nakamura has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
The referee calls for Thibodeaux to work.
Nakamura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Nakamura misses with a wild combination.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Nakamura saw that one coming.#T3#
Thibodeaux with a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that misses.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Thibodeaux is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thibodeaux.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Nakamura tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Nakamura lands with a shot to the body.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nakamura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Nakamura has a takedown stuffed.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Thibodeaux lands with a shot to the body.
Nakamura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakamura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thibodeaux.#CUT2#It looks like Gurizuri Nakamura has been cut.
Thibodeaux is looking to chop away at Nakamura's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakamura is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thibodeaux's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nakamura walks into a jab.
Nakamura throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gurizuri Nakamura's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux connects with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Thibodeaux tests Nakamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakamura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Nakamura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Thibodeaux, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Nakamura lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux seems unphased.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux obviously looking to wear him down.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura ducks right into an uppercut from Thibodeaux.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux punishes Nakamura's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Thibodeaux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakamura doesn't seem phased though.
Thibodeaux tried to score with a low kick but Nakamura checks it.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Nakamura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeauxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nakamura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thibodeaux connects with a crisp jab.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with an outside leg kick.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nakamura with a hook.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thibodeaux throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that.
Nakamura lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Thibodeaux sneaks back into half guard.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thibodeaux keeping control of the position.
Nakamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux pushes Nakamura off looking to stand but Nakamura dives back in and keeps control.
Thibodeaux is doing well to control the position and prevent Nakamura from advancing to side control.
Nakamura is trying to control. Thibodeaux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thibodeaux controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to improve his position.
Gurizuri Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Thibodeaux is trying to control but can't.
Thibodeaux is trying to stand.
We've been hearing that Nakamura has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to full guard but Nakamura has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gurizuri Nakamura's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a good low kick that Nakamura was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a jab-cross combination.
Thibodeaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thibodeaux.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab.
Nakamura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Jab, jab by Nakamura - just one landing.
Nakamura swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Thibodeaux throws a front kick aimed at Nakamura's knee but Nakamura avoids it well.
Nakamura attempts a counter takedown but Thibodeaux avoids it well and moves away.
Thibodeaux lands a lovely overhand right.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
so Nakamura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
Thibodeaux managing to control the position. #ES2#
Thibodeaux scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nakamura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target. #T2#
Nakamura tries to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux with the inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura closes the distance but Thibodeaux moves to the side
and Thibodeaux counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux lands with a slapping head kick.
Nakamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that.
Thibodeaux struggling a bit here.
Nakamura tries to score with some ground and pound. Thibodeaux controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nakamura in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nakamura misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T4#
Thibodeaux managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nakamura.
Nakamura creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thibodeaux sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thibodeaux managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nakamura.
Thibodeaux is trying to control Nakamura's posture but Nakamura avoids it.
Nakamura working the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nakamura with the ground and pound but Thibodeaux regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nakamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gurizuri Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
August Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thibodeaux is trying to escape back to his feet but Nakamura uses the scramble to pass into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C347: Khabib vs Bloodaxe III
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Tae avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Tae lands a jab to the head.
Tae misses with a hook
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux wants to land a leg kick but Tae is out of range.
Tae looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Thibodeaux.
Tae ducks right into an uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice combination. Tae backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux misses with a combination
and Tae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Tae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Tae scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tae sizes up Thibodeaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Tae's midsection.
Thibodeaux misses with a two punch combination.
Jab from Tae.
Tae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thibodeaux can pounce on him.
Thibodeaux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tae walks into a jab.
Thibodeaux has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tae. Tae circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Tae avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Tae throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tae throws a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tae.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick which misses Tae's front leg but catches the back leg as Tae tries to avoid it.
Thibodeaux wants to slow Tae down by chopping away at his legs.
Thibodeaux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tae is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Tae clinches up with Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Tae.
Tae is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Tae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Tae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Tae's body. Tae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tae is looking to wear down Thibodeaux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A lazy left from Tae finds it's target.#T3#
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tae.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tae stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tae fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch
enabling Tae to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Thibodeaux.
Tae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tae moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Thibodeaux throws a nice looking combination but Tae bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tae moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Tae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Tae.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Tae misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thibodeaux swinging wildly here.
As Thibodeaux looks to move away, Tae throws a big counter combo but Thibodeaux just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tae.
Thibodeaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux cracks Tae with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Tae's body.
Tae throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tae throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tae misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thibodeaux connects with a solid leg kick.
Tae throws a sloppy body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tae has time to react.
Thibodeaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thibodeaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tae.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Tae clinches.
Tae 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tae looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##BC#
Tae pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux throws a solid leg kick but Tae takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to bum rush Tae with a series of wild strikes but Tae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thibodeaux throws a solid leg kick but Tae takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tae's head backwards.
Tae looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thibodeaux throws a nice looking combination but Tae bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Tae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Tae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tae is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
As Thibodeaux looks to move away, Tae throws a big counter combo but Thibodeaux just gets out of the way.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tae's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Tae counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Tae finds it's way through Thibodeaux's defenses.
Tae takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danga de danga de dang - Thibodeaux scores with a four punch combination!
Tae misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Tae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tae looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
Tae drops Thibodeaux with a beautiful combination! Thibodeaux stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tae is looking for the KO!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!#T3#
Tae throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Tae finish him?
Thibodeaux lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Tae misses with the body kick
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux tried to score with a low kick but Tae checks it.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD#
Tae feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thibodeaux sprawling to the canvas! Thibodeaux rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tae finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Tae throws a chopping leg kick but Thibodeaux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tae misses with a few strikes there.
Thibodeaux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tae takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Tae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch
and Tae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux dips to his left and cracks Tae with an uppercut!
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tae is out of range.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Tae.
Mabahong Tae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Tae counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Thibodeaux to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Tae!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mabahong Tae!
In his post fight interview, Mabahong Tae started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C340: Bloodaxe vs Pope
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a combination that misses
letting Kirk counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirk.
Thibodeaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kirk with a body shot.
Kirk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kirk misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kirk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kirk's head backwards.
Kirk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've been told by Kirk's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux with a hook.#ROC2#Kirk is rocked!
Kirk misses with a body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Kirk misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Kirk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Kirk forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.#T1##BC2#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Kirk moves out of range.
Kirk is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kirk.
No joy there for Thibodeaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thibodeaux just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKirk.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Kirk misses with a looping right.
A big right from Kirk misses.
Kirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirk.
A head kick misses from Kirk.
Thibodeaux unleashes a big counter combination but Kirk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Kirk throws a sloppy head kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux keeps Kirk at a distance using the push kick.
Kirk throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux lunges at Kirk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kirk's hand.
Kirk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kirk throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Kirk. Beautiful body shot.
Kirk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick which misses Kirk's front leg but catches the back leg as Kirk tries to avoid it.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Kirk slips the punch.
Kirk thumps Thibodeaux with a low kick.
Kirk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kirk can pounce on him.
Kirk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirk moves away.#T3#
Thibodeaux throws a combination that misses
and Kirk counters with a left to the body.
Kirk moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Kirk misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thibodeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kirk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kirk with a nice cross.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Kirk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk misses with a straight right.
Kirk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kirk throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with an inside leg kick.
Kirk avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
A little feinted left hand from Kirk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kirk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kirk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
A quick step to the side and Kirk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Kirk darts in and clinches Thibodeaux up against the cage.
Kirk gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kirk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Kirk misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirk throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Kirk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Kirk.
Kirk checks a low kick from Thibodeaux.
Kirk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Kirk works the jab nicely.
Kirk with a jab.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand right.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Kirk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirk was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Kirk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirk lands a slapping body shot.
Kirk loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Kirk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Thibodeaux.
A good leg kick by Kirk.
Kirk tries to land a front kick but Thibodeaux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick by Kirk misses
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Kirk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Kirk's body.
Kirk seems to have got his legs back now.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
and Kirk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirk scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Kirk misses.
Thibodeaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kirk's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirk throws a wild body kick that Thibodeaux sees coming a mile off.
Thibodeaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kirk with a body shot.
Thibodeaux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Kirk.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kirk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thibodeaux. #T2#
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kirk lands a jab to the nose.
Donk. Thibodeaux catches Kirk right on the button with a cross.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Kirk's midsection.
Kirk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirk slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirk quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Kirk's ribs.
Thibodeaux swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirk misses the shot to the body.
Kirk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Kirk throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Kirk fails to land with a series of punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thibodeaux 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.
Kirk throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Kirk lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kirk back to the cage. Thibodeaux follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
Kirk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux throws a push kick but Kirk slaps the foot to one side.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick that knocks Kirk off balance momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thibodeaux misses with a low kick.
Kirk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirk throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kirk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kirk on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Kirk moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirk throws a combination that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Kirk moves into range and clinches up with Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kirk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thibodeaux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kirk misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Kirk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Kirk throws a shot to the body.
Kirk throws a sloppy body shot
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Kirk misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Kirk finds it's way through Thibodeaux's defenses.
Kirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Kirk wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kirk to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Kirk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kirk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux obviously looking to wear him down.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirk catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Thibodeaux.
Kirk avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Kirk throws a sloppy body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirk throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirk throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice jab there from Kirk.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kirk counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kirk back to the cage. Thibodeaux follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thibodeaux thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Kirk 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 Kirk manages to avoid it.
Kirk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Kirk throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thibodeaux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kirk under the eye.
Kirk throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick.
Kirk tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Kirk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kirk misses with a hook to the body
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kirk is able to avoid easily.
Kirk avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
A little feinted left hand from Kirk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kirk tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Kirk swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Kirk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thibodeaux counters with a series of strikes. Kirk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirk is looking to clinch. #T3#
Kirk throws a head kick that Thibodeaux semi-blocks.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Kirk.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thibodeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux avoids a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Kirk avoids them all with ease.
Kirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirk.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kirk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kirk lands a nice shot that snaps Thibodeaux's head back.
Kirk looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirk looks for the body kick but Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Kirk blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux. #T4#
Kirk wants to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Kirk.
Thibodeaux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kirk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thibodeaux misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirk is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kirk throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux feints and then cracks Kirk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kirk down.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Kirk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kirk checks a leg kick.
Kirk with a hook.
August Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thibodeaux catches Kirk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Thibodeaux!
In defeat, James Kirk stepped up to the mic, saying 'KHAAAAAAN!'.

Event: RFL 10
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Novak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Novak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thibodeaux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Novak throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Novak instigates a clinch.
Novak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonz Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Novak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novak's elbow.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Novak or not.
We've been hearing reports that Novak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thibodeaux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Novak wants to take the fight to the mat but Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Novak or not. #T1#
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Novak throws knees to the body.
Novak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thibodeaux prevents it.
Thibodeaux stops a takedown attempt from Novak.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux. #BC2#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Novak tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Novak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thibodeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Novak tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak. #TD#
Novak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thibodeaux's guard.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position but Novak postures up.
Novak trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux is adopting a defensive guard.
Thibodeaux looking for a sweep. Not yet Thibodeaux, not yet. #T2#
Novak is fighting to break Thibodeaux's control of his arms but Thibodeaux is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Novak throwing strikes from guard but Thibodeaux blocks nicely.
Novak stops Thibodeaux from standing up.
Novak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Novak is working Thibodeaux over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Novak is one step ahead there.
Novak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Novak tries to free his leg and advance position but Thibodeaux is retaining full guard.
Novak slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thibodeaux has momentary wrist control but Novak slips an elbow through the middle.
Novak scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Novak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thibodeaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Novak has managed to get both his arms back between Thibodeaux's legs - danger averted.
Thibodeaux pulls Novak in close to prevent any damage.
Thibodeaux wants to stand up but Novak is controlling him.
Thibodeaux is pulling down on Novak's head to control his posture.
Novak trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Novak misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Novak gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thibodeaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Novak.
Novak working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thibodeaux tries to roll over but Novak keeps him under control.
Novak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thibodeaux trying to hold on to Novak's head to control him but Novak postures up.
Thibodeaux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Novak scores with a couple of nice shots.
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 Alfonz Novak will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Novak dives in for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Novak wants to stall. #BC2#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Alfonz Novak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novak fails to land the takedown.
Novak slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux. #CL#
Novak forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.
Novak can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonz Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thibodeaux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thibodeaux stops a takedown attempt from Novak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux wants to stall.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Novak tries to clinch up.
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novak moves away.
Novak feinted with a counter takedown.
Novak misses with a takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Novak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thibodeaux swivels and escapes.
Novak fails with a takedown attempt.
Novak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
August Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Thibodeaux. #TD#
Novak scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Novak taking a breather here.
Alfonz Novak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Thibodeaux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Novak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thibodeaux is trying to buck Novak off.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux dodges the ground and pound from Novak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thibodeaux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Novak stalling away here and it's allowed Thibodeaux to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Thibodeaux working a defensive guard here.
Thibodeaux wants to stand but Novak is controlling the position. #T3#
Novak throwing strikes but missing.
Novak has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Novak stops Thibodeaux from standing up. #ES2#
Thibodeaux has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Novak has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Novak wants a takedown.
Novak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Novak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thibodeaux gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Novak.
Novak 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.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Novak has managed to clinch.
Novak is trying to break free.#T4#
Novak prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Thibodeaux - just one landing.
Thibodeaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Novak misses with a takedown attempt
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Novak throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Novak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thibodeaux was covering up waiting for the punch and Novak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thibodeaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Novak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand #TD#
and Novak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thibodeaux taking some punishment here, with Novak in his half guard.
Novak trying to control from Thibodeaux's half guard. Thibodeaux has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thibodeaux controlling Novak's posture.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand up but Novak isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving. #T1#
Novak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Novak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thibodeaux is pulling down on Novak's head to control his posture.
Thibodeaux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thibodeaux working a defensive guard here.
Novak trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Novak looking to pass the guard.
Novak with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thibodeaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Novak.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak fails to land the takedown.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Novak's front leg with a kick but Novak checks it.
Thibodeaux tests Novak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thibodeaux leaves Novak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Novak.
Thibodeaux is looking to chop away at Novak's legs.
Novak tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Novak closes the distance and clinches up with Thibodeaux, looking for a takedown. Novak pushes Thibodeaux against the cage but Thibodeaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonz Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novak tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away.
Novak moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThibodeaux.
Nice sprawl there from Thibodeaux as Novak shoots in.
Thibodeaux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Novak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thibodeaux lands with a good body shot.
Novak misses with a takedown attempt
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Novak.
Novak swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thibodeaux scores with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Novak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Novak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Novak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Novak somewhat.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Novak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Novak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Novak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Novak shoots for a takedown but Thibodeaux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Novak darts in trying to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Novak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Novak has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
August Thibodeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thibodeaux 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RFL 8.2
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Jorgensen digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Jorgensen.
Nice shot by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thibodeaux lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Tobias Jorgensen has been cut.
Jorgensen misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Jorgensen avoids them all with ease.
Jorgensen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jorgensen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jorgensen 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that misses.
Jorgensen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thibodeaux can pounce on him.
Jorgensen slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen stuns Thibodeaux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorgensen manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Jorgensen's body. Jorgensen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jorgensen misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux jabs Jorgensen right on the nose. Jorgensen blinks but takes it well.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorgensen is just out of range.
Jorgensen lands a body shot.
Jorgensen just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux cracks Jorgensen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Jorgensen just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Jorgensen misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgensen slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Thibodeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jorgensen. Jorgensen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jorgensen scores with a body shot.
Jorgensen throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the body.
Jorgensen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Jorgensen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jorgensen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jorgensen misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jorgensen throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Jorgensen lands a slapping body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at Final Mile that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Jorgensen scores with a sloppy right hand. Thibodeaux should have avoided that one.
Jorgensen defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Jorgensen tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jorgensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux with a nice calf kick.
Jorgensen ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorgensen walks into a straight right hand from Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux jabs Jorgensen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Jorgensen is out of range.
Jorgensen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorgensen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorgensen moves away.
Jorgensen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thibodeaux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jorgensen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a leg kick.
Jorgensen digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
Jorgensen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Jorgensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Jorgensen moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Jorgensen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jorgensen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
August Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jorgensen throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jorgensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgensen can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Jorgensen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jorgensen's head.
Jorgensen throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
As Jorgensen backs away, Thibodeaux returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thibodeaux throws out a powerful jab.
Jorgensen swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Jorgensen's ribs.
Jorgensen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thibodeaux's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgensen swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Jorgensen throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.#T1#
Jorgensen takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
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.
Thibodeaux lands with a right hand.
Thibodeaux scores with a three punch combo!
Jorgensen throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen works the jab nicely.
Jorgensen misses with a straight right.
Jorgensen throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Jorgensen down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgensen misses with a jab to the body
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jorgensen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Thibodeaux has got the better of the exchanges.
Jorgensen throws a series of strikes that have Thibodeaux backpedaling.
Jorgensen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Jorgensen drops Thibodeaux with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thibodeaux looks back up at him and smiles so Jorgensen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Jorgensen blocks a jab.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jorgensen throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range. #T2#
Jorgensen misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the body
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Thibodeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thibodeaux cracks Jorgensen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jorgensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux drops his hands momentarily and Jorgensen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thibodeaux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jorgensen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#That has opened up Tobias Jorgensen's cut even more.
Thibodeaux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Thibodeaux stalks Jorgensen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jorgensen's face. Jorgensen staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick that knocks Jorgensen off balance momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Jorgensen.
No joy there for Jorgensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Jorgensen.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jorgensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorgensen manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jorgensen takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorgensen swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Jorgensen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jorgensen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen misses the shot to the body.
Jorgensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Jorgensen thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorgensen throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Jorgensen needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thibodeaux. That's going to slow Jorgensen down.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen'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#
Jorgensen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thibodeaux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jorgensen scrambles back to his feet.
Tobias Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux connects with a looping right hand.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Jorgensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorgensen swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jorgensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen jabs Thibodeaux right on the nose. Thibodeaux blinks but takes it well.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jorgensen misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jorgensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Jorgensen looks to move away, Thibodeaux throws a big counter combo but Jorgensen just gets out of the way.
Jorgensen looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that Jorgensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jorgensen also avoids with ease.
Jorgensen throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Jorgensen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jorgensen throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux cracks Jorgensen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorgensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Thibodeaux looks to land a combination but Jorgensen avoids it well.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Jorgensen was well out of range.
Thibodeaux connects with the punch.
Jorgensen lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux seems unphased.
Jorgensen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thibodeaux lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jorgensen backs up against the cage.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jorgensen misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Jorgensen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Jorgensen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Jorgensen throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Thibodeaux misses
and Jorgensen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorgensen thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Jorgensen misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
Jorgensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jorgensen misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jorgensen just manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux walks into a stiff left hand from Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Jorgensen blocks it.
Thibodeaux misses with a double jab.
Jorgensen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Jorgensen misses the target.
Thibodeaux scores with a spinning back kick!
Jorgensen misses with a straight right. #T3#
Jorgensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Jorgensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jorgensen looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Jorgensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jorgensen misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Thibodeaux catches Jorgensen right on the button with a cross.
Jorgensen blocks a jab.
Jorgensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux's corner calls for a 1-2. Thibodeaux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jorgensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Jorgensen slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
Jorgensen throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorgensen throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a good low kick that Jorgensen was not able to check.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
It seemed like Jorgensen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jorgensen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Jorgensen. Those never looked like landing.
Jorgensen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
August Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jorgensen misses with a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RFL Connected 5.1
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Jorgensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jorgensen throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
A nice side step and Jorgensen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jorgensen ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux connects with a solid leg kick.
Jorgensen looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorgensen is just out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Thibodeaux cracks Jorgensen with a good jab.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Jorgensen misses with a wild combination.
Thibodeaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jorgensen circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Jorgensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Jorgensen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jorgensen throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux punishes Jorgensen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jorgensen scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Thibodeaux finds it's target.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jorgensen. Jorgensen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Tobias Jorgensen has been cut.
Jorgensen dodges the punch combination from Thibodeaux.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thibodeaux!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux swinging wildly here. #T2#
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jorgensen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jorgensen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jorgensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
letting Jorgensen counter with a right hand.
Jorgensen throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a series of strikes that have Jorgensen backpedaling.
Jorgensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux walks into a left hand.
Jorgensen punishes Thibodeaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Jorgensen looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Jorgensen throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Jorgensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jorgensen! But no joy.
Jorgensen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Thibodeaux finds it's target.
The crowd cheers as Thibodeaux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jorgensen doesn't seem phased though.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
It looks like Thibodeaux has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thibodeaux punishes Jorgensen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jorgensen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
As Thibodeaux backs off Jorgensen throws a huge counter combo but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it all.
Jorgensen tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorgensen is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorgensen throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jorgensen loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Jorgensen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Thibodeaux lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big right from Jorgensen misses.
Thibodeaux fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jorgensen just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jorgensen misses with a wild body shot.
Jorgensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Jorgensen's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jorgensen looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jorgensen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jorgensen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jorgensen throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen's cut.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jorgensen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jorgensen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Thibodeaux has got the better of the exchanges.
Jorgensen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jorgensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
Jorgensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
August Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild combination.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jorgensen counters with a right hand 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!
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Jorgensen throws out a powerful jab.
Thibodeaux lands a head shot.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thibodeaux scores with a body shot.
Jorgensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jorgensen connects with a looping right hand.
Jorgensen looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jorgensen! But no joy.
Jorgensen walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Jorgensen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jorgensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Jorgensen strikes.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.#T2#
Jorgensen takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jorgensen scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Jorgensen does it's job there.
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body.
A combination from Thibodeaux does no damage.
Jorgensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Jorgensen misses.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorgensen is just out of range.
Thibodeaux stuns Jorgensen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.
Jorgensen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jorgensen throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jorgensen throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jorgensen takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Jorgensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux throws a good cross that connects.
Jorgensen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorgensen moves away.
Jorgensen looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux tries to bum rush Jorgensen with a series of wild strikes but Jorgensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jorgensen looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Jorgensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Jorgensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jorgensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Jorgensen's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Jorgensen finds it's target.
Jorgensen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Jorgensen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorgensen throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Jorgensen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jorgensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jorgensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jorgensen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Thibodeaux. That snapped Jorgensen's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that August Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jorgensen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Tobias Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jorgensen misses with a jab to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a one-two to the body.
Jorgensen lands a head shot.
Jorgensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jorgensen misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux is looking to wear down Jorgensen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jorgensen misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Jorgensen off the cage and back into range.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Jorgensen strikes.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorgensen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorgensen walks into a straight right hand from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Jorgensen avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thibodeaux went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Jorgensen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jorgensen misses with a wild body shot.
Jorgensen lunges at Thibodeaux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux's hand.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that Jorgensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jorgensen also avoids with ease.
Jorgensen lands a right hook to the body.
Jorgensen swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Jorgensen misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Jorgensen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jorgensen misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.
Thibodeaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorgensen misses with a looping right.
Jorgensen misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with an outside leg kick.
Jorgensen misses with a wild body shot.
Jorgensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jorgensen throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Jorgensen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Jorgensen's body.
Jorgensen throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Jorgensen throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range. #T3#
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thibodeaux jabs at Jorgensen's body.
Jorgensen throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to the head.
Jorgensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux stuns Jorgensen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jorgensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jorgensen throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Jorgensen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgensen can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Jorgensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorgensen throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jorgensen eats them both and turns towards Thibodeaux to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jorgensen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jorgensen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorgensen.
August Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28

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

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

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's shoulder, as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to avoid the shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski eats them both and turns towards Thibodeaux to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux punishes Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. That's going to slow Thibodeaux down.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a push kick but Thibodeaux slaps the foot to one side.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a solid body kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux cracks Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a good jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.#T3#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux tries to avoid it.
Thibodeaux lands a high kick!
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is rocked!
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
A left and a right from Thibodeaux both land. Nice combination.
Oh Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux throws a low kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it.
A lazy left from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski finds it's target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a nice head shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thibodeaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's sensitive parts. #T4#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a jab to the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Thibodeaux responds with a good body kick, but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to step out the way in time.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux punishes Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski darts in and clinches Thibodeaux up against the cage.
A short right from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalling in the clinch from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it. #BC2#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Thibodeaux is predictable there
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to chop away at Thibodeaux's legs.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thibodeaux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski can pounce on him.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks it.
Thibodeaux throws a combination that misses
letting Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out the jab. #T1#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A shot to the body from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thibodeaux just manages to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux throws a series of strikes that have Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux checks a low kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux slips a straight right by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thibodeaux tries to land a leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski saw it coming and moves away.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a straight right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a low kick, right behind Thibodeaux 's knee. #T3#
A low kick from Thibodeaux misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thibodeaux! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lets Thibodeaux back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski finish him?
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the target.
Thibodeaux displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick from Thibodeaux misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with an inside leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thibodeaux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a straight right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux feints a jab promting Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski to slip. Thibodeaux then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thibodeaux swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by Thibodeaux as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
Thibodeaux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to work over Thibodeaux's front leg with a kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a three punch combo that has Thibodeaux backing up. Thibodeaux nods at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski to acknowledge the strikes.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Thibodeaux connects with a looping right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thibodeaux tries to bum rush Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a series of wild strikes but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids them all with ease.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thibodeaux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a big head kick that sends Thibodeaux to the canvas! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

#R1#
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tae.
Tae needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
Tae connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tae swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tae checks a low kick from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux with a hook.
Tae works the jab nicely.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot that snaps Tae's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Thibodeaux.
Tae takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.
Tae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tae with a jab.
Tae lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick.#T1#
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tae doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Tae.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tae. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tae avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thibodeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at Final Mile that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Tae moves into the clinch successfully.
Tae is trying to stall.
Tae misses with a knee to the head.
Tae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Tae.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Tae.
Tae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Tae tries to tie him up.
Thibodeaux stalling against the cage.
Thibodeaux stalling the fight.
Tae misses with some punches.
Tae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux throws a solid leg kick but Tae takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thibodeaux.#T3#
Jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Tae wants to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him away.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Tae.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tae tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Tae is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tae fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux throws a wild body kick that Tae sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Tae.
Tae showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tae throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Nice jab there from Thibodeaux.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thibodeaux.
Nice shot by Tae.#CL2#
Tae has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Tae controls the action.
Tae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tae lands with a light punch inside.
Tae tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Tae scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux leaning against his opponent.
Thibodeaux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux cracks Tae with a good jab.
Tae walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Tae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tae loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Tae steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.
Tae throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tae scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thibodeaux blocks a low kick nicely.
Thibodeaux throws a wild body kick that Tae sees coming a mile off.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Tae steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.#CL2#
Tae clinches up with Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tae blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae misses with a knee to the head.
Tae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Tae blocks it. #T1#
Tae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Tae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tae lands a shoulder strike.
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Tae throws knees to the body.
Mabahong Tae seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Come on Thibodeaux - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Thibodeaux. #CUT#It looks like Mabahong Tae has been cut.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets tackled into the cage by Tae. Tae maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Tae backwards. #T2##BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tae's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thibodeaux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tae scrambles back to his feet.
Tae misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thibodeaux. That's going to slow Tae down.
Thibodeaux tests Tae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tae gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thibodeaux.
Tae looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tae throws the kick towards the body but Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Tae manages to avoid it.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
Tae takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thibodeaux connects with the punch.
Mabahong Tae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Tae, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Nice body punch from Tae.
Thibodeaux jabs Tae to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tae ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tae wants to slow Thibodeaux down by chopping away at his legs.
Tae takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Thibodeaux.
August Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Tae was well out of range.
Tae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Tae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tae tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Tae throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux avoids nicely.
Tae drops his hands momentarily and Thibodeaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
Tae tries to clinch up.#T4#
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tae misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Tae lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Tae slips the punch.
Tae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tae is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
It looked like Thibodeaux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Tae let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tae misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux with the inside leg kick.
Tae looks to land a combination. Thibodeaux sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Tae is out of range.
Tae has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thibodeaux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mabahong Tae'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#
Tae misses with a double jab
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tae bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tae. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mabahong Tae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux throws out a powerful jab.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tae staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Tae steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.
Tae needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
Tae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Tae sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tae wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Tae lands a jab-cross combination.
Tae lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tae feints a jab promting Thibodeaux to slip. Tae then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thibodeaux slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!#T1#
Tae cracks a nice hook into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux lands a front kick.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Tae takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tae misses with a wild combination.
Tae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Sloppy strikes from Tae. Those never looked like landing.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tae tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tae throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thibodeaux scoring well with a low kick there.
Thibodeaux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thibodeaux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A countering left hand to the body from Tae misses.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tae cracks Thibodeaux with a good jab.
A combination from Thibodeaux does no damage. #CL2#
Tae moves into the clinch successfully.
Tae tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Thibodeaux - just one landing.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Tae wants to clinch but Thibodeaux slips to the side
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Tae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tae moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Tae cracks Thibodeaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tae tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Tae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Tae moves out of range. #T3#
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Tae takes it in his stride.
Tae throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Tae lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux circles away quickly and effectively.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tae.
Thibodeaux thuds his right hand into Tae's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Tae off the cage and back into range.
Thibodeaux sizes up Tae with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Tae is rocked!
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Tae is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux lands a lovely overhand right.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Tae wants to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him away.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tae seems to have recovered his senses.
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 bone on bone clash there as Tae blocks the leg kick.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Tae staying out of range there.#T4#
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Tae misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tae is out of range and Thibodeaux settles back down.
Tae throws a body kick that misses
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Tae clinches.
A shot in the inside from Tae.
Tae working aggressively here. #BC#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Tae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thibodeaux.
Tae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tae can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Tae.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tae blocks a leg kick.
Tae scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mabahong Tae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
August Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

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 August Thibodeaux.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thibodeaux, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

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

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

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a one two combo.
Decent striking displayed by Thibodeaux there.
Ahearn lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Ahearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahearn misses its target.
Ahearn throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Ahearn looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with the left hand. Ahearn knows he should have avoided that one.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahearn throws a series of strikes that have Thibodeaux backpedaling.
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 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #KD#
Ahearn lands a left and a right that send Thibodeaux crashing to the mat, dazed. Ahearn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahearn finish him?
Ahearn blocks the body kick.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Ahearn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Ahearn is out of range. #T1#
Ahearn wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahearn swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahearn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux cracks Ahearn with a good jab.
A big right from Ahearn misses.
Ahearn throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahearn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ahearn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahearn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahearn.
Thibodeaux looks to land a combination but Ahearn avoids it well.
Ahearn digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux's ribs.#CL#
Ahearn gets a clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch.
Ahearn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Ahearn manages to break the clinch.
Ahearn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahearn moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Ahearn moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ahearn.#T3#
Thibodeaux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahearn's head.
Ahearn moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Thibodeaux with the inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Ahearn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Thibodeaux catches Ahearn right on the button with a cross.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahearn.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Ahearn misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Ahearn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Ahearn rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahearn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch. #T4#
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahearn throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Ahearn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thibodeaux lands with a hook. Ahearn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ahearn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thibodeaux back to the cage. Ahearn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ahearn misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
Thibodeaux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Ahearn moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahearn catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thibodeaux throws a chopping leg kick but Ahearn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahearn misses its target.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but August Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Ahearn is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Ahearn moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahearn misses the target.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Ahearn lands a glancing blow to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Ahearn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ahearn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahearn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux defending well as Ahearn loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Ahearn lands with a hook. Thibodeaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux scores with the left hand. Ahearn knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 swings for the body but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thibodeaux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ahearn lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot that sends Ahearn's belly button to the back.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahearn throws out the jab.
That kick from Thibodeaux tenderised Ahearn's leg. Ahearn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahearn with a jab.
Ahearn misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahearn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux connects with a crisp jab.
Ahearn with a hook.
Ahearn lands with a right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux lands with a right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
Ahearn checks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ahearn checks a leg kick.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Ahearn's shoulder, as Ahearn tries to avoid the shot.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Thibodeaux. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thibodeaux!
A punch combination from Ahearn misses.
A swing and a miss from Ahearn.
Ahearn defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that Ahearn ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahearn also avoids with ease.#T3#
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahearn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahearn 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.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice defenses there by Ahearn.
Ahearn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thibodeaux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahearn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahearn misses the jab.
Ahearn tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahearn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Ahearn takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Ahearn there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahearn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ahearn misses with a straight right. #T4##CL#
Ahearn closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux works on Ahearn's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahearn lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux effectively controlling the action here.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Ahearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahearn.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but August Thibodeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahearn momentarily.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
A punch lands to the side of Thibodeaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahearn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahearn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Thibodeaux. Those never looked like landing.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahearn checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ahearn throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thibodeaux tries to move into range but Ahearn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
A jab from Ahearn misses.
Ahearn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ahearn wants to clinch.#KD#
Ahearn drops Thibodeaux with a beautiful combination! Thibodeaux stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ahearn is looking for the KO!
Thibodeaux tests Ahearn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahearn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Thibodeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahearn throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Tobias Ahearn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ahearn misses with a looping left.
Ahearn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Ahearn saw that one coming.
Ahearn throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahearn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#KD#
Ahearn drops Thibodeaux with a beautiful combination! Thibodeaux stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ahearn is looking for the KO!
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahearn misses the jab.
Ahearn lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Ahearn clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Ahearn fails to land.
Ahearn misses with the head strike.
Ahearn scores with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand. #T3##BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Ahearn lands a big uppercut and Thibodeaux crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thibodeaux looks OK. Ahearn waves Thibodeaux back to his feet!
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ahearn! Thibodeaux is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Ahearn!

Event: CFC 632
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Tae checks it.
Tae connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Tae pushes Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
Tae lands with a right to the head.
Tae tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
Tae lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tae tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Tae tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tae tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Tae tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tae has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thibodeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Tae's head.
Thibodeaux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tae wants to 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!#CL2#
Tae clinches. #T1#
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Tae.
Tae misses with a knee strike.
Tae's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Tae fails to land.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tae swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tae misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tae backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tae.
Tae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Tae tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Thibodeaux.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tae tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away. #CL2#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Tae has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside 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 is trying to maintain a safe position but Tae gets an underhook and turns Thibodeaux into the cage.
Tae misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tae fails to land. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
Thibodeaux is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tae tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Thibodeaux. That snapped Tae's head back.
Tae jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Thibodeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Tae drives through and clinches with Thibodeaux against the cage.
Tae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tae tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
Tae takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tae wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Tae tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Tae moves into the 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 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tae looking to stall.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Tae has Thibodeaux pushed against the cage.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Tae moves into the clinch.
Tae misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tae tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Tae lands a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Tae controls the action.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Tae misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mabahong Tae will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tae moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Tae's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Tae.
Thibodeaux looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Thibodeaux.
August Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Tae tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux is looking for a counter combo.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Tae.
Tae wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux jabs Tae to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thibodeaux.#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets tackled into the cage by Tae. Tae maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux stalls.
Tae wants to stall.
Mabahong Tae seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Thibodeaux tries to work over Tae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Tae scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tae swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch.
Tae misses with the head strike.
Tae missing with knees to the body.
Tae letting Thibodeaux take a breather here.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tae was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tae tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Thibodeaux is looking to wear down Tae with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tae tries to clinch up
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Mabahong Tae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##CL2#
Tae has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thibodeaux takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tae backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tae has time to react.
Tae tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Tae tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away.
Tae wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Tae walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tae blocking some punches.
Tae working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tae misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Tae looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely. #BC#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Tae gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thibodeaux is trying to maintain a safe position but Tae gets an underhook and turns Thibodeaux into the cage.
Thibodeaux has Tae pressed against the cage.
Tae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tae landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tae's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Tae wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thibodeaux can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.
Tae tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away.
Thibodeaux moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Thibodeaux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tae doesn't seem phased though.
Thibodeaux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Tae darts in trying to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tae doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Tae moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Tae blocks it.
Thibodeaux tests Tae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tae can do to turn this around?
Tae tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away.
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Tae off the cage and back into range.
Tae wants to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Tae 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tae.
Tae tries to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tae wants to clinch.#T1#
Tae moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tae moves away.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Tae moves into the clinch.
Tae misses with a knee strike.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tae manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch but Tae improves position.
Tae swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tae. That did some damage!
Tae tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tae tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Tae. #T2#
Thibodeaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thibodeaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tae's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Tae pushes Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Tae.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position but instead, Tae has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thibodeaux into the cage.
Tae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tae's elbow.
Tae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux wants to stall.
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux tries to circle away but Tae has him pinned against the cage.
Tae looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Tae working aggressively here. #T3#
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tae trying to land knees to the body.
Tae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tae on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Tae closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the cage.
Thibodeaux is trying to stall. #BC#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Tae tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux sizes up Tae with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Tae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a slapping head kick.
Tae scores with a nice strike.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tae slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Tae moves out of range easily.
Tae is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Tae sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tae tries to clinch up.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Tae fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thibodeaux, pushing him back against the cage.
Tae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux lands a really nice looking cross but Tae seems unphased.
Tae wants to clinch.
Tae closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mabahong Tae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
August Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tae tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for August Thibodeaux!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for August Thibodeaux!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for August Thibodeaux!

August Thibodeaux wins by unanimous decision!

Event: APEX 10
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body.
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thibodeaux looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux is looking to chop away at Cailean's legs.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a big head kick but Thibodeaux shrugs it off.
Cailean moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
A little feinted left hand from Cailean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick by Cailean misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux walks into a jab.
Cailean slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux. #T1#
Cailean fails to land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cailean manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Cailean moves out of range.
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cailean.
Cailean tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux throws a nice looking combination but Cailean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
Cailean blocks a jab.
Cailean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Cailean counters with a left and a right that stings Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Cailean is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cailean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cailean gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thibodeaux.
Cailean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Cailean saw that one coming.
Cailean appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cailean needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cailean.#KD2#
Thibodeaux cracks Cailean with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cailean looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Thibodeaux finish him? #ROC2#Cailean is rocked!
Cailean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Cailean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cailean moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux.
Cailean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cailean seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cailean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cailean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Cailean moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
Cailean pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Cailean.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Cailean had a free shot at his head there.
Cailean avoids a kick to the body.
Cailean takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
Cailean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cailean slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that Cailean avoids nicely. #T4#
Cailean throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cailean counters with a three punch combo that has Thibodeaux backing up. Thibodeaux nods at Cailean to acknowledge the strikes.
Thibodeaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that Cailean ducks under and follows up with a left that Cailean also avoids with ease.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Cailean does no damage.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Cailean moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cailean misses with a two punch combination.
Thibodeaux throws a nice looking combination but Cailean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Cailean.
Cailean blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cailean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Cailean saw that one coming.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean lands a head shot.
Cailean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux momentarily.
Cailean moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Cailean moves out of range.
Cailean smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
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.
Cailean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cailean.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Cailean connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Axl Cailean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Cailean.
Cailean lands with a hook. Thibodeaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Cailean lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Cailean's head but Cailean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cailean lands a head kick! #ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Cailean lands a lovely overhand right.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Cailean finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands with an overhand left.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Cailean throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Cailean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.#T2#
Cailean connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cailean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cailean is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.
A left and a right from Cailean both land. Nice combination.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Cailean.
Thibodeaux is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Cailean's ribcage but misses.
Cailean is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cailean lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cailean misses with a wild combination.
Cailean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Thibodeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Cailean.
Thibodeaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Caileans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thibodeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cailean on the side of the head.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux throws the kick towards the body but Cailean avoids it.
Cailean lands a front kick.
Thibodeaux lands a jab.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cailean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cailean moves forwards but Thibodeaux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Cailean counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cailean.
Cailean slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Cailean tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cailean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux connects with a right hand. Cailean shakes it off.
Cailean moves out of range of the strikes.
Cailean lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Cailean's shoulder, as Cailean tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cailean connects with a crisp jab.
Cailean slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Cailean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Cailean dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Cailean avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cailean misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Cailean counters with a leg kick.
Cailean paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cailean blocks a jab.
Cailean scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Cailean ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cailean!
Thibodeaux lands with a cross. #T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Cailean misses.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
Thibodeaux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cailean.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Cailean moves out of range.
As Thibodeaux backs away, Cailean returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cailean throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cailean drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cailean lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux misses with a double jab
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that Cailean avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Thibodeaux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cailean connects with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cailean moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cailean uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Cailean.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux lands a head kick. Cailean smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cailean looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Cailean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cailean looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Cailean blocks it.
Cailean misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Cailean throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cailean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a spinning back kick!
Cailean defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Cailean's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Cailean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
Cailean looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cailean misses with an uppercut.
Cailean lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot that snaps Cailean's head back.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Cailean.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter head kick but Cailean avoids it with no problem.
Cailean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cailean seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thibodeaux tries to land a body kick
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Cailean looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Cailean acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cailean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Thibodeaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

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 Axl Cailean.
I think Cailean 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Axl Cailean!

Event: APEX 4
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thibodeaux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Picard jabs at Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Picard. Picard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD2#
Picard drops Thibodeaux with a left right combo! Picard follows him down to the ground into side control. #CUT2#It looks like August 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!
Thibodeaux is trying to buck Picard off.
Thibodeaux is trying to control Picard's posture but Picard avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A control attempt from Thibodeaux but he's now mounted!#T1#
Thibodeaux tries to hold on but Picard pushes him away.
Thibodeaux can't escape the position. #SU2#
Picard is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Picard misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Picard misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Picard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thibodeaux. #T2#
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Thibodeaux. #CUT#It looks like Jean Luc Picard has been cut.
Picard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Picard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Picard throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Picard's shoulder, as Picard tries to avoid the shot.
Picard ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Picard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick which misses Picard's front leg but catches the back leg as Picard tries to avoid it.
Picard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux works Picard's body with a nice hook.
Picard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thibodeaux.
Picard avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picard walks into a left hand. #T3#
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Picard moves out of range easily.
Picard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
An inside leg kick lands from Picard. #KD2#
Picard lands a head kick that stumbles Thibodeaux and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Thibodeaux seems keen to control Picard's posture.
Oh Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position but Picard postures up.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Thibodeaux pulls Picard in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Thibodeaux working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Picard has passed into half guard! #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thibodeaux tries to kick Picard off but Picard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thibodeaux is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picard is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice combination. Picard backs away looking to recover.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Picard was well out of range.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Picard at a distance.
Picard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux lands with a hook. Picard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A combination from Thibodeaux does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jean Luc Picard will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Picard.
Picard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Picard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux momentarily.
Picard misses with a looping left.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Picard 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 throws a series of punches but Picard avoids them all with ease.
Picard moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jean Luc Picard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Picard fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Picard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Picard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Sloppy strikes from Picard. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picard throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the kisser.
Picard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Thibodeaux.
Picard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Picard drops his hands momentarily and Thibodeaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Picard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Picard scores with a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Picard takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Picard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Picard catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thibodeaux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Picard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Picard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Picard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Picard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Picard throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Picard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Picard pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD#
Thibodeaux cracks Picard with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Picard looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Thibodeaux finish him? #ROC#Picard is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Jean Luc Picard's cut even more.#T2#
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Picard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
Picard is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux connects with a stiff jab that staggers Picard - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). August Thibodeaux!

Event: APEX 2
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux lands a really nice looking cross but Arora seems unphased.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arora throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux throws a quick counter kick to the body but Arora avoids it.
Thibodeaux lands with a hook. Arora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arora if he has to take too many more of those.
Arora jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thibodeaux tests Arora's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Arora is rocked!
Arora get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Arora stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Thibodeaux runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). August Thibodeaux!

Event: SMFL 22 - Duran vs. Kardi
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Arora throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Vik Arora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arora slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Arora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Arora just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to counter with a takedown but Arora is quick to defend against it.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arora as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Arora.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Arora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Arora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arora.
Arora misses with a straight right. #T1##CL#
Thibodeaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arora.
Thibodeaux stalling the fight. #BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Vik Arora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Thibodeaux moves into range and clinches up with Arora.
Thibodeaux slows down the pace here.
Thibodeaux stops a takedown attempt from Arora. #TD#
Thibodeaux pulls guard effortlessly.
Arora trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom. #T2#
Thibodeaux is trying to keep Arora in close.
Thibodeaux keeping full guard, as Arora tries to pass.
Arora prevents Thibodeaux from getting back to his feet.
Arora trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thibodeaux controls Arora momentarily but Arora frees himself.
Arora prevents Thibodeaux from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Arora content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arora's corner calls for a 1-2. Arora obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Arora.
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thibodeaux.
Arora is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Arora wants to control but Thibodeaux postures up.#SU#
Thibodeaux has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Arora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thibodeaux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown but Arora shows good takedown defense.
Thibodeaux is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for August Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thibodeaux lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Arora backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vik Arora dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown
and Arora counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thibodeaux thinking.
Arora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux attempts a counter takedown but Arora avoids it well and moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Arora moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter combination but Arora scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Arora throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arora.
Arora misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter the offense by Arora and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arora's waist but Arora gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thibodeaux off to one side.
Arora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arora tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arora looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thibodeaux looks to land a body kick but Arora moved away.
Arora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Arora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for August Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Thibodeaux pulls guard effortlessly.
Arora wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.
Thibodeaux is pulling down on Arora's head to control his posture.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Arora from controlling successfully.
Arora looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Thibodeaux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux is trying to keep Arora in close. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is looking for a triangle but Arora pushes his legs off easily.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Arora from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Arora had a free shot at his head there.
Arora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thibodeaux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
A big right from Arora misses.
It looked like Thibodeaux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
August Thibodeaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Arora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux darts in looking for a takedown but Arora gets double underhooks and turns Thibodeaux into the cage.
Arora appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arora.
Thibodeaux is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arora is defending well.
Thibodeaux with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4##TD2#
Arora has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Thibodeaux regains guard immediately.
Arora passes Thibodeaux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Arora seems content to control.
Arora throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thibodeaux is looking to control Arora's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thibodeaux avoid being mounted?
Thibodeaux tries to get to full guard but Arora has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vik Arora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Arora stuns Thibodeaux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arora misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with an outside leg kick.
Arora stuns Thibodeaux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arora connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thibodeaux or perhaps it was just good defense by Arora, which made it look bad.
Vik Arora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arora throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Arora releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the cage.
Thibodeaux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arora pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Thibodeaux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arora misses with a series of wild punches.
Arora punishes Thibodeaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Arora falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Thibodeaux counters by clinching up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thibodeaux takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stalling in the clinch from Thibodeaux.
Arora gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arora is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.#T2#
Arora fails to pull guard.
Arora is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.#TD2#
Arora jumps guard.
Thibodeaux wants to control from the top but Arora keeps moving.
Thibodeaux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Arora is looking for a triangle but Thibodeaux pushes his legs off easily.
Thibodeaux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thibodeaux stays in close to Arora's body and controls the position.
Thibodeaux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arora's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Thibodeaux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arora 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!
Arora tries to get the hooks in deep but Thibodeaux pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Arora is looking for the choke from the back position but Thibodeaux is controlling his hands well.
Thibodeaux manages to reverse the position and now he's in Arora's guard. Nice work there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux stopping the sweep attempt from Arora.
Thibodeaux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thibodeaux won't allow Arora to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Arora looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thibodeaux passes into side control. #T4#
Thibodeaux wants to control but Arora is keeping him busy.
Arora is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thibodeaux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arora is looking to control Thibodeaux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arora avoid being mounted?
Thibodeaux is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Thibodeaux misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vik Arora.
I've got Arora 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vik Arora!

Event: SMFL 18 - Raikov vs. Solomon
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux darts in looking for a takedown but Riendeau gets double underhooks and turns Thibodeaux into the cage.
Riendeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riendeau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riendeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Riendeau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eric Riendeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of August Thibodeaux.
Riendeau tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Riendeau misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Riendeau clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riendeau.
A frustrated look appears on Thibodeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but Riendeau turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC2#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Riendeau instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Riendeau.
Riendeau digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau lands a body punch.
Riendeau tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Riendeau back against the cage.
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Riendeau lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riendeau walks away with a smile on his face. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Riendeau gets a clinch.
Riendeau cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Riendeau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Riendeau.
Riendeau misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riendeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice low kick that buckles Riendeau's knee momentarily.
Riendeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Riendeau looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thibodeaux dives in for a single leg takedown but Riendeau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Riendeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Riendeau takes it in his stride.
Riendeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thibodeaux - that will leave a mark!
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Riendeau.
Riendeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.#T3##CL#
Riendeau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux tries for a takedown but Riendeau manages to get underhooks.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riendeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riendeau walks away with a smile on his face. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.#CL#
Riendeau has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Riendeau blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Riendeau holds him up against the cage and eventually Thibodeaux drops back down to his feet.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Riendeau won't allow it.
Riendeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but Riendeau turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riendeau scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Riendeau misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Riendeau clobbers Thibodeaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Riendeau forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.
Riendeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riendeau working aggressively here.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Riendeau lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux can't get the takedown.
Riendeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riendeau walks away with a smile on his face. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thibodeaux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riendeau defends it nicely.
Riendeau doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Riendeau tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Riendeau dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Riendeau. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riendeau clobbers Thibodeaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riendeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Riendeau has managed to clinch.
Riendeau 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.
A right hand to the body from Riendeau. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riendeau misses with a body punch
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Riendeau clinches.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but Riendeau stands there with Thibodeaux around his waist. Thibodeaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Riendeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1##CL#
Riendeau clinches with his opponent.
Riendeau scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with a leg kick.
Eric Riendeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown attempt - Riendeau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riendeau tries to clinch up.#CL#
Riendeau takes the fight into the clinch.
Eric Riendeau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riendeau misses with some punches.
Riendeau misses with a punch to the body.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riendeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riendeau pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eric Riendeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of August Thibodeaux.
Riendeau wants to clinch.
August Thibodeaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Riendeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Riendeau tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Eric Riendeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Riendeau has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux wants to break free but Riendeau has control.
Nice body punch from Riendeau.
Thibodeaux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riendeau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A low kick lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Riendeau tries to clinch up.
Riendeau moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThibodeaux.#CL#
Riendeau pushes Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Riendeau misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riendeau tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riendeau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Riendeau tries to bum rush Thibodeaux with a series of wild strikes but Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riendeau swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Riendeau pushes Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
Riendeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riendeau misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Riendeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riendeau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riendeau.
Thibodeaux wants to counter with a clinch but Riendeau pushes him away.
Riendeau tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves away
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riendeau thinking.
Thibodeaux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Riendeau misses the target.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riendeau doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Riendeau tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away.
Riendeau scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux darts in looking for a takedown but Riendeau gets double underhooks and turns Thibodeaux into the cage. #CL#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Riendeau has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Riendeau.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch but Riendeau is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux shoots for a takedown but Riendeau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riendeau wants to clinch but Thibodeaux slips to the side
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riendeau tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Riendeau dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Riendeau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riendeau tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riendeau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux feints the counter takedown.
Riendeau takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thibodeaux dives in for a single leg takedown but Riendeau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Riendeau misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Riendeau circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Riendeau closes the distance and clinches.
Riendeau prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Riendeau lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riendeau. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Riendeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this one to the mat.
Riendeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Riendeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riendeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riendeau.
Thibodeaux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Riendeau keeps control of Thibodeaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riendeau prevents it.
Eric Riendeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of August Thibodeaux.
Riendeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Riendeau scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Riendeau cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riendeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riendeau gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riendeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Riendeau blocking some punches.
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Riendeau is controlling him.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Riendeau misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Riendeau forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.
Riendeau has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch. #T3#
Riendeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Riendeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riendeau misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riendeau is defending well.
Riendeau digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Riendeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riendeau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Riendeau.
Riendeau lands with a light punch inside.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riendeau.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thibodeaux obliges.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Thibodeaux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Riendeau drops Thibodeaux with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thibodeaux looks back up at him and smiles so Riendeau waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Riendeau fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Thibodeaux to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Thibodeaux looks to clinch but Riendeau throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Thibodeaux taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eric Riendeau!
Eric Riendeau spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TKO Semi Finals
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Susskind scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thibodeaux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Susskind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Susskind jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Susskind has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Thibodeaux misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Susskind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux tries to move into range but Susskind moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Susskind's body. Susskind takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Susskind throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Susskind's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susskind.
Susskind is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Susskind counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Susskind scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Susskind bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body kick there by Susskind.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Susskind moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Susskind was well out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
It looked like Susskind wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Susskind moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Susskind throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Susskind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Susskind scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Susskind was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susskind scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
Susskind dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Susskind.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
Susskind throws a body shot but no joy.
Susskind throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thibodeaux throws a low kick but it's checked well by Susskind.
Susskind tries to bum rush Thibodeaux with a series of wild strikes but Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Susskind walks into a stiff left hand from Thibodeaux.
Susskind lands a jab to Thibodeaux's midsection.
Susskind is looking to wear down Thibodeaux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Susskind slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Susskind dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Susskind throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Susskind avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Susskind's ribcage but misses.
Susskind throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a two punch combination.
It appears Susskind was looking to counter with a kick there.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Susskind slips the punch.
It looked like Susskind wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Susskind is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Susskind avoids a kick to the body.
Susskind looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Susskind moved out of range nicely.
Leonard Susskind is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Susskind does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Susskind ducked under it nicely.
Susskind is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Susskind connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
Susskind throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Susskind moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Susskind counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Susskind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Susskind. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Susskind's sensitive parts.
Susskind defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thibodeaux.
Susskind drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Susskind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Susskind down with leg kicks.
Thibodeaux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Susskind is out of range and Thibodeaux settles back down.
It looked like Susskind wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Susskind is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susskind throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Susskind lands a glancing blow to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Susskind connects with a looping right hand.
Susskind on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with low kicks.
Susskind appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Susskind had a free shot at his head there.
Susskind lands with a kick to the ribs.
Susskind takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Susskind catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
A jab from Susskind finds it's way through Thibodeaux's defenses.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Susskind finish him?
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but August Thibodeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Susskind throws a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Susskind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand #KD#
and Susskind counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thibodeaux! Susskind lets Thibodeaux back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Susskind finish him?
Susskind lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Susskind finds Thibodeaux's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Thibodeaux flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Susskind lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Thibodeaux will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Susskind!
Leonard Susskind decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TKO Quarter Finals
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Meight moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Meight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meight moves forwards but Thibodeaux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Meight checks a low kick from Thibodeaux.
It looked like Meight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meight digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux works Meight's body with a nice hook.
Thibodeaux misses with the body kick
and Meight counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meight misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Meight counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Meight misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meight misses with a body kick.
Thibodeaux connects with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Meight throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Meight.
Meight is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Meight misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meight moves away.
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meight.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Meight avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Meight tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Meight's shoulder, as Meight tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meight can pounce on him.
Meight cracks Thibodeaux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meight lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Meight looks to land a body kick but Thibodeaux moved away.
Meight chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thibodeaux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Meight lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meight feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Meight throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a hook. Meight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
and Meight counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Meight.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Meight throws a body kick.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Meight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Uwot Meight will probably get the nod.
That's time! Meight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Meight jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Meight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Meight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
Meight fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thibodeaux checks it well.
Meight with the inside leg kick.
Meight misses with a body kick.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that half lands.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick that knocks Meight off balance momentarily.
Thibodeaux blocks the body kick.
Meight pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thibodeaux back to the ropes. Meight follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Meight moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Meight was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Meight loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Meight scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Meight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Meight is looking for a counter combo.
Uwot Meight is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Meight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Meight counters with a stiff right hand.
Meight slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Meight cracks Thibodeaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Meight is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick that knocks Meight off balance momentarily.
Meight lands a jab.
Meight misses with the body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thibodeaux - that will leave a mark!
Thibodeaux fakes the leg kick and cracks Meight in the body.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meight. #T2#
Thibodeaux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Meight's head.
Meight scores with a punch to the head.
Meight avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Meight slips under a jab.
Meight tried to counter with a leg kick but Thibodeaux avoided it.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Meight blocks it.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meight jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Meight counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Meight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meight ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meight moves away.
Meight jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Meight misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but August Thibodeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meight.
Meight is looking to counter with a body kick.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meight throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Meight ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meight manages to avoid it.
Meight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Meight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meight moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Meight.
Meight lands a right hook to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Meight counters with a three punch combo that has Thibodeaux backing up. Thibodeaux nods at Meight to acknowledge the strikes.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Meight moves out of range.
Thibodeaux walks into a left hand. #T1#
Thibodeaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Meight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Meight throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meight. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
An inside leg kick lands from Meight.
Meight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Meight slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a slapping inside 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!
Meight takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Meight misses the jab.
Meight slips a jab from Thibodeaux.#T2#
Meight misses with a body kick.
Meight misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Meight.
Meight avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Meight.
Meight throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Meight avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Meight scores with a three punch combo!
Meight throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Meight throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Meight counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick that knocks Meight off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Meight's body. Meight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uwot Meight clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Meight 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.
Meight connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux slips a jab and a cross from Meight.
Meight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thibodeaux's head backwards.
Thibodeaux avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Meight.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Meight saw that one coming.
Meight scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Meight tried to counter with a leg kick but Thibodeaux avoided it.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Meight avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Meight's head but Meight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thibodeaux attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.#T1#
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Meight was well out of range.
Meight lands an overhand right.
Meight throws the kick towards the body but Thibodeaux avoids it.
Meight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Meight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meight throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thibodeaux avoids it.
Meight throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Meight.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thibodeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Meight.
Thibodeaux connects with the punch.
Meight throws a sloppy body shot
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Thibodeaux there.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Meight.
Meight backing away here, and Thibodeaux unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thibodeaux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thibodeaux thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Meight if he has to take too many more of those.
Meight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meight looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Meight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meight moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Meight wants to slow Thibodeaux down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but August Thibodeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Meight saw that one coming.
Meight misses with a body kick.
Meight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Meight.
Meight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Meight's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Meight backing away here, and Thibodeaux unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Meight lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thibodeaux looks to land a combination but Meight avoids it well.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meight slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Meight appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Thibodeaux throws a low kick but Meight moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Meight.
Meight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meight throws a lazy body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with an outside leg kick.
Meight scores with a jab to the head.
Meight throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Meight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thibodeaux's head backwards.
Thibodeaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meight.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Meight moves out of range.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meight.
Thibodeaux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meight is out of range and Thibodeaux settles back down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Meight. Thibodeaux shrugs it off though. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meight bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Meight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Meight misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
Thibodeaux checks a low kick from Meight.
Meight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Meight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Meight.
Thibodeaux takes one to the side of the head.
Meight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thibodeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meight in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Meight.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Meight misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to August Thibodeaux.
Well Thibodeaux has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 47:48
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: TKO Round 5
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sheppard misses the target.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Sheppard blocks it.
Sheppard misses with an uppercut.
Sheppard moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Sheppard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An inside leg kick lands from Sheppard.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheppard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thibodeaux throws a wild body kick that Sheppard sees coming a mile off.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheppard was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Sheppard misses.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand right.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Sheppard counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target. #T1#
Sheppard scores with a kick to the body.
Sheppard misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Sheppard moves away and avoids it.
Sheppard connects with a right hand. Thibodeaux shakes it off.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux stuns Sheppard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sheppard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Sheppard moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sheppard wants to slow Thibodeaux down by chopping away at his legs.
Sheppard misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Sheppard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Sheppard is out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a chopping leg kick but Sheppard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Sheppard misses.#T2#
Sheppard staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and Sheppard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sheppard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thibodeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Sheppard's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Sheppard finds it's target.
Thibodeaux scores with a leg kick.
Sheppard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thibodeaux on the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Sheppard.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Sheppard's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Sheppard moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Sheppard counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheppard 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 round but Curtis Sheppard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Sheppard.
Sheppard connects with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sheppard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Sheppard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux lands a head shot.
Sheppard moves out of range of the body kick.
Sheppard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sheppard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sheppard flicks out a counter leg kick but Thibodeaux steps away.
A low kick lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheppard throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body kick.
Sheppard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Sheppard looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sheppard connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Sheppard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sheppard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thibodeaux.
An inside leg kick lands from Thibodeaux.
August Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Sheppard.
Thibodeaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sheppard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses.
Sheppard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Sheppard moved out of range.
Sheppard steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
A jab lands there for Thibodeaux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Sheppard moves out of range.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sheppard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Sheppard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sheppard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux.
Sheppard avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheppard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Sheppard moves out of range.
Sheppard scores with a jab. Thibodeaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a kick to the temple. Sheppard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Thibodeaux lands with a straight right. Sheppard didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheppard.
Sheppard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and Sheppard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sheppard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Sheppard tenderised Thibodeaux's leg. Thibodeaux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sheppard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux throws a low kick but Sheppard moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Sheppard moves out of range.
Sheppard feints and then cracks Thibodeaux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thibodeaux down.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Sheppard counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Sheppard there.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sheppard throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Sheppard is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux and Sheppard are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Thibodeaux throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Sheppard into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Thibodeaux knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). August Thibodeaux!

Event: TKO Round 4
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Susskind comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking kick to the body. Susskind takes a step back to recover.
Susskind uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Susskind misses the body punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Susskind.
Susskind takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thibodeaux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Susskind.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Susskind moved out of range.
Susskind swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Susskind takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Susskind walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thibodeaux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Susskind is out of range and Thibodeaux settles back down.
Thibodeaux connects with a high kick.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Susskind replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thibodeaux blocks it well.
Susskind connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Susskind counters with a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux tries to land a front kick but Susskind steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Susskind lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thibodeaux doesn't seem phased though.
Thibodeaux throws a solid leg kick but Susskind takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thibodeaux.
Susskind scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Susskind uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Thibodeaux. That's going to slow Susskind down.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Susskind with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Susskind lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux tries to land a body kick
and Susskind counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Susskind uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susskind changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Susskind misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Susskind swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thibodeaux tries to land a leg kick but Susskind saw it coming and moves away.
Susskind let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Susskind. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Susskind checks it well.
Susskind digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Susskind looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Susskind thows a body kick. Thibodeaux tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Susskind checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Susskind's body.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Susskind throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susskind moves out of range of the strikes.
Susskind doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Thibodeaux throws a combination that misses
and Susskind cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux jabs Susskind to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Susskind ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Susskind throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Susskind.
Leonard Susskind seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Susskind slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux throws a wild body kick that Susskind sees coming a mile off.
Susskind throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Susskind counters with a left to the body.
Thibodeaux thows a leg kick but Susskind checks it
and Susskind counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Susskind connects with a single shot there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux tries to score with a low kick but Susskind moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Susskind releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Susskind jabs at Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Susskind finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Susskind. #KD2#
Susskind lands a big uppercut and Thibodeaux crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thibodeaux looks OK. Susskind waves Thibodeaux back to his feet!#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thibodeaux might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Susskind misses with a hook.
Susskind has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Susskind is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Thibodeaux hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leonard Susskind!
A victorious Leonard Susskind thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TKO Round 3
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Ruff Ryder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Ruff Ryder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux connects with a right hand. Ruff Ryder shakes it off.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Ruff Ryder blocks it.
Ruff Ryder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ruff Ryder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Ruff Ryder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruff Ryder looks to throw a body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruff Ryder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
Thibodeaux looks to land a body kick but Ruff Ryder moved away.
Ruff Ryder throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Ruff Ryder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ruff Ryder walks into a stiff left hand from Thibodeaux.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Ruff Ryder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a high kick.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ruff Ryder takes a step back to recover.
Thibodeaux thuds his right hand into Ruff Ryder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruff Ryder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Ruff Ryder closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ruff Ryder walks into a left hand.
Thibodeaux is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ruff Ryder had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Ruff Ryder moves out of range. #T2#
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Ruff Ryder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Ruff Ryder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Ruff Ryder avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Ruff Ryder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruff Ryder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Ruff Ryder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Ruff Ryder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Thibodeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thibodeaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thibodeaux cracks Ruff Ryder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Ruff Ryder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruff Ryder moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruff Ryder at a distance.
Thibodeaux cracks Ruff Ryder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thibodeaux scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Thibodeaux.
Ruff Ryder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Thibodeaux finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a quick inside leg kick.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruff Ryder fails to land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Thibodeaux drops Ruff Ryder with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ruff Ryder looks back up at him and smiles so Thibodeaux waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Ruff Ryder is rocked!
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Thibodeaux cracks Ruff Ryder with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thibodeaux has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ruff Ryder to stand back up!
Oh Ruff Ryder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux throws a powerful right kick. Ruff Ryder tried to block low but the kick was high! Ruff Ryder was taken right off of his feet! Thibodeaux jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). August Thibodeaux!

Event: TKO Round 2
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andreas.
Andreas feints and then cracks Thibodeaux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thibodeaux down.
Andreas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andreas thumps Thibodeaux with a low kick.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andreas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good exchange - Andreas coming out on top.#T1#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andreas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andreas.
Kunt Andreas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Andreas.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Andreas manages to avoid it.
Andreas scores with a jab to the head.
Andreas misses with the body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Andreas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Andreas throws a chopping leg kick but Thibodeaux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andreas misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a good, hard body kick but Andreas shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thibodeaux has time to react.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andreas.
A low kick lands for Andreas.
Andreas misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Andreas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kunt Andreas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A head kick misses from Andreas.
Andreas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body kick.
Andreas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andreas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andreas misses with a kick to the body
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreas misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andreas.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Andreas.
Thibodeaux's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andreas lunges at Thibodeaux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux's hand.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Andreas lunges at Thibodeaux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux's hand.
Andreas staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Andreas.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Andreas avoids a kick to the body.
Andreas thows a body kick. Thibodeaux tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Andreas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andreas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andreas tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kunt Andreas 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#
A slapping leg kick lands for Andreas.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thibodeaux might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Andreas thinks about the counter body kick.
Andreas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux at a distance.
Andreas throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux tries to avoid it.
Andreas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andreas throws out the jab.
Andreas thows a leg kick but Thibodeaux checks it
and Andreas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Andreas misses with a straight right.
Andreas scores with a kick to the body.
Andreas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Andreas throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD2#
Andreas lands a big right hand that sends Thibodeaux crashing to the mat! Andreas stays standing though and waves Thibodeaux back to his feet!#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like August Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux slips a straight right by Andreas.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy body kick
and Andreas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andreas.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Andreas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Andreas throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andreas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Andreas flicks out a counter leg kick but Thibodeaux steps away.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Andreas scoring well with a low kick there. #KD2#
Andreas lands a big uppercut and Thibodeaux crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thibodeaux looks OK. Andreas waves Thibodeaux back to his feet!
Andreas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Andreas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Andreas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kunt Andreas really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on August Thibodeaux's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andreas scores with a push kick.
Andreas lands a nice looking body kick.
Andreas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Andreas.#KD2#
Andreas lands a big uppercut and Thibodeaux crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thibodeaux looks OK. Andreas waves Thibodeaux back to his feet!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andreas throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andreas counters with a big left hand that crumples Thibodeaux! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kunt Andreas!
Our winner, Kunt Andreas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TKO Round 1
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Argyros.
Thibodeaux feints a counter leg kick.
Argyros throws a big shot that misses.
Argyros takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thibodeaux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Argyros finds it's way round the side to connect with Thibodeaux's head.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Argyros swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a big head kick but Argyros shrugs it off.
Michail Argyros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argyros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux lands a right hook to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Thibodeaux avoids a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Argyros avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Argyros.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Argyros connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Argyros.
Sloppy strikes from Argyros. Those never looked like landing.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Argyros throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Argyros.
Argyros avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Argyros is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux.
Argyros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Argyros stuns Thibodeaux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Argyros connects with an inside leg kick.
Argyros scores with a jab. Thibodeaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Argyros dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Argyros looks to land a body kick but Thibodeaux moved away.
Argyros misses with a jab to the body
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Argyros.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
Argyros throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Michail Argyros is winning the standup battle so far.
Argyros throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Argyros was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux catches Argyros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD#
Argyros lands a big head kick that sends Thibodeaux tumbling to the mat! Argyros takes a step backwards and waves Thibodeaux back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!#CUT#It looks like August Thibodeaux has been cut.#T1#
Argyros connects with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Argyros finish him?
The fighters circling - Argyros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Argyros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Argyros swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circling - Argyros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Argyros listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Argyros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Argyros lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Argyros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?#T2#
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Argyros's shoulder, as Argyros tries to avoid the shot.
Argyros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Argyros lands a big uppercut and Thibodeaux crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thibodeaux looks OK. Argyros waves Thibodeaux back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Argyros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Argyros throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thibodeaux counters with a body kick.
Thibodeaux with a jab.
Thibodeaux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Argyros tried to score with a low kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thibodeaux might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Argyros has got the better of the exchanges.
Argyros misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Argyros dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on August Thibodeaux's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Argyros. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Argyros with a nice cross.#KD#
Argyros feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thibodeaux sprawling to the canvas! Thibodeaux rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Argyros finish him?!
Argyros takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Argyros takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux looks to land a body kick but Argyros moved away.
Thibodeaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Argyros misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Argyros.
Thibodeaux has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Argyros. Those never looked like landing.
Argyros paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Argyros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Argyros lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Argyros misses with a body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body kick.
Argyros lands with a cross.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Argyros.
Argyros throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thibodeaux counters with a head kick. That will keep Argyros thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T2#
Argyros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Argyros.#KD#
Argyros lands a big right hand that sends Thibodeaux crashing to the mat! Argyros stays standing though and waves Thibodeaux back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Argyros misses with a body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Argyros avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Argyros.
Argyros throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter head kick but Argyros avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux walks forward, straight into a front kick from Argyros.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Argyros clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on August Thibodeaux's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
That kick from Argyros tenderised Thibodeaux's leg. Thibodeaux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Argyros misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Argyros ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Argyros throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Argyros's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Argyros duly obliges.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Argyros throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Argyros misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argyros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a push kick.#T1#
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Argyros. That one must have hurt.
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 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Argyros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Argyros throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Argyros feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Thibodeaux crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michail Argyros!
Michail Argyros thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MANDOWN - Test 2
Date: Apr 13, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Heauxregard Thibodeaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
August Thibodeaux tries to stall but Heauxregard Thibodeaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
August Thibodeaux is looking to control Heauxregard Thibodeaux's arms but Heauxregard Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now August Thibodeaux has his back to the ropes.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux is stalling here.
August Thibodeaux stalling against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
August Thibodeaux stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
August Thibodeaux letting Heauxregard Thibodeaux take a breather here.
August Thibodeaux has Heauxregard Thibodeaux pushed against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by August Thibodeaux.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by August Thibodeaux.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux tries to clinch but August Thibodeaux is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Heauxregard Thibodeaux instigates a clinch.
August Thibodeaux stalling the fight.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux just leaning against August Thibodeaux, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
August Thibodeaux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
August Thibodeaux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
August Thibodeaux gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T3#
August Thibodeaux stalling against the ropes.
August Thibodeaux seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Heauxregard Thibodeaux as August Thibodeaux tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by August Thibodeaux.#CL2#
Heauxregard Thibodeaux darts in and clinches August Thibodeaux up against the ropes.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux has August Thibodeaux pushed against the ropes.#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.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux is stalling here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heauxregard Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heauxregard Thibodeaux dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Heauxregard Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Heauxregard Thibodeaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with August Thibodeaux, pushing him back against the ropes.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Heauxregard Thibodeaux.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heauxregard Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
August Thibodeaux is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Heauxregard Thibodeaux pushes August Thibodeaux up against the ropes in a clinch.
August Thibodeaux avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux stalling the fight. #T1#
Heauxregard Thibodeaux letting August Thibodeaux take a breather here.
Stalling in the clinch from Heauxregard Thibodeaux.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux controlling the action here for a moment.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux displaying some good clinch control by pressing August Thibodeaux up against the ropes.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
August Thibodeaux just leaning against Heauxregard Thibodeaux, taking a breather.
August Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from August Thibodeaux. #T3#
August Thibodeaux stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by August Thibodeaux.#CL2#
Heauxregard Thibodeaux takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heauxregard Thibodeaux takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
August Thibodeaux looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
August Thibodeaux is trying to stall.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux is trying to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
August Thibodeaux just leaning against Heauxregard Thibodeaux, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heauxregard Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Heauxregard Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
August Thibodeaux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Heauxregard Thibodeaux.#CL2#
August Thibodeaux gets tackled into the ropes by Heauxregard Thibodeaux. Heauxregard Thibodeaux maintains the clinch.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux slows down the pace here.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
August Thibodeaux leaning against his opponent.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
August Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch but Heauxregard Thibodeaux improves position. #T1#
August Thibodeaux is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by August Thibodeaux.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but August Thibodeaux circles away. #CL2#
Heauxregard Thibodeaux darts in and clinches August Thibodeaux up against the ropes.
August Thibodeaux leaning against his opponent.
August Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch but Heauxregard Thibodeaux improves position.
August Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
August Thibodeaux tries to stall but Heauxregard Thibodeaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
August Thibodeaux has Heauxregard Thibodeaux pressed against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by August Thibodeaux.#CL2#
Heauxregard Thibodeaux clinches.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
August Thibodeaux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Heauxregard Thibodeaux up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by August Thibodeaux as Heauxregard Thibodeaux tries to tie him up.
August Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch but Heauxregard Thibodeaux improves position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux trying to stall but August Thibodeaux improves his position.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning August Thibodeaux up against the ropes.
August Thibodeaux stalls.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge James Glass scores the fight for Heauxregard Thibodeaux!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Heauxregard Thibodeaux!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Heauxregard Thibodeaux!

Heauxregard Thibodeaux wins by unanimous decision!

Event: MANDOWN - Testing 1
Date: Apr 07, 2022

#R1##CL#
Heauxregard Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
August Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch but Heauxregard Thibodeaux improves position.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux being controlled against the ropes.
August Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
August Thibodeaux wants to stall. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heauxregard Thibodeaux takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux taking a breather.
August Thibodeaux is looking to control Heauxregard Thibodeaux's arms but Heauxregard Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now August Thibodeaux has his back to the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by August Thibodeaux.#CL2#
August Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Heauxregard Thibodeaux up against the ropes.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
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.
August Thibodeaux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
August Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux tries to stall but August Thibodeaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux displaying some good clinch control by pressing August Thibodeaux up against the ropes.
August Thibodeaux leaning against his opponent. #T3#
August Thibodeaux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Heauxregard Thibodeaux up against the ropes.
August Thibodeaux controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by August Thibodeaux.#CL#
Heauxregard Thibodeaux moves into the clinch successfully.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux slowing the pace effectively.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Heauxregard Thibodeaux as August Thibodeaux tries to tie him up.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heauxregard Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but August Thibodeaux is keeping busy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 10:9
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 10:9
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 10:9

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

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