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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Pan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182 cm
26
162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
20
164 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Pan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Remy Lacroix! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lacroix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pan's hands. Pan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite in the buildup to the fight. Pan fails to land the takedown. Lacroix lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Lacroix scores with a jab to the body. We've been informed that Lacroix has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Lacroix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pan on the side of the head. Pan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Pan is trying to get an arm triangle but Lacroix is defending well. Pan is trying to get an arm triangle but Lacroix is defending well. Pan trying to control the position but Lacroix is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lacroix gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Pan stops Lacroix from getting back to his feet.
Pan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lacroix pushes Pan off looking to stand but Pan dives back in and keeps control.
Lacroix controlling the position well. Lacroix is looking to get back to is feet but Pan passes into side control.
Lacroix can't do much from the bottom here. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Lacroix is looking to regain half guard here but Pan keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lacroix takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lacroix isn't going anywhere. Pan working away. Lacroix pushes Pan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Lacroix wants to control but Pan postures up. Pan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lacroix, who protects the arm well. Lacroix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lacroix is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Lacroix wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lacroix parries the strikes from Pan easily there. Pan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lacroix to escape.
Lacroix wants to get back to his feet. Pan misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Lacroix is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Lacroix is looking to regain half guard here but Pan keeps moving and retains side control. Pan is trying to get an arm triangle but Lacroix is defending well. Lacroix wants to get back to his feet but Pan drags him back down. 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. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Lacroix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Pan with a lazy takedown attempt and Lacroix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lacroix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pan's hands. Nice sprawl there from Lacroix as Pan shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Pan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lacroix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Lacroix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lacroix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lacroix throws a series of punches but Pan avoids them all with ease. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Lacroix dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Nice jab there from Lacroix. Lacroix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pan under the eye. Lacroix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lacroix, as that shot connected.
Pan walks into a left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lacroix throws a one two combo.
Lacroix catches Pan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Remy Lacroix seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lacroix catches Pan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round. Pan takes one to the side of the head.
Lacroix falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Lacroix wants to get back to his feet. Lacroix controlling the position for now. Lacroix is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pan's back! Lacroix keeps control of the position easily here as Pan tries to buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Let's hope that Lacroix has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lacroix. Lacroix not allowing Pan to control his hands. I would not like to be Pan right now.
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. Peter Pan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lacroix is not going to allow Pan to sit and survive in this position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. 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. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pan takes a body punch but keeps moving. Lacroix lands with a nice body punch. Lacroix thuds his right hand into Pan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Lacroix scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lacroix lands a two punch combo.
Pan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lacroix counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lacroix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pan in his tracks. Lacroix throws a shot to the body.
Lacroix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Pan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lacroix to the ground. Pan is now in Lacroix's guard. Lacroix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Pan throws a big right hand that misses. Lacroix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Lacroix wants to get back to his feet but Pan passes into half guard.
Lacroix has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lacroix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pan is trying to control the action in half guard but Lacroix is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Pan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lacroix is trying is best to control the position here. Pan is working for a submission of some sort.
Pan prevents Lacroix from standing back up.
Lacroix wants to control but Pan is keeping busy.
Pan misses with a head shot. Lacroix uses the momentum to regain guard. Lacroix has his hands on Pan's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lacroix wants to stand up but Pan is controlling him. Lacroix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lacroix wants to stand but Pan is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Lacroix scores with a nice strike. Lacroix tests Pan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lacroix moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lacroix lands a jab to the head.
Pan moves out of range of the strikes. Pan tries to counter by clinching up but Lacroix breaks away and moves out of range. Lacroix throws a right hand that Pan ducks under and follows up with a left that Pan also avoids with ease. Pan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Lacroix connects with a single shot there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lacroix lands with a nice combination. Pan backs away looking to recover. Peter Pan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Remy Lacroix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Lacroix moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Remy Lacroix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Lacroix 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Lacroix!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
36% |
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