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Event:
Long Haul Tournament Quarters
Date: Aug 17, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux drives through and clinches with Sandoval against the cage.
#TD2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sandoval gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sandoval trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandoval is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux looking for a guillotine here but Sandoval defends easily.
#SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux looking for a guillotine here but Sandoval defends easily.
Sandoval is stalling in the full guard.
Sandoval has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux looking for a guillotine here but Sandoval defends easily.
#T1#
Sandoval has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pluhares-Thibodeaux is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sandoval can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux has his foot on Sandoval's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sandoval works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux is looking for a triangle but Sandoval pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux has his foot on Sandoval's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sandoval works his way back into a safe position though.
Sandoval looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sandoval'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.#T2##SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Sandoval got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pluhares-Thibodeaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sandoval has managed to get both his arms back between Pluhares-Thibodeaux's legs - danger averted.
Sandoval wants to pass the guard but Pluhares-Thibodeaux is keeping the position.
Sandoval slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sandoval has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux working for a triangle but Sandoval defends it easily.
#T3#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sandoval controls the pace.#SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux looking for a guillotine here but Sandoval defends easily.
Sandoval controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandoval continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sandoval.#SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sandoval can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sandoval looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sandoval seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux is looking for a triangle but Sandoval pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Sandoval avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sandoval can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandoval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandoval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pluhares-Thibodeaux being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cortez Pluhares-Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sandoval misses with a lunging right hand
and Pluhares-Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux drags the fight down to the ground.
Sandoval is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Sandoval got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pluhares-Thibodeaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sandoval has managed to get both his arms back between Pluhares-Thibodeaux's legs - danger averted.
Sandoval knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pluhares-Thibodeaux on the ground.
Sandoval is looking to stand up but Pluhares-Thibodeaux won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sandoval controls the pace.#SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandoval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandoval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Sandoval throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pluhares-Thibodeaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sandoval trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandoval sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sandoval can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sandoval controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sandoval is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sandoval can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sandoval controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sandoval's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sandoval stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pluhares-Thibodeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sandoval seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux working for a triangle but Sandoval defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sandoval is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Sandoval looking to pass the guard.
Sandoval slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More hug and hope from Sandoval.#SUB2#
Sandoval avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sandoval stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pluhares-Thibodeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sandoval controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sandoval continues to hold on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux looking for a guillotine here but Sandoval defends easily.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Sandoval got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pluhares-Thibodeaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sandoval has managed to get both his arms back between Pluhares-Thibodeaux's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandoval not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sandoval smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cristopher Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pluhares-Thibodeaux is looking to clinch but Sandoval is avoiding it.
It looked like Sandoval was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sandoval looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandoval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux takes one to the chin there.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sandoval counters with a left to the body.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandoval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Sandoval forces Pluhares-Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.
Sandoval scores with a shoulder strike.
Sandoval lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux jumps guard but Sandoval turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sandoval lands a body punch.
Sandoval lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Sandoval lands with a right to the head.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux fails to pull guard.
Sandoval lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Pluhares-Thibodeaux fails to pull guard.
Cristopher Sandoval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cortez Pluhares-Thibodeaux.
Sandoval lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pluhares-Thibodeaux backwards.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Sandoval forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sandoval tries to work over Pluhares-Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux jumps guard but Sandoval turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sandoval lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sandoval lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux jumps guard but Sandoval turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sandoval.
Sandoval lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sandoval lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sandoval lands a left hand.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux jumps guard but Sandoval stands there with Pluhares-Thibodeaux around his waist. Pluhares-Thibodeaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sandoval digs a right hand underneath Pluhares-Thibodeaux's ribcage. Pluhares-Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sandoval cracks Pluhares-Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Sandoval lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandoval goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sandoval pushes Pluhares-Thibodeaux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
A short right from Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with a shoulder strike.
Sandoval is leaning against Pluhares-Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Sandoval - that landed with a thud.
Sandoval lands a shoulder strike.
Cristopher Sandoval has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sandoval tries a body shot but Pluhares-Thibodeaux blocks it.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sandoval lands a nice uppercut.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Sandoval forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Sandoval.
Sandoval is leaning against Pluhares-Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sandoval tries to work over Pluhares-Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Sandoval.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Sandoval.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sandoval.
A right hook to the body lands for Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a hook that snaps the head of Pluhares-Thibodeaux backwards.
Nice body punch from Sandoval - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a body shot.
Sandoval goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Sandoval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sandoval to keep the fight standing.
Sandoval pushes Pluhares-Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sandoval.
Sandoval doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sandoval lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Pluhares-Thibodeaux is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Sandoval won't allow it.
Sandoval lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Sandoval holds him up against the cage and eventually Pluhares-Thibodeaux drops back down to his feet.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pluhares-Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Sandoval finish him?#T4#
Sandoval working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Sandoval struggles to land a body shot inside as Pluhares-Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Sandoval is leaning against Pluhares-Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sandoval scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sandoval tries to work over Pluhares-Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandoval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandoval lands a hook that snaps the head of Pluhares-Thibodeaux backwards.
Sandoval gets through Pluhares-Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pluhares-Thibodeaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sandoval lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pluhares-Thibodeaux backwards.
A short left from Sandoval.
Sandoval works on Pluhares-Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Sandoval.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body.
Sandoval lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sandoval as the two fighters clinch.
Cortez Pluhares-Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sandoval lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristopher Sandoval showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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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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