PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Demitri Bosco (ranked 5004 p4p, 3033 weight class) and Dakota Thibodeaux Jr (ranked 577 p4p, 398 weight class). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bosco
vs
Thibodeaux Jr

195 cm
25
212
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
19
214
5 - 5 - 0

Great low kicks
Granite chin

Great elbows
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Demitri Bosco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Bosco thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Bosco rushes Thibodeaux Jr and presses him up against the ropes.

Bosco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Bosco misses
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a nice body kick.

Bosco clinches.

Bosco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bosco closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux Jr back into the ropes.
Thibodeaux Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Bosco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux Jr trying to control the position but instead, Bosco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thibodeaux Jr into the ropes.

Bosco manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosco throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Bosco has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux Jr in a clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

Bosco breaks the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Bosco throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr avoids it easily.

Bosco has managed to clinch.
Bosco avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux Jr, against the ropes.

Bosco breaks from the clinch.
Bosco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosco misses the body punch
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Bosco thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosco wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bosco looks to clinch
and Thibodeaux Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr misses with a head kick.
Bosco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bosco takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Thibodeaux Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Bosco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr moves away.
Bosco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Thibodeaux Jr.
Thibodeaux Jr lands with a good body shot.
Bosco thows a leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr checks it
and Thibodeaux Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bosco throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a big head kick but Bosco shrugs it off.
Bosco darts in trying to clinch
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a big head kick but Bosco shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr blocks a head kick by Bosco.
Thibodeaux Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bosco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux Jr.
We've been informed that Thibodeaux Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bosco throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux Jr moves out of range easily.
Bosco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Some wild striking there from Bosco.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bosco has Thibodeaux Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.

Bosco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bosco throws a head kick but Thibodeaux Jr moves out of range.

Bosco has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bosco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosco throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux Jr moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bosco tries to clinch but Thibodeaux Jr moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bosco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux Jr throws a big counter head kick but Bosco avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dakota Thibodeaux Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bosco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Bosco throws a head kick but Thibodeaux Jr moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Bosco steps away.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Bosco rushes Thibodeaux Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Bosco breaks the clinch.
Bosco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thibodeaux Jr checks it well.
Bosco tries to clinch up
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Demitri Bosco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bosco moves into the clinch.
Bosco blocks an elbow strike.
Bosco effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosco blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux Jr.
Bosco avoiding damage.
Bosco looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Bosco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bosco closes the distance and clinches.
Bosco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux Jr avoids it.

Bosco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosco throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux Jr's shoulder, as Thibodeaux Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Thibodeaux Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Bosco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bosco misses with a head kick.
Bosco lands a two punch combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bosco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bosco throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux Jr moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Demitri Bosco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demitri Bosco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thibodeaux Jr 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

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