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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Thibodeaux.
Lyons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Lyons tries to move into range but Thibodeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lyons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lyons slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux jabs Lyons right on the nose. Lyons blinks but takes it well.
Lyons throws a low kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Lyons's body.
Lyons slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Lyons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lyons throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Lyons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux misses with a two punch combination.
Lyons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Lyons misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice head shot.
Thibodeaux lands a head shot.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Lyons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Lyons slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Lyons looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Lyons throws a body shot but no joy.
Lyons misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Lyons.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lyons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Thibodeaux as he connects with a hook.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lyons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Lyons moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Lyons was well out of range.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lyons at a distance.
Thibodeaux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyons ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.#T2#
Lyons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Lyons's ribs.
Lyons is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thibodeaux's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Lyons misses the target.
Thibodeaux is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good standup being displayed there by Thibodeaux as he connects with a hook.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Lyons's head.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lyons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lyons throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Lyons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to the nose.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Lyons moved out of range.
Lyons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Lyons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lyons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Lyons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lyons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lyons doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lyons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lyons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand right.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lyons defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Lyons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux dodges the punch combination from Lyons.
#T4#
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Lyons misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a good body shot.
Lyons could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thibodeaux dips to his left and cracks Lyons with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Lyons misses.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Lyons avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand right.
Lyons stuns Thibodeaux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lyons throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping right hand.
Thibodeaux is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lyons had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice head shot.
Thibodeaux tests Lyons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Thibodeaux - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nardrick Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lyons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
A little feinted left hand from Lyons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nardrick Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lyons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Thibodeaux as he checks the leg kick.
Nardrick Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lyons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux 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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lyons moves away.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lyons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.
Lyons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lyons ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Lyons saw that one coming.
Lyons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thibodeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Lyons's head but Lyons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Lyons throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lyons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyons.
Lyons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thibodeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
An attempted straight right counter from Lyons misses the target.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Lyons misses its target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lyons might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Lyons.
Lyons misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Lyons's head but Lyons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Lyons's shoulder, as Lyons tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Lyons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thibodeaux's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Nardrick Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lyons misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.#T2#
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lyons wants to slow Thibodeaux down by chopping away at his legs.
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lyons looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Lyons slips the punch.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lyons moves away.
Lyons throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Thibodeaux - just one landing.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lyons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Lyons's shoulder, as Lyons tries to avoid the shot.
Lyons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lyons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
A little feinted left hand from Lyons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Thibodeaux blocks the leg kick.
Lyons is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thibodeaux.
A clash of legs there as Thibodeaux blocks the low kick.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lyons manages to avoid it.
Lyons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Lyons just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Thibodeaux lands.
Lyons staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux throws a good cross that connects.
Lyons takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lyons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lyons looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
A low kick from Lyons is predictable there
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lyons takes one to the side of the head.
Lyons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a straight right. Lyons didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lyons. Lyons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Lyons takes one on the button.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Lyons.
Lyons is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lyons has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.
Lyons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Lyons ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux cracks a nice hook into Lyons's ribs.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lyons was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Lyons avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Lyons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thibodeaux cracks Lyons with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.
Lyons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyons staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Lyons misses its target.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nardrick Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nardrick Thibodeaux'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Thibodeaux scores with a four punch combination!
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Lyons moves out of range.
Thibodeaux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyons is just out of range.
Lyons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lyons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lyons.
Thibodeaux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Lyons counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a combination that misses
and Lyons counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Lyons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Lyons.
Thibodeaux throws a counter combo.
Good shot there by 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!
Lyons just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lyons thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.#T1#
Lyons throws a front kick aimed at Thibodeaux's knee but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Lyons misses with a low kick as Thibodeaux jumps back.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
Lyons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Lyons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lyons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Good work by Thibodeaux as he checks the leg kick.
Lyons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Lyons.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Lyons blocks it.
Lyons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Nardrick Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Thibodeaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Lyons's head.
Lyons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lyons moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lyons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Lyons throws a quick counter head kick but Thibodeaux was just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Thibodeaux lands.
Lyons lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Lyons moves out of range.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lyons throws out a powerful jab.
Lyons takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Lyons avoids it easily.
Lyons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Lyons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lyons ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Lyons ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lyons misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Lyons misses with a wild body shot.
Lyons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lyons walks into a straight right hand from Thibodeaux.
Lyons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Lyons slips the punch.
Lyons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lyons misses with a body shot.
Lyons ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.#T4#
A combination from Thibodeaux does no damage.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Lyons moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux feints a jab promting Lyons to slip. Thibodeaux then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lyons slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lyons throws a leg kick that misses.
Thibodeaux checks a low kick from Lyons.
Lyons does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Lyons.
Lyons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux slips a straight right by Lyons.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Lyons moved out of range.
Lyons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Jordon Lyons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux punishes Lyons's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nardrick Thibodeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nardrick Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Alvarado darts in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux gets double underhooks and turns Alvarado into the cage.
Alvarado has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux gets underhooks to prevent Alvarado's takedown attempt.
Alvarado prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Alvarado goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thibodeaux prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarado wants a takedown.
Alvarado wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alvarado seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Alvarado from controlling successfully.
Alvarado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Alvarado stays in close to Thibodeaux's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alvarado postures up in Thibodeaux's guard and throws a big left but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Alvarado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alvarado won't allow Thibodeaux to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarado shoots for a takedown but Thibodeaux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvarado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvarado shoots for a double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alvarado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alvarado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Thibodeaux as Alvarado shoots in.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Thibodeaux. No joy for Alvarado on that attempt.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Nardrick Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarado looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alvarado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Alvarado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Alvarado closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alvarado throwing shots but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Alvarado controlling the pace.
Alvarado working over Thibodeaux with some ground and pound. Thibodeaux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alvarado controlling the pace. #T4#
Alvarado's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alvarado 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.
Thibodeaux looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Alvarado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alvarado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Israel Alvarado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nardrick Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux cracks a nice hook into Alvarado's ribs.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Alvarado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarado misses with a takedown attempt
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarado with a poor takedown
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.
Alvarado fails with the takedown.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thibodeaux but Thibodeaux pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Alvarado shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarado.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alvarado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Thibodeaux finds it's way through Alvarado's defenses.
Alvarado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Nardrick Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Alvarado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarado somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alvarado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarado. Alvarado gets slowly back to his feet.
Thibodeaux tests Alvarado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvarado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alvarado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Alvarado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvarado goes for a double leg but Thibodeaux avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thibodeaux continues to drive forward.
Alvarado is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarado has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Alvarado has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarado has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarado won't allow it.
#TD#
Alvarado is trying to trip Thibodeaux. He has hold of a leg but Thibodeaux is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alvarado persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alvarado looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarado seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thibodeaux for as long as he can get away with.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Alvarado from controlling successfully. #T4#
Alvarado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thibodeaux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvarado is controlling him.
Thibodeaux being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Alvarado from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nardrick 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. 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#
Alvarado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux circles away.#TD#
Alvarado looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alvarado controlling the action here.
Thibodeaux tries to kick Alvarado off but Alvarado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Further stalling from Alvarado.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Alvarado is stinking the place up with his stalling.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarado with a poor takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nardrick Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alvarado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarado fails with the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarado shoots in for a double leg but Thibodeaux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Alvarado with a poor takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarado shoots for a double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Thibodeaux as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Alvarado with a poor takedown
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarado has his takedown stuffed
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Thibodeaux.
Alvarado tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux circles away easily
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Alvarado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux lands with a right hand.
Alvarado fails with the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alvarado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Thibodeaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thibodeaux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thibodeaux wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alvarado misses with a takedown
and Alvarado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Alvarado closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarado lands in his opponent's guard.
Israel Alvarado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux wants to stand but Alvarado is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nardrick 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nardrick Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
SS Trials II
Date: May 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Thibodeaux gets tackled into the cage by Schmidt Thibodeaux. Schmidt Thibodeaux maintains the clinch.
Schmidt Thibodeaux has Thibodeaux pushed against the cage.
Schmidt Thibodeaux stalls.
Schmidt Thibodeaux taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt Thibodeaux is stalling here.
Schmidt Thibodeaux has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage.
#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Schitt Schmidt Thibodeaux.#CL#
Thibodeaux forces Schmidt Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Schmidt Thibodeaux takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thibodeaux stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thibodeaux displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schmidt Thibodeaux up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage.
Thibodeaux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmidt Thibodeaux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thibodeaux up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schitt Schmidt Thibodeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schmidt 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 9:10
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schitt Schmidt Thibodeaux! |
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