Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF WNF 41: Tofail vs Dirk
Date: Feb 17, 2021

#R1#
Lucroy walks into a jab.
Ohoulihan's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ohoulihan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lucroy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ohoulihan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.#TD#
Lucroy gets a takedown into half guard.
Ohoulihan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ohoulihan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ohoulihan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ohoulihan looking for a guillotine here but Lucroy defends easily.
Lucroy connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Ohoulihan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohoulihan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ohoulihan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucroy. #SUB2#
Ohoulihan is looking for a triangle but Lucroy pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Lucroy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lucroy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Ohoulihan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lucroy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lucroy scoring with some ground and pound.
Ohoulihan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ohoulihan lands a decent shot there.
Lucroy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ohoulihan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lucroy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ohoulihan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lucroy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ohoulihan trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Ohoulihan looking for a guillotine here but Lucroy defends easily.
Lucroy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Ohoulihan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucroy throwing strikes from guard but Ohoulihan blocks nicely.
Lucroy postures up.
Ohoulihan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucroy's guard. #REVB#
Ohoulihan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ohoulihan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ohoulihan cracks Lucroy with a solid left hand.
Ohoulihan throwing strikes from guard but Lucroy blocks nicely.
Lucroy is looking to stand up but Ohoulihan isn't so interested in that idea.
Ohoulihan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ohoulihan postures up and lands a big shot to Lucroy's brow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohoulihan postures up in Lucroy's guard and throws a big left but Lucroy blocks it.
Ohoulihan is working Lucroy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ohoulihan is pushing down on Lucroy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucroy is fighting to maintain full guard but Ohoulihan has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Lucroy pushes Ohoulihan off looking to stand but Ohoulihan dives back in and keeps control.
Ohoulihan working over Lucroy with some ground and pound. Lucroy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Ohoulihan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ohoulihan lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Lucroy is rocked!
Lucroy tries to kick Ohoulihan off but Ohoulihan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ohoulihan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ohoulihan lands with a punch from half guard.
Lucroy wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Lucroy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ohoulihan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ohoulihan fails to land with a series of punches.
Lucroy shoots in for a takedown but Ohoulihan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lucroy.
Ohoulihan slaps away a takedown attempt from Lucroy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Lucroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ohoulihan connects with the punch.
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!#CL2#
Ohoulihan instigates a clinch.
Lucroy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ohoulihan is defending well.
Ohoulihan misses with a knee to the head.
Lucroy is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Ohoulihan.
Lucroy prevents a body shot from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lucroy avoids a wild elbow strike from Ohoulihan.
Lucroy looking for a takedown.
Ohoulihan is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Ohoulihan manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Ohoulihan closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Ohoulihan. #TD2#
Ohoulihan gets control of Lucroy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ohoulihan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lucroy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ohoulihan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus Ohoulihan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Lucroy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lucroy looks for a takedown but Ohoulihan sprawls well.
Lucroy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jean Lucroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ohoulihan feints and as Lucroy raises his hands in defense, Ohoulihan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ohoulihan won't allow Lucroy to get back to his feet.
Ohoulihan landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Lucroy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucroy has momentary wrist control but Ohoulihan slips an elbow through the middle.
Ohoulihan gets to his feet and stands over Lucroy, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lucroy felt that one! Ohoulihan unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lucroy from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seamus Ohoulihan!
Post fight, an emotional Seamus Ohoulihan said 'I want to thank my fans and my sponsors Conquer and Brooklyn Apothecary, much love to you all. Good bye.'.

Event: WCF WNF 35: Tommy vs Lucroy
Date: Jan 06, 2021

#R1#
Lucroy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sausagestrong defends it nicely.
Sausagestrong half committed to a counter leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lucroy.#TD2#
Sausagestrong gets caught napping as Lucroy dives in and scores a takedown. Sausagestrong manages to retain guard.
Lucroy throwing strikes from guard but Sausagestrong blocks nicely.
Lucroy is looking to work some ground and pound but Sausagestrong has wrist control.#SUB#
Sausagestrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucroy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucroy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sausagestrong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucroy is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lucroy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lucroy won't allow Sausagestrong to sweep him here.
Sausagestrong seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Lucroy stands up over Sausagestrong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lucroy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sausagestrong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucroy.
Sausagestrong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lucroy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sausagestrong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucroy.
Sausagestrong wants to sweep but no luck.
Sausagestrong looking to control.
Lucroy throws a big elbow that misses.
Lucroy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lucroy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sausagestrong controls Lucroy momentarily but Lucroy frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sausagestrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sausagestrong is trying to control the position but Lucroy postures up.
Lucroy is working Sausagestrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Lucroy throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Sausagestrong working for a triangle but Lucroy defends it easily. #SUB#
Sausagestrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucroy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucroy throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucroy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sausagestrong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lucroy wants to get back to his feet.
Sausagestrong slows the pace down in half guard.
Lucroy is trying to stand. #T3#
Sausagestrong wants to control but Lucroy is keeping him busy.
Sausagestrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucroy defending well though.
Lucroy scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sausagestrong manages to mount him!
Lucroy really wants to buck Sausagestrong off and get back to his feet.
Sausagestrong tries to control but Lucroy wriggling away.
Sausagestrong raining down shots from the mount!#CUT#It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
Sausagestrong looking to control but Lucroy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sausagestrong lands with some strikes.#T4#
Lucroy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sausagestrong working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sausagestrong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lucroy wants to get back to his feet.
Sausagestrong tries to control but Lucroy wriggling away.
Sausagestrong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!#SUB#
Lucroy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sausagestrong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Sausagestrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Lucroy's cut.
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.#R2#
No luck for Lucroy with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lucroy.
Sausagestrong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lucroy.
Tommy Sausagestrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Lucroy.#CL#
Sausagestrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lucroy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sausagestrong misses with some punches.
Sausagestrong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Sausagestrong on the inside. #CUT#That has opened up Jean Lucroy's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong lands with a right to the head.
Sausagestrong lands an uppercut.
Lucroy is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong lands a left hand. #T1#
Sausagestrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sausagestrong is working Lucroy over against the cage.
Sausagestrong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lucroy or not.
Sausagestrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sausagestrong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucroy backwards.
Sausagestrong lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Lucroy is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong lands a shoulder strike.
Lucroy is still on wobbly legs! Can Sausagestrong finish him?
Sausagestrong lands a shoulder strike.
Sausagestrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucroy can do to turn this around?
Sausagestrong unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lucroy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sausagestrong is unloading with more strikes now! Lucroy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Sausagestrong!
A victorious Tommy Sausagestrong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2020

#R1#
Molotov fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Molotov scores with a takedown into Lucroy's guard.
Molotov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Molotov 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.
Molotov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lucroy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Molotov postures up in Lucroy's guard and throws a big left but Lucroy blocks it.
Lucroy wants to stand but Molotov is controlling the position.
Molotov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Molotov landing some decent shots from guard.
Lucroy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
Lucroy wants to get back to his feet but Molotov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Molotov advances to half guard.
Lucroy taking some punishment here, with Molotov in his half guard. #ROC#Lucroy is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Jean Lucroy's cut even more.
Molotov prevents Lucroy from standing back up.
Lucroy is still in real trouble! Can Molotov finish him?#T1#
Molotov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Molotov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#The cut above Jean Lucroy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lucroy is trying to stand up here but Molotov is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molotov creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Lucroy is out cold and this one is all over! Molotov climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Molotov!
Alexey Molotov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 44 - Dos Anjos vs Bizi
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Boaler. No joy for Lucroy on that attempt.
Boaler tries to bum rush Lucroy with a series of wild strikes but Lucroy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucroy feinted with a counter takedown.
Lucroy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lucroy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boaler swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Lucroy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lucroy. #SUB2#
Boaler is looking for a triangle but Lucroy pushes his legs off easily.
Lucroy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Boaler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucroy trying to control but Boaler is working from the bottom.
Lucroy landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Lucroy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucroy preventing the sweep.
Lucroy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Boaler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lucroy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Boaler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lucroy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Boaler has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lucroy is looking to defend but Boaler has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lucroy! Boaler pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lucroy taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonathan Boaler!
Jonathan Boaler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MKFC for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: HFC 38 - Dos Anjos vs Yonic
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucroy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lucroy somewhat.
Lucroy avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Lucroy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Kingz MMA in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Lucroy closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Lucroy tries for a takedown but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Lucroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A lazy left from Andrade finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
A big left from Andrade misses.
Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lucroy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
Lucroy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lucroy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lucroy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Lucroy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lucroy misses with a takedown attempt
and Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Lucroy goes for a double leg but Andrade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andrade continues to drive forward.
Andrade throws a quick head kick that knocks Lucroy silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Andrade is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 32 - Red Eagle vs Slugs
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson digs a good hook to Lucroy's body. #CL2#
Ragnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is working Lucroy over against the cage.
Lucroy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Lucroy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ragnarsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lucroy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ragnarsson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Lucroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucroy is breathing heavily.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lucroy has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lucroy is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Ragnarsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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!
Ragnarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lucroy postures up and lands a big shot to Ragnarsson's brow.
Ragnarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucroy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lucroy landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ragnarsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lucroy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lucroy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lucroy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lucroy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucroy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ragnarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Lucroy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lucroy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ragnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Lucroy thows a huge punch but Ragnarsson dodges it nicely.
Lucroy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ragnarsson is looking for a sweep. Lucroy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucroy throwing shots but Ragnarsson is blocking nicely.
Ragnarsson taking some punishment here, with Lucroy in his half guard.
Lucroy trying to control from half guard but Ragnarsson is working away.
Lucroy working Ragnarsson over with strikes.
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. Lucroy connects with a nice short shot to Ragnarsson's temple.
Lucroy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lucroy lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucroy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Ragnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Lucroy connects with a nice short shot to Ragnarsson's temple.
Lucroy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lucroy controlling the action here.
Lucroy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ragnarsson defending well though.
Lucroy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ragnarsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lucroy drops an elbow to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Lucroy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lucroy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ragnarsson!
Ragnarsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Lucroy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lucroy landing punches.
Ragnarsson wants to hold on but Lucroy pushes him away.
Lucroy with shots to the head and body - Ragnarsson looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Ragnarsson is rocked!
Lucroy lands a big elbow - Ragnarsson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ragnarsson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jean Lucroy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jean Lucroy waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: HFC KO 6 - Camoran vs Motts
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucroy closes the distance and clinches up with Vanorden, looking for a takedown. Lucroy pushes Vanorden against the cage but Vanorden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Lucroy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vanorden looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanorden, not yet.
Lucroy throwing strikes from guard but Vanorden blocks nicely.
Vanorden wants to stand and escape but Lucroy is having none of it.
Lucroy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vanorden keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully.
Vanorden wants to get back to his feet but Lucroy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lucroy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucroy's guard. #REVR#
Lucroy is pulling down on Vanorden's head. It's preventing any offense from Vanorden, at least for the moment.
Lucroy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vanorden is one step ahead there.
Vanorden showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Vanorden'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.
Lucroy wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanorden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lucroy trying to control the position.
Vanorden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lucroy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vanorden is one step ahead there.
Vanorden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vanorden trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucroy wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanorden looking to pass the guard.
Vanorden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lucroy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Lucroy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.#T3#
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Lucroy moved out of range nicely.
Vanorden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vanorden misses with a hook.
Vanorden lands with a hook. Lucroy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lucroy.
An attempted straight right counter from Vanorden misses the target.
Lucroy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Vanorden takes a swing at Lucroy's ribcage but misses.
Lucroy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good exchange - Vanorden coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
Lucroy takes one to the chin there.
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Lucroy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucroy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vanorden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
Vanorden keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully. #T4#
Vanorden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vanorden seems keen to control Lucroy's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanorden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucroy cracks Vanorden with a solid left hand.
Vanorden controlling the position.
Lucroy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lucroy throwing strikes but missing.
Lucroy being controlled here momentarily.
Lucroy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vanorden's head.
Vanorden working a defensive guard here.
Vanorden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lucroy has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucroy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lucroy is chipping away with strikes.
Vanorden gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Lucroy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vanorden misses with a hook. Lucroy ducked under it nicely.
Lucroy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vanorden defends it nicely.
Lucroy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lucroy ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Vanorden just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucroy with the counter takedown but Vanorden avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vanorden throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Lucroy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lucroy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vanorden's head.
Lucroy scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Lucroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vanorden is pulling down on Lucroy's head to control his posture.
Lucroy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vanorden controlling the position.
Vanorden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lucroy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vanorden keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully.
Lucroy is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanorden has wrist control.
Lucroy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vanorden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vanorden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vanorden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Lucroy tries to get to full guard but Vanorden has control of the leg.
Vanorden uses his free foot to push down on Lucroy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lucroy.
Vanorden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucroy is desperately trying to improve his position but Vanorden has a good base and remains in mount.
Vanorden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vanorden wants to control the pace but Lucroy is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Vanorden content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vanorden.
Vanorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucroy can do to turn this around?
Vanorden tries to control but Lucroy wriggling away.
Vanorden controlling from the full mount.
Vanorden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucroy is looking to escape. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vanorden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucroy is working to get back to half guard.
Lucroy regains half guard.
Vanorden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanorden trying to advance position but Lucroy counters by regaining guard.
Lucroy trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Lucroy'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!#R3#
Lucroy ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses the shot to the body.
Vanorden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands the left hand.
Lucroy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Lucroy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot to the liver by Vanorden. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Lucroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vanorden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vanorden throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucroy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vanorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Lucroy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vanorden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruce Vanorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Lucroy.
Lucroy slips a jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucroy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lucroy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vanorden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Lucroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanorden lands with a straight right. Lucroy didn't see that one coming.
Lucroy shoots in looking for a takedown. Vanorden tries to sprawl out of it but Lucroy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vanorden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vanorden lands a body shot. #T2#
Lucroy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucroy is just out of range.
Lucroy fails with the takedown
enabling Vanorden to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucroy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vanorden is fending him off so far but Lucroy persists. Nope, Vanorden circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucroy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucroy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vanorden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lucroy scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Lucroy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vanorden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanorden.
Lucroy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vanorden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Vanorden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vanorden.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with a nice body punch.
Vanorden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lucroy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vanorden avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Vanorden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Lucroy moved out of range.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Lucroy moved out of range nicely.
Vanorden lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Lucroy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vanorden defends well and Lucroy ends up having to push Vanorden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vanorden connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Vanorden has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lucroy defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand.
Vanorden throws a hook but Lucroy blocks it.
Lucroy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vanorden defends it well.
Lucroy has his takedown stuffed
and Vanorden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden throws a body shot but no joy.
And Lucroy tries to counter it with a takedown but Vanorden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab, jab by Vanorden - just one landing.
Lucroy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanorden.
Lucroy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vanorden jabs Lucroy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jean Lucroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucroy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vanorden's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vanorden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Bruce Vanorden!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Bruce Vanorden!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Bruce Vanorden!

Bruce Vanorden wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Bruce Vanorden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Madness 49 Kocak vs Camoran
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Saget tries a head kick but it misses.
Saget throws a chopping leg kick but Lucroy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saget misses with a wild combination.
Saget with a jab.#TD#
Lucroy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lucroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Lucroy there.
Lucroy throwing shots but Saget is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing that Lucroy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Saget is staying active underneath Lucroy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lucroy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lucroy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saget defending well though.
Lucroy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Saget is trying to stand.
Saget gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Saget looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucroy throws an elbow that misses. Saget uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lucroy's guard. Nice move by Saget!#REVB#
Lucroy keeping moving, preventing Saget from controlling successfully.
Lucroy controlling Saget's posture. #T2#
Saget trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saget looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lucroy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Saget told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Lucroy lands a couple of elbows.
Saget avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lucroy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lucroy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lucroy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucroy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lucroy 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.
Lucroy landing some decent shots from guard.
Saget wants to sweep here but Lucroy controlling him for the moment.
Saget working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucroy.
Lucroy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saget works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lucroy is in close to Saget's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Lucroy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saget works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saget preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lucroy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saget controlling the position.
Lucroy distracts Saget with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lucroy content to stall in guard here.
Lucroy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saget trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saget has momentary wrist control but Lucroy slips an elbow through the middle.
Lucroy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Saget is rocked!
Lucroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Saget is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Lucroy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lucroy avoids the head kick by Saget. #TD#
Lucroy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saget trying to control but Lucroy postures up.
Lucroy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Saget is still in real trouble! Can Lucroy finish him?
Saget taking some punishment here, with Lucroy in his half guard. #SUB#
Lucroy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saget doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucroy.
Lucroy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lucroy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saget does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lucroy lands a nice short elbow.
Lucroy lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Saget quite badly. Saget pulls Lucroy in close trying to recover. Lucroy postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Saget on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Saget doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Lucroy!
Jean Lucroy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: SAFO 55 Jovanovic v Lucroy
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Lucroy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jovanovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lucroy somewhat.
Jovanovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Lucroy. Lucroy gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Lucroy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lucroy showed some decent athleticism there.
Jovanovic tries to get to full guard but Lucroy has control of the leg.
Jovanovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucroy is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lucroy slips a nice elbow through Jovanovic's hands, connecting with Jovanovic's forehead.#T1#
Jovanovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lucroy is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jovanovic still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jovanovic has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB#
Jovanovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lucroy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jovanovic laying and praying for a moment but Lucroy takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Jovanovic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Lucroy wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jovanovic is working for a submission of some sort.
Jovanovic is looking to take a break and control but Lucroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Lucroy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jovanovic trying to control from half guard but Lucroy is working away.
Jovanovic is controlling the pace.
Lucroy is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Jovanovic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Jovanovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lucroy sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucroy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jovanovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jovanovic's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Lucroy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lucroy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Jovanovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Jovanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jovanovic stops a takedown attempt from Lucroy.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.
Lucroy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jovanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nenad Jovanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Lucroy.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Lucroy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Lucroy is breathing heavily.
Lucroy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
Lucroy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jovanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Lucroy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jovanovic prevents it.
Jovanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lucroy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jovanovic after a bit of a struggle.
Jovanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucroys head.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucroy backwards.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucroy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Lucroy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jovanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic. #T2#
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucroy backwards.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Lucroy is rocked!
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Lucroy is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic dips a shoulder and cracks Lucroy with a mighty uppercut! Lucroy falls back against the cage and Jovanovic unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lucroy is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jovanovic screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nenad Jovanovic!
Nenad Jovanovic retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Nenad Jovanovic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SAFO 50: Kong vs Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 02, 2020

#R1#
Lucroy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Bailey swings for the body but Lucroy moves out of range.
Lucroy tries to counter with a takedown but Bailey is quick to defend against it.
Lucroy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
Bailey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Lucroy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bailey's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy content to control rather than advance.
Lucroy stops Bailey from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Lucroy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lucroy slows the pace down in half guard.
Lucroy is pressing down on Bailey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bailey is holding on for now.
Bailey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bailey is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucroy.
Lucroy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bailey trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Lucroy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bailey sees it coming and defends easily.
Lucroy is taking a breather. Bailey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bailey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lucroy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lucroy with the ground and pound from mount.
Bailey is desperately trying to improve his position but Lucroy has a good base and remains in mount.
Lucroy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bailey looks a forlorn figure.
Lucroy lands a big shot there that rocks Bailey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Lucroy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT#
It looks like James Bailey has been cut.
Lucroy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lucroy breaks from Bailey's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Bailey is rocked!
Lucroy looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bailey covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Lucroy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jean Lucroy made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: The Island Season 10, 205 lbs, Round 5
Date: Feb 11, 2020

#R1#
Lucroy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daniel Himes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucroy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Himes.
Himes misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Lucroy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucroy postures up.
Himes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Himes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Himes wants to sweep here but Lucroy controlling him for the moment.
Himes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lucroy throws a big right hand that misses.
Lucroy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy throws a big elbow that misses.
Himes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lucroy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Himes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Himes wants to hit a switch here but Lucroy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Himes there!
Lucroy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Himes's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucroy lands a couple of good shots and Himes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Himes tries to roll but Lucroy sticks to his back.
Lucroy looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Lucroy throws strikes from the back but Himes rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Himes.
Himes has momentary wrist control but Lucroy slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Lucroy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Himes has his hands on Lucroy's head, controlling the position.
Lucroy throwing strikes but missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lucroy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lucroy trying to control but Himes is working from the bottom.
Himes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucroy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Himes won't allow Lucroy to sweep him here. #T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lucroy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lucroy keeping moving, preventing Himes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lucroy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Himes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lucroy's guard.
Himes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Himes preventing the sweep.
Himes wants to stand but Lucroy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lucroy wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Himes misses with a hook #TD2#
and Lucroy counters with a shoot takedown. Himes fights it but they end up in guard.
Lucroy is standing up over Himes. Himes looks to escape but Lucroy dives into side control.
Lucroy scoring with punches from side control.
Lucroy working the ground and pound.
Himes defending against the ground and pound.
Lucroy trying to control the action but Himes is working from the bottom.
Lucroy landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Lucroy dominated that round.
That's time! Himes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Himes lands a right hook to the body.
Himes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Lucroy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Himes's guard.
Lucroy is looking to work some ground and pound but Himes has wrist control.
Himes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucroy chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Himes has been cut.
Lucroy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Himes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Himes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy cracks Himes with a solid left hand.
Himes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lucroy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lucroy is looking to work some ground and pound but Himes has wrist control.#T1#
Lucroy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lucroy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucroy throwing strikes from guard but Himes blocks nicely.
Lucroy stands up over Himes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Himes looking for a sweep. Not yet Himes, not yet.
Himes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucroy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lucroy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucroy preventing the sweep.
Lucroy looking to pass the guard.
Lucroy distracts Himes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##ES#
Himes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Himes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lucroy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Himes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Himes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucroy backwards.
Himes lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucroy.
Himes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Himes.
Himes scores with a shot to the side of Lucroy's head.
Lucroy throws a punch but it's blocked by Himes.
Lucroy has a couple of punches blocked by Himes.
Lucroy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Himes pushes Lucroy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Himes breaks the clinch.
Himes misses the jab.
Himes takes a swing at Lucroy's ribcage but misses.
Daniel Himes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Lucroy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Himes to the mat! Himes manages to get full guard. #T3#
Lucroy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Himes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lucroy passes Himes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lucroy stops Himes from getting back to his feet.
Lucroy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Himes tries to get to full guard but Lucroy has control of the leg.
Lucroy stops Himes from getting back to his feet.
Lucroy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Himes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucroy.
Himes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucroy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lucroy looks to land a strike but Himes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jean Lucroy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Himes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Himes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucroy works over Himes with some ground and pound from guard.
Lucroy postures up in Himes's guard and throws a big left but Himes blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lucroy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lucroy working some strikes from top position.
Lucroy scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Lucroy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Himes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Himes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Himes looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucroy is just out of range.
Lucroy shoots and misses
and Himes counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucroy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Himes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucroy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Himes as he avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Himes.
A swing and a miss from Himes.
And Lucroy tries to counter it with a takedown but Himes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lucroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Himes is just out of range.#TD2#
Lucroy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucroy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Himes wants to get back to his feet.
Lucroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Himes trying to control here.
Himes is looking to get back to full guard here but Lucroy has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lucroy looks up at the clock and then as Himes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lucroy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lucroy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lucroy working the head and body with strikes.
Daniel Himes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucroy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Lucroy controls the position from side control.
Himes is trying to get back to half guard.
Lucroy lands a nice forearm strike.
Himes is not content to let Lucroy control the position.
Himes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Himes is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Lucroy prevents Himes from escaping the position.
Lucroy scores with punches from side control.
Lucroy advances to mount.
Himes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Himes swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T4#
Lucroy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Himes looks a forlorn figure. #CUT2#
Daniel Himes's cut is getting worse.
Lucroy with shots to the head and body - Himes looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT2#
Daniel Himes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Himes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jean Lucroy!
Jean Lucroy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 10, 205 lbs, Round 4
Date: Feb 10, 2020

#R1#
Lucroy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lucroy.
Lucroy scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Lucroy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mills did well to prevent Lucroy getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucroy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mills trying to control but Lucroy postures up.
Lucroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucroy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills strikes from the bottom but Lucroy passes into mount! #T1#
Mills is trying to escape the mount.
Lucroy lands a heavy elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Roy Mills has been cut.
Mills tries to hold on but Lucroy postures up.
Lucroy working Mills over with strikes here.
The referee warns Mills that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lucroy looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Mills covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Lucroy!
After winning the bout, Jean Lucroy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 10, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Feb 09, 2020

#R1##TD#
Lucroy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Belt's guard.
Lucroy is looking to work some ground and pound but Belt has wrist control.#ES2#
Belt manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lucroy tries a body shot but Belt blocks it. #TD#
Lucroy has clasped his hands together around Belt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lucroy trying to control the position but Belt is working away.
Belt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lucroy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucroy with the ground and pound but Belt regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Lucroy prevents Belt from standing back up. #T1#
Lucroy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lucroy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belt wants to get back to his feet.
Belt is refusing to be controlled, as Lucroy sits in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lucroy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Belt to regain full guard.
Lucroy throws a strike but Belt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lucroy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Lucroy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
I've been told that Belt has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Belt wants to stand but Lucroy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lucroy wants to sweep here but Belt controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lucroy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Belt escapes and throws Lucroy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Belt wants to stand but Lucroy is controlling his arm.
Lucroy is trying to control Belt's posture but Belt avoids it. #T3#
Lucroy looks to move to half guard but instead Belt has passed into mount! Damn!
Lucroy wants to control but Belt is having none of it.
Lucroy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Belt wants to get back to his feet but Lucroy is holding on tight.
Lucroy is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Belt is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Jean Lucroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lucroy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Belt's guard.
Lucroy throwing strikes from guard but Belt blocks nicely.
Lucroy postures up and lands a big shot to Belt's brow.
Lucroy with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucroy is looking to work some ground and pound but Belt has wrist control.
Lucroy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lucroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Belt is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Black Belt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Belt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucroy circles away.
Belt slips under a jab from Lucroy.
Belt closes the distance and clinches up with Lucroy, looking for a takedown. Belt pushes Lucroy against the cage but Lucroy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Lucroy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Belt taking a bit of punishment here - Lucroy scoring with strikes.
Belt parries the strikes from Lucroy easily there. Lucroy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Belt to escape.
Lucroy wants to control but Belt is keeping him busy.
Lucroy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy grinds an elbow into Belt's temple.
Lucroy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Belt tries to escape but Lucroy is in control. #T1#
Lucroy working the ground and pound.
Lucroy taking a break here but Belt is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lucroy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Belt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lucroy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belt defending well though.
Lucroy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lucroy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lucroy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belt is not content to let Lucroy control the position.#T2#
Lucroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lucroy stalling.
Belt taking some punishment here, with Lucroy in his half guard.
Belt tries to kick Lucroy off but Lucroy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lucroy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Belt to regain full guard.
Lucroy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lucroy stops Belt from standing up. #T3#
Lucroy throwing strikes but missing.
Belt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lucroy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Belt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lucroy prevents Belt from escaping the position.
Lucroy lands some shots froms side control.
Lucroy with the ground and pound but Belt regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucroy looks to land a strike but Belt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
Lucroy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucroy won't allow Belt to get back to his feet.
Lucroy throwing strikes from guard but Belt blocks nicely.
Lucroy throws a strike but Belt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Belt stopping the sweep attempt from Lucroy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucroy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lucroy trying to control but Belt is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Lucroy 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Belt shoots and misses
and Lucroy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belt has a takedown stuffed.
Jean Lucroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Belt.#TD#
Lucroy gets a takedown into half guard.
Lucroy stops Belt from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Lucroy is nestled in close to Belt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Belt wants to get back to his feet.
Belt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucroy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belt regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lucroy.
Belt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lucroy throws an elbow that misses. Belt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lucroy's guard. Nice move by Belt!#REVB##SUB#
Lucroy working for a triangle but Belt defends it easily. #T2#
Lucroy wants to sweep here but Belt controlling him for the moment.
Lucroy has a closed guard, preventing Belt from standing up.
Lucroy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lucroy tries to get out of the position.#T3##SUB#
Lucroy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Belt has passed into half guard!
Lucroy tries to roll over but Belt keeps him under control.
Lucroy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belt can do to turn this around?
Belt tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lucroy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lucroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucroy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Belt with a poor takedown
and Lucroy counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Lucroy gets caught napping as Belt dives in and scores a takedown. Lucroy manages to retain guard.
Lucroy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belt is one step ahead there.
Belt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Lucroy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belt defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucroy controls Belt momentarily but Belt frees himself.

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 Jean Lucroy.
Well Lucroy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Jean Lucroy!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Jean Lucroy!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Jean Lucroy!

Jean Lucroy wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean Lucroy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 10, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Immigrant throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Lucroy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lucroy.
Immigrant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lucroy lands a couple of elbows.
Lucroy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Immigrant wants to stand and escape but Lucroy is having none of it.
Lucroy postures up and lands a big shot to Immigrant's brow.
Lucroy postures up and lands a big shot to Immigrant's brow.
Lucroy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lucroy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lucroy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lucroy wants to control from the top but Immigrant keeps moving.
Lucroy cracks Immigrant with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucroy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Immigrant wants to stand up but Lucroy is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Immigrant keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully.
Immigrant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Immigrant tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Immigrant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucroy working some strikes from top position.
Lucroy passes into half guard.
Immigrant wants to get back to full guard.
Immigrant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lucroy on the ground.
Lucroy drops an elbow to the side of Immigrant's head.
Lucroy is nestled in close to Immigrant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Immigrant wants to get back to his feet.
Immigrant is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucroy scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
Immigrant is rocked!
Lucroy slips a nice elbow through Immigrant's hands, connecting with Immigrant's forehead.
Oh Immigrant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucroy working the head and body with strikes.
Lucroy lands with a punch from half guard.
Lucroy lands a big elbow - Immigrant is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Lucroy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Lucroy!
A relieved looking Jean Lucroy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: The Island Season 10, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Lucroy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Lucroy ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucroy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucroy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Nice jab there from Smith. #CUT#
It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
Smith with a nice cross.
Lucroy misses the jab.
Lucroy slips under a jab from Smith.
Lucroy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lucroy slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith throws the left hand but Lucroy avoids the punch easily.
Lucroy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Lucroy with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Lucroy just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lucroy.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucroy throws out the jab.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lucroy.
Arnold Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Lucroy.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Lucroy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Lucroy swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Lucroy shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Lucroy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Lucroy dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith is pulling down on Lucroy's head to control his posture.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucroy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lucroy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Lucroy blocks nicely.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Smith trying to control but Lucroy is working from the bottom.
Lucroy trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Lucroy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucroy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith trying to control but Lucroy is working from the bottom.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lucroy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Lucroy.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith works over Lucroy with some ground and pound from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lucroy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lucroy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB#
Smith has momentary wrist control but Lucroy slips an elbow through the middle.
Lucroy chips away with some ground and pound.
Lucroy working some strikes from top position.
Lucroy preventing the sweep.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Lucroy is having none of it.
Lucroy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith trying to control the position. #T4#
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lucroy has passed into side control.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Lucroy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith 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.
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. Lucroy connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Nice strikes from Lucroy there.
Lucroy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Smith trying to control but Lucroy postures up.
Lucroy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Lucroy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucroy.
Nice defenses there by Lucroy.
Smith throws a body punch but Lucroy moves out of range.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lucroy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Lucroy's head but Lucroy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a hook. Lucroy ducked under it nicely.
Lucroy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lucroy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lucroy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Lucroy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucroy can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lucroy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucroy is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lucroy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Smith tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Lucroy scores with punches from side control.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith is not content to let Lucroy control the position.
Lucroy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Lucroy landing a few strikes.
Lucroy is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lucroy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lucroy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Smith looking for a sweep but Lucroy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith is in a horrible position here. Lucroy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lucroy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jean Lucroy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucroy landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucroy avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lucroy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though. #T3#
Lucroy wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Lucroy has control of the leg. #SUB#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucroy pulls his head out easily.
Lucroy working Smith over with strikes.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Lucroy is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Lucroy is controlling him
Lucroy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Lucroy is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Smith wants to improve his position but Lucroy is controlling well.
Smith is trying is best to control the position here.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucroy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith is staying active underneath Lucroy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lucroy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Lucroy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jean Lucroy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lucroy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lucroy off to one side.
Lucroy slips a jab from Smith.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lucroy throws a big shot that misses.
Smith with a nice cross.
Lucroy slips a jab from Smith.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucroy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.#TD2#
Lucroy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Lucroy preventing the sweep.
Lucroy throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith controls Lucroy momentarily but Lucroy frees himself.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucroy. #T1#
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Lucroy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lucroy wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD#
Smith drops Lucroy with a beautiful combination! Lucroy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Lucroy is rocked!
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Lucroy slips the punch.
Lucroy staying out of range there.#TD2#
Lucroy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith is trying to escape back to his feet but Lucroy uses the scramble to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith struggling a bit here.#T2#
Check out the look on Lucroy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smith tries to bench press Lucroy off him but Lucroy keeps the position.
Lucroy misses with the ground and pound.
Lucroy landing strikes.
Lucroy is chipping away with strikes.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith pushes Lucroy off looking to stand but Lucroy dives back in and keeps control.
Smith tries to roll over but Lucroy keeps him under control.
Lucroy is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Lucroy winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lucroy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lucroy slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Lucroy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lucroy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lucroy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lucroy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Lucroy prevents Smith from improving his position.
Lucroy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lucroy drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith is pressing down on Lucroy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith managing to control the position.
Lucroy works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith working a defensive guard but Lucroy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lucroy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jean Lucroy.
I think Lucroy 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Jean Lucroy!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Jean Lucroy!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Jean Lucroy!

Jean Lucroy wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Jean Lucroy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2019

#R1#
Lucroy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucroy misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Lucroy slips the punch.#TD#
Lucroy dives in and scores a takedown into Escobar's guard.
Escobar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lucroy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lucroy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Escobar looks winded!
Escobar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucroy scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucroy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lucroy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lucroy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lucroy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lucroy stalling.
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. Lucroy connects with a nice short shot to Escobar's temple.
Lucroy is nestled in close to Escobar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Lucroy slips a nice elbow through Escobar's hands, connecting with Escobar's forehead.
Lucroy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Escobar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lucroy slips a nice elbow through Escobar's hands, connecting with Escobar's forehead.
Lucroy lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Escobar! More strikes land and this one is all over! Lucroy jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Lucroy!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean Lucroy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Island Fights 11
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Lucroy swings for the body but Porter moves out of range.
Porter looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Lucroy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lucroy wants to take a breather but Porter is having none of it. #SUB2#
Porter is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucroy.
Porter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lucroy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucroy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lucroy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lucroy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lucroy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Porter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucroy scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Lucroy trying to control from half guard but Porter is working away.
Lucroy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lucroy working over Porter with some ground and pound. Porter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Porter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lucroy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lucroy slips a nice elbow through Porter's hands, connecting with Porter's forehead.
Lucroy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lucroy is pressing down on Porter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Porter is holding on for now.
Lucroy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lucroy drops an elbow to the side of Porter's head. #T2#
Lucroy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lucroy winds up and cracks Porter with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Porter is rocked!
Ground and pound from Lucroy.
Oh Porter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Porter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucroy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lucroy lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Porter quite badly. Porter pulls Lucroy in close trying to recover. Lucroy postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Porter on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Porter doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Lucroy!

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