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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claude LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rune Edvall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaCroix comes to the cage accompanied by Sash - Encore Une Fois. Edvall has chosen Robert tepper - No easy way out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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200 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
9 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rune Edvall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edvall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Donk. LaCroix catches Edvall right on the button with a cross.
LaCroix avoids the head kick by Edvall.
LaCroix lands a nice hook to Edvall's body. Edvall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
LaCroix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edvall manages to avoid it.
Edvall throws a sloppy head kick and LaCroix moves out of range easily.
LaCroix has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Edvall.
Edvall throws a front kick aimed at LaCroix's knee but LaCroix avoids it well.
Edvall tries a head kick but it misses.
Edvall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LaCroix. That did some damage!
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!
LaCroix is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edvall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edvall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaCroix misses with a straight left.
Edvall throws a quick inside leg kick.
LaCroix finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edvall thows a leg kick but LaCroix checks it
and LaCroix counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LaCroix.
Edvall has control of LaCroix's left arm, preventing LaCroix from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edvall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LaCroix slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
LaCroix trying to control the position from guard on top but Edvall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edvall working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
LaCroix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edvall is keeping the position for now.
Edvall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edvall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Edvall throws a leg kick
and Edvall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edvall throws a lazy body kick
and LaCroix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LaCroix throws a chopping leg kick but Edvall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edvall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
LaCroix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edvall's head backwards.
Edvall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edvall is looking to score with low kicks.
LaCroix shoots in for a double leg but Edvall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edvall throws a leg kick
and LaCroix counters with a thumping low kick.
LaCroix just misses with a punch to the body.
Edvall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edvall throws a head kick that misses.
Edvall slips a jab from LaCroix.
LaCroix closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LaCroix lands in his opponent's guard.
LaCroix controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Edvall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edvall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rune Edvall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
An inside leg kick from Edvall misses.
Edvall throws a head kick that misses.
LaCroix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edvall.
LaCroix blocks a head kick by Edvall.
LaCroix takes a swing at Edvall's ribcage but misses.
Edvall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
LaCroix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
LaCroix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edvall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LaCroix somewhat.
LaCroix explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
LaCroix drives through with a takedown into guard.
LaCroix has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
LaCroix scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix throws a big right hand that misses.
Edvall is trying to keep LaCroix in close.
LaCroix trying to control but Edvall is working from the bottom.
Edvall is trying to keep LaCroix in close.
LaCroix passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
LaCroix trying to control from half guard but Edvall is working away.
Edvall is looking to control LaCroix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edvall avoid being mounted?
Well, if LaCroix is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
LaCroix not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edvall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LaCroix drops an elbow to the side of Edvall's head.
LaCroix is looking to stall here but Edvall recovers full guard.
LaCroix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Edvall has his hands on LaCroix's head, controlling the position.
LaCroix thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
LaCroix trying to control but Edvall is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaCroix postures up in Edvall's guard and throws a big left but Edvall blocks it.
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. This is the final round!
Edvall throws a low kick but LaCroix moves out of range easily.
LaCroix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edvall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edvall is looking to chop away at LaCroix's legs.
LaCroix tests Edvall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edvall throws a leg kick
and LaCroix counters with a straight right hand.
Edvall tries a head kick but it misses.
Rune Edvall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edvall throws a low kick but LaCroix moves out of range easily.
LaCroix throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edvall stuffs the takedown attempt from LaCroix. LaCroix gets slowly back to his feet.
LaCroix shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Edvall is trying to defend but LaCroix finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Edvall tries to get to full guard but LaCroix has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix is looking to stall here but Edvall recovers full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LaCroix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LaCroix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two 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 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
LaCroix distracts Edvall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
LaCroix throws a big right hand that misses.
Edvall is trying to keep LaCroix in close.
LaCroix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LaCroix trying to control the position from guard on top but Edvall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edvall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LaCroix content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edvall trying to control the position.
LaCroix looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LaCroix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaCroix stands up over Edvall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LaCroix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claude 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claude LaCroix!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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