PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vincent LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naruto Uzumaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent LaCroix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

LaCroix
vs
Uzumaki

175 cm
22
140 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

177 cm
23
150 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent LaCroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruto Uzumaki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzumaki connects with a single shot there.
LaCroix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
LaCroix shoots for a takedown but Uzumaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LaCroix doesn't manage to clinch there - Uzumaki circles away.
Uzumaki misses the shot to the body.
Uzumaki stuffs the takedown.
A combination from LaCroix does no damage.
LaCroix misses with a head kick.
Uzumaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for LaCroix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Uzumaki.
Uzumaki lands a jab to LaCroix's midsection.
Uzumaki cracks a nice hook into LaCroix's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Uzumaki scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaCroix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uzumaki.
Uzumaki works LaCroix's body with a nice hook.
Uzumaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzumaki lands a right hook to the body.
Uzumaki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Uzumaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LaCroix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uzumaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown but Uzumaki shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent LaCroix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaCroix takes one on the button.
Uzumaki thuds his right hand into LaCroix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
LaCroix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice sprawl there from Uzumaki as LaCroix shoots in.
LaCroix is breathing heavily.
Uzumaki fails to land with a series of punches.
LaCroix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uzumaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uzumaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LaCroix doesn't seem bothered though.
Naruto Uzumaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uzumaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LaCroix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for LaCroix. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uzumaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Uzumaki. Those never looked like landing.
A nice combination there by Uzumaki.
Uzumaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uzumaki clobbers LaCroix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Uzumaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
LaCroix is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Uzumaki.
Uzumaki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Uzumaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uzumaki with a jab.
Uzumaki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Uzumaki.
Uzumaki scores with a one two! LaCroix had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Uzumaki lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzumaki digs a good body shot into LaCroix's ribs.
Uzumaki stalks LaCroix and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into LaCroix's face. LaCroix staggers backwards, shaken.
LaCroix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Uzumaki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
LaCroix tried to score with a low kick but Uzumaki checks it.
Uzumaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Uzumaki connects with a body shot that sends LaCroix's belly button to the back.
Uzumaki lands a jab.
LaCroix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uzumaki scores with a jab to the body.
LaCroix fails with a takedown attempt.
Uzumaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzumaki ducks under a wild hook from LaCroix.
Uzumaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
LaCroix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Uzumaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! LaCroix had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Uzumaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for LaCroix with that takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Uzumaki scores with a four punch combination!
Uzumaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LaCroix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzumaki scores with a one two! LaCroix had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by LaCroix.
LaCroix tries to clinch but Uzumaki moves away
and Uzumaki counters with a three punch combo that has LaCroix backing up. LaCroix nods at Uzumaki to acknowledge the strikes.
Uzumaki lands a jab to LaCroix's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naruto Uzumaki 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.

Uzumaki lands a right hook to the body.
LaCroix doesn't manage to clinch there - Uzumaki circles away.
Uzumaki is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice shot by Uzumaki.
LaCroix shoots in but no luck this time.
Uzumaki scores with a three punch combo!
Uzumaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
LaCroix looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Uzumaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed LaCroix momentarily.
Uzumaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaCroix.

LaCroix moves into range and clinches up with Uzumaki.

Uzumaki tightens his grip and picks LaCroix up, before dumping him to the ground. LaCroix manages to land in guard.

Uzumaki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vincent LaCroix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uzumaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uzumaki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. LaCroix eats them both and turns towards Uzumaki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
LaCroix fails with a takedown attempt.
Naruto Uzumaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LaCroix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uzumaki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LaCroix rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uzumaki throws a nice looking combination but LaCroix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uzumaki lands with a shot to the body.
LaCroix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice takedown defense from Uzumaki. No joy for LaCroix on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent LaCroix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaCroix shoots in but no luck this time.
LaCroix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uzumaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uzumaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between LaCroix's hands.
Uzumaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzumaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LaCroix at a distance.
Uzumaki lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Uzumaki lands.
LaCroix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaCroix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
LaCroix slips a jab and a cross from Uzumaki.
Uzumaki scores with a sloppy right hand. LaCroix should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Uzumaki, as that shot connected.
Nice sprawl there from Uzumaki as LaCroix shoots in.
Uzumaki scores with a hook to the body. LaCroix takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Uzumaki scores with a four punch combination!

LaCroix is rocked!
and Uzumaki counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts LaCroix! He's just covering up as Uzumaki starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naruto Uzumaki!