PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Adamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Lacroix
vs
Adamson

186 cm
26
176 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

189 cm
23
180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Conquer

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Lacroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raphael Adamson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamson throws a leg kick but Lacroix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adamson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lacroix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adamson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lacroix. Lacroix obviously looking to wear him down.
Adamson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lacroix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adamson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lacroix throws an overhand right that lands on Adamson's shoulder, as Adamson tries to avoid the shot.
Adamson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adamson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adamson blocks a head kick by Lacroix.
Adamson scores with a sloppy right hand. Lacroix should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lacroix on the side of the head.
Adamson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No joy there for Lacroix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adamson scores with the left hand. Lacroix knows he should have avoided that one.
Lacroix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Exiled Stand Up - Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamson scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adamson checks it well.
Lacroix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adamson. Adamson obviously looking to wear him down.
Lacroix is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adamson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lacroix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adamson.
Adamson cracks a nice hook into Lacroix's ribs.
Lacroix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacroix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adamson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adamson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adamson throws an off balance right hand
and Lacroix counters with a nice body shot.
Lacroix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lacroix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adamson under the eye.
Adamson lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacroix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adamson.
Lacroix checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamson throws the kick towards the body but Lacroix avoids it.
Lacroix closes the distance and clinches up with Adamson, looking for a takedown. Lacroix pushes Adamson against the cage but Adamson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adamson slips under a jab from Lacroix.
Adamson feints the counter takedown.
Lacroix throws a looping overhand right but Adamson ducks down to avoid it.
Lacroix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adamson scores with a shot to the body.
Adamson throws a head kick but Lacroix moves out of range.
Raphael Adamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacroix tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adamson looks to land a left hand but Lacroix moved out of range nicely.
Adamson scores with a body shot.
Adamson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacroix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacroix throws a body punch but Adamson moves out of range.
Adamson cracks Lacroix with an open hand slap.
Adamson throws a body punch but Lacroix moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamson blocks the body kick.
Adamson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Adamson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lacroix takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adamson throws out a leg kick but Lacroix moves out of range and Adamson only half commits.
A counter left hand to the body from Lacroix misses its target.
Adamson throws a head kick but Lacroix moves out of range.
Adamson misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Lacroix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacroix cracks Adamson with an open hand slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lacroix.
Adamson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adamson connects with a nice looking jab.
Lacroix looks to score with a jab to the body but Adamson is just out of range.
Adamson moves away from the strike by Lacroix.
Adamson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacroix.
Lacroix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Adamson.
Adamson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lacroix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adamson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacroix is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Lacroix is predictable there

and Adamson counters with a single leg into guard. Lacroix didn't expect that.
Lacroix keeping moving, preventing Adamson from controlling successfully.
Adamson wants to pass the guard but Lacroix is keeping the position.
Adamson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adamson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Adamson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Adamson misses with a low kick as Lacroix jumps back.

Lacroix tries to sprawl but Adamson drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Adamson is looking for a kimura but Lacroix is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adamson to get the leverage.
Adamson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Adamson connects with a nice short shot to Lacroix's temple.
Lacroix is looking for a sweep. Adamson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adamson lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamson throws a strike but Lacroix avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Adamson is pushing down on Lacroix's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lacroix is fighting to maintain full guard but Adamson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lacroix trying to control but Adamson postures up.
Adamson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adamson is working for a submission of some sort.
Adamson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Lacroix working for a triangle but Adamson defends it easily.

Lacroix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adamson works over Lacroix with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lacroix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adamson is aware though and is defending well.
Lacroix looking for a sweep. Not yet Lacroix, not yet.
Adamson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lacroix's guard.
Lacroix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adamson is working away from the top position though.
Adamson trying to control the action but Lacroix is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix gets full guard.
Adamson trying to control but Lacroix is working from the bottom.
Lacroix trying to keep a closed guard but Adamson is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adamson throws a chopping leg kick but Lacroix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Adamson ducks under a wild hook from Lacroix.
Adamson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lacroix defends it well.
Adamson lunges at Lacroix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lacroix's hand.
Adamson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lacroix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adamson scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamson connects with an inside leg kick.
Lacroix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adamson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacroix.
Adamson scores with a decent looking hook.
Adamson tries for a takedown but Lacroix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lacroix wants to land a leg kick but Adamson is out of range.
Lacroix moves out of range of the body kick.
Adamson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacroix.
Adamson catches Lacroix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lacroix is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adamson lunges at Lacroix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lacroix's hand.
Lacroix throws a lazy right hand but Adamson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adamson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lacroix ducks right into an uppercut from Adamson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Adamson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lacroix scores with a jab.
Adamson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adamson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lacroix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lacroix looks to land a left hand but Adamson moved out of range nicely.
Adamson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lacroix defends it well.
Adamson throws out a powerful jab.
Adamson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacroix was well out of range. Poor timing from Adamson.
A counter left hand to the body from Lacroix misses its target.
Lacroix moves out of range of the leg kick from Adamson.
Raphael Adamson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Adamson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Lacroix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamson throws the kick towards the body but Lacroix avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Adamson.
Adamson lands an overhand right.
Adamson misses with a straight right.
Adamson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamson scores with a body shot.
Adamson throws a right hand that Lacroix ducks under and follows up with a left that Lacroix also avoids with ease.
Lacroix thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lacroix ducks under a wild hook from Adamson.
Adamson swings widly with a right hand
and Lacroix counters with a one-two to the body.
Adamson throws a solid leg kick but Lacroix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adamson.
Lacroix throws a low kick, looking for Adamson's leg but Adamson calmly moves out of range.
Adamson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adamson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adamson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adamson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adamson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacroix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacroix throws a leg kick but Adamson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adamson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lacroix's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adamson defending well as Lacroix loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Adamson, right into the meat.
A big left from Lacroix misses.
Lacroix looks to land a left hand but Adamson moved out of range nicely.
Lacroix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Adamson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lacroix dives in and grabs Adamson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adamson pushes down on Lacroix's head and hops out.
Adamson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A lazy body kick from Adamson
letting Lacroix counter with a right hand.
Lacroix misses with a wild body shot.
Adamson feints the counter takedown.
Lacroix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adamson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Adamson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamson looks to land a left hand but Lacroix moved out of range nicely.
Adamson misses with a body kick.
Lacroix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adamson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lacroix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lacroix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adamson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacroix is just out of range.
Adamson thuds a left hand into Lacroix's body.
Adamson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adamson works Lacroix's body with a nice hook.
Adamson avoids a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Adamson.
Nice jab there from Adamson.
Max Lacroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adamson takes a swing at Lacroix's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamson misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Adamson.
Adamson lands with a right hand.
Lacroix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Adamson's calf.
Adamson thows a body kick. Lacroix tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adamson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lacroix slips under a jab from Adamson.
Lacroix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adamson moves away.
Adamson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lacroix swivels and escapes.
Lacroix takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lacroix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Adamson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael Adamson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adamson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Adamson!