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Event:
The Long Haul Tournament 1
Date: Jul 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Wolf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wolf counters with a right hand to the body.
Wolf misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux moves into the clinch successfully.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Pluhares-Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolf.
Wolf tries a body shot but Pluhares-Thibodeaux blocks it.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf.
Wolf avoiding damage.
Wolf lands with a light punch inside.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries to work over Wolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Wolf's head. #T1#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Wolf.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wolf as Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries to tie him up.
Wolf lands a body punch.
Wolf lands a body shot.
Wolf slowing the pace effectively.
Wolf definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wolf has Pluhares-Thibodeaux pushed against the cage.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wolf - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wolf stalling the fight.
Wolf seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Wolf avoids it by throwing Pluhares-Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Wolf blocking some punches.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wolf misses with some punches.
A short right from Wolf on the inside.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf's elbow.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf blocks a body shot from Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Wolf has Pluhares-Thibodeaux pressed against the cage.
Wolf is stalling here.
Wolf working aggressively here.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolf is struggling to control the position.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf. #T3#
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf lands with a short shot to the head.
Wolf looking to slow down the pace here.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wolf.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wolf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Wolf.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf fails to land.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries to stall but Wolf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wolf lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Pluhares-Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Wolf avoids it by throwing Pluhares-Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Wolf controls the action.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf cracks Pluhares-Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Wolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Pluhares-Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux works on Wolf's body with a couple of short punches.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux leaning against his opponent.
Wolf lands a right hand.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Wolf tries a body shot but Pluhares-Thibodeaux blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Clubber Wolf will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Wolf keeps the fight on the outside.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Wolf.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolf.
Wolf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Cortez Pluhares-Thibodeaux has been cut.#CL#
Wolf clinches with his opponent.
Wolf lands a body punch.
Wolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pluhares-Thibodeaux's elbow.
A short right from Wolf.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf's elbow.
Wolf lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
A head punch on the inside from Pluhares-Thibodeaux fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pluhares-Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf's elbow.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux is leaning against Wolf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Wolf's ribcage. Wolf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wolf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf's elbow.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Wolf.
Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
#T2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Wolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Wolf controls the action.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf is trying to maintain a safe position but Pluhares-Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns Wolf into the cage.
Wolf scores with a shot to the side of Pluhares-Thibodeaux's head.
Wolf leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pluhares-Thibodeaux as Wolf tries to tie him up.
Wolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolf tries to work over Pluhares-Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Wolf.
Wolf scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Wolf blocks an uppercut.
Wolf can't find room to land a body shot as Pluhares-Thibodeaux controls the action.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf is trying to maintain a safe position but Pluhares-Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns Wolf into the cage.
Wolf tries to work over Pluhares-Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Wolf controls the action.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
A right hand to the body from Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux is looking to control Wolf's arms but Wolf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pluhares-Thibodeaux has his back to the cage.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Wolf.
#T4#
Wolf'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 short right hand to the side of the head by Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wolf taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wolf prevents a body shot from Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Wolf pushes Pluhares-Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Pluhares-Thibodeaux on the inside.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Wolf blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cortez Pluhares-Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cortez Pluhares-Thibodeaux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wolf throws a head kick but Pluhares-Thibodeaux moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolf circles away.
#CL2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pluhares-Thibodeaux backwards.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf's elbow.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf avoiding damage.
A body shot lands from Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Wolf misses with some punches.
Wolf misses with some punches.
Cortez Pluhares-Thibodeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Wolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf misses with some punches.
Wolf'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.
Wolf is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Wolf presses Pluhares-Thibodeaux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Wolf stalling in the clinch.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
The referee calls for Wolf to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolf.#T3#
Wolf prevents a body shot from Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Pluhares-Thibodeaux fails to land.
Wolf looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wolf as Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries to tie him up.
Wolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Wolf blocking some punches.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolf blocking some punches.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Wolf blocking some punches.
Wolf tries to work over Pluhares-Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolf is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A hook to the body from Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Wolf.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wolf.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Pluhares-Thibodeaux on the inside.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cortez Pluhares-Thibodeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pluhares-Thibodeaux has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cortez Pluhares-Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
TLH 2025 - Testing Event
Date: Jun 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Messi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Clubber Wolf has been cut.
Messi tries to clinch but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Messi pinned against the cage. Messi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Messi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a left and a right that stings Messi.
Messi misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Wolf counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Wolf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Messi lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Messi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Messi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Messi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolf tests Messi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Messi is looking to slow Wolf down with leg kicks.
Messi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Messi tries for a takedown but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wolf wants to counter with a clinch but Messi pushes him away.
Wolf shoots for a takedown but Messi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wolf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Messi tries to avoid it but Wolf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Messi to the ground. Messi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Messi closes the distance and clinches.
Wolf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolf tries to pull guard but Messi holds him up against the cage and eventually Wolf drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Wolf tries to break the clinch but Messi is controlling the position.
Messi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from Wolf.
Wolf can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Wolf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolf looks for a takedown but Messi sprawls well.
Wolf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Messi avoids it really well and circles away.
Messi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ronaldo Messi.
I think Messi 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 10:9
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 10:10
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 10:10
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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