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Event:
RISE 119
Date: Nov 25, 2022 |
#R1#
FeoTeo misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
FeoTeo scores with a nice body kick.
Thibodeaux looks to land a combination but FeoTeo avoids it well.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
letting FeoTeo counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Laurenz Thibodeaux has been cut.
FeoTeo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
FeoTeo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
FeoTeo scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for FeoTeo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target. #T1#
FeoTeo misses with a straight right.
FeoTeo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and FeoTeo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
FeoTeo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
FeoTeo looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
FeoTeo misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#KD2#
FeoTeo lands a big head kick that sends Thibodeaux tumbling to the mat! FeoTeo takes a step backwards and waves Thibodeaux back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux throws a jab when FeoTeo was well out of range.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux is aggressively charging in as FeoTeo backs up avoiding any damage. FeoTeo tosses out a jab and Thibodeaux runs right into it face first! Thibodeaux is out cold! FeoTeo dropped down on all fours and is barking in Thibodeaux's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taz FeoTeo!
During a confident post fight interview, Taz FeoTeo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RISE 108: Franjic v Lancaster
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Nurmagomedov back into the cage.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Nurmagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thibodeaux.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Thibodeaux control the position.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet but Thibodeaux drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov prevents Thibodeaux from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux keeps trying to improve his position.
Thibodeaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Nurmagomedov's coaches at Latin Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Thibodeaux tries to score with some ground and pound. Nurmagomedov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Thibodeaux postures up.
A lull in the action here as Thibodeaux stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nurmagomedov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thibodeaux's guard! Nice work there by Nurmagomedov!
Thibodeaux looking to control.
Nurmagomedov wants to get up but he can't break Thibodeaux's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thibodeaux pulls Nurmagomedov in to control the position.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Thibodeaux is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thibodeaux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thibodeaux is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
#T3#
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good takedown defense.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a straight right. Nurmagomedov didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
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!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Laurenz Thibodeaux has been cut.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Nurmagomedov there.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a left right combination that sends Thibodeaux crashing to the mat - Nurmagomedov wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Thibodeaux out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 97: Aspect v McAlroy
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Owens throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Owens.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
It appears Owens was looking to counter with a kick there.
Owens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Owens throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Owens is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Thibodeaux.
A clash of legs there as Thibodeaux blocks the low kick.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owens moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Owens fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Owens throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Owens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owens but Owens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thibodeaux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Owens under the eye.#T1#
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Owens.
Owens connects with an inside leg kick.
Grant Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Owens.
Owens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Owens leaves Thibodeaux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Owens misses.
Owens misses with a leg kick.
Owens delivers a nice body kick.
Owens misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Owens controls the action.
#BC#
Owens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
A low kick from Owens is predictable there
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Owens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thibodeaux shoots in looking for a takedown but Owens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thibodeaux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Owens throws a big counter combination but Thibodeaux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grant Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurenz Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Owens.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Owens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Owens wants to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick nicely.
Owens motions for Thibodeaux to come forward. Owens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Owens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owens but Owens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Owens tries to counter by clinching up but Thibodeaux breaks away and moves out of range.
Owens slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Owens.
Owens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range and Owens settles back down.
Owens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Owens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Owens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thibodeaux's head.#CUT#It looks like Laurenz Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Owens. Owens obviously looking to wear him down.
Owens looks to land a body kick but Thibodeaux moved away.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Grant Owens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Owens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
so Thibodeaux counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Owens is keeping the position for now.
Owens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Thibodeaux gets full guard.
Thibodeaux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thibodeaux is adopting a defensive guard.
Thibodeaux looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Owens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laurenz Thibodeaux's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Owens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Owens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Owens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Thibodeaux blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Owens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Owens tries to score with a low kick but Thibodeaux moves his leg out of the way.
Owens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
A slapping body kick lands there for Owens.
Grant Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Owens.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owens throws out a leg kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range and Owens only half commits.
Owens misses with a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Owens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice combination there by Owens.
Thibodeaux has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
#T1##BC#
Owens breaks the clinch.
Owens works over Thibodeaux's head and body with a nice combination.
A good leg kick by Owens.
Owens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Owens throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Owens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thibodeaux unleashes a big counter combination but Owens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick nicely.
Owens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Owens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thibodeaux.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Owens, as that shot connected.
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!
Owens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Owens throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Owens throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thibodeaux.
Owens swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a body shot.
Owens scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!#T2#
It's a brutal combination of punches from Owens! Thibodeaux is backing up but he can't get away as Owens lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Thibodeaux and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Grant Owens! |
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Event:
RISE: Lee vs Beckwith
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux cracks Rollo with a good jab.
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thibodeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thibodeaux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thibodeaux with a jab.
Rollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thibodeaux tests Rollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Thibodeaux forces Rollo back against the cage and clinches.
Rollo is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks. #TD#
Thibodeaux has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rollo is trying to keep an underhook but Thibodeaux manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Thibodeaux is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Rollo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thibodeaux.
Rollo is trying to maintain the position but Thibodeaux is very close to passing his half guard.
Rollo tries to kick Thibodeaux off but Thibodeaux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rollo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Thibodeaux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rollo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thibodeaux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thibodeaux controlling the action here.
Thibodeaux stops Rollo from getting back to his feet.
Rollo trying to control but Thibodeaux postures up.
#SUB#
Thibodeaux is looking for a kimura but Rollo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thibodeaux to get the leverage.
Thibodeaux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thibodeaux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thibodeaux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rollo's head.
Thibodeaux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rollo's head. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rollo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thibodeaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rollo is trying to stand back up but Thibodeaux is controlling him
Thibodeaux is pressing down on Rollo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rollo is holding on for now.
Rollo is trying to stand up here but Thibodeaux is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rollo moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Rollo tries a quick counter leg kick but Thibodeaux is wise to it.
Laurenz Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD#
Rollo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Rollo is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux slips nicely into half guard.
Rollo trying to control here.
Rollo is refusing to be controlled, as Thibodeaux sits in half guard.
Thibodeaux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thibodeaux wants to take a breather but Rollo is having none of it.
Rollo is trying to stand up here but Thibodeaux is controlling him well.
Thibodeaux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rollo's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rollo can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Thibodeaux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rollo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thibodeaux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thibodeaux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rollo is trying to stand up here but Thibodeaux is controlling him well.
Rollo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is trying to control. Rollo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thibodeaux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Thibodeaux's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rollo wants to get back to his feet.
Thibodeaux thows a huge punch but Rollo dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux trying to control the pace.
Rollo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laurenz Thibodeaux dominated that round.
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#
Rollo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thibodeaux cracks Rollo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rollo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Rollo was well out of range.
Rollo flicks out a counter leg kick but Thibodeaux steps away.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollo circles away.
Rollo connects with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Rollo moved out of range.
Rollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Rollo throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rollo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Rollo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Rollo's head but Rollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick lands for Rollo.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Rollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Rollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Thibodeaux checks the leg kick.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Rollo.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christof Rollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rollo.
Rollo lands a head kick!
Thibodeaux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body kick there by Rollo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rollo feints a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Rollo moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Rollo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rollo counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Rollo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Rollo blocks a jab.
Rollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollo can do to turn this around?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thibodeaux checks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Rollo counters with a solid body kick.
Thibodeaux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rollo. Rollo obviously looking to wear him down.
Rollo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christof Rollo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Rollo counters with a body kick.
Rollo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Rollo ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Rollo keeps the fight on the outside.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rollo.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Rollo moved out of range nicely.
Rollo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollo.
And Rollo responds with a good body kick, but Thibodeaux manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Thibodeaux pushes Rollo up against the cage in a clinch.
Rollo tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Rollo wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Thibodeaux wants the takedown. Rollo is fighting it off but Thibodeaux persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rollo's guard against the cage.
Rollo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christof Rollo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Rollo ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
A good leg kick by Rollo.
Rollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.#CL#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rollo breaks from the clinch.
Rollo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Thibodeaux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rollo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thibodeaux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux throws a strike but Rollo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollo wants to stand but Thibodeaux has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB#
Thibodeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rollo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Rollo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thibodeaux working a defensive guard here.
We've been informed that Rollo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Rollo from controlling successfully.
Thibodeaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rollo wants to stand but Thibodeaux is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rollo controlling from the top position.
Thibodeaux has a closed guard, preventing Rollo from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rollo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Laurenz Thibodeaux has been cut.
Rollo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thibodeaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rollo lands an elbow just above Thibodeaux 's eye. #BC2#
Rollo breaks the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Rollo throws a fast counter high kick but Thibodeaux manages to duck under it in time.
Rollo lands with a kick to the temple. Thibodeaux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Rollo manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux cracks Rollo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rollo moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Rollo ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and Rollo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rollo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
Rollo scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollo slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Rollo lands with a kick to the temple. Thibodeaux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thibodeaux cracks Rollo with a good jab.
Rollo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rollo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Thibodeaux gets a clinch. #BC2#
Rollo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Rollo back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Rollo tries to break free but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laurenz 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laurenz Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
RISE X1:
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Laurenz Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thibodeaux throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown is positioning himself well to prevent Thibodeaux advancing to mount.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Thibodeaux not doing much here.
Brown keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Brown tries to get to full guard but Thibodeaux has control of the leg.
Thibodeaux is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brown!
Thibodeaux content just to control the position here.
Brown holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thibodeaux tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Thibodeaux looking to ground and pound but Brown is blocking nicely.
Thibodeaux throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Brown can't escape the position.
Thibodeaux sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Thibodeaux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Thibodeaux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thibodeaux throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3##SUB#
Thibodeaux swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brown is now in Thibodeaux's guard. A big mistake from Thibodeaux there, giving up the dominant position!
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown is continuing to stall.
Thibodeaux is looking to sweep but instead, Brown has passed into half guard.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Thibodeaux tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brown has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Thibodeaux is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laurenz Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laurenz Thibodeaux's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thibodeaux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thibodeaux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thibodeaux throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Thibodeaux advances to half guard.
Thibodeaux looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thibodeaux throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Thibodeaux throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thibodeaux.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thibodeaux missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Thibodeaux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Thibodeaux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Thibodeaux throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yadiel Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Donk. Brown catches Thibodeaux right on the button with a cross.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown scores with a hook.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Brown.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown scores with the left hand. Thibodeaux knows he should have avoided that one.
Brown has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yadiel Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Thibodeaux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice jab there from Brown.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Thibodeaux dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Thibodeaux's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurenz Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brown clobbers Thibodeaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yadiel Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Laurenz Thibodeaux's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux attempts a counter takedown but Brown avoids it well and moves away.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses. #CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Good body shot from Brown.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Thibodeaux drops back down to his feet.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurenz Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thibodeaux.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux connects with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux attempts a counter takedown but Brown avoids it well and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thibodeaux.
Yadiel Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Brown jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! Brown ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Thibodeaux clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yadiel Brown! |
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Event:
RISE 67:
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Kody Thibodeaux catches Laurenz Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Laurenz Thibodeaux has been cut.
Kody Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body kick.
Kody Thibodeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laurenz Thibodeaux's head.#TD2#
Kody Thibodeaux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laurenz Thibodeaux to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kody Thibodeaux working a defensive guard but Laurenz Thibodeaux passes into half guard.
Laurenz Thibodeaux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laurenz Thibodeaux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laurenz Thibodeaux passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kody Thibodeaux avoids a series of strikes thrown by Laurenz Thibodeaux.
Kody Thibodeaux is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laurenz Thibodeaux misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T1#
Laurenz Thibodeaux controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kody Thibodeaux tries to hold on but Laurenz Thibodeaux pushes him away. #SUB2#
Laurenz Thibodeaux is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kody Thibodeaux can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Laurenz Thibodeaux content just to control the position here.
Kody Thibodeaux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kody Thibodeaux tries to get out of the position.
Laurenz Thibodeaux looking to finish with strikes here!
Laurenz Thibodeaux throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Laurenz Thibodeaux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kody Thibodeaux blocking the ground and pound.
Laurenz Thibodeaux punching from mount but Kody Thibodeaux doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Laurenz Thibodeaux looking to ground and pound but Kody Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Kody Thibodeaux holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Laurenz Thibodeaux tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Laurenz Thibodeaux throwing strikes here but Kody Thibodeaux is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Laurenz Thibodeaux throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Laurenz Thibodeaux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laurenz Thibodeaux throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Laurenz Thibodeaux throws some wild stikes that Kody Thibodeaux manages to avoid easily.
Kody Thibodeaux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laurenz Thibodeaux on the ground.#T3#
Kody Thibodeaux wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kody Thibodeaux tries to hold on but Laurenz Thibodeaux pushes him away.
Kody Thibodeaux is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Laurenz Thibodeaux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laurenz Thibodeaux throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Laurenz Thibodeaux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laurenz Thibodeaux thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Laurenz Thibodeaux avoids the attempt from Kody Thibodeaux to control.
My spies in ubergym inform me that Laurenz Thibodeaux has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Laurenz Thibodeaux thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Laurenz Thibodeaux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laurenz Thibodeaux unloads with some shots from mount but Kody Thibodeaux bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laurenz Thibodeaux sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Laurenz Thibodeaux controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laurenz Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laurenz Thibodeaux's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kody Thibodeaux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laurenz Thibodeaux.
Laurenz Thibodeaux shoots for a takedown but Kody Thibodeaux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Kody Thibodeaux.
Laurenz Thibodeaux closes the distance but Kody Thibodeaux moves to the side
and Kody Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Kody Thibodeaux's head coaches at No Limit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kody Thibodeaux lands a jab to Laurenz Thibodeaux's midsection.
Kody Thibodeaux jabs Laurenz Thibodeaux right on the nose. Laurenz Thibodeaux blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kody Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crunch! Kody Thibodeaux slams his shin into Laurenz Thibodeaux's torso.
Kody Thibodeaux cracks Laurenz Thibodeaux with a good jab.#T1#
Kody Thibodeaux throws a monster overhand right that drops Laurenz Thibodeaux! Kody Thibodeaux follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kody Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
RISE 56: Maestre v St Stone
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Laurenz Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Darius Thibodeaux as he jumps to the side.
Darius Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Darius Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Darius Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Laurenz Thibodeaux's ribs.
Laurenz Thibodeaux has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Darius Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Laurenz Thibodeaux's body. Laurenz Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laurenz Thibodeaux looks winded!
Darius Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laurenz Thibodeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
and Darius Thibodeaux counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Laurenz Thibodeaux! He's just covering up as Darius Thibodeaux starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Thibodeaux!
A victorious Darius Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE 48: Gustavsson v Philippe
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Kang moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Thibodeaux attempts a counter takedown but Kang avoids it well and moves away.
Kang moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Thibodeaux attempts a counter takedown but Kang avoids it well and moves away.
Kang moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kang wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Kang tries to clinch up.
Thibodeaux tries to counter with a takedown but Kang is quick to defend against it.
Kang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Thibodeaux drives through and clinches with Kang against the cage.
Kang wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Thibodeaux has picked Kang up - he's going for a ride! Thibodeaux dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Thibodeaux missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thibodeaux in particular looking to stall.
Thibodeaux passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thibodeaux controlling the position easily from mount.
Thibodeaux prevents Kang from getting the reversal.
Kang wants to hold on but Thibodeaux pushes him away.
Thibodeaux looking to ground and pound but Kang is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kang can't escape the position.
Kang tries to lock up and control but Thibodeaux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thibodeaux controlling the pace for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Thibodeaux there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Thibodeaux punching from mount but Kang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kang blocking the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux looking to ground and pound but Kang is blocking nicely.
Thibodeaux throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Thibodeaux throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Thibodeaux thowing shots but they're missing.
Thibodeaux controlling his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws some wild stikes that Kang manages to avoid easily.
Thibodeaux controlling from mount.
Thibodeaux thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kang tries to hold on but Thibodeaux postures up.
Thibodeaux thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Thibodeaux content just to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Thibodeaux's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux prevents Kang from getting the reversal.
Thibodeaux controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laurenz Thibodeaux dominated that round.
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 changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kang tries to avoid it but Thibodeaux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kang to the ground. Kang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kang tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range. #TD#
Thibodeaux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thibodeaux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Thibodeaux is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thibodeaux throwing shots but Kang is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang tries to roll over but Thibodeaux keeps him under control.
Thibodeaux thows a huge punch but Kang dodges it nicely.
Thibodeaux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Thibodeaux throwing shots but Kang is blocking nicely.
Thibodeaux looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thibodeaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thibodeaux has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thibodeaux throwing shots but Kang is blocking nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Thibodeaux wants to work for an arm triangle but Kang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thibodeaux throwing shots but Kang is blocking nicely.
Kang is looking to improve his position.
Thibodeaux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thibodeaux passes into side control, despite Kang's attempt to control the position.
Thibodeaux advances nicely into full mount.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Thibodeaux content just to control the position here. #T3#
Thibodeaux punching from mount but Kang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thibodeaux thowing shots but they're missing.
Thibodeaux controlling the pace for now.
Kang is desperately trying to improve his position but Thibodeaux has a good base and remains in mount.
Thibodeaux controlling from the full mount.
Thibodeaux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for a guillotine from mount but Kang is having none of it. #T4#
Kang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thibodeaux throwing strikes here but Kang is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Thibodeaux looking to finish with strikes here!
Kang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Thibodeaux.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kang is working to get back to half guard.
Thibodeaux controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laurenz Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kang sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Thibodeaux has Kang up against the cage in a clinch.
Kang trying to stall but Thibodeaux improves his position.
Kang is trying to stall.
Kang is pressed up against the cage. Thibodeaux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kang down to the mat. Kang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Kang.#T1#
Thibodeaux shoots in looking for a takedown but Kang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thibodeaux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kang wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Kang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thibodeaux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thibodeaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Thibodeaux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thibodeaux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kang looking to control.
Thibodeaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thibodeaux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thibodeaux.
Kang is trying to keep Thibodeaux in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Thibodeaux has closed the distance and engaged Kang in a clinch.
Kang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurenz Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Thibodeaux wants a takedown.
Kang wants to stall.
#TD#
Thibodeaux is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kang can't fight it off and eventually Thibodeaux manages to take the fight to the floor. Kang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thibodeaux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Thibodeaux's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kang wants to sweep here but Thibodeaux controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laurenz Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thibodeaux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laurenz Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
RISE 40: Philippe v Officer
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Aphelios connects with a body shot.#TD#
Aphelios drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aphelios wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving.
Aphelios postures up and lands a big shot to Thibodeaux's brow.
Aphelios content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aphelios with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aphelios throws an elbow that misses. Thibodeaux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aphelios's guard. Nice move by Thibodeaux!#REVB#
Aphelios throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux wants to pass the guard but Aphelios is keeping the position.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Aphelios is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux stands and throws Aphelios's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Thibodeaux wants to control but Aphelios is keeping him busy.
Thibodeaux misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aphelios defending against the ground and pound.
Aphelios gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aphelios blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Aphelios is keeping him busy.
Aphelios is looking to control Thibodeaux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aphelios avoid being mounted?
Aphelios is looking for a sweep. Thibodeaux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aphelios keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aphelios works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aphelios utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Thibodeaux wants to control from the top but Aphelios keeps moving.
Thibodeaux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Aphelios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thibodeaux enables Aphelios to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thibodeaux manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Aphelios's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Thibodeaux managing to control the position.
Aphelios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aphelios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aphelios's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aphelios missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Aphelios trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aphelios connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thibodeaux pulls Aphelios in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aphelios accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aphelios with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aphelios is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aphelios trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aphelios landing with the ground and pound.
Aphelios throwing strikes but missing.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Aphelios from controlling successfully.
Aphelios throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thibodeaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thibodeaux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aphelios moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thibodeaux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thibodeaux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Icarus Aphelios 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##TD#
Thibodeaux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aphelios to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aphelios trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thibodeaux working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelios working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aphelios wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving. #T1#
Aphelios is in close to Thibodeaux's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aphelios in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aphelios throwing strikes from guard but Thibodeaux blocks nicely.
Aphelios won't allow Thibodeaux to sweep him here.
Aphelios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aphelios looking to sit in guard and control but Thibodeaux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Aphelios throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Aphelios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thibodeaux throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Thibodeaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aphelios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thibodeaux being controlled here momentarily.
Aphelios manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thibodeaux manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Aphelios is looking to work some ground and pound but Thibodeaux has wrist control.
Aphelios trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Aphelios postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Aphelios seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aphelios missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aphelios loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aphelios throws an elbow that misses. Thibodeaux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aphelios's guard. Nice move by Thibodeaux!#REVB#
Thibodeaux throws a big right hand that misses.
Thibodeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aphelios is keeping the position for now.
Aphelios has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aphelios keeping moving, preventing Thibodeaux from controlling successfully. #T4#
Thibodeaux controlling from the top position.
Thibodeaux tries to free his leg and advance position but Aphelios is retaining full guard.
Thibodeaux stopping the sweep attempt from Aphelios.
Thibodeaux is looking to work some ground and pound but Aphelios has wrist control.
Aphelios preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Aphelios drives through with a takedown into Thibodeaux's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aphelios accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aphelios is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thibodeaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aphelios.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Icarus Aphelios dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Thibodeaux gets caught napping as Aphelios dives in and scores a takedown. Thibodeaux manages to retain guard.
Aphelios trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Aphelios won't allow Thibodeaux to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aphelios accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aphelios throws an elbow that misses. Thibodeaux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aphelios's guard. Nice move by Thibodeaux!#REVB#
Thibodeaux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aphelios wants to sweep here but Thibodeaux controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Aphelios is working from the bottom.
Aphelios looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thibodeaux is one step ahead there. #T1#
Thibodeaux trying to control but Aphelios is working from the bottom.
Aphelios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Aphelios is working from the bottom.
My spies in ubergym inform me that Thibodeaux has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thibodeaux looking to pass the guard.
Thibodeaux wants to control from the top but Aphelios keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thibodeaux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aphelios scores with a jab to the body.
Aphelios jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aphelios misses the shot to the body.
Aphelios bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Aphelios misses with a takedown attempt - Thibodeaux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aphelios is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thibodeaux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aphelios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Aphelios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aphelios pulls Thibodeaux in to control the position. #T3#
Aphelios working a defensive guard here.
Thibodeaux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thibodeaux throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aphelios tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Thibodeaux drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aphelios is looking for a sweep.
Aphelios manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aphelios moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thibodeaux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thibodeaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aphelios swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Aphelios wants to sweep but no luck.
Aphelios is trying to keep Thibodeaux in close.
Aphelios pulls Thibodeaux in to control the position.
Aphelios is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Aphelios not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aphelios is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thibodeaux reverses the position - he's now on top in Aphelios's guard.
Laurenz Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Icarus Aphelios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aphelios wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Laurenz Thibodeaux.
Well Aphelios 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Icarus Aphelios! |
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Event:
RISE 32: Half Assed v Femme
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Esposito cracks Thibodeaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Laurenz Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown
and Esposito counters with a two punch combo.
Esposito thows a body kick. Thibodeaux tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Esposito drops Thibodeaux with a naaaaasty hook - Thibodeaux is in real trouble here! Esposito dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Esposito!
A relieved looking Leonardo Esposito thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE 25: Buckeye v Half Assed
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Figueroa scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Thibodeaux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Figueroa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Figueroa throws a strike but Thibodeaux rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Thibodeaux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thibodeaux throwing strikes but missing.
Thibodeaux stays in close to Figueroa 's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thibodeaux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Thibodeaux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Figueroa wants to stand up but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Thibodeaux throws a big right hand that misses.
Thibodeaux is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Figueroa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thibodeaux has passed into half guard!
Thibodeaux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thibodeaux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Figueroa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Figueroa tries to get out of the position.
Thibodeaux frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
My spies in ubergym inform me that Thibodeaux has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thibodeaux controlling from the full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Thibodeaux there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Thibodeaux unloads with some shots from mount but Figueroa bucks and avoids them well.
Figueroa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux controlling from the full mount.
Thibodeaux throwing strikes here but Figueroa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thibodeaux content just to control the position here.
Figueroa tries to lock up and control but Thibodeaux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thibodeaux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thibodeaux looking to finish with strikes here!
Thibodeaux throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Thibodeaux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux wants to finish this one by submission but Figueroa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux content just to control the position here.
Figueroa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thibodeaux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figueroa tries to hold on but Thibodeaux postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laurenz 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 shoots in for a double leg but Figueroa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Figueroa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fauni Figueroa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Figueroa closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thibodeaux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Figueroa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thibodeaux trying to control the pace.
Thibodeaux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux is trying for a kimura here. Figueroa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Thibodeaux wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Laurenz Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roger Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Laurenz Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Thibodeaux, which made it look bad.
Thibodeaux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roger Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurenz Thibodeaux.
Gracie wants to clinch.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thibodeaux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Gracie scores with a takedown into Thibodeaux's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Thibodeaux
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Thibodeaux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thibodeaux manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Thibodeaux's guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Gracie trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thibodeaux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thibodeaux is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thibodeaux has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Thibodeaux#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie pushes a forearm under Thibodeaux's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Thibodeaux is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Gracie!
After winning the bout, Roger Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Lumley shoots in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lumley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Thibodeaux. No joy for Lumley on that attempt.
Lumley misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Thibodeaux counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Laurenz Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Lumley.
Lumley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thibodeaux just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Lumley tries to tie him up. #TD#
Thibodeaux gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lumley is looking to control Thibodeaux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lumley avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux controlling the action here.
Thibodeaux throwing shots but Lumley is blocking nicely. #T1#
Thibodeaux not doing much here.
Thibodeaux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thibodeaux is thwarting Lumley's attempts to control the position.
Thibodeaux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thibodeaux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thibodeaux wants to pass to mount but Lumley is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lumley is looking to improve his position.
Lumley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux working the head and body with strikes.
Lumley taking some punishment here, with Thibodeaux in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux thows a huge punch but Lumley dodges it nicely.
Thibodeaux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lumley's head.
Lumley tries to kick Thibodeaux off but Thibodeaux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thibodeaux stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Lumley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lumley tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Lumley fails with the takedown.
Thibodeaux tries to counter with a takedown but Lumley is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Thibodeaux gets the takedown into side control.
Lumley looks winded!
Thibodeaux sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lumley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thibodeaux throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lumley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thibodeaux connects with a decent elbow.
Thibodeaux is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lumley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Thibodeaux has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lumley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thibodeaux throws a strike aimed at the side of Lumley's head but Lumley avoids it well.
Thibodeaux scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laurenz 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lumley or perhaps it was just good defense by Thibodeaux, which made it look bad. #TD#
Thibodeaux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lumley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Thibodeaux keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Thibodeaux gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lumley regains guard.
Thibodeaux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lumley looking to control.
Lumley is striking off his back. Thibodeaux thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Thibodeaux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lumley on the ground.
Well, if Thibodeaux is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Lumley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux thows a huge punch but Lumley dodges it nicely.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lumley can do to turn this around?
Lumley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thibodeaux is working away from the top position though.
Thibodeaux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thibodeaux is trying to control. Lumley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thibodeaux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thibodeaux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lumley trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Thibodeaux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lumley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lumley throws Thibodeaux to one side and escapes!
Lumley is breathing heavily.
Lumley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lumley darts in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux gets double underhooks and turns Lumley into the cage.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Lumley gets caught flat footed, as Thibodeaux shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thibodeaux controlling from the top position. #T3#
Thibodeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Lumley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lumley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thibodeaux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thibodeaux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lumley keeping moving, preventing Thibodeaux from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thibodeaux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Thibodeaux fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lumley to the ground. Thibodeaux is now in Lumley's guard.
Thibodeaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thibodeaux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thibodeaux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thibodeaux stands up over Lumley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Lumley is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux wants to pass the guard but Lumley is keeping the position.
Lumley controls Thibodeaux momentarily but Thibodeaux frees himself.
Thibodeaux is looking to work some ground and pound but Lumley has wrist control.
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 Laurenz Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Thibodeaux shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thibodeaux showed some decent athleticism there.
Lumley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thibodeaux is taking a breather. Lumley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thibodeaux wants to take a breather but Lumley is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lumley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lumley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux is trying to control. Lumley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Thibodeaux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lumley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thibodeaux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thibodeaux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thibodeaux trying to pass the guard but Lumley defending well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Thibodeaux is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lumley's half guard.
Thibodeaux trying to pass the guard but Lumley defending well. #T2#
Thibodeaux lands with a punch from half guard.
Lumley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thibodeaux is working away from the top position though.
Thibodeaux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lumley wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thibodeaux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lumley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Thibodeaux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thibodeaux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lumley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thibodeaux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lumley is not content to let Thibodeaux control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lumley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lumley quickly recovers to half guard.
Lumley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thibodeaux. #T4#
Thibodeaux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thibodeaux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lumley's head.
Thibodeaux trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thibodeaux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Richard Lumley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laurenz Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thibodeaux in particular looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laurenz Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thibodeaux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laurenz Thibodeaux! |
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