PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lestat LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Denbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

LaCroix
vs
Denbow

182 cm
21
182 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

184 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Hardcore Nutrition

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lestat LaCroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Denbow!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - LaCroix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denbow lands with a nice body kick.
Denbow connects with a leg kick. LaCroix looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Denbow.
Michael Denbow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denbow lands a head kick!

It looks like Lestat LaCroix has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denbow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LaCroix has time to react.
Denbow misses with a low kick.
Denbow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denbow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaCroix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Denbow misses with a body kick.
LaCroix blocks a head kick by Denbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denbow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Denbow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LaCroix checks a leg kick.
Denbow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denbow throws a leg kick but LaCroix sees it coming and moves out of range.
Denbow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
LaCroix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Denbow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and LaCroix is able to avoid easily.
Denbow dips to his left and cracks LaCroix with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denbow throws a head kick but LaCroix moves out of range.
Denbow lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix avoids the head kick by Denbow.
LaCroix blocks a head kick by Denbow.
Denbow lands with a thumping leg kick.
LaCroix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
LaCroix moves out of range as Denbow throws a body kick.
Denbow tries a head kick but it misses.
Denbow misses with a body kick.
Denbow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Denbow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Denbow misses with a head kick.
LaCroix walks forward, straight into a front kick from Denbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Denbow.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Denbow.
Denbow scores with a head kick.
Denbow lands a leg kick that knocks LaCroix off balance momentarily.
Denbow throws a leg kick but LaCroix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Denbow motions for LaCroix to come forward. Denbow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Denbow.
Denbow throws a low kick but LaCroix avoids it.
Denbow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Michael Denbow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaCroix checks the leg kick nicely there.

LaCroix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Denbow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LaCroix pulls his head out easily.

Denbow actively working from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denbow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Denbow keeping control of the position.
LaCroix sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denbow is pressing down on LaCroix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Denbow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lestat LaCroix's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Denbow throws a head kick that LaCroix semi-blocks.
Denbow bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Denbow misses with a kick to the body.
Denbow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Denbow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Denbow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LaCroix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Denbow throws a low kick, looking for LaCroix's leg but LaCroix calmly moves out of range.
Denbow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denbow lands a nice looking kick to the body. LaCroix takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Denbow.
LaCroix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denbow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaCroix blocks a low kick nicely.
Denbow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Denbow tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Denbow.
Denbow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LaCroix on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Denbow.
Denbow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denbow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Denbow lands but LaCroix takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denbow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Denbow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Michael Denbow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaCroix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Denbow. Denbow obviously looking to wear him down.
Denbow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LaCroix. That did some damage!
Denbow scores with a spinning back kick!
LaCroix tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Denbow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LaCroix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LaCroix will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Denbow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Denbow throws a lazy head kick

and LaCroix counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LaCroix.
Denbow keeping full guard, as LaCroix tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix won't allow Denbow to sweep him here.

Denbow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
LaCroix trying to control but Denbow is working from the bottom.
LaCroix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LaCroix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denbow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LaCroix stopping the sweep attempt from Denbow.
Denbow is trying to control the position but LaCroix postures up.
LaCroix wants to control from the top but Denbow keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denbow trying to keep a closed guard but LaCroix is proving a slippery customer.
LaCroix trying to control but Denbow is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Denbow lands a head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Denbow. No joy for LaCroix on that attempt.
LaCroix takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Denbow.
Denbow wants to slow LaCroix down by chopping away at his legs.
Denbow misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Denbow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lestat LaCroix's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

The fighters circle momentarily. Denbow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Denbow misses with a low kick as LaCroix jumps back.
That kick from Denbow tenderised LaCroix's leg. LaCroix is trying to keep his angry face on.
Denbow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Denbow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaCroix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Denbow's head backwards.
Denbow wants to land a leg kick but LaCroix is out of range.
Denbow connects with a leg kick. LaCroix looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Denbow misses with a low kick as LaCroix jumps back.
LaCroix misses with a hook
and Denbow counters with a stiff right hand.
Denbow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denbow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denbow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Denbow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
LaCroix moves out of range of the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Denbow, right into the meat.
Denbow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Denbow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Denbow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Denbow throws a head kick but LaCroix moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denbow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denbow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Denbow lands a leg kick that knocks LaCroix off balance momentarily.
LaCroix checks a leg kick.
Denbow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
LaCroix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Denbow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denbow throws a head kick but LaCroix moves out of range.
Denbow lands a head kick!
Denbow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LaCroix's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denbow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Denbow lands but LaCroix takes it in his stride.
Denbow throws a push kick but LaCroix slaps the foot to one side.
Denbow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Denbow but Denbow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Denbow slips a jab from LaCroix.
Denbow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Denbow lands a nice leg kick that just misses LaCroix's sensitive parts.
LaCroix missing with a left hand there. Denbow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix loads up on a big right hand but Denbow slips the punch.
Denbow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Denbow looks for the body kick but LaCroix saw that one coming.
Denbow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LaCroix is out of range.
Denbow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LaCroix takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Denbow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LaCroix on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaCroix blocks a head kick by Denbow.
Denbow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lestat LaCroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Denbow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Denbow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Denbow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Denbow 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Denbow!
Michael Denbow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.