PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mike mirelez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raven LaCroix has the eye of the tiger tonight.

mirelez
vs
LaCroix

225 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

178 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, mike mirelez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven LaCroix!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mirelez fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from mirelez.
mirelez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mike mirelez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

LaCroix closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

LaCroix decides to stand back up. LaCroix steps back and let's mirelez get back to his feet.

mirelez moves into the clinch.
LaCroix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from mirelez.
LaCroix is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. mirelez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
LaCroix has mirelez pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. mirelez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
mirelez prevents a takedown attempt there.
mirelez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
mirelez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LaCroix.
mirelez is pressed up against the ropes. LaCroix has hold of a leg and is looking to drag mirelez down to the mat. mirelez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

LaCroix looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LaCroix is looking to stand up but mirelez won't let him.
LaCroix looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

mirelez is working an open guard so LaCroix takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

mirelez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. LaCroix looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

mirelez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
LaCroix with a poor takedown

so mirelez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
mirelez prevents LaCroix from getting back to his feet.
LaCroix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LaCroix has mirelez pulled in close to control his posture.
LaCroix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with mirelez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
LaCroix is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst mirelez is controlling him.
LaCroix has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

LaCroix pushes mirelez off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaCroix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

LaCroix gets a takedown into half guard.

LaCroix postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for mirelez to stand up.
Raven LaCroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mirelez throws a nice head kick!
LaCroix keeps the fight on the outside.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts mirelez as he jumps to the side.
mirelez misses with a takedown

so LaCroix counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
mirelez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LaCroix won't allow mirelez to get back to his feet.
mirelez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
LaCroix wants to stand but mirelez is controlling his posture from full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
LaCroix misses with a takedown
and mirelez counters with an outside leg kick.
mirelez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

LaCroix decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
LaCroix wants to stand up but mirelez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
mirelez is trying to stand back up but LaCroix is controlling him
mirelez is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
LaCroix is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
LaCroix keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
mirelez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for mirelez.
LaCroix looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix wants to stand but mirelez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

mirelez pushes LaCroix off and scrambles back to his feet.

LaCroix shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in mirelez's guard.

LaCroix gets to his feet. mirelez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

LaCroix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
mirelez wants to control but LaCroix is keeping busy and won't allow it.

LaCroix postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for mirelez to stand up.

LaCroix looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

LaCroix stands and steps away. mirelez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

LaCroix shoots in and bounces mirelez off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
mirelez trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raven LaCroix dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

mirelez has his takedown stuffed

and LaCroix counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

mirelez is rocked!
LaCroix sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh mirelez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
mirelez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LaCroix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
mirelez seems to have got his legs back now.
LaCroix is looking to stand up but mirelez won't let him.

mirelez is looking for a triangle but LaCroix pushes his legs off easily.

LaCroix gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
LaCroix tries for a takedown but mirelez circles away easily

and mirelez counters with a shoot takedown. LaCroix fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
mirelez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LaCroix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
mirelez throws and elbow that misses. LaCroix uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in mirelez's guard. Nice move by LaCroix!
mirelez looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix trying to control the position from guard on top but mirelez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
mirelez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LaCroix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
LaCroix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
mirelez wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
mirelez stuffs the takedown.
LaCroix shoots in for a double leg but mirelez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
mike mirelez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven LaCroix.
LaCroix is breathing heavily.
LaCroix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
mirelez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and LaCroix counters with a nice double leg into guard.
LaCroix is stalling in the full guard.
mirelez pulls LaCroix in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix looking to pass the guard.

LaCroix gets to his feet - mirelez follows without any prompting.

LaCroix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
mirelez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
mirelez is working hard here to advance position.
LaCroix controlling from side mount.
LaCroix tries to stand but mirelez is controlling his head.
mirelez is pushing LaCroix's head away, looking to escape. LaCroix manages to hold on to the position though.
mirelez tries to improve position but can't.
LaCroix tries to get to his feet but mirelez is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with LaCroix in his guard.
mirelez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
mirelez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

mirelez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
mirelez has a closed guard, preventing LaCroix from standing up.
mirelez wants to sweep here but LaCroix controlling him for the moment.

LaCroix stands up and waves to mirelez to follow him.

LaCroix scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
LaCroix content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
mirelez wants to control but LaCroix is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. mirelez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
mirelez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
mirelez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
mirelez trying to keep a closed guard but LaCroix is proving a slippery customer.

mirelez is working an open guard so LaCroix takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

mirelez moves into range and clinches up with LaCroix.
LaCroix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. mirelez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
mirelez drops down looking for an ankle pick but LaCroix pulls his leg out and moves away.
LaCroix has his takedown stuffed
and mirelez counters with a head kick. That will keep LaCroix thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

mirelez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
mirelez looking to pass the guard.
mirelez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
mirelez stops LaCroix from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
mirelez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
mirelez is standing up over LaCroix. LaCroix looks to escape but mirelez dives into side control.
LaCroix defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raven LaCroix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

LaCroix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so mirelez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
mirelez is looking to stand up but LaCroix won't let him.
LaCroix controlling mirelez's posture.
mirelez trying to control but LaCroix is working from the bottom.
LaCroix is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst mirelez is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LaCroix can do anything to dispel that myth.
mirelez wants to control from the top but LaCroix keeps moving.

LaCroix pushes mirelez off and scrambles back to his feet.
mirelez fails with the takedown

and LaCroix counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaCroix takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

LaCroix stands up out of the half guard.
mirelez with a poor takedown

and LaCroix counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LaCroix.
LaCroix is looking to stand up but mirelez won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaCroix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
mirelez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LaCroix is controlling him.
LaCroix sitting in guard here, content to control.

mirelez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
LaCroix has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of mirelez is proving hard to escape from.
LaCroix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LaCroix wants to stand but mirelez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

LaCroix closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LaCroix lands in his opponent's guard.
LaCroix tries to stand but mirelez is controlling from the bottom.
mirelez striking off his back but it's not causing LaCroix any problems.
mirelez is trying to keep LaCroix in close.
mirelez wants to stand up but LaCroix is controlling him.
LaCroix won't allow mirelez to sweep him here.
mirelez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LaCroix controls the pace.
LaCroix is looking to stand up but mirelez won't let him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
LaCroix tries for a takedown but mirelez circles away easily
and mirelez counters with a left and a right that stings LaCroix.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mirelez misses with a takedown

and LaCroix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mike mirelez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaCroix controlling the action here.
LaCroix tries to stand and escape but mirelez is controlling the position.
mirelez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LaCroix tries to stand but his hand is stuck under mirelez.
LaCroix wants to lay and pray for a moment but mirelez keeps working.

mirelez actively working from the bottom here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
mirelez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LaCroix as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mirelez lands a with a good body shot.
LaCroix misses with a takedown
and mirelez counters with a head kick. That will keep LaCroix thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

mirelez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
LaCroix wants to get back to his feet.
LaCroix is not content to let mirelez control the position.

LaCroix kicks off mirelez and gets to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

LaCroix looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
LaCroix wants to stand but mirelez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
mike mirelez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
mirelez punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raven LaCroix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LaCroix winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raven LaCroix!