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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sauvage Thibodeaux (ranked 3733 p4p, 3301 weight class) and Danny Trejo (ranked 364 p4p, 338 weight class). Trejo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by El Mas Bravo De Los Bravos. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauvage Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Trejo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trejo throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trejo's guard.
Trejo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trejo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux looking to sit in guard and control but Trejo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Trejo wants to stand but Thibodeaux has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux wants to sweep here but Trejo controlling him for the moment.
Thibodeaux working a defensive guard but Trejo manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Thibodeaux tries to hold on but Trejo postures up.
Thibodeaux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trejo is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thibodeaux shoots in and gets a takedown into Trejo's guard.
Thibodeaux throws a big elbow that misses.
Trejo pushes Thibodeaux off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Trejo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thibodeaux counters with a single leg into guard. Trejo didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trejo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux content to stall in guard here.
Thibodeaux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thibodeaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thibodeaux scoring with some ground and pound.
Thibodeaux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Trejo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux throwing strikes but missing.
Trejo wants to get back to his feet but Thibodeaux is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thibodeaux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Trejo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trejo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trejo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trejo misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Trejo throws a body kick that misses.
Thibodeaux is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Trejo's half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thibodeaux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trejo's head.
Trejo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trejo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thibodeaux trying to mount his opponent but Trejo defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sauvage Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No joy there for Trejo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thibodeaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Trejo.
Trejo's corner calls for a 1-2. Trejo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thibodeaux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Trejo.
Thibodeaux shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thibodeaux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thibodeaux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trejo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Thibodeaux is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Thibodeaux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thibodeaux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thibodeaux stops Trejo from getting back to his feet.
Thibodeaux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trejo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Trejo kicks off Thibodeaux and gets to his feet.
Trejo throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trejo.
Thibodeaux tries to counter with a takedown but Trejo is quick to defend against it.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trejo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Trejo.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
Trejo throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters by clinching up.
Trejo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trejo backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Trejo misses with a body punch.
Trejo lands with a light punch inside.
Trejo misses with the head strike.
Trejo tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trejo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trejo tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Trejo is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trejo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Danny Trejo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trejo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danny Trejo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trejo throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Trejo misses with a punch to the body.
Trejo throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Trejo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trejo swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trejo throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Trejo.
Thibodeaux decides to pull guard.
Trejo wants to get up but he can't break Thibodeaux's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thibodeaux working for a triangle but Trejo defends it easily.
Trejo stands and steps away. Thibodeaux gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trejo throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trejo's guard.
Trejo has his feet on Thibodeaux's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trejo throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Trejo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thibodeaux.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauvage Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thibodeaux tries for a takedown but Trejo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Trejo.
Thibodeaux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trejo lands a jab.
Trejo throws a head kick that Thibodeaux semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Trejo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Thibodeaux scores with a jab.
Trejo is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Thibodeaux lands with a good body shot.
Trejo is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trejo wants to get back to his feet but Thibodeaux is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thibodeaux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trejo is looking to stand up but Thibodeaux isn't so interested in that idea.
Thibodeaux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thibodeaux arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Trejo's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sauvage Thibodeaux!
A victorious Sauvage Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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