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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claude LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coby Skrilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaCroix kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sash - Encore Une Fois. Skrilla has chosen C.$krilla ft. AEV & DVD - Streets as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Coby Skrilla has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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218 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claude LaCroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Coby Skrilla!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LaCroix.
Skrilla throws a leg kick but LaCroix checks it.
LaCroix throws a big shot that misses.
Skrilla attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
LaCroix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaCroix checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by LaCroix. That's going to slow Skrilla down.
LaCroix takes one to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as LaCroix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Skrilla misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - LaCroix coming out on top.
Nice uppercut lands for LaCroix. That snapped Skrilla's head back.
LaCroix will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skrilla is looking to land body kicks.
LaCroix tries to land a body kick
and Skrilla counters with a nice uppercut.
LaCroix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skrilla. That did some damage!
LaCroix closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Skrilla did well to prevent LaCroix getting side control.
Skrilla is concentrating on defense, preventing LaCroix from advancing position.
LaCroix wants to take a breather but Skrilla is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix misses with a head shot. Skrilla uses the momentum to regain guard.
LaCroix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LaCroix wants to control from the top but Skrilla keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LaCroix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LaCroix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skrilla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skrilla working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Skrilla closes the distance and pushes LaCroix back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
LaCroix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LaCroix is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Skrilla tries to throw a body punch but LaCroix avoids it by throwing Skrilla back against the cage.
Skrilla lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaCroix.
LaCroix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skrilla stops a takedown attempt from LaCroix.
LaCroix is looking to break free of the clinch but Skrilla has double underhooks.
Skrilla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LaCroix's elbow.
LaCroix breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrilla closes the distance and clinches.
Skrilla lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
LaCroix is trying to break the clinch but Skrilla has him pressed against the cage.
Skrilla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skrilla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LaCroix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skrilla avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Skrilla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaCroix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Skrilla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coby Skrilla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaCroix connects with a body shot.
Skrilla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LaCroix throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrilla swings and misses with a shot to the body
and LaCroix makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
LaCroix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skrilla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaCroix.
LaCroix blocks a leg kick.
LaCroix blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Skrilla.
Skrilla tries to score with a low kick but LaCroix moves his leg out of the way.
LaCroix slips under a jab.
Skrilla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaCroix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skrilla throws a leg kick
and LaCroix counters with a low kick, right behind Skrilla 's knee.
LaCroix scores with a three punch combo!
LaCroix tries for a takedown but Skrilla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude LaCroix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skrilla walks into a stiff left hand from LaCroix.
Skrilla moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skrilla tries a body shot but LaCroix blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claude LaCroix dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
LaCroix checks the leg kick.
LaCroix gets the takedown into side control.
LaCroix tries to advance position but instead Skrilla slips a leg back in to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skrilla is refusing to be controlled, as LaCroix sits in half guard.
LaCroix throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LaCroix lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
LaCroix not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrilla is trying to maintain the position but LaCroix is very close to passing his half guard.
LaCroix stalling away here and it's allowed Skrilla to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
LaCroix trying to control the position from guard on top but Skrilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaCroix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skrilla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LaCroix advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Skrilla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LaCroix.
LaCroix throwing shots but Skrilla is blocking nicely.
Skrilla gets back to full guard.
LaCroix postures up in Skrilla's guard and throws a big left but Skrilla blocks it.
LaCroix content to stall in guard here.
LaCroix wants to control from the top but Skrilla keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LaCroix passes Skrilla's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
LaCroix is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
LaCroix misses with a head shot. Skrilla uses the momentum to regain guard.
LaCroix is looking to work some ground and pound but Skrilla has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
LaCroix is working Skrilla over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Skrilla looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Skrilla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LaCroix advances position into side control!
LaCroix tries to advance to mount but Skrilla denies him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claude LaCroix dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Skrilla leaves LaCroix with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Skrilla misses.
A slow jab from Skrilla misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Skrilla misses.
Skrilla digs a good hook to LaCroix's body.
Coby Skrilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaCroix is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Skrilla.
LaCroix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skrilla counters with a series of strikes. LaCroix will be more careful next time no doubt.
Skrilla does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Skrilla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaCroix manages to avoid it.
Skrilla throws a leg kick
and LaCroix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Coby Skrilla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaCroix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skrilla's calf.
Skrilla throws a head kick but LaCroix moves out of range.
LaCroix slips a jab from Skrilla.
Skrilla moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Skrilla misses
and LaCroix decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skrilla's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LaCroix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LaCroix looking to sit in guard and control but Skrilla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Skrilla is looking to stand up but LaCroix won't let him.
LaCroix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Claude LaCroix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix wants to stand and escape but Skrilla is having none of it.
Coby Skrilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaCroix keeping moving, preventing Skrilla from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaCroix. Skrilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skrilla throws a predictable looking body shot
and LaCroix counters with a left to the body.
LaCroix misses with a straight right.
Skrilla tries to clinch but LaCroix moves away
and LaCroix counters with a slapping leg kick.
Skrilla misses the body punch
and LaCroix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrilla is refusing to be controlled, as LaCroix sits in half guard.
LaCroix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skrilla's head.
Skrilla is not content to let LaCroix control the position.
LaCroix sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skrilla defending well though.
LaCroix is trying to control. Skrilla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Skrilla is trying to stand.
LaCroix trying to mount his opponent but Skrilla defends it.
Skrilla is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Skrilla misses
and LaCroix decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skrilla's guard.
Skrilla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LaCroix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skrilla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaCroix controls from within his opponent's guard.
Skrilla keeping moving, preventing LaCroix from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claude LaCroix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LaCroix, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claude LaCroix!
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