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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Lucroy (ranked 3156 p4p, 3444 weight class) and Fedor Emperor (ranked 395 p4p, 432 weight class). Emperor has chosen Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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13 - 5 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Lucroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emperor!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emperor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lucroy's hands.
It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
Emperor throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucroy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emperor.
Lucroy tries to counter with a takedown but Emperor is quick to defend against it.
Emperor misses with a hook.
Lucroy tries to counter with a takedown but Emperor is quick to defend against it.
Emperor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucroy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Emperor.
Nice cross by Emperor.
Lucroy slips a jab from Emperor.
Nice shot by Emperor.
Emperor lands with a nice body punch.
Emperor throws a hook but Lucroy blocks it.
Emperor throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucroy.
Lucroy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Emperor missing with a left hand there. Lucroy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucroy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Emperor misses with a wild body shot.
Emperor lands a really nice looking cross but Lucroy seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucroy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Emperor's half guard.
Lucroy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Emperor defending well though.
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 is looking to take a break and control but Emperor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emperor keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've been hearing good reports from Lucroy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lucroy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emperor is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Emperor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lucroy wants to work for an arm triangle but Emperor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Emperor's temple.
Lucroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emperor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucroy is working away from the top position though.
Emperor keeping hold of Lucroy's head, controlling as best he can.
Emperor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lucroy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lucroy's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emperor has the hooks in. Lucroy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Emperor keeps control of the position as Lucroy tries to break free.
Emperor is landing with strikes. Lucroy can't take much more of this.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Emperor's guard. Nice work there by Lucroy.
Lucroy connects with a couple of short punches.
Lucroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emperor is pulling down on Lucroy's head. It's preventing any offense from Lucroy, at least for the moment.
Emperor 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.
Emperor working a defensive guard here.
Lucroy wants to control from the top but Emperor keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emperor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Lucroy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lucroy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Emperor is fending him off so far but Lucroy persists. Nope, Emperor circles away and we're back to standing.
Emperor lands with a shot to the body.
Emperor lands the left hand.
Emperor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jean Lucroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emperor throws a hook but Lucroy blocks it.
Lucroy looking to score a takedown here. Emperor is defending well but Lucroy drives through and ends up in Emperor's guard.
Emperor pulls Lucroy in close to prevent any damage.
Emperor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emperor is trying to control the position but Lucroy postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emperor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lucroy keeping moving, preventing Emperor from controlling successfully.
Lucroy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emperor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lucroy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Emperor dives into side control.
Lucroy is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lucroy tries to buck Emperor off but Emperor is having none of it.
Jean Lucroy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emperor lands a few punches from side control.
Lucroy tries to bench press Emperor off him but Emperor keeps the position.
Lucroy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emperor off and has taken his back!
Emperor trying to control the hands but Lucroy won't let him.
Emperor covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emperor breaks Lucroy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Emperor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Emperor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Emperor works over Lucroy with some ground and pound from guard.
Emperor stopping the sweep attempt from Lucroy.
Lucroy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emperor controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emperor wants to control from the top but Lucroy keeps moving.
Emperor controlling from the top position.
Lucroy keeping moving, preventing Emperor from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucroy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emperor 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lucroy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emperor.
Emperor throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucroy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lucroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Emperor is retaining full guard.
Emperor looking for a sweep. Not yet Emperor, not yet.
Lucroy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Emperor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lucroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emperor! But no joy.
Emperor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Emperor tries to get set, Lucroy tries to push him back and clinch up but Emperor manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emperor swings for the body but Lucroy moves out of range.
Lucroy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emperor pinned against the cage. Emperor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lucroy shoots in looking for a takedown. Emperor tries to sprawl out of it but Lucroy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emperor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Emperor wants to counter the offense by Lucroy and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Lucroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucroy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emperor but Emperor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Emperor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lucroy defending well as Emperor loads up on a big left hand.
Lucroy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emperor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Emperor throws a chopping leg kick but Lucroy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Emperor throws a left and a right that both miss
so Lucroy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Emperor manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emperor taking a breather.
Emperor looking to stall.
Lucroy can't get the takedown.
Lucroy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Emperor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Emperor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Emperor to work.
Emperor gets underhooks to prevent Lucroy's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Emperor after a bit of a struggle.
Lucroy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Emperor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lucroy has Emperor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lucroy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Emperor tumbling to the mat - Lucroy dives into Emperor's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emperor seems keen to control Lucroy's posture.
Jean Lucroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucroy trying to control but Emperor is working from the bottom.
Lucroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy being controlled here momentarily.
Lucroy throws an elbow that misses. Emperor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lucroy's guard. Nice move by Emperor!
Emperor pushing down on Lucroy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lucroy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Emperor is looking to take a break and control but Lucroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucroy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emperor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Emperor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emperor!
After winning the bout, Fedor Emperor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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