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Event:
KUMITE #42
Date: Dec 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but Pepe circles away.
#CL#
Thibodeaux rushes Pepe and presses him up against the ropes.
Pepe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pepe fails to land.
Pepe misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pepe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Pepe lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pepe works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pepe can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Pepe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pepe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pepe lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Pepe to keep the fight standing.
Pepe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pepe misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux slowing the pace effectively.
Pepe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.#BC2#
Pepe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Pepe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pepe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pepe misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Pepe back into the ropes.
Pepe lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pepe misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Pepe on the inside. #T2#
Pepe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pepe throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pepe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Pepe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Pepe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Pepe avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the ropes.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Pepe.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Pepe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Pepe lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux trying to stall but Pepe improves his position.
A right hook to the body lands for Pepe.
#T3#
Pepe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Pepe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pepe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pepe is defending well for now.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Pepe to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adonis Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pepe misses with a knee to the head.
Pepe avoiding damage.
Thibodeaux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pepe smiles and moves away.
Pepe connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch
and Pepe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pepe misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Pepe keeps it at a distance.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pepe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Pepe lands with a right to the head.
Pepe lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pepe tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Pepe back against the ropes.
Come on Pepe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thibodeaux wants to stall.
Pepe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thibodeaux seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pepe can turn it around.
Pepe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pepe lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Pepe avoids the damage to the body.
Pepe lands a body shot. #T5#
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Pepe avoids the damage to the body.
Pepe struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Pepe avoiding damage.
Thibodeaux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pepe smiles and moves away.
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Pepe pushes him off.
Pepe lands a jab to Thibodeaux's midsection.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thibodeaux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pepe smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Pepe clinches up against the ropes.
Pepe misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepe tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Pepe back against the ropes. #T6#
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Pepe.
Thibodeaux looking to stall.
Pepe has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pepe.
Pepe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pepe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pepe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Pepe breaks the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a low kick as Pepe jumps back.
Pepe throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Pepe keeps it at a distance.
Pepe keeps the fight on the outside.
Pepe with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Adonis Thibodeaux has been cut.#T7##CL#
Pepe tries to keep at a distance but Thibodeaux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pepe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Pepe - that landed with a thud.
Pepe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but Pepe stands there with Thibodeaux around his waist. Thibodeaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pepe avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Pepe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Pepe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pepe presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pepe digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pepe scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Pepe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T8#
Good shot there by Thibodeaux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pepe counters with a huge left! Thibodeaux is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pepe isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Thibodeaux from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pepe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ines Pepe!
A victorious Ines Pepe 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:
KUMITE #31
Date: Oct 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Beltran paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches.
Beltran with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Beltran manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Beltran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving.
Thibodeaux is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Beltran working a defensive guard but Thibodeaux manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Beltran tries to buck Thibodeaux off but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran manages to get back to half guard.
Beltran wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Beltran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thibodeaux pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Beltran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Thibodeaux works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Thibodeaux jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Beltran manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beltran has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beltran can't do much from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position but Beltran is working away. #T2#
Thibodeaux tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Beltran is not content to let Thibodeaux control the position.
Beltran sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Beltran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Beltran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Beltran actively working from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux is looking to stall here but Beltran recovers full guard.
Thibodeaux stopping the sweep attempt from Beltran.#T3#
Thibodeaux throwing strikes from guard but Beltran blocks nicely.
Beltran seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Beltran keeping moving, preventing Thibodeaux from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Beltran looking for a guillotine here but Thibodeaux defends easily.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Beltran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thibodeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beltran is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Beltran throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thibodeaux uses it to pass to side control.
Beltran struggling a bit here.
Thibodeaux working the ground and pound but Beltran is defending the strikes. #T4#
Thibodeaux gets to mount! Beltran was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Beltran is looking to improve his position but Thibodeaux isn't that keen on the idea.
Thibodeaux works his way to his opponent's back.
Beltran breaks Thibodeaux's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Thibodeaux working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Thibodeaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Beltran should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Thibodeaux has tightened it up now! Beltran should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adonis Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
KUMITE #20
Date: Sep 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Guerrero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Guerrero is having none of it.
Guerrero half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Guerrero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Guerrero counters with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Guerrero keeps it at a distance.
Thibodeaux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Guerrero catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Guerrero scores with a leg kick.
Guerrero lands with a right hand.
Guerrero looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Guerrero moves out of range as Thibodeaux throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Guerrero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Guerrero circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guerrero can pounce on him.
#T1#
Guerrero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guerrero blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Guerrero pushes him off.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Guerrero moves out of range.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Guerrero blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Guerrero half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Guerrero.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch but Guerrero is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Guerrero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guerrero looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Guerrero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Guerrero.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Guerrero moves out of range.
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guerrero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Guerrero swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Guerrero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but Guerrero circles away.
#CL2#
Thibodeaux pushes Guerrero up against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guerrero prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Guerrero scores with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guerrero's elbow.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Guerrero.
A short left from Guerrero.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Guerrero swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux fails to pull guard.
Thibodeaux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Guerrero blocks the elbow strike.
Guerrero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Guerrero swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerrero misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Guerrero working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Guerrero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guerrero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guerrero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guerrero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Guerrero scores with a head kick. Thibodeaux tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Guerrero lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux seems unphased.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Guerrero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
Guerrero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Guerrero throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Guerrero.
Thibodeaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Guerrero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Guerrero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guerrero throws a push kick but Thibodeaux slaps the foot to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Guerrero.
#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux.
Guerrero checks a low kick from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Guerrero is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from Guerrero misses.
Thibodeaux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Guerrero.
A clash of legs there as Thibodeaux blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Guerrero holds him up against the ropes and eventually Thibodeaux drops back down to his feet.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Guerrero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Guerrero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Guerrero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guerrero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guerrero swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerrero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards. #T5##BC#
Guerrero breaks the clinch.
Guerrero throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches.
Thibodeaux is trying to maintain a safe position but Guerrero gets an underhook and turns Thibodeaux into the ropes.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Guerrero.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Guerrero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guerrero lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Guerrero.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Guerrero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but Guerrero turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Blake Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Thibodeaux.#T6#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Guerrero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guerrero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerrero has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guerrero avoids it.
Guerrero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guerrero misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Guerrero.
Guerrero misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Guerrero.
Guerrero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guerrero tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
#TD2#
Thibodeaux decides to pull guard.
Guerrero trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Guerrero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thibodeaux's guard.#T7##SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for a guillotine here but Guerrero defends easily.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Guerrero from controlling successfully.
Guerrero tries to stand but Thibodeaux is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for a guillotine here but Guerrero defends easily.
Thibodeaux looking to control.
Guerrero wants to stand but Thibodeaux has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Guerrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Thibodeaux is retaining full guard.
Thibodeaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guerrero is aware though and is defending well.
Guerrero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thibodeaux's guard.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guerrero defends well.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guerrero has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thibodeaux is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Guerrero wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.
Thibodeaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guerrero. #T9##SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Guerrero tries to stand but Thibodeaux is controlling from the bottom.
Guerrero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thibodeaux trying to hold on to Guerrero's head to control him but Guerrero postures up.
#SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guerrero wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Guerrero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guerrero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Blake Guerrero!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Blake Guerrero!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Blake Guerrero!
Blake Guerrero wins by unanimous decision!
Blake Guerrero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
KUMITE #10
Date: Aug 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Carter scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Adonis Thibodeaux has been cut.#CL2#
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Carter letting Thibodeaux take a breather here.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
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 Carter walks away with a smile on his face. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range. #CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Carter.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carter throws out a leg kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range and Carter only half commits.
Thibodeaux tries to counter with a clinch but Carter shakes him off and moves away.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter tries to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling the position.
Carter wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
Thibodeaux has Carter pushed against the ropes.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carter has his back to the ropes.
Carter stalling in the clinch but Thibodeaux improves position. #BC#
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Carter taking a breather.
Thibodeaux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux is trying to maintain a safe position but Carter gets an underhook and turns Thibodeaux into the ropes.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Carter manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thibodeaux looks to clinch
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it. #CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carter trying to control the position but instead, Thibodeaux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carter into the ropes.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but Carter turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Carter controlling the action here for a moment.
Carter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Carter. #T4#
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Carter taking a breather.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but Carter stands there with Thibodeaux around his waist. Thibodeaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Christian Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Thibodeaux.
Carter lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carter.#BC#
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch.
As Thibodeaux looks to move away, Carter throws a big counter combo but Thibodeaux just gets out of the way.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range. #CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the ropes.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Carter to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux looks to clinch
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand. #T5#
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carter as Thibodeaux tries to tie him up.
Carter tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the ropes.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has Carter pressed against the ropes, preventing Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carter tries to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling the position.
Carter taking a breather. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but Carter has him pressed against the ropes.
Carter working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
#CUT#That has opened up Adonis Thibodeaux's cut even more.
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
Carter pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux stalling against the ropes.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Carter gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.#CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#The cut above Adonis Thibodeaux's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T7#
Carter pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carter lands a left hand.
#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Carter lands a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Carter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#Adonis Thibodeaux's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Carter wants to stall.
Carter pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Carter stalling the fight.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Carter avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Carter looking to stall.
#T8#
Carter scores with a hook to the body.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thibodeaux being controlled against the ropes.#T9#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Christian Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carter is trying to maintain a safe position but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns Carter into the ropes.
Carter has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.
Carter blocks the elbow strike.
Carter wants to stall.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Carter avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carter 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Christian Carter!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Christian Carter!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Christian Carter!
Christian Carter wins by unanimous decision!
Christian Carter thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 44 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jun 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Darden Kane!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Kane has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thibodeaux is trying to keep an underhook but Kane manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (2) Kane
Thibodeaux is looking to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Still in half guard, Kane seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux trying to control from the bottom.
Thibodeaux's coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe 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.#SUB2#
Kane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thibodeaux is just riding it out for now. Kane eventually gives up the hold.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Kane is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Kane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thibodeaux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kane is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Kane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Kane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Kane might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Thibodeaux wants to control but Kane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thibodeaux moves into full guard.
#T4#
Thibodeaux trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
Kane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kane sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Thibodeaux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thibodeaux has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kane has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (5) Kane#T6#
The referee asks Kane politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kane prefers to stall for the moment though.
Thibodeaux tries to improve position but can't.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Kane postures up.
Thibodeaux is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Thibodeaux being controlled for a moment. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kane controls the position. #T8#
Thibodeaux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux is letting Kane control him for a moment. #T9##SUB2#
Kane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kane just content to control the position.
Kane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Thibodeaux is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Kane slows the pace down.
Kane is continuing to stall.#T11#
Kane wants to take a breather but Thibodeaux manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kane.
Kane won't allow Thibodeaux to sweep him here. #T12#
Thibodeaux being controlled here, momentarily.
Kane wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving.
Kane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thibodeaux working a defensive guard but Kane passes into half guard.
#T14#
Thibodeaux trying to control but Kane postures up.
Kane stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thibodeaux tries to roll over but Kane keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 44 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khalil Amrani!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Amrani shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thibodeaux napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (4) Amrani#SUB2#
Amrani is trying to get an arm triangle but Thibodeaux is defending well.
Thibodeaux's coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe 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 stops Amrani from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Amrani is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thibodeaux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Amrani trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Amrani goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thibodeaux has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Amrani but great work by Thibodeaux. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thibodeaux (4) vs (4) Amrani
Amrani tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Amrani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Amrani tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thibodeaux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Amrani looks winded!
Thibodeaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amrani keeps working.
Thibodeaux controls the position.
Thibodeaux is looking to take a break and control but Amrani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amrani is trying to work for a sweep but Thibodeaux has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thibodeaux (6) vs (4) Amrani
Amrani felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Amrani is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thibodeaux controlling the pace for now.
Thibodeaux continues to stall.#T3#
Thibodeaux has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thibodeaux is trying to take his opponent's back.
Thibodeaux controlling the position easily from mount.
Amrani tries to improve his position but instead Thibodeaux has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Thibodeaux (9) vs (4) Amrani
Thibodeaux is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Thibodeaux.
More hug and hope from Thibodeaux.#T5#
Thibodeaux not allowing Amrani to control his hands.
Amrani is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
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.#T6#
You can see the frustration on Amrani's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Amrani right now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T7##T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9##T10#
Further stalling from Thibodeaux.#T11#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Thibodeaux is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T12#
Amrani is trying to break free.
Thibodeaux is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Thibodeaux continues to hold on tight.
Thibodeaux is not going to allow Amrani to sit and survive in this position. #T13#
Thibodeaux controls the action.
Amrani just trying to survive but Thibodeaux is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Thibodeaux slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amrani is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thibodeaux takes the fight on points by 9 to 4. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thibodeaux has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.
Thibodeaux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thibodeaux stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux stalling the fight.
Thibodeaux seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux effectively controlling the action here.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Thibodeaux has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.
Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
#T3#
Jackson wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Thibodeaux has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Thibodeaux's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A bit of stalling here from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adonis Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thibodeaux is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux maintains the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling the position.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Jackson tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Thibodeaux drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Thibodeaux leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thibodeaux stalls.
Thibodeaux has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage.
Adonis Thibodeaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thibodeaux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Thibodeaux has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thibodeaux is looking for a takedown.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Thibodeaux controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thibodeaux's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Thibodeaux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thibodeaux leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Adonis Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Thibodeaux will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Thibodeaux has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Thibodeaux has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Jackson tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Thibodeaux has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jerome Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux slowing the pace effectively.
Thibodeaux takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Thibodeaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Jackson tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thibodeaux wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thibodeaux leaning against his opponent.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adonis Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jerome Jackson.
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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adonis Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
R6
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Memnon Tithonus!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tithonus has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tithonus smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Tithonus clinches.
Thibodeaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but Tithonus has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adonis Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Thibodeaux pulls guard successfully.
Tithonus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tithonus wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Tithonus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Tithonus from controlling successfully.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position but Tithonus postures up. #T1#
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Tithonus from controlling successfully.
Tithonus forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tithonus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thibodeaux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tithonus trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away. #SUB2#
Tithonus is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Tithonus trying to pass the guard but Thibodeaux defending well.
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to full guard.
Tithonus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (3) Tithonus
Thibodeaux tries to hold on but Tithonus pushes him away. #T3#
Tithonus takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Thibodeaux (0) vs (6) Tithonus#SUB2#
Tithonus is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Thibodeaux won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Tithonus off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Memnon Tithonus!
Memnon Tithonus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
R4
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Irakli Talakvadze!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thibodeaux clinches.
Thibodeaux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Talakvadze is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Talakvadze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Talakvadze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thibodeaux after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Thibodeaux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thibodeaux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Thibodeaux has his foot on Talakvadze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talakvadze works his way back into a safe position though.
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position but Talakvadze postures up.
Talakvadze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talakvadze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thibodeaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talakvadze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Talakvadze wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.#SUB#
Talakvadze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thibodeaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talakvadze has managed to get both his arms back between Thibodeaux's legs - danger averted.
Talakvadze 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.
Talakvadze stays in close to Thibodeaux's body and controls the position.
Thibodeaux looking to control.
Talakvadze controlling from the top position. #T2##SUB#
Thibodeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Talakvadze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Talakvadze defends well.
Talakvadze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thibodeaux's guard.
Well, if Talakvadze 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 is looking for a sweep. Talakvadze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Talakvadze keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Talakvadze tries to pass to full mount but Thibodeaux defends it.
Talakvadze slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Talakvadze might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Thibodeaux is looking to control Talakvadze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thibodeaux avoid being mounted?#T4#
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep. Talakvadze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Talakvadze with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Talakvadze trying to mount his opponent but Thibodeaux defends it.
Talakvadze works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (3) Talakvadze
Thibodeaux tries to bench press Talakvadze off him but Talakvadze keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thibodeaux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thibodeaux tries to get out of the position.#T5#
Talakvadze in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thibodeaux is looking to reverse the position.
Talakvadze is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Thibodeaux's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Talakvadze has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thibodeaux manages to get back to half guard.
Talakvadze is looking to pass Thibodeaux's guard but actually Thibodeaux recovers to full guard.
Talakvadze stopping the sweep attempt from Thibodeaux.#T6#
Talakvadze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Talakvadze is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Thibodeaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Talakvadze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Talakvadze controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7##SUB#
Thibodeaux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Talakvadze escapes and throws Thibodeaux's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (6) Talakvadze
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face as Talakvadze controls the position.
Thibodeaux is trying to control Talakvadze's posture but Talakvadze avoids it.
Talakvadze controls the position.
Talakvadze working away.#T8#
A lull in the action here.
Talakvadze is continuing to stall.
Thibodeaux manages to work his way to half guard, despite Talakvadze's best efforts.
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but Thibodeaux defending well.
Thibodeaux is concentrating on defense, preventing Talakvadze from advancing position.
Talakvadze controlling the pace. #T9#
Thibodeaux is trying to control but can't.
Talakvadze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thibodeaux is concentrating on defense, preventing Talakvadze from advancing position. #SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back.
Talakvadze trying to control the pace.
Thibodeaux wants to improve his position but Talakvadze is controlling well.
Talakvadze controlling the action here.#T10#
Thibodeaux tries to roll over but Talakvadze keeps him under control.
Talakvadze trying to mount his opponent but Thibodeaux defends it.
Thibodeaux trying to hold on to Talakvadze's head to control him but Talakvadze postures up.
Thibodeaux is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T11#
Talakvadze controlling the action here. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Talakvadze pulls his head out easily.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Talakvadze is keeping busy.
Talakvadze takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T12#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Thibodeaux preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Talakvadze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thibodeaux tries to get to full guard but Talakvadze has control of the leg. #T14#
Talakvadze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thibodeaux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Talakvadze advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (9) Talakvadze
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talakvadze in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thibodeaux manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talakvadze wins on points by 9 to 0. |
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Event:
R5
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Yuki Okada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Okada.#CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Okada tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
#TD#
Okada pulls guard successfully.
Thibodeaux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thibodeaux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Okada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thibodeaux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Okada is tightening it up a little... Thibodeaux has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Thibodeaux reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Thibodeaux taps out! Nice BJJ there by Okada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yuki Okada!
During a confident post fight interview, Yuki Okada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
R 3
Date: Jul 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sincere Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Adonis Thibodeaux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sincere Thibodeaux tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Adonis Thibodeaux is in Sincere Thibodeaux's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sincere Thibodeaux (0) vs (2) Adonis Thibodeaux
Adonis Thibodeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Sincere Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adonis Thibodeaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Sincere Thibodeaux looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Adonis Thibodeaux is defending well. Sincere Thibodeaux quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Adonis Thibodeaux has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sincere Thibodeaux celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sincere Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
R 2
Date: Jul 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rhaegar Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Thibodeaux sprawls well.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Thibodeaux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thibodeaux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thibodeaux working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
#SUB#
Thibodeaux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Thibodeaux's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (3) Gracie#T1#
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep.
Thibodeaux is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
Thibodeaux tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. #T2#
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep.
Thibodeaux is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Thibodeaux is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Thibodeaux is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie controls the position from side control.
Gracie trying to control the position but Thibodeaux is working away.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie working away.#T5#
Gracie wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Thibodeaux is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thibodeaux is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Gracie working away.
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Thibodeaux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thibodeaux tries to get out of the position.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thibodeaux is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #T8#
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Thibodeaux is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
Thibodeaux tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. #T10##SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Thibodeaux is defending well.
Gracie trying to control the position but Thibodeaux is working away. #T11#
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie working away.
Thibodeaux is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Thibodeaux tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
A lull in the action here.
Thibodeaux struggling a bit here.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Thibodeaux tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Gracie takes a little break here. Thibodeaux wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 3 to 0. |
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Event:
R 1
Date: Jul 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Landen Novak!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Novak closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a shoot takedown. Novak fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thibodeaux (2) vs (0) Novak#SUB2#
Thibodeaux has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Novak to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Thibodeaux is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Novak pulls down on the head and he's put Thibodeaux to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Landen Novak! |
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