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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between August Thibodeaux (ranked 378 p4p, 330 weight class) and Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski (ranked 48 p4p, 43 weight class). Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has chosen Meet Fran as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, August Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is just out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thibodeaux, as that shot connected.
Thibodeaux misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski wants to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands.
A good leg kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild combination.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thibodeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips the punch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
It looked like Thibodeaux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That kick from Thibodeaux tenderised Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's leg. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thibodeaux throws a solid leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is just out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski there.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's shoulder, as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Thibodeaux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head backwards.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is just out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a thumping low kick.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is just out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Thibodeaux as he connects with a hook.
Thibodeaux tries to land a leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski saw it coming and moves away.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes one to the side of the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crunch! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slams his shin into Thibodeaux's torso.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's shoulder, as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids them all with ease.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux at a distance.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to work over Thibodeaux's front leg with a kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski walks into a jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
August Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a combination
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a front kick aimed at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's knee but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Thibodeaux blocks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thibodeaux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a solid leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Thibodeaux has got the better of the exchanges.
Thibodeaux looks to land a combination. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux is looking to chop away at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's legs.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux lands with a hook. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski can do to turn this around?
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Thibodeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski doesn't seem bothered though.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dodges the punch combination from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux checks a low kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a solid leg kick but Thibodeaux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy right hand. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski should have avoided that one.
Thibodeaux misses with a double jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a sloppy right hand. Thibodeaux should have avoided that one.
Thibodeaux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux is looking for a counter combo.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux throws a chopping leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
enabling Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a really nice looking cross but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems unphased.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski checks it.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thibodeaux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moved out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski feints a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux misses with a double jab
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with the body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
It looked like Thibodeaux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
August Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux punishes Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
August 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Thibodeaux!
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