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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vincent LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Nsk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent LaCroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nikita Nsk!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nsk rushes LaCroix and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nsk.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nsk obliges.
LaCroix is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on LaCroix's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nsk presses LaCroix against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nsk lands with a short shot to the head.
Nsk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LaCroix backwards.
Nsk lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Nsk.
Nsk landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nsk cracks LaCroix with a nice body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
LaCroix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nsk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nsk tries to clinch there but LaCroix circles away.
Nsk forces LaCroix back against the cage and clinches.
Nsk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Nsk on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Nsk as the two fighters clinch.
Nsk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vincent LaCroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nsk moves in looking to clinch but LaCroix pushes him off.
Nsk drives through and clinches with LaCroix against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nsk is leaning against LaCroix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nsk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nsk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaCroixs head.
Nsk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through LaCroix's defenses.
Nsk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Nsk scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nsk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nsk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nsk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nsk closes the distance and clinches.
LaCroix is trying to break free.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nsk.
Nsk lands with a right to the head.
Nsk lands with a short shot to the head.
Nsk is struggling to control the position.
Nsk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nsk moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nsk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaCroix fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nsk avoids it really well and circles away.
Nsk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nsk - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Nsk.
Nsk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nsk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nsk scores with a knee to the head.
Nsk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nsk has LaCroix up against the cage in a clinch.
Nsk effectively controlling the action here.
Nsk digs a right hand underneath LaCroix's ribcage. LaCroix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nsk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LaCroix is working for takedown but Nsk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nsk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaCroix is defending well for now.
Nsk lands a nice elbow.
Nsk manages to break the clinch.
Nsk tries to clinch there but LaCroix circles away.
LaCroix rushes Nsk and presses him up against the cage.
Nsk pushes LaCroix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nsk tries to break free but LaCroix pushes him back against the cage.
Nsk tries to stall but LaCroix uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nsk obliges.
Nsk tries to break the clinch but LaCroix is controlling the position.
Nsk prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent LaCroix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nsk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nsk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nsk slips a straight right by LaCroix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
LaCroix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nsk clinches but LaCroix breaks the clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nsk ducks under a wild hook from LaCroix.
Nsk clinches but LaCroix breaks the clinch
and LaCroix counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nsk won't be happy with that.
LaCroix wants to control but Nsk is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaCroix decides to take the fight back to the feet.
LaCroix shoots in and drives through. Nsk sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikita Nsk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nsk has managed to clinch.
LaCroix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nsk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nsk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nsk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
LaCroix is looking to break free of the clinch but Nsk has double underhooks.
Nsk is pushing LaCroix up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nsk lands with a right to the head.
Nsk lands an elbow inside that LaCroix shrugs off.
Nikita Nsk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nsk manages to break the clinch.
Vincent LaCroix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nsk forces LaCroix back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nsk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nsk manages to break the clinch.
Nsk moves into the clinch successfully.
LaCroix avoids the elbow strike from Nsk, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nsk uses from the top position.
LaCroix working a defensive guard here.
Nsk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nsk tries to clinch up.
LaCroix looks to clinch
and Nsk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
LaCroix fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nsk prevents the takedown attempt.
Nsk lands a damaging elbow.
LaCroix takes an elbow to the temple.
Nsk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LaCroix is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nsk lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nsk manages to break the clinch.
Nikita Nsk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nsk clinches but LaCroix breaks the clinch
and LaCroix counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nsk's guard now.
LaCroix trying to control but Nsk is working from the bottom.
Nsk wants to stand and escape but LaCroix is having none of it.
Nsk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LaCroix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nsk is looking to stand back up but LaCroix counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nsk.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nsk is trying to stand back up but LaCroix is controlling him
Nsk is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LaCroix fails to land with a series of punches.
Nsk checks the leg kick.
Nsk takes the fight into the clinch.
LaCroix tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nsk just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent LaCroix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nsk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nsk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaCroix circles away from the clinch attempt
and LaCroix counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nsk won't be happy with that.
Nsk sneaks out the side door and pushes LaCroix away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nsk keeps the fight on the outside.
Nsk tries to clinch up
and LaCroix counters with a one-two to the body.
LaCroix wants to clinch but Nsk slips to the side
and Nsk counters by moving into the clinch.
Nsk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nsk looking to stall.
Nsk cracks LaCroix with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nsk.
LaCroix prevents Nsk from breaking the clinch.
Nsk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nsk darts in trying to clinch
and LaCroix moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vincent LaCroix will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
LaCroix scores with a takedown into Nsk's guard.
Nsk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LaCroix is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaCroix trying to control the position from guard on top but Nsk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nsk wants to stand but LaCroix is controlling the position.
LaCroix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nsk's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nsk has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes LaCroix off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nsk clinches but LaCroix breaks the clinch
and LaCroix counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nsk!
Nsk wants to get back to his feet.
LaCroix controlling his opponent.
Nsk is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix looking to control but Nsk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nsk is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
LaCroix tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nsk's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
LaCroix working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nsk is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
LaCroix lands a nice shot to the head.
LaCroix wants to control the pace but Nsk is squirming around nicely.
LaCroix with the ground and pound from mount.
Nsk is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Vincent LaCroix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LaCroix tries to control but Nsk wriggling away.
Nsk is trying to stand up.
LaCroix landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nsk squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent LaCroix showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LaCroix has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent LaCroix!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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