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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Amrani lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LaCroix tries to move into range but Amrani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Amrani cracks LaCroix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
LaCroix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amrani lands a nice shot that snaps LaCroix's head back.
LaCroix on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Amrani misses its intended target.
LaCroix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amrani defends it well.
Amrani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LaCroix.
An attempted straight right counter from Amrani misses the target.
Amrani moves into range and connects with a jab.
LaCroix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Amrani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amrani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amrani cracks LaCroix with a good jab.#T1##CL2#
LaCroix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amrani working aggressively here.
Amrani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaCroix lands a right hand. #TD2#
LaCroix jumps into guard, dragging Amrani to the mat.
#SUB2#
LaCroix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaCroix has Amrani pulled in close to control his posture.
Amrani looking to sit in guard and control but LaCroix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
LaCroix stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Jab from Amrani.
Amrani moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LaCroix moves forwards but Amrani connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
LaCroix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amrani, pushing him back against the cage.
Amrani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amrani tries a body shot but LaCroix blocks it.
LaCroix looking for a takedown.
Mo Amrani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois LaCroix.
LaCroix has Amrani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amrani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Amrani misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
LaCroix gets control of Amrani's arms and successfully pulls guard. LaCroix will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Amrani looking to sit in guard and control but LaCroix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Amrani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for LaCroix on the ground.
LaCroix stopping the sweep attempt from Amrani.#T3#
LaCroix works over Amrani with some ground and pound from guard.
LaCroix content to stall in guard here.
Amrani wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and LaCroix manages to pass to side control.
Amrani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LaCroix is working away from the top position though.
Amrani wants to improve his position but LaCroix is controlling well.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LaCroix lands a nice short elbow.
LaCroix stops Amrani from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
LaCroix moves nicely into side control.
LaCroix is staying tight to Amrani's torso, preventing him from escaping.
LaCroix prevents Amrani from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Amrani dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
LaCroix misses with a takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Amrani counters with a straight right hand.
Amrani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaCroix can do to turn this around?
Amrani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amrani sizes up LaCroix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of LaCroix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Amrani moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Amrani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LaCroix has time to react.
LaCroix shoots in and drives through. Amrani sprawls well.
Francois LaCroix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Amrani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Amrani.
Amrani throws out a loose jab but LaCroix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amrani clobbers LaCroix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amrani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaCroix.
LaCroix fails with a takedown attempt.
Mo Amrani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois LaCroix.#T1#
Amrani misses with a looping left.
Amrani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaCroix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaCroix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amrani cracks LaCroix with an open hand slap.
Amrani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
LaCroix moves away from the strike by Amrani.
LaCroix needs to keep his hands up - Amrani had a free shot at his head there.
Amrani throws a shot from downtown. LaCroix moves away and avoids it.
Amrani throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
LaCroix moves out of range as Amrani strikes.
LaCroix looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amrani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Amrani lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amrani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaCroix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Amrani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LaCroix moves out of range of the strikes.
Amrani scores with a decent looking hook.
Amrani looks to land a right hand but LaCroix moved out of range.
Amrani stuffs the takedown attempt from LaCroix. LaCroix gets slowly back to his feet.
Amrani is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Amrani dips to his left and cracks LaCroix with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Amrani.
Amrani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LaCroix's head.
Amrani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
LaCroix is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from LaCroix. #CL2#
LaCroix forces Amrani back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Amrani fails to land.
Amrani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amrani.
LaCroix is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amrani pulls him back up using the underhooks.
LaCroix blocks an uppercut.
LaCroix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amrani misses with a punch on the inside.
Amrani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LaCroix blocks an uppercut.
Amrani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amrani working aggressively here.
Amrani wants to get back to striking at distance but LaCroix won't allow it.
Amrani tries to throw a body punch but LaCroix avoids it by throwing Amrani back against the cage.
Amrani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Amrani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LaCroix.
Amrani misses with the head strike.
Amrani tries a body shot but LaCroix blocks it.
Amrani wants to get back to striking at distance but LaCroix won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Amrani dominated that second round.
That's time! Amrani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Amrani's corner calls for a 1-2. Amrani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck for LaCroix with that takedown attempt.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amrani sprawls well. Amrani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LaCroix gets slowly back to his feet.
Amrani lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amrani misses with a looping left.
LaCroix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amrani.
A cross from Amrani lands.
Mo Amrani is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amrani, as that shot connected.
LaCroix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amrani.
The fighters circling - Amrani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amrani is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab by Amrani.
LaCroix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amrani finds it's way round the side to connect with LaCroix's head.
Mo Amrani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amrani lands a really nice looking cross but LaCroix seems unphased.
LaCroix tries for a takedown but Amrani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mo Amrani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois LaCroix.
Amrani stuffs the takedown.
Amrani misses with an uppercut. LaCroix saw that one coming.
Donk. Amrani catches LaCroix right on the button with a cross.
Mo Amrani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Amrani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LaCroix's head.
Amrani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amrani lands a nice shot that snaps LaCroix's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Amrani finds it's target.
Amrani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
LaCroix defending well as Amrani loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Amrani.
LaCroix wants to clinch.
LaCroix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amrani circles away.#T3#
LaCroix shoots for a takedown but Amrani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LaCroix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaCroix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Amrani connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! LaCroix scrambles back to his feet.
LaCroix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amrani but Amrani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amrani throws a hook but LaCroix avoids it easily.
LaCroix moves forwards but Amrani connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Amrani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Amrani lands with a hook. LaCroix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amrani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice combination there by Amrani.
LaCroix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amrani swivels and escapes.#T4#
Amrani slaps away a takedown attempt from LaCroix, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amrani, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amrani, as that shot connected.
LaCroix moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Amrani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A cross from Amrani lands.
Amrani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Francois LaCroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amrani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
LaCroix on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Amrani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amrani, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Amrani!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Kortez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LaCroix, pushing him back against the cage.
LaCroix letting Kortez take a breather here.
Kortez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaCroix avoids it.
Kortez misses with a knee to the head.
Kortez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LaCroix.
Kortez has LaCroix pressed against the cage.
Kortez stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kortez for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
LaCroix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Kortez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Kortez.
Kortez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaCroix avoids it.
Kortez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kortez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kortez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has LaCroix in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
LaCroix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kortez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
LaCroix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kortez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
LaCroix is trying to pull guard but Kortez has him pressed against the cage.
Kortez connects with a knee to the head.
Kortez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has LaCroix in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kortez taking a breather.
Kortez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kortez lands a left hand.
Kortez connects with a knee to the head.
LaCroix looks winded!
Kortez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kortez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kortez lands with a right to the head.
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!
Kortez tries a knee to the head but LaCroix blocks it.
#T2#
Kortez tries to land a knee to the head but LaCroix blocks with his arms.
Kortez tries a knee to the head but LaCroix blocks it.
LaCroix can't get the takedown.
Tyler Kortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois LaCroix.
LaCroix is trying to pull guard but Kortez has him pressed against the cage.
Kortez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LaCroix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kortez trying to land knees to the body.
Kortez tries to land a knee to the head but LaCroix blocks with his arms.
Kortez 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.
Kortez misses with a knee strike.
Kortez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kortez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LaCroix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Kortez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kortez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kortez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kortez working LaCroix over with knees to the body.
Kortez missing with knees to the body.
LaCroix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kortez missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kortez.
Kortez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
LaCroix ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. LaCroix no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kortez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of LaCroix is proving hard to escape from.
LaCroix is trying to keep Kortez in close.
#T4#
LaCroix has a closed guard, preventing Kortez from standing up. #SU#
Kortez gets to his feet. LaCroix looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Kortez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
LaCroix is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kortez is keeping busy.
LaCroix can't get the takedown.
A knee to the head by Kortez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kortez landing knees to the body.
Kortez lands a knee to the body.
LaCroix takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Kortez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Kortez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Kortez darts in and clinches LaCroix up against the cage.
Kortez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kortez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kortez lands a good knee to the midsection. LaCroix won't want to take too many of those.
Kortez scores with a knee to the head.
Kortez scores with a knee to the head.
Kortez misses with a knee to the head.
Kortez looking to throw knees to the head but LaCroix is blocking nicely.
Kortez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kortez trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCroix tries to land knees in the clinch but Kortez avoids the damage to the body.
Kortez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LaCroix.
Kortez tries to land knees in the clinch but LaCroix avoids the damage to the body.
LaCroix tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kortez just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Kortez.
LaCroix goes for a takedown attempt but Kortez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Kortez takes the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kortez.
Kortez working LaCroix over with knees to the body.
LaCroix is breathing heavily.
Kortez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kortez working LaCroix over with knees to the body.
LaCroix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kortez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
LaCroix takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2#
Knees to the body from Kortez.
Kortez throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Kortez scores a nice knee to the body.
Kortez lands a knee to the head.
Kortez landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kortez.
Kortez lands a knee to the head.
Kortez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kortez lands a good knee to the midsection. LaCroix won't want to take too many of those.
Kortez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
LaCroix tries to circle away but Kortez has him pinned against the cage.
Kortez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T3#
Kortez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kortez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
LaCroix takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kortez connects with a nasty looking knee right to LaCroix's face.
#ROC#
LaCroix is rocked!
Tyler Kortez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kortez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kortez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
LaCroix is still on wobbly legs! Can Kortez finish him?
Kortez is stalling here.
LaCroix seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Kortez on the inside.
LaCroix drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kortez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyler Kortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois LaCroix.#CL#
Kortez has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Kortez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
LaCroix jumps guard but Kortez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kortez lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kortez connects with a knee to the head.
Kortez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kortez connects with a knee to the head.
LaCroix takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kortez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning LaCroix up against the cage.
LaCroix takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Kortez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
LaCroix tries to keep at a distance but Kortez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kortez throws a knee to the head but misses.
LaCroix wants a takedown but no success here.
LaCroix tries to pull guard but Kortez won't allow it.
Kortez looking to throw knees to the head but LaCroix is blocking nicely.
LaCroix wants a takedown but no success here.
Tyler Kortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois LaCroix.
Kortez tries to land a knee to the head but LaCroix blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Kortez.
#CUT#
It looks like Francois LaCroix has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCroix is trying to pull guard but Kortez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
LaCroix is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kortez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
LaCroix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kortez tries to land a knee to the head but LaCroix blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Kortez lands a left hand.
Kortez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kortez looking to throw knees to the head but LaCroix is blocking nicely.
Kortez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kortez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaCroix avoids it.
Kortez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LaCroix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kortez 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.
LaCroix managing to block the knees to the body from Kortez.
Kortez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kortez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kortez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kortez misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
LaCroix tries to score a body lock takedown but Kortez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kortez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kortez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaCroix avoids it.
Kortez lands a knee to the head.
Kortez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaCroix can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kortez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
LaCroix takes a knee right on the jaw!
LaCroix takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kortez connects with a nasty looking knee right to LaCroix's face.
Kortez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kortez tries to land a knee to the head but LaCroix blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
LaCroix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyler Kortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Kortez clinches up with LaCroix and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Kortez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kortez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kortez with a knee to the head.
Kortez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kortez unloads a knee to the mid-section. LaCroix lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kortez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kortez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LaCroix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kortez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LaCroix blocks it with crossed arms.
Kortez trying to land knees to the body.
LaCroix jumps guard but Kortez stands there with LaCroix around his waist. LaCroix gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
LaCroix takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kortez connects with a nasty looking knee right to LaCroix's face.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kortez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kortez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kortez working LaCroix over with knees to the body.
LaCroix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kortez has LaCroix pushed against the cage.
Kortez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Francois LaCroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kortez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
LaCroix tries to land knees in the clinch but Kortez avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Kortez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kortez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Kortez!
Tyler Kortez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Poller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Poller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
LaCroix holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
LaCroix felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
LaCroix tries to bench press Poller off him but Poller keeps the position.
Poller has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for LaCroix!
LaCroix holds on for dear life, controlling Poller's posture momentarily.
Poller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Poller is going oldschool here, as he tries to force LaCroix to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so LaCroix shrugs it off.
LaCroix is working to get back to half guard.
LaCroix is squirming around, avoiding Poller's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
LaCroix defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Poller.
LaCroix wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Poller has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, LaCroix has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
LaCroix rolls, trying to escape but Poller keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Poller tightening his grip on LaCroix, looking for the choke.
LaCroix trying to control the hands but Poller won't let him.
LaCroix is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Poller off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Poller has got one arm under LaCroix's chin. This could be trouble... LaCroix trying to control the other hand but Poller gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, LaCroix has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Poller!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnston connects with a right hand. LaCroix shakes it off.
LaCroix shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnston pinned against the cage. Johnston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
LaCroix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnston throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and LaCroix counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnston tries to break the clinch but LaCroix is controlling the position. #BC2#
LaCroix breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston misses with a few strikes there.
Johnston misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by LaCroix or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnston, which made it look bad.
Johnston connects with a body shot that sends LaCroix's belly button to the back.
Johnston connects with a body shot that sends LaCroix's belly button to the back.
Johnston throws a one two combo.
Johnston looks to land a combination. LaCroix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
LaCroix tries for a takedown but Johnston circles away easily
and Johnston counters with a three punch combo that has LaCroix backing up. LaCroix nods at Johnston to acknowledge the strikes.
John Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois LaCroix.
Johnston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LaCroix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnston misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2##CL2#
LaCroix moves into range and clinches up with Johnston.
Johnston can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
LaCroix manages to pull guard.
Johnston wants to stand and escape but instead LaCroix has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Johnston keeping moving, preventing LaCroix from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaCroix throws an elbow that misses. Johnston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LaCroix's guard. Nice move by Johnston!#REVR#
LaCroix has a closed guard, preventing Johnston from standing up. #T3#
Johnston stopping the sweep attempt from LaCroix.#SU#
Johnston decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on LaCroix, up you get!
John Johnston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnston stuffs the takedown attempt from LaCroix. LaCroix gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as LaCroix backs up against the cage.
Johnston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnston misses with the combination.
LaCroix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4##CL2#
LaCroix has closed the distance and engaged Johnston in a clinch.
LaCroix is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnston to keep the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaCroix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnston's efforts to push away.
Johnston tries to break the clinch but LaCroix is controlling the position.
Johnston prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnston prevents the takedown attempt.
LaCroix looks winded!
Johnston is trying to break the clinch but LaCroix is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Johnston stuffs the takedown.
Johnston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnston seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johnston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaCroix can do to turn this around?
Johnston scores with the left hand. LaCroix knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnston swinging wildly here.
A nice combination there by Johnston.
Nice jab there from Johnston.
LaCroix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnston throws a series of punches but LaCroix avoids them all with ease.
Johnston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Johnston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnston misses with a two punch combination.
LaCroix shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnston pinned against the cage. Johnston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
LaCroix takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
John Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaCroix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnston.
John Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaCroix slips a jab and a cross from Johnston.
Johnston lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Johnston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaCroix.
LaCroix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnston defends well and LaCroix ends up having to push Johnston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
John Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois LaCroix.
LaCroix slips a jab and a cross from Johnston.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnston sprawls well. Johnston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LaCroix gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
LaCroix is breathing heavily.
Johnston moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnston as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Johnston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And LaCroix tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
LaCroix with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnston counters with a nice body shot.
Johnston stuns LaCroix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Johnston.
LaCroix walks into a left hand.
Johnston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaCroix avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaCroix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Johnston throws a right hand that LaCroix ducks under and follows up with a left that LaCroix also avoids with ease.
LaCroix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnston counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaCroix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnston.
Johnston connects with a body shot that sends LaCroix's belly button to the back.
Johnston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A combination from Johnston does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnston dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
LaCroix misses with a takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
letting Johnston counter with a right hand.
Johnston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LaCroix circles away quickly and effectively.
LaCroix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnston scores with a three punch combo!
Johnston misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
LaCroix takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
LaCroix decides to pull guard.
LaCroix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCroix is controlling Johnston's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
LaCroix trying to control the position.
Johnston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of LaCroix is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Johnston stands and steps away. LaCroix gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
LaCroix on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnston throws a series of punches but LaCroix avoids them all with ease.
Johnston throws a series of strikes that have LaCroix backpedaling.
Johnston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LaCroix fails with the takedown.
John Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois LaCroix.#T2#
Johnston looks to land a combination but LaCroix avoids it well.
LaCroix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnston misses with a combination
#CL2#
and LaCroix holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
LaCroix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnston wants to break the clinch but can't.
LaCroix misses with a punch to the body.
LaCroix is working for takedown but Johnston is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
LaCroix is trying to pull guard but Johnston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnston is trying to break the clinch but LaCroix is controlling him.
LaCroix is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters up against the cage, LaCroix throws an elbow but misses.
LaCroix drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LaCroix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LaCroix changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
LaCroix shoots in for a double leg but Johnston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnston misses with a few strikes there.
Johnston moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnston lands a slapping body shot.
Johnston swinging wildly here.
Johnston feints a jab promting LaCroix to slip. Johnston then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. LaCroix slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Francois LaCroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LaCroix circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaCroix misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Johnston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnston, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Johnston!
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