PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. (ranked 168 p4p, 755 weight class) and Pate Mfer (ranked 31 p4p, 115 weight class). Thibodeaux Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by Rags2Riches. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thibodeaux Jr.
vs
Mfer

191 cm
22
214
13 - 1 - 0

181 cm
22
205
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

HELLBENT
Conviction

HELLBENT
Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pate Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux Jr. will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mfer lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux Jr.'s body. Thibodeaux Jr. takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been told by Thibodeaux Jr.'s head coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Thibodeaux Jr. finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mfer, as that shot connected.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thibodeaux Jr. attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
Mfer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves away.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux Jr..
Mfer misses the jab.
A big right from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Mfer throws a shot to the body.
Mfer misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Mfer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Mfer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thibodeaux Jr. is able to avoid easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to move into range but Mfer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mfer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mfer throws a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Mfer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mfer connects with a crisp jab.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux Jr. is out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer lands a jab to Thibodeaux Jr.'s midsection.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thibodeaux Jr. walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a hook to the body. Mfer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mfer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thibodeaux Jr. dips to his left and cracks Mfer with an uppercut!
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks for the body kick but Mfer saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to land body kicks.
Thibodeaux Jr. listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Pate Mfer has been cut.
Mfer with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a head kick but it misses.
Mfer takes a swing at Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribcage but misses.
Mfer blocks the body kick.
Mfer throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux Jr. pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mfer is out of range and Thibodeaux Jr. settles back down.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer throws a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Mfer lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Mfer blocks the leg kick.
Mfer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mfer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mfer checks it well.
Mfer misses the body punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Mfer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a looping left.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux Jr..
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mfer swings for the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thibodeaux Jr.. Thibodeaux Jr. obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer dips to his left and cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with an uppercut!
Mfer misses with a low kick as Thibodeaux Jr. jumps back.
Mfer lands a jab to Thibodeaux Jr.'s midsection.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to land a front kick but Mfer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mfer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thibodeaux Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
Some wild striking there from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. wants to land a leg kick but Mfer is out of range.
It seemed like Mfer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a slapping head kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to score with low kicks.
Thibodeaux Jr. shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Mfer throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Mfer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pate Mfer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mfer moves out of range as Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body kick.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pate Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Mfer blocks the low kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thibodeaux Jr. walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an attempted mid kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer 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 Jr. misses with a hook
and Mfer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thibodeaux Jr. thinking.
Mfer lands a leg kick that knocks Thibodeaux Jr. off balance momentarily.
Mfer lands with an uppercut that bounces Thibodeaux Jr. off the cage and back into range.
Mfer with the inside leg kick.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice uppercut lands for Mfer. That snapped Thibodeaux Jr.'s head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux Jr..
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux Jr..
Mfer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mfer's sensitive parts.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mfer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thibodeaux Jr. on the side of the head.

Thibodeaux Jr. is rocked!
Mfer lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Thibodeaux Jr. falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mfer dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Mfer!
During a confident post fight interview, Pate Mfer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.