PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axl Cailean (ranked 1462 p4p, 1957 weight class) and August Thibodeaux (ranked 178 p4p, 228 weight class). Cailean comes to the cage accompanied by Back stabbers. August Thibodeaux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cailean
vs
Thibodeaux

185 cm
25
182
11 - 4 - 0

195 cm
24
186
5 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axl Cailean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, August Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body.
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thibodeaux looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux is looking to chop away at Cailean's legs.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a big head kick but Thibodeaux shrugs it off.
Cailean moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
A little feinted left hand from Cailean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick by Cailean misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux walks into a jab.
Cailean slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cailean fails to land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cailean manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Cailean moves out of range.
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cailean.
Cailean tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux throws a nice looking combination but Cailean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
Cailean blocks a jab.
Cailean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Cailean counters with a left and a right that stings Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Cailean is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cailean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cailean gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thibodeaux.
Cailean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Cailean saw that one coming.
Cailean appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cailean needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cailean.

Thibodeaux cracks Cailean with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cailean looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thibodeaux finish him?

Cailean is rocked!
Cailean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Cailean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cailean moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux.
Cailean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cailean seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cailean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cailean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Cailean moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
Cailean pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Cailean.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Cailean had a free shot at his head there.
Cailean avoids a kick to the body.
Cailean takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
Cailean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cailean slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that Cailean avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cailean throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cailean counters with a three punch combo that has Thibodeaux backing up. Thibodeaux nods at Cailean to acknowledge the strikes.
Thibodeaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that Cailean ducks under and follows up with a left that Cailean also avoids with ease.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Cailean does no damage.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Cailean moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cailean misses with a two punch combination.
Thibodeaux throws a nice looking combination but Cailean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Cailean.
Cailean blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cailean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Cailean saw that one coming.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean lands a head shot.
Cailean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux momentarily.
Cailean moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Cailean moves out of range.
Cailean smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cailean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cailean.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Cailean connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Axl Cailean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Cailean.
Cailean lands with a hook. Thibodeaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Cailean lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Cailean's head but Cailean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cailean lands a head kick!

Thibodeaux is rocked!
Cailean lands a lovely overhand right.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Cailean finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands with an overhand left.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Cailean throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Cailean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cailean connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cailean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cailean is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.
A left and a right from Cailean both land. Nice combination.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Cailean.
Thibodeaux is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Cailean's ribcage but misses.
Cailean is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cailean lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cailean misses with a wild combination.
Cailean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Cailean.
Thibodeaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Caileans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thibodeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cailean on the side of the head.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux throws the kick towards the body but Cailean avoids it.
Cailean lands a front kick.
Thibodeaux lands a jab.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cailean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cailean moves forwards but Thibodeaux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Cailean counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cailean.
Cailean slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Cailean tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cailean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux connects with a right hand. Cailean shakes it off.
Cailean moves out of range of the strikes.
Cailean lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Cailean's shoulder, as Cailean tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cailean connects with a crisp jab.
Cailean slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Cailean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Cailean dominated that second round.
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.

Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Cailean avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cailean misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Cailean counters with a leg kick.
Cailean paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cailean blocks a jab.
Cailean scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Cailean ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cailean!
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Cailean misses.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
Thibodeaux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cailean.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Cailean moves out of range.
As Thibodeaux backs away, Cailean returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cailean throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cailean drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cailean lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux misses with a double jab
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that Cailean avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Thibodeaux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cailean connects with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cailean moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cailean uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Cailean.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux lands a head kick. Cailean smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cailean looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Cailean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cailean looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Cailean blocks it.
Cailean misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Cailean throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cailean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a spinning back kick!
Cailean defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Cailean's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Cailean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
Cailean looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cailean misses with an uppercut.
Cailean lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot that snaps Cailean's head back.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Cailean.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter head kick but Cailean avoids it with no problem.
Cailean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cailean seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thibodeaux tries to land a body kick
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Cailean looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Cailean acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cailean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Thibodeaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Axl Cailean.
I think Cailean has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Axl Cailean!