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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuuji Hoshino (ranked 628 p4p, 656 weight class) and Kaiden Thibodeaux (ranked 36 p4p, 38 weight class). Thibodeaux has chosen Scotty x D4L as his entrance music. Yuuji Hoshino has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuuji Hoshino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaiden Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Thibodeaux catches Hoshino right on the button with a cross.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshino.
Hoshino dips to his left and cracks Thibodeaux with an uppercut!
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Thibodeaux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some bone on bone action there as Thibodeaux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Hoshino tries to tie him up.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Hoshino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Hoshino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Hoshino stalling.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Hoshino tries to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling the position.
Hoshino manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino misses with a low kick as Thibodeaux jumps back.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino.
Hoshino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoshino. That's going to slow Thibodeaux down.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Thibodeaux - just one landing.
Thibodeaux has closed the distance and engaged Hoshino in a clinch.
Hoshino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Hoshino up against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoshino is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Hoshino controlling the action here for a moment.
Hoshino is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Hoshino breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoshino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoshino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hoshino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux rushes Hoshino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hoshino wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Hoshino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoshino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
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 wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Hoshino lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoshino digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoshino misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand right.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino lands a high kick!
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux cracks Hoshino with an open hand slap.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Hoshino looks for the body kick but Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Thibodeaux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Hoshino controls the action.
Hoshino is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.
Thibodeaux works on Hoshino's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoshino working hard to break the clinch.
Hoshino tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.
Hoshino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoshino slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux works Hoshino's body with a nice hook.
Hoshino throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Hoshino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Hoshino.
A shot to the body from Thibodeaux misses
and Hoshino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hoshino is looking to wear down Thibodeaux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Hoshino is trying to break free.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but Hoshino circles away.
Thibodeaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux works on Hoshino's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux prevents Hoshino from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux pushes Hoshino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Hoshino blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux gets through Hoshino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino is trying to break free.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino working hard to break the clinch.
Hoshino is trying to break free.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoshino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Thibodeaux 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!
Hoshino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thibodeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoshino on the side of the head.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoshino scores with a nice strike.
Thibodeaux forces Hoshino back against the cage and clinches.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoshino's efforts to push away.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Hoshino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoshino takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Hoshino controls the action.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Hoshino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoshino wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Thibodeaux works on Hoshino's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux gets through Hoshino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Hoshino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoshino or not.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoshino.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Hoshino controls the action.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux prevents Hoshino from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoshino controls his hands.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoshino is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hoshino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoshino or not.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino working hard to break the clinch.
Hoshino wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Hoshino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thibodeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoshino's head.
Hoshino throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Thibodeaux misses
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Hoshino misses
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Hoshino is rocked!
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Hoshino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yuuji Hoshino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaiden Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiden 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiden Thibodeaux!
Kaiden Thibodeaux took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Killa Kaiden’s back !'.
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energy
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hype
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