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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christophe Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amber Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lacroix's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Voodoo. 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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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Christophe Lacroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amber Hodges!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodges stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lacroix.
Hodges has a takedown stuffed.
Lacroix throws a wild body kick that Hodges sees coming a mile off.
Christophe Lacroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacroix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hodges.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lacroix, right into the meat.
Lacroix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hodges circles away.
Hodges rushes Lacroix and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lacroix trying to land knees to the body.
Hodges wants to stall.
Hodges tries a knee to the head but Lacroix blocks it.
Lacroix wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lacroix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lacroix clinches up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lacroix.
Lacroix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hodges changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lacroix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hodges looks gassed!
A head kick from Lacroix lands but Hodges takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lacroix. Lacroix obviously looking to wear him down.
Lacroix moves into the clinch.
Lacroix misses with an elbow over the top.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lacroix.
Lacroix manages to break the clinch.
Lacroix moves into range and clinches up with Hodges.
Lacroix breaks from the clinch.
Lacroix scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lacroix clinches with his opponent.
Lacroix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacroix looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lacroix stands up from half guard.
Lacroix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Some wild striking there from Lacroix.
Lacroix throws an overhand right that lands on Hodges's shoulder, as Hodges tries to avoid the shot.
Lacroix rushes Hodges and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lacroix wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lacroix looking to stall.
Hodges is working for takedown but Lacroix is calmly controlling the position for now.
Christophe Lacroix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amber Hodges.
Lacroix lands an elbow just above Hodges 's eye.
Hodges tries to pull guard but Lacroix holds him up against the cage and eventually Hodges drops back down to his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lacroix.
Hodges is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lacroix wants to break free but Hodges has control.
Lacroix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hodges has him pressed against the cage.
Lacroix landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hodges breaks from the clinch.
Hodges works over Lacroix's head and body with a nice combination.
Hodges shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lacroix throws the kick towards the body but Hodges avoids it.
Lacroix throws a head kick but Hodges moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges fails with the takedown
and Lacroix counters with a straight right hand.
Lacroix lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lacroix lands a body shot.
Hodges shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lacroix as he avoids it easily.
Lacroix connects with a crisp jab.
Hodges thows a leg kick but Lacroix checks it
and Lacroix counters with a head kick.
Hodges misses with a takedown attempt - Lacroix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lacroix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hodges tries to clinch there but Lacroix circles away.
Lacroix tries to land a front kick but Hodges steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lacroix scores with a kick to the body.
Lacroix throws a looping overhand right but Hodges ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Lacroix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Lacroix is predictable there
and Hodges counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lacroix's guard now.
Hodges forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodges wants to free his trapped foot but Lacroix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lacroix is trying to maintain the position but Hodges is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hodges stops Lacroix from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christophe Lacroix dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lacroix throws a lazy right hand but Hodges sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hodges moves into range and clinches up with Lacroix.
Stalling in the clinch from Lacroix.
Hodges wants a takedown but no success here.
Lacroix using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lacroix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lacroix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hodges.
Hodges tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lacroix counters with a nice leg kick.
Lacroix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lacroix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lacroix looks to land a combination but Hodges avoids it well.
Lacroix throws a looping overhand right but Hodges ducks down to avoid it.
Hodges closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lacroix counters with a low kick, right behind Hodges 's knee.
Hodges is breathing heavily.
Lacroix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lacroix connects with a solid leg kick.
Hodges looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christophe Lacroix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lacroix. Lacroix obviously looking to wear him down.
Lacroix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hodges looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hodges throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lacroix counters by clinching up.
Lacroix is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Hodges.
Hodges wants to get back to striking at distance but Lacroix won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Lacroix.
Lacroix wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lacroix avoids the elbow strike from Hodges, against the cage.
Lacroix crunches a lovely knee into Hodges's ribcage.
Lacroix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hodges checks a leg kick.
Lacroix misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lacroix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hodges wants to clinch
and Lacroix counters with a good, hard body kick but Hodges shrugs it off.
Lacroix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hodges takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hodges is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lacroix misses the body punch
and Hodges counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix avoids the elbow strike from Hodges, against the cage.
Lacroix prevents the takedown attempt.
Hodges looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lacroix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lacroix.
Lacroix throws a sloppy head kick and Hodges moves out of range easily.
Hodges jabs Lacroix right on the nose. Lacroix blinks but takes it well.
Nice jab there from Lacroix.
Lacroix looks to throw a body kick
and Hodges counters with a nice uppercut.
Hodges forces Lacroix back against the cage and clinches.
Hodges managing to block the knees to the body from Lacroix.
Lacroix wants to break free but Hodges has control.
Lacroix tries to land knees in the clinch but Hodges avoids the damage to the body.
Lacroix stalling in the clinch but Hodges improves position.
Hodges misses with a knee to the head.
Lacroix manages to break the clinch.
Hodges with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lacroix counters with an outside leg kick.
Christophe Lacroix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amber Hodges.
Lacroix misses with a body shot.
Hodges slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix tries a low kick but Hodges avoids it.
Lacroix throws a head kick that misses
and Hodges counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lacroix won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodges connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lacroix some visible discomfort.
Lacroix pushes Hodges away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hodges gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hodges happy to just control the position for now.
Lacroix pushes Hodges away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hodges gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lacroix manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hodges's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lacroix is trying to stand.
Lacroix is positioning himself well to prevent Hodges advancing to mount.
Lacroix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hodges on the ground.
Hodges is keen to just control but Lacroix is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amber Hodges will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lacroix thows a body kick. Hodges tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Christophe Lacroix is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacroix throws a front kick that sends Hodges stumbling back into the cage.
Lacroix clinches.
Lacroix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hodges fails with the takedown.
Lacroix throws a lazy head kick
and Hodges counters with a left and a right that stings Lacroix.
Hodges throws a solid leg kick but Lacroix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hodges.
Lacroix scores with a shot to the body.
Lacroix misses with a straight left.
Lacroix throws the kick towards the body but Hodges avoids it.
Lacroix throws a head kick that misses.
Hodges tries to keep at a distance but Lacroix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hodges has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lacroix.
Lacroix tries to stall but Hodges uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lacroix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hodges avoiding damage as Lacroix throws knees to the body.
Hodges takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lacroix tries to land knees in the clinch but Hodges avoids the damage to the body.
Hodges tries for a takedown but Lacroix manages to get underhooks.
Lacroix avoids the elbow strike from Hodges, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix scores with a knee to the head.
Lacroix dodges an elbow strike from Hodges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hodges.
Lacroix blocks an elbow strike from Hodges.
Lacroix crunches a lovely knee into Hodges's ribcage.
Hodges goes for a takedown attempt but Lacroix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Christophe Lacroix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amber Hodges.
An inside leg kick lands from Lacroix.
Hodges tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Lacroix counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hodges is trying to control the position but Lacroix postures up.
Lacroix slips nicely into half guard.
Lacroix controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hodges does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lacroix stalling.
Hodges is trying to stand.
Lacroix postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hodges to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lacroix.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lacroix.
Nice takedown defense from Hodges. No joy for Lacroix on that attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lacroix.
Lacroix tries to clinch up
and Hodges counters by clinching up.
Hodges can't get the takedown.
Lacroix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hodges clinches but Lacroix breaks the clinch
and Lacroix counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hodges misses with a takedown attempt - Lacroix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hodges.
Hodges looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix takes the fight into the clinch.
Lacroix changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hodges fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hodges lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lacroix throws a sloppy head kick
and Hodges counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hodges.
Lacroix keeping moving, preventing Hodges from controlling successfully.
Lacroix pushes Hodges off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacroix throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christophe 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christophe Lacroix!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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