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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nero Vogels (ranked 607 p4p, 1920 weight class) and Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. (ranked 78 p4p, 211 weight class). Thibodeaux Jr. has chosen Rags2Riches as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nero Vogels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Vogels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vogels scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has been cut.
Thibodeaux Jr. scoring well with a low kick there.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the head kick by Vogels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vogels scores with a head kick. Thibodeaux Jr. tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vogels throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range easily.
Vogels throws a body kick that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. thinks about the counter body kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vogels misses with the body kick
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a thumping low kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. loads up on a big right hand but Vogels slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Vogels.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a lunging right hand
and Vogels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vogels misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux Jr. misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Vogels misses the target.
Thibodeaux Jr. flicks out a counter leg kick but Vogels steps away.
Vogels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vogels blocks a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vogels misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux Jr. saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Vogels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.'s cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a sloppy head kick and Vogels moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A jab from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Vogels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vogels blocks it well.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVogels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws an off balance right hand
and Vogels counters with a three punch combo that has Thibodeaux Jr. backing up. Thibodeaux Jr. nods at Vogels to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogels gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Vogels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vogels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vogels throws a head kick that misses
letting Thibodeaux Jr. counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vogels.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws out a counter right but Vogels avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Vogels.
Vogels was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vogels misses with a kick to the body
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a solid body kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range of the body kick from Vogels.
Thibodeaux Jr. flicks out a counter leg kick but Vogels steps away.
Vogels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to land a body kick but Vogels moved away.
It looked like Vogels was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thibodeaux Jr..
Vogels throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vogels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux Jr. missing with a left hand there. Vogels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Vogels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vogels digs a good hook to Thibodeaux Jr.'s body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogels takes a swing at Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vogels throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux Jr. looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vogels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vogels lands with a slapping head kick.
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 Nero Vogels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.'s cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vogels darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vogels to score with a decent uppercut.
Vogels misses with a body kick.
Nero Vogels is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Vogels misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a shot to the body.
Vogels misses with a left hand
and Vogels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux Jr..
Vogels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux Jr. releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a jab to the body
and Vogels counters with a good low kick that Thibodeaux Jr. was not able to check.
Vogels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vogels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice jab there from Vogels.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vogels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vogels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogels misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice leg kick.
Vogels takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with an inside leg kick.
Vogels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vogels checks a low kick from Thibodeaux Jr..
An attempted straight right counter from Vogels misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Vogels.
Thibodeaux Jr. now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook but Vogels avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Vogels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vogels catches Thibodeaux Jr. with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thibodeaux Jr. is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nero Vogels did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.'s cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vogels swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice body kick.
That kick from Thibodeaux Jr. tenderised Vogels's leg. Vogels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by Thibodeaux Jr..
A big right from Vogels misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a straight right by Vogels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogels was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux Jr..
Vogels throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vogels misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. dodges the punch combination from Vogels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a quick counter leg kick but Vogels is wise to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thibodeaux Jr. rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vogels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vogels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
And Thibodeaux Jr. responds with a good body kick, but Vogels manages to step out the way in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Vogels was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a shot from downtown. Vogels moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Vogels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vogels keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vogels misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings for the body but Vogels moves out of range.
Vogels scores with a head kick. Thibodeaux Jr. tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vogels looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nero Vogels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.'s cut.
That's time! Vogels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Vogels throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range easily.
Vogels misses with a hook.
Vogels lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body shot but no joy.
Vogels swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. missing with a left hand there. Vogels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Vogels misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogels rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vogels. Thibodeaux Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vogels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vogels cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Thibodeaux Jr. is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Thibodeaux Jr. is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Thibodeaux Jr. could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nero Vogels!
Nero Vogels retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Nero Vogels thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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