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Event:
Death Squad 356:Blye v Marlo
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Uk throws an overhand right that lands on Lacroix's shoulder, as Lacroix tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Lacroix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Uk pushes Lacroix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uk misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lacroix takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Uk is leaning against Lacroix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Uk tries to pull guard but Lacroix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Uk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lacroix smiles and moves away.
Uk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uk misses the jab.
Lacroix moves away from the strike by Uk.
Uk tries to clinch up but Lacroix circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacroix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lacroix checks a leg kick.
Lacroix checks a low kick from Uk.
Lacroix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uk throws out the jab.
Uk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lacroix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Lacroix circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lacroix counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Lacroix as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Lacroix drives through and clinches with Uk against the cage.
Lacroix gets through Uk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lacroix holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lacroix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Uk pushes Lacroix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacroix scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Uk.
Uk working aggressively here.
Uk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uk.
Lacroix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Uk fails to land.
Lacroix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Lacroix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uks head.
A left hand lands to the body for Uk.
Uk can't find room to land a body shot as Lacroix controls the action.
Lacroix blocks a body shot from Uk.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uk.
Uk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lacroix.
Lacroix scores with a knee to the head.
Lacroix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Uk tries a body shot but Lacroix blocks it.
Uk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lacroix tries to stall but Uk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Uk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lacroix looking to slow down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Lacroix.
Uk scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacroix.
Lacroix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lacroix. #T3#
Uk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Uk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uk blocks an uppercut.
Uk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Uk lands with a right to the head.
Lacroix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lacroix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uk misses with the head strike.
Lacroix tries to work over Uk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uk tries to pull guard but Lacroix won't allow it.
Lacroix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uk takes a shot to the head.
Lacroix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lacroix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacroix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Uk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lacroix to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Uk misses with a body punch.
Uk misses with a punch to the body.
Lacroix scores with a shoulder strike.
Uk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lacroix smiles and moves away.
Donk. Uk catches Lacroix right on the button with a cross.
Lacroix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lacroix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Uk scores with a nice body kick.
Lacroix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Uk lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Uk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uk lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacroix backwards.
Lacroix swings wildly with an uppercut but Uk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacroix lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Lacroix will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lacroix ducks under a wild hook from Uk.
Lacroix avoids the body shot from Uk.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lacroix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dong Uk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacroix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Lacroix closes the distance and pushes Uk back into the cage.
Lacroix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lacroix trying to control the position but instead, Uk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lacroix into the cage.
Uk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Max Lacroix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lacroix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uk backwards.
Lacroix has a couple of punches blocked by Uk.
Uk can't find room to land a body shot as Lacroix controls the action.
Uk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lacroix avoids it.
Uk tries to pull guard but Lacroix won't allow it.
Lacroix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uk misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Uk swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacroix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacroix misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Uk on the inside.
Lacroix presses Uk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Uk scores with a shoulder strike.
Lacroix looking to throw knees to the head but Uk is blocking nicely.
Lacroix is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lacroix tries a body shot but Uk blocks it.
Uk lands with a left to the head.
Lacroix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacroix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Uk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacroix tries a body shot but Uk blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Uk throws an elbow but misses.
Lacroix misses with some punches.
Uk blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uk.
Lacroix misses with the head strike.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uk.
Uk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Uk throws a head punch that misses.
Uk is trying to pull guard but Lacroix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lacroix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uk blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lacroix takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lacroix blocks a body shot from Uk.
Lacroix connects with a knee to the head.
Uk swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacroix uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uk.
Uk tries to land knees in the clinch but Lacroix avoids the damage to the body.
Uk misses with some punches.
Uk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Uk.
Lacroix tries a body shot but Uk blocks it.
Uk tries to work over Lacroix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uk lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Lacroix misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacroix blocks an uppercut.
Uk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lacroix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Lacroix.
Lacroix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uk lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacroix backwards.
Lacroix misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uk.
Lacroix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacroix wants to stall.
Uk scores with a shoulder strike.
Uk misses with an elbow strike.
Uk scores with a hook to the body.
Lacroix misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacroix.
Lacroix misses with a body punch.
Uk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
A shot in the inside from Uk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uk.
Lacroix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacroix lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacroix.
Uk tries to pull guard but Lacroix holds him up against the cage and eventually Uk drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Uk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Uk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Uk fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Lacroix fails to land.
Uk tries to pull guard but Lacroix won't allow it.
Lacroix misses with a punch on the inside.
Uk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lacroix.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacroix.
Uk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacroix walks away with a smile on his face. Uk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Uk lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Uk dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lacroix wants to clinch but Uk slips to the side
and Lacroix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacroix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lacroix defending well as Uk loads up on a big left hand.
Uk misses with a left hand
and Lacroix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uk misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Lacroix instigates a clinch.
Lacroix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacroix misses with a knee to the head.
Lacroix tries to land a knee to the head but Uk blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacroix.
Uk misses with a body punch.
Uk lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacroix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lacroix blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Uk fails to land.
Lacroix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lacroix tries a knee to the head but Uk blocks it.
Uk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Uk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lacroixs head.
A short uppercut from Uk.
Uk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lacroix.
Uk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Uk pushes Lacroix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lacroix scores with a shot to the side of Uk's head.
A nice left hand lands by Lacroix.
Uk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uk misses with an elbow over the top.
Uk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Uk blocks a body shot from Lacroix.
Lacroix takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uk.
Uk trying to land knees to the body.
Uk lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Uk jumps guard.
#SUB#
Uk has his foot on Lacroix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lacroix works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Uk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lacroix passes into side control.
#T2#
Uk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lacroix seems to be looking for submissions.
Lacroix takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lacroix prevents Uk from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Uk actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Uk is looking to improve his position.
Uk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Uk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lacroix.
Lacroix trying to control the position from guard on top but Uk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lacroix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Uk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uk throws a shot from downtown. Lacroix moves away and avoids it.
Lacroix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lacroix defending well as Uk loads up on a big left hand.
Uk looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacroix is just out of range.
Uk misses with a hook.
Uk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacroix was well out of range. Poor timing from Uk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong Uk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Uk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Uk!
During a confident post fight interview, Dong Uk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Death Squad 354:Koko v Morgan
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Down throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lacroix counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Kendrik Down has been cut.
Lacroix avoids the body shot from Down.
Down throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacroix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Down tries to clinch but Lacroix moves out of range.
Lacroix slips under a jab.
Lacroix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lacroix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lacroix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Down uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Down throws a shot from downtown. Lacroix moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Down fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lacroix sprawls well initially but Down persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Down perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Down seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lacroix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Down looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Down throwing shots but Lacroix is blocking nicely.
Lacroix looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Down missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lacroix.
Down jabs at Lacroix's body.
Down throws a series of punches but Lacroix avoids them all with ease.
Lacroix misses with a body punch
and Down counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Down misses with an uppercut. Lacroix saw that one coming.
It looked like Lacroix was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Down shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lacroix eats them both and turns towards Down to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Max Lacroix has been cut.
Lacroix moves out of range as Down strikes.
Down throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacroix.
Lacroix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lacroix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Down swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Lacroix moves into the clinch.
Lacroix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacroix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacroix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacroix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Down backwards.
Lacroix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Down backwards.
Down blocks a body shot from Lacroix.
Lacroix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Lacroix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Down tries to keep at a distance but Lacroix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lacroix working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Down has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lacroix clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T3#
Lacroix is trying to get back to his feet but Down has full control of the position and if anything, Lacroix has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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.
Lacroix covering up well and avoiding damage.
Lacroix is trying to break free.
Down lands a shot to the head.
Down misses with a punch to the head.
Down keeps control of the position as Lacroix tries to break free.
Lacroix wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Down trying to control momentarily.
Lacroix tries to roll but Down sticks to his back.
Down is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Down gets his hands free as Lacroix looks to control.
Lacroix is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lacroix covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Down lands strikes to the head.
Down scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Down is looking to control Lacroix but Lacroix is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrik Down dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lacroix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lacroix takes one on the button.#CL#
Lacroix moves into the clinch.
Lacroix is trying to break the clinch but Down has him pressed against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Lacroix.
Lacroix misses with some punches.
Lacroix landing knees to the body.
Lacroix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Down's elbow.
Down is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacroix prevents the takedown attempt.
Lacroix lands with a left to the head.
Down drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Down lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Lacroix gets underhooks to prevent Down's takedown attempt.
Max Lacroix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrik Down.
Down drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lacroix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Down gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Down lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Lacroix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lacroix is trying to stand back up but Down is controlling him
#T2#
Lacroix trying to control from the bottom.
Down working over Lacroix with some ground and pound. Lacroix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Down is trying to control the action in half guard but Lacroix is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lacroix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Down is working away from the top position though.
Lacroix is trying to stand.
Down performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lacroix throws the left hand but Down avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Lacroix shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lacroix showed some decent athleticism there.
Lacroix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Down keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Lacroix is working for a kimura but Down is defending it quite comfortably.
Down is not content to let Lacroix control the position.#SUB#
Lacroix is working for a kimura but Down is defending it quite comfortably.
Lacroix wants to take a breather but Down is having none of it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Lacroix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lacroix with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lacroix prevents Down from improving his position.
Lacroix is trying to control the action in half guard but Down is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Down has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lacroix is working away from the top position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kendrik Down has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Lacroix dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lacroix is looking to clinch.
Down getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Lacroix misses.
Down throws the left hand but Lacroix avoids the punch easily.
Lacroix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lacroix works the jab nicely.
Down ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacroix moves away.
Lacroix connects with a nice looking jab.
Lacroix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Down.
Down throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacroix misses the target.
Down throws an overhand right that lands on Lacroix's shoulder, as Lacroix tries to avoid the shot.
Lacroix misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacroix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lacroix slips a jab from Down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lacroix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Down changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Down throws an overhand right that lands on Lacroix's shoulder, as Lacroix tries to avoid the shot.
Lacroix tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Down manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Down throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lacroix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Down circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lacroix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Down. Down circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lacroix scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#
Down is rocked!
Lacroix misses with a low kick.
Down misses with a takedown attempt - Lacroix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lacroix scores with a jab to the body.
Down lands a jab to Lacroix's midsection.
Lacroix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacroix throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Down lands a nice shot that snaps Lacroix's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Down with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lacroix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Down thinking.
Down tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacroix was well out of range. Poor timing from Down.
Lacroix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Down stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Down bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lacroix is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Down takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Down landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lacroix regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Down.
Down advances to half guard.
Down trying to control the action but Lacroix is working from the bottom.
Down throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Down thows a huge punch but Lacroix dodges it nicely.
Lacroix wants to get back to full guard.
Down trying to control from half guard but Lacroix is working away.
Lacroix on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lacroix works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lacroix wants to stand up but Down is controlling him.
Lacroix trying to control the position here.
Down works over Lacroix with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Down postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Down throwing strikes from guard but Lacroix blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lacroix takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Down throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lacroix was covering up waiting for the punch and Down finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lacroix wants to stand up but Down is controlling him.
Down in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kendrik Down.
I think Down 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendrik Down!
A very excited looking Kendrik Down made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Lacroix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Lacroix feints and then cracks McGregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGregor down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lacroix.
McGregor tries to clinch
and Lacroix counters with an inside leg kick.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Lacroix shows good takedown defense. #KD#
Lacroix moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! McGregor goes down! Can Lacroix finish him!?#CUT#
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lacroix puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lacroix perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McGregor wants to get back to full guard.
Lacroix sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
McGregor is looking to improve his position.
Lacroix lands strikes from half guard.
Lacroix performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lacroix working over McGregor with some ground and pound. McGregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGregor has hold of Lacroix's hands but Lacroix slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGregor is looking to improve his position.
McGregor looks winded!
Lacroix slips a nice elbow through McGregor's hands, connecting with McGregor's forehead.#ROC#
McGregor is rocked!#T2#
Lacroix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McGregor is still in real trouble! Can Lacroix finish him?#SUB#
Lacroix seems to be looking for submissions.
Lacroix content to control rather than advance.
Lacroix'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.
Further stalling from Lacroix.
Lacroix slips a nice elbow through McGregor's hands, connecting with McGregor's forehead.
Well, if Lacroix is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lacroix has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lacroix.#SUB#
Lacroix seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McGregor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Max Lacroix!
Max Lacroix was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Conor McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'The opponent was the better fighter and the win backs that up. All I gotta do is come back stronger and get that 'W' '.
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Event:
HFL #33
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Lacroix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacroix.
Lacroix swats away the attempt to clinch by Coenan.
Lacroix throws a solid leg kick but Coenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lacroix.
Lacroix tests Coenan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lacroix throws an overhand right that lands on Coenan's shoulder, as Coenan tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Lacroix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacroix.
Lacroix throws a leg kick but Coenan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coenan looks to land a combination but Lacroix avoids it well.
Coenan misses with a right hand
enabling Lacroix to counter with a crisp jab.
Coenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Max Lacroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lacroix.
Coenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coenan misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Coenan misses with a wild combination.
Lacroix moves out of range of the leg kick from Coenan.
Lacroix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coenan misses with a body punch
#CL2#
and Lacroix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lacroix.
Lacroix misses with a body punch.
Coenan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Coenan as the two fighters clinch.
Coenan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lacroix is defending well.
Coenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coenan misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lacroix.
Coenan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coenan.
Coenan misses with a punch on the inside.
Coenan takes a shot to the head.
Coenan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coenan lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Lacroix breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Lacroix.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lacroix.
Coenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacroix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacroix moves out of range as Coenan strikes.#TD#
Coenan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Coenan controlling the position from side mount.
Lacroix tries to improve position but can't.
Coenan working the head and body with strikes.
Coenan misses with the ground and pound.
Lacroix taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Lacroix can't do much from the bottom here.
Coenan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Coenan working the head with strikes.
Coenan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lacroix some visible discomfort.
Coenan working the ground and pound but Lacroix is defending the strikes.
Coenan working the head with strikes.
Coenan is trying to ground and pound but Lacroix uses the momentary lack of control by Coenan to regain half guard.
Coenan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lacroix's head.
Coenan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coenan working over Lacroix with some ground and pound. Lacroix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Coenan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coenan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coenan thows a huge punch but Lacroix dodges it nicely.
Coenan is nestled in close to Lacroix, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lacroix is looking to improve his position.
Coenan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lacroix's head.
Coenan is keen to just control but Lacroix is a slippery customer.
Coenan slips a nice elbow through Lacroix's hands, connecting with Lacroix's forehead.
Lacroix felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Coenan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lacroix is not content to let Coenan control the position.
Lacroix wants to get back to full guard.
Coenan trying to control from half guard but Lacroix is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hildebrand Coenan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lacroix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coenan throws out the jab.
Lacroix was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lacroix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coenan throws a nice looking combination but Lacroix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lacroix swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Coenan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lacroix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lacroix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coenan moves away.
Coenan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Coenan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacroix misses with an uppercut. Coenan saw that one coming.
Coenan ducks under a wild hook from Lacroix.
Hildebrand Coenan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coenan fails to land with a series of punches.
Coenan misses with a right hand
and Lacroix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Coenan misses with a body shot.
Coenan misses with a left hand
and Lacroix counters with a leg kick.
Lacroix is looking to score with low kicks.
Lacroix attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Coenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lacroix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lacroix slips under a jab from Coenan.
Lacroix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lacroix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacroix misses with a head kick.
Lacroix throws an overhand right that lands on Coenan's shoulder, as Coenan tries to avoid the shot.
Max Lacroix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coenan punishes Lacroix's body with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Lacroix lands.
Coenan tries for a takedown but Lacroix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Lacroix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Lacroix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacroix lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacroix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Coenan checks the leg kick.
Lacroix throws a body kick that misses.
Lacroix lands a nice looking body shot.
Coenan is looking to clinch but Lacroix is avoiding it.
Lacroix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacroix throws an overhand right that lands on Coenan's shoulder, as Coenan tries to avoid the shot.
Coenan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coenan misses with a hook. Lacroix ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Coenan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lacroix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacroix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coenan tries to counter by clinching up but Lacroix breaks away and moves out of range.
Lacroix tried to score with a low kick but Coenan checks it.
Lacroix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coenan is looking to clinch.
As Coenan backs off Lacroix throws a huge counter combo but Coenan manages to avoid it all.
Coenan misses the shot to the body.
Lacroix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lacroix connects with a body shot.
Lacroix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Coenan counters with a three punch combo that has Lacroix backing up. Lacroix nods at Coenan to acknowledge the strikes.
Coenan misses with a double jab.
Lacroix walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacroix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacroix lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Coenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lacroix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lacroix scores with a hook.
Lacroix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lacroix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lacroix.
Coenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lacroix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coenan to score with a decent uppercut.
Coenan misses with a straight left.
Lacroix blocks a jab.
Lacroix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lacroix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Lacroix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lacroix misses with a low kick.
Lacroix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Coenan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lacroix, pushing him back against the cage.
Coenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacroix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacroix scores with a hook to the body.
Coenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacroix controls his hands.
Coenan is working Lacroix over against the cage.
Lacroix can't find room to land a body shot as Coenan controls the action.
Coenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coenan. #BC2#
Lacroix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacroix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coenan throws a poor cross that misses
and Lacroix counters with a straight right hand.
Coenan misses with a jab to the body
and Lacroix counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Coenan clobbers Lacroix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lacroix thuds a left hand into Coenan's body.
Coenan misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Lacroix misses its intended target.
Lacroix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Coenan.
Coenan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Coenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lacroix can pounce on him.
Lacroix swings away with a body shot that misses
and Coenan counters with a straight right hand.
Lacroix misses with a hook.
Lacroix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lacroix connects with a body shot.
Coenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Max Lacroix seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Coenan misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacroix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coenan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coenan moves away from the strike by Lacroix.
Coenan attempts a counter takedown but Lacroix avoids it well and moves away.
Coenan swinging wildly here.
Coenan throws a good cross that connects.
Lacroix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lacroix throws a lazy head kick
and Coenan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Coenan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lacroix throws a leg kick
and Coenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coenan tries to clinch but Lacroix moves away
and Lacroix counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Lacroix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacroix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coenan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coenan connects with a jab.
Lacroix throws a leg kick which misses Coenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Coenan tries to avoid it.
Lacroix throws a head kick that misses
enabling Coenan to counter with a crisp jab.
Lacroix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coenan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lacroix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coenan.
Coenan throws a shot from downtown. Lacroix moves away and avoids it.
Lacroix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Coenan blocks a leg kick.
Coenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacroix will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lacroix throws a leg kick but Coenan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lacroix connects with a leg kick. Coenan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Coenan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Coenan lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacroix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacroix throws a lazy head kick
and Coenan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lacroix scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Lacroix misses its intended target.
Lacroix misses with a hook.
Lacroix throws a front kick that sends Coenan stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hildebrand Coenan.
I think Coenan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hildebrand Coenan!
During a confident post fight interview, Hildebrand Coenan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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