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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pacome Thibodeaux (ranked 2107 p4p, 4171 weight class) and Tapani Kangas (ranked 280 p4p, 467 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pacome Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tapani Kangas!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kangas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Kangas moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Kangas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kangas.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kangas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Kangas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kangas to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kangas connects with a leg kick.
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Pacome Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangas.
Kangas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kangas scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kangas connects with a high kick.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Kangas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kangas thuds his right hand into Thibodeaux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kangas defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kangas at a distance.
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kangas under the eye.
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 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kangas momentarily.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kangas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thibodeaux with a body shot.
Thibodeaux defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kangas throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kangas.
Kangas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas misses the jab.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kangas throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kangas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Kangas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangas thinks about the counter body kick.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a good cross that connects.
Kangas swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Kangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux tries to move into range but Kangas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to land a leg kick but Kangas saw it coming and moves away.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Kangas moved out of range nicely.
Kangas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thibodeaux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangas moves out of range as Thibodeaux throws a body kick.
Kangas misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kangas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Kangas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Kangas misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kangas blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Kangas.
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Kangas.
Kangas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Kangas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux clobbers Kangas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Kangas defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kangas lands a slapping body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thibodeaux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kangas is out of range and Thibodeaux settles back down.
Kangas thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.
It seemed like Kangas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kangas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
and Kangas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kangas blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tapani Kangas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Pacome Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangas is just out of range.
Kangas lands a nice looking body shot.
Kangas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Kangas.
Kangas tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kangas misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Kangas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kangas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangas checks a low kick from Thibodeaux.
Tapani Kangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Kangas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Kangas moves out of range easily.
Kangas flicks out a counter leg kick but Thibodeaux steps away.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kangas misses with a body shot.
Kangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kangas lands with a slapping head kick.
Kangas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Kangas.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Kangas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kangas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kangas avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Kangas moved out of range.
Kangas throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.
Kangas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Kangas down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheers as Thibodeaux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kangas doesn't seem phased though.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Kangas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Kangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Kangas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangas is looking to land body kicks.
Kangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kangas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kangas.
Kangas cracks Thibodeaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kangas.
Thibodeaux tries to land a front kick but Kangas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kangas! But no joy.
Kangas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kangas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux tried to score with a low kick but Kangas checks it.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Kangas takes it in his stride.
Kangas looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Thibodeaux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Kangas moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux blocks the body kick.
Thibodeaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kangas avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Kangas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.
Kangas throws a push kick but Thibodeaux slaps the foot to one side.
Thibodeaux looks for the body kick but Kangas saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangas.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick.
Kangas blocks a jab.
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kangas misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Kangas blocks it.
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 Pacome Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kangas.
Kangas slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Kangas gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Kangas misses the body punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kangas! Thibodeaux lets Kangas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kangas is rocked!
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Kangas ducks down to avoid it.
Kangas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kangas is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Kangas slips under a jab.
Kangas seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Kangas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kangas throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Kangas.
Thibodeaux connects with a solid leg kick.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kangas digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangas slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a wild body kick that Kangas sees coming a mile off.
Thibodeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Kangas.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kangas throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kangas doesn't seem bothered though.
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kangas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands.
Kangas lands a right hook to the body.
Kangas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kangas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kangas throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, jab by Thibodeaux - just one landing.
Kangas misses with the body kick
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Kangas.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Kangas moved out of range.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kangas avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot that sends Kangas's belly button to the back.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Kangas blocks it.
Kangas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thibodeaux connects with the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Kangas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kangas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kangas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kangas misses the jab.
Thibodeaux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kangas.
Kangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Kangas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kangas takes one to the chin there.
Thibodeaux jabs Kangas right on the nose. Kangas blinks but takes it well.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Kangas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kangas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kangas's head backwards.
Kangas moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Kangas throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pacome 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pacome Thibodeaux!
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