PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky LaFleur (ranked 7077 p4p, 644 weight class) and Zane Kreuger (ranked 6781 p4p, 626 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?

LaFleur
vs
Kreuger

183 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Caveman clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky LaFleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zane Kreuger!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFleur blocks a jab.
LaFleur seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
LaFleur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kreuger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
LaFleur tries to clinch but Kreuger moves out of range.
LaFleur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kreuger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kreuger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
LaFleur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kreuger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kreuger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
LaFleur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreuger moves away.
Kreuger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kreuger dodges the punch combination from LaFleur.
LaFleur thuds a left hand into Kreuger's body.
Ricky LaFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFleur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kreuger is out of range.
LaFleur throws a body punch but Kreuger moves out of range.
Kreuger moves out of range of the leg kick from LaFleur.
LaFleur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kreuger.
And Kreuger tries to counter it with a takedown but LaFleur pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreuger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaFleur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaFleur attempts a counter takedown but Kreuger avoids it well and moves away.
LaFleur throws a sloppy head kick and Kreuger moves out of range easily.
LaFleur scores with a head kick. Kreuger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ricky LaFleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kreuger blocks the body kick.

Kreuger dives in and scores a takedown into LaFleur's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreuger throws an elbow that misses. LaFleur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kreuger's guard. Nice move by LaFleur!

Kreuger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kreuger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LaFleur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kreuger controlling the position.
Kreuger has a closed guard, preventing LaFleur from standing up.
Kreuger is controlling LaFleur's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreuger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
LaFleur trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreuger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaFleur trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kreuger's guard.
LaFleur trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreuger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kreuger looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaFleur is one step ahead there.
LaFleur wants to stand but Kreuger is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur won't allow Kreuger to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kreuger throws out a loose jab but LaFleur uses good head movement to avoid it.

LaFleur rushes Kreuger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
LaFleur stalling in the clinch but Kreuger improves position.
LaFleur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LaFleur working hard to break the clinch.
LaFleur working hard to break the clinch.
LaFleur misses with a knee to the head.
LaFleur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger managing to block the knees to the body from LaFleur.
LaFleur tries to break the clinch but Kreuger is controlling the position.
Kreuger has LaFleur pressed against the cage, preventing LaFleur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LaFleur prevents the takedown attempt.
Kreuger tries for a takedown. No joy.

Kreuger turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kreuger manages to end up in side control.
LaFleur taking a bit of punishment here - Kreuger scoring with strikes.
Kreuger working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kreuger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kreuger lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreuger working the head with strikes.

LaFleur is rocked!
LaFleur is breathing heavily.
Kreuger cracks LaFleur with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kreuger immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! LaFleur is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kreuger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Kreuger!
Zane Kreuger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.