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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Finn James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Finn James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Remy Lacroix!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James defending well as Lacroix loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Lacroix. Those never looked like landing.
James drives through with a takedown into Lacroix's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lacroix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James wanted to stand there but Lacroix had control of the position.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lacroix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
James connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is stalling in the full guard.
Lacroix is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix trying to control the position.
James's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lacroix looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Remy Lacroix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lacroix loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lacroix enables James to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lacroix manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James prevents Lacroix from getting back to his feet.
Lacroix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lacroix wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
Lacroix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lacroix is trying to control the position but James postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lacroix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James shoots in and bounces Lacroix off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
James is stalling in the full guard.
James lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lacroix holds on and takes a little breather.
Lacroix wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lacroix keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Lacroix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
James won't allow Lacroix to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lacroix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn James dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
James drops his hands momentarily and Lacroix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lacroix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lacroix stuffs the takedown.
James fails to land the takedown.
Lacroix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lacroix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James tries to move into range but Lacroix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacroix.
Lacroix misses the shot to the body.
James tries to counter with a takedown but Lacroix is quick to defend against it.
James fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix lands a right hook to the body.
Lacroix throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James ducks under a wild hook from Lacroix.
Lacroix takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lacroix's half guard.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James stops Lacroix from getting back to his feet.
Lacroix is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.
Lacroix looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James decides to stand and escape the position.
Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacroix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Lacroix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lacroix is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Lacroix's face as James controls the position.
James seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lacroix for as long as he can get away with.
James working away.
James controls the position.
James decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lacroix lands a jab-cross combination.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacroix.
Lacroix throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Lacroix throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James is looking for a counter combo.
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lacroix on his heels. He'll look to pass Lacroix's guard now, I'm sure.
Lacroix wriggles free and stands up.
Lacroix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Remy Lacroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James dodges the punch combination from Lacroix.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Lacroix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Lacroix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Lacroix.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Lacroix moves out of range easily.
Lacroix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lacroix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James moves in looking to clinch but Lacroix pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Lacroix.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lacroix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lacroix scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacroix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lacroix darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lacroix scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to pull guard but Lacroix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacroix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
James avoiding damage as Lacroix throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lacroix.
A short left from Lacroix.
Lacroix has James pushed against the cage.
Lacroix lands with a right to the head.
James jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacroix walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lacroix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Lacroix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lacroix wants it to stay on the feet.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix connects with a jab.
Lacroix stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lacroix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacroix throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Lacroix connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Lacroix.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lacroix swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacroix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Lacroix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lacroix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lacroix connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James takes one on the button.
Lacroix moves into range and connects with a jab.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lacroix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacroix.
Lacroix misses with a looping right.
Lacroix scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Lacroix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lacroix misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacroix. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacroix was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Lacroix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lacroix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacroix misses with a two punch combination.
Lacroix throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Lacroix works James's body with a nice hook.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Lacroix lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
Lacroix closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Finn James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lacroix misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Lacroix looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Lacroix connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from James finds it's way through Lacroix's defenses.
Lacroix throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Lacroix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lacroix 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Lacroix!
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energy
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