Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! - mma 2
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Santiago Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Santos.
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santos.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Santiago Santos has been cut.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action. #T1#
Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Santos lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santos.
Santos tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santos.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Santos pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Santos pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux looking to stall.
A short right from Santos on the inside.
Santos cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Santos pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santos misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Santos as the two fighters clinch.
Santos lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Santos.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santos tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Santos digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Santos.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
A hook to the body from Santos.
Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos throws a big uppercut that drops Thibodeaux! More strikes from Santos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thibodeaux lies dazed against the cage as Santos celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Santos!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2024

#R1#
Maan throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like The Maan has been cut.
Maan loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Thibodeaux lands a big uppercut and Maan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maan looks OK. Thibodeaux waves Maan back to his feet!
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
The fighters circling - Maan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maan looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Maan moves out of range of the strikes.
Maan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Maan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Maan moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Maan throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maan.
Maan misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Maan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Maan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maan looks winded!#CL#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch successfully.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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 blind hook that connects with the side of Maans head. #T2#
Thibodeaux pushes Maan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Maan.
Maan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Maan's ribcage. Maan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Thibodeaux is unloading with more strikes now! Maan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux!
A relieved looking Marcel Thibodeaux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC 631
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adams.#KD#
Adams lands a big head kick that sends Thibodeaux tumbling to the mat! Adams takes a step backwards and waves Thibodeaux back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Marcel Thibodeaux has been cut.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux throws a fast counter high kick but Adams manages to duck under it in time.
Adams lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux unleashes a big counter combination but Adams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Adams's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adams shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thibodeaux eats them both and turns towards Adams to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses #KD#
and Adams counters with a nice right hand that sends Thibodeaux toppling to the canvas! Thibodeaux scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Adams finish him?!#KD#
Adams sends Thibodeaux crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Adams is motioning to the referee to let Thibodeaux up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams steps in with a hook that catches Thibodeaux right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Adams follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Thibodeaux looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Adams!
An out of breath Callum Adams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2023

#R1#
Jones tries to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thibodeaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones's coach down at The Firm was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Jones. #T1#
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Thibodeaux. That snapped Jones's head back. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Jones has been cut.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jones! Thibodeaux lets Jones back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Jones wants to clinch.#T2#
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Thibodeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Thibodeaux lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Thibodeaux waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Jones throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away. #KD#
Thibodeaux sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thibodeaux is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Jones out cold! What a finish! Thibodeaux is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Thibodeaux!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcel Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 193: Maxwell vs Brown
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Osuna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Osuna blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Osuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Osuna misses its target.
Osuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Osuna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osuna.
Osuna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osuna counters with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Osuna pushes him off.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Osuna misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Osuna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Osuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Osuna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Osuna lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Osuna throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Osuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Osuna bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thibodeaux's head backwards.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
A nice leg kick from Osuna, right into the meat of the thigh.
Osuna paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from Osuna tenderised Thibodeaux's leg. Thibodeaux is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Osuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Osuna keeps the fight on the outside.
Thibodeaux tries to move into range but Osuna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Osuna moved out of range.
Osuna throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Osuna counters with a thumping low kick.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Osuna counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Osuna moves out of range easily. #KD#
Osuna moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Thibodeaux goes down! Can Osuna finish him!?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osuna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Osuna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thibodeaux is keeping the position for now.
Osuna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquin Osuna dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Osuna attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Osuna throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Osuna misses with an uppercut
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Osuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Osuna.
Thibodeaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Osuna looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Osuna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Osuna thuds his right hand into Thibodeaux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Osuna counters with a low kick, right behind Thibodeaux 's knee.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osuna tried to counter with a leg kick but Thibodeaux avoided it.
Osuna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Osuna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Osuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Osuna blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Osuna.
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick nicely.
Osuna catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osuna swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Osuna misses with a body punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Osuna throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osuna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Osuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Osuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Osunas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Osuna throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
letting Osuna counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Osuna avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Osuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Osuna throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux tries to avoid it.
Osuna scores with the left hand. Thibodeaux knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
Osuna throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Thibodeaux tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osuna postures up in Thibodeaux's guard and throws a big left but Thibodeaux blocks it. #T4##SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a triangle here but Osuna uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Osuna just content to control the position.
Thibodeaux sneaks back into half guard.
Thibodeaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Osuna.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Osuna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquin Osuna dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Osuna throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osuna moves away.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick from Osuna, right into the meat of the thigh.
Osuna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Osuna throws an off balance right hand
and Osuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osuna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Osuna throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Osuna lands with a right hand. #T1#
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osuna. #KD#
Osuna catches Thibodeaux napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Thibodeaux to the canvas!
Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Can Osuna finish him?
Thibodeaux being controlled here, momentarily.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Osuna tries to free his leg and advance position but Thibodeaux is retaining full guard.
Joaquin Osuna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Osuna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Osuna stopping the sweep attempt from Thibodeaux.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Osuna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Osuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
and Osuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Osuna moves out of range.
Osuna throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
You can see that Thibodeaux has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Osuna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osuna.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
letting Osuna counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
A counter left hand to the body from Osuna misses its target.
Osuna connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Osuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Osuna lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thibodeaux doesn't seem phased though.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Osuna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquin Osuna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Osuna 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquin Osuna!
An out of breath Joaquin Osuna thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 181
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Marcel Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Garcia.
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garcia looks winded!
Thibodeaux punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Thibodeaux instigates a clinch.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garcia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #KD#
Thibodeaux drops Garcia onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Garcia is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Garcia is rocked!
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
A body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcia seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Garcia to his knees! Thibodeaux keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux!
A very excited looking Marcel Thibodeaux made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 174
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Thibodeaux backs off Berthier throws a huge counter combo but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it all.
Thibodeaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Berthier moves out of range.
Berthier defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berthier throws a counter combo.
Berthier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berthier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berthier.
Berthier throws a counter combo.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Berthier moves out of range easily.
As Thibodeaux backs off Berthier throws a huge counter combo but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Thibodeaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Berthier's ribs.
Thibodeaux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marcel Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berthier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Berthier clinches up against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Berthier blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux stalling the fight. #T2#
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berthier backwards.
Berthier prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berthier lands an elbow that stopped Thibodeaux in his tracks for a moment.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Berthier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux dodges an elbow strike from Berthier.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berthier throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berthier throws an elbow but misses.
Berthier blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berthier avoids it.
Thibodeaux avoids a wild elbow strike from Berthier.
Berthier working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Berthier's ribcage. Berthier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Berthier looks winded!
Berthier takes a shot to the head.
Berthier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berthier throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berthier backwards.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a nice knee to the body.
Thibodeaux is leaning against Berthier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Berthier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berthier backwards.
Berthier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berthier backwards.
Thibodeaux pushes Berthier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Berthier fails to land.
Thibodeaux cracks Berthier with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand. #T4#
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.#KD#
Thibodeaux drops Berthier onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Berthier is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Berthier is rocked!
Thibodeaux presses Berthier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Berthier is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Berthier with a big uppercut! Berthier tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Berthier to the mat! Berthier covers up and Thibodeaux unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcel Thibodeaux!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcel Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Noah Berthier spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost I know but I'll be back... next time I win...'.

Event: RISE 167
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux sizes up Frostulfsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Frostulfsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Frostulfsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frostulfsson somewhat.
Thibodeaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frostulfsson with a body shot.
Frostulfsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frostulfsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.#T1#
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Frostulfsson's midsection.
Frostulfsson is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Frostulfsson's body. Frostulfsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Frostulfsson blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux works Frostulfsson's body with a nice hook.
Frostulfsson avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
It looked like Frostulfsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frostulfsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Thibodeaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Frostulfsson moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Frostulfsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T2#
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Frostulfsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Frostulfsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux. #T3#
Frostulfsson managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Frostulfsson's head.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frostulfsson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Frostulfsson is working for takedown but Thibodeaux is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Frostulfsson blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frostulfsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Frostulfsson backwards.
Frostulfsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Frostulfsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frostulfsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thibodeaux stalling against the cage.
Frostulfsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frostulfsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frostulfsson misses with a double jab
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux 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 half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux tests Frostulfsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frostulfsson blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Thibodeaux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Frostulfsson sprawling to the canvas! Frostulfsson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thibodeaux finish him?! #ROC2#Frostulfsson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Frostulfsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oh Frostulfsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick
and Frostulfsson counters with a left and a right that stings Thibodeaux.
Frostulfsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Thibodeaux lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Frostulfsson up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Thibodeaux from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Frostulfsson's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Thibodeaux!
Marcel Thibodeaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 158
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux clobbers Steel Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Steel Iii's head but Steel Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel Iii misses its target.
Steel Iii blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Steel Iii's head but Steel Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel Iii works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Steel Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux moves to clinch but Steel Iii breaks away
and Steel Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Steel Iii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Steel Iii closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the cage.
Thibodeaux trying to stall but Steel Iii improves his position.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel Iii is defending well for now.
Steel Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel Iii backwards.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Steel Iii - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Steel Iii misses with a knee strike.
Steel Iii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.
Steel Iii blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Iii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Steel Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel Iii creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux pushes Steel Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Steel Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steel Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel Iii blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Steel Iii blocks it.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux has Steel Iii pushed against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
A nice left hand lands by Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel Iii.
Steel Iii is struggling to control the position.
Steel Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel Iii backwards. #T4#
Steel Iii takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Iii is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steel Iii has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Steel Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Steel Iii blocks it.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Steel Iii. #BC#
Steel Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcel Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
letting Steel Iii counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel Iii misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel Iii scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii throws a combination that misses
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Steel Iii uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steel Iii takes one on the button.
It looks like Steel Iii has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Steel Iii blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii feints a jab promting Thibodeaux to slip. Steel Iii then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thibodeaux slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Steel Iii misses with a straight left.
Marcel Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Steel Iii.
Steel Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Steel Iii's head but Steel Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel Iii throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Iii throws a right hand that Thibodeaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Thibodeaux also avoids with ease.
Alex Steel Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel Iii has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steel Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Iii throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Steel Iii blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
It looked like Steel Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Steel Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Steel Iii avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Steel Iii looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Steel Iii with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steel Iii misses with the head strike.
Steel Iii slows down the pace here.
Steel Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii taking a breather.
Steel Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Steel Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii slows down the pace here.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Steel Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steel Iii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids 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 Alex Steel Iii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Iii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steel Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter head kick but Steel Iii avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Steel Iii clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steel Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Steel Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thibodeaux has Steel Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux. #T1#
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steel Iii is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steel Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Steel Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Iii loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux momentarily. #T2#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Steel Iii's body.
Steel Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux throws a fast counter high kick but Steel Iii manages to duck under it in time.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
letting Steel Iii counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
It looked like Steel Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steel Iii.#T3#
Steel Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Steel Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel Iii looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Steel Iii - just one landing.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Steel Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Iii looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Steel Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel Iii moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux sizes up Steel Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thibodeaux slips a jab and a cross from Steel Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Iii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.

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 Alex Steel Iii.
I think Steel Iii 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Steel Iii!

Event: RISE 117
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Franjic throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Franjic scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Franjic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franjic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Rade Franjic has been cut.
Franjic misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Franjic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Franjic lands a glancing blow to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Franjic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Franjic.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Franjic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Marcel Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Franjic's body.
Franjic misses with a looping right.
Franjic blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franjic misses with a looping left.
Franjic misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franjic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Franjic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Franjic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Franjic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Franjic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Franjic takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Franjic lands an overhand right.
Franjic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thibodeaux is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Thibodeaux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Franjic lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franjic.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franjic.
Franjic lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Franjic's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Franjic swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Franjic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a quick counter head kick but Franjic was just out of range.
Franjic misses with a body punch
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Franjic.
Franjic throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Franjic punishes Thibodeaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Franjic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nice cross by Franjic.
Franjic cracks Thibodeaux with an open hand slap.
Franjic throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franjic jabs at Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franjic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franjic stuns Thibodeaux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Franjic.
Franjic sizes up Thibodeaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Franjic lands with a shot to the body.
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!#KD2#
Franjic lands a big uppercut and Thibodeaux crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thibodeaux looks OK. Franjic waves Thibodeaux back to his feet!
Franjic lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Franjic looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Franjic lands a jab to the head.
Thibodeaux gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Franjic gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rade Franjic!
A victorious Rade Franjic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 103: Romano v Kamara
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Cake throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Cake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Thibodeaux sends Cake crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thibodeaux is motioning to the referee to let Cake up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Kush Cake has been cut.
Cake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Cake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux cracks Cake with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Cake tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thibodeaux pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Cake is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux!
An out of breath Marcel Thibodeaux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 93: Kelly v Novak
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Spartakov tries to land a front kick but Thibodeaux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thibodeaux lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Mikail Spartakov has been cut.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Spartakov circles away and keeps his distance.
Spartakov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spartakov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Spartakov avoids it easily.#CL#
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spartakov's elbow. #BC2#
Spartakov manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Spartakov counters with a nice leg kick.
Spartakov blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a combination
enabling Spartakov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Spartakov misses the target.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Spartakov counters with a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spartakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spartakov moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Spartakov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Spartakov off the cage and back into range.
Spartakov circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Spartakov to counter with a crisp jab.
Spartakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Thibodeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thibodeaux cracks Spartakov with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartakov misses with an uppercut.
Spartakov takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spartakov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spartakov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux. #BC2#
Spartakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Spartakov to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Spartakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Spartakov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartakov. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartakov misses the shot to the body.
Spartakov cracks Thibodeaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spartakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux stalls.
Thibodeaux taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Spartakov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T4#
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Spartakov controls the action.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spartakov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spartakov.
Spartakov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spartakov avoids it.
Spartakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartakov blocking some punches.
Spartakov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Marcel Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Spartakov lands a right hand.
Spartakov tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spartakov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thibodeaux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spartakov tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Spartakov back against the cage.
Spartakov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Spartakov.
Spartakov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spartakov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spartakov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spartakov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spartakov lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikail Spartakov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R2#
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Spartakov counters with a nice right hand that sends Thibodeaux toppling to the canvas! Thibodeaux scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Spartakov finish him?!#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Spartakov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spartakov. #KD2#
Spartakov cracks Thibodeaux with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thibodeaux looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Spartakov finish him?
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartakov throws a head kick that misses.
Spartakov lands with a shot to the body.
Spartakov lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Spartakov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Thibodeaux off his feet! Thibodeaux tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikail Spartakov!

Event: RISE: Lee vs Beckwith
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Tower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Thibodeaux rushes Tower and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Tower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Tower counters with a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Marcel Tower has been cut.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Tower is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tower moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Tower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
Tower now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thibodeaux tests Tower's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tower avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Tower was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tower swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Towers head.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Tower's head.
A right hand to the body from Thibodeaux.
Tower is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
Tower takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Tower is rocked!
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Tower is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Tower.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Tower seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux pushes Tower against the cage. Thibodeaux is working some dirty boxing. Thibodeaux pushes off with a quick right hook! Tower goes down! Tower tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Thibodeaux moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux!
Our winner, Marcel Thibodeaux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE X3
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Thibodeaux coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
Salaam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Salaam misses with a punch to the body.
Salaam misses with a body punch.
Salaam working aggressively here.
Salaam is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Salaam lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salaam.
Salaam misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Salaam.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salaam.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salaam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch but Salaam improves position. #T1#
Salaam tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Salaam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Salaam is having none of it. #CL2#
Thibodeaux forces Salaam back against the cage and clinches.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Salaam controls the action.
Salaam is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Salaam has his back to the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Salaam fails to land.
Thibodeaux pushes Salaam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thibodeaux.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salaam.
Salaam lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Salaam misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salaam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salaam tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Salaam.
Salaam fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Salaam avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Salaam.
Salaam throws a head punch that misses.
Salaam blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Salaam is breathing heavily.
Salaam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salaam tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Salaam back against the cage.
Salaam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salaam gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salaam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salaam lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches. #BC#
Salaam breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Thibodeaux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Salaam sprawling to the canvas! Salaam rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thibodeaux finish him?! #KD2#
Thibodeaux lands a big uppercut and Salaam crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Salaam looks OK. Thibodeaux waves Salaam back to his feet!#ROC2#Salaam is rocked!
Salaam walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Salaam limp body while Thibodeaux jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Thibodeaux!
Our winner, Marcel Thibodeaux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE X27
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Lewis Moe tries to move into range but Thibodeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Litas Lewis Moe has been cut.
Lewis Moe dives in for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Lewis Moe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Thibodeaux moves into range and clinches up with Lewis Moe.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lewis Moe looks winded!
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Litas Lewis Moe's cut even more.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux pushes Lewis Moe against the cage. Thibodeaux is working some dirty boxing. Thibodeaux pushes off with a quick right hook! Lewis Moe goes down! Lewis Moe tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Thibodeaux moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcel Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 6 B
Date: Apr 28, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Thibodeaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eighteen, pushing him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux scores a nice knee to the body.
Eighteen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Android Eighteen has been cut.
Thibodeaux is working Eighteen over against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eighteen is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eighteens head.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Eighteen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Thibodeaux is unloading with more strikes now! Eighteen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux!
Our winner, Marcel Thibodeaux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 4 B
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Cake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thibodeaux.
Cake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cake throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Cake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cake throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Cake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux drops his hands momentarily. Cake doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Thibodeaux staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Thibodeaux doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kush Cake!

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 2 A
Date: Feb 22, 2022

#R1#
A lazy left from Pageau finds it's target.#CL2#
Thibodeaux rushes Pageau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pageau blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Pageau.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pageau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pageau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pageau.
Pageau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pageau misses with a punch on the inside.
Pageau managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Pageau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Pageau breaks from the clinch.
Pageau lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pageau lands with an overhand left.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Pageau counters with a straight right hand.
Pageau seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Pageau moves away
and Pageau counters with a crisp right that sends Thibodeaux to the canvas! Pageau follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Henry Pageau!

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 1 B
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Thomas takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thibodeaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a good knee to the midsection. Thomas won't want to take too many of those.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux works on Thomas 's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it. #T1#
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Come on Thibodeaux - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thomas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas .
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thomas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas .
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Thibodeaux working Thomas over with knees to the body.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Thibodeaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thomas up against the cage.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas 's elbow.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thomas tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Thomas .
Thomas looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Thibodeaux dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Thibodeaux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas lands a jab to Thibodeaux's midsection.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas . Those never looked like landing.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thibodeaux on the side of the head.
Thibodeaux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thomas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Thomas counters with a nice right hand that sends Thibodeaux toppling to the canvas! Thibodeaux scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thomas finish him?!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a huge right that knocks Thibodeaux out cold! Thomas is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Thomas !

Event: TFC: Testing
Date: Nov 16, 2021

#R1#
Jaquez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Marcel Thibodeaux has been cut.
Jaquez tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Jaquez counters with an inside leg kick.
Jaquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Thibodeaux fails to land the takedown.
Jaquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jaquez has a takedown stuffed.
Thibodeaux shoots in and drives through. Jaquez sprawls well.
Jaquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thibodeaux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcel Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ildefonso Jaquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux shoots in and drives through. Jaquez sprawls well.
Jaquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jaquez misses with a takedown attempt - Thibodeaux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1##CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thibodeaux is trying to push Jaquez away but Jaquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaquez tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Jaquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch but Jaquez keeps him there for the moment.
Jaquez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Thibodeaux pulls guard successfully.
Jaquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thibodeaux is keeping the position for now.
Jaquez wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving. #T2#
Thibodeaux managing to control the position.
Thibodeaux continues to stall.#ES#
Thibodeaux has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jaquez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jaquez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thibodeaux 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 10:9
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Thibodeaux!

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