PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Hartmann is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hartmann
vs
LaCroix

167 cm
26
143 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
21
140 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felix Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent LaCroix!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hartmann lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and LaCroix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LaCroix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LaCroix looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LaCroix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Hartmann.
LaCroix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hartmann leaves LaCroix with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Felix Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent LaCroix.
Hartmann throws a front kick aimed at LaCroix's knee but LaCroix avoids it well.
Hartmann throws a sloppy head kick and LaCroix moves out of range easily.
Hartmann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as LaCroix backs up against the cage.
A head kick from LaCroix lands but Hartmann takes it in his stride.
LaCroix fails to land the takedown.
Hartmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Hartmann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaCroix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hartmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LaCroix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hartmann. LaCroix shrugs it off though.
LaCroix stuffs the takedown attempt from Hartmann. Hartmann gets slowly back to his feet.
LaCroix keeps the fight on the outside.
Hartmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hartmann looks to land a combination but LaCroix avoids it well.
LaCroix blocks a leg kick.

LaCroix forces Hartmann back against the cage and clinches.
LaCroix tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hartmann avoids a wild elbow strike from LaCroix.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann tries to circle away but LaCroix has him pinned against the cage.
LaCroix has Hartmann pressed against the cage, preventing Hartmann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hartmann can't break the clinch.

LaCroix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hartmann throws a jab but it's blocked by LaCroix.
LaCroix tries to clinch up but Hartmann circles away and keeps his distance.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown but Hartmann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

LaCroix shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
LaCroix not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix wants to take a breather but Hartmann is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartmann is looking to escape.
LaCroix throws a strike but Hartmann avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hartmann is breathing heavily.

LaCroix stands and steps away. Hartmann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hartmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
LaCroix checks a leg kick nicely.
LaCroix shoots in but Hartmann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch but LaCroix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix checks a low kick from Hartmann.
Hartmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch combination from LaCroix misses.

Hartmann gets caught napping as LaCroix dives in and scores a takedown. Hartmann manages to retain guard.
LaCroix trying to control but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
Hartmann wants to stand and escape but LaCroix is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaCroix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vincent LaCroix will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

LaCroix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hartmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Felix Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by LaCroix as he checks the leg kick.
LaCroix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hartmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Felix Hartmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartmann moves out of range of the body kick from LaCroix.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hartmann.
Hartmann throws a leg kick but LaCroix sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Hartmann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Hartmann decides to stand back up. Hartmann steps back and let's LaCroix get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - LaCroix scores with a four punch combination!

LaCroix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

LaCroix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartmann swats away the attempt to clinch by LaCroix.
Hartmann scores with a three punch combo!
Hartmann misses with a leg kick
and LaCroix counters with a lovely straight right hand!

LaCroix moves into the clinch.
LaCroix tries to pull guard but Hartmann won't allow it.

LaCroix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Hartmann.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hartmann, right into the meat.
LaCroix looks for a takedown but Hartmann sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix slaps away a takedown attempt from Hartmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hartmann misses with a jab, cross combination.
LaCroix wants to clinch.
Hartmann throws a chopping leg kick but LaCroix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Hartmann.
LaCroix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Felix Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent LaCroix.
LaCroix thuds his right hand into Hartmann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hartmann throws a right hand that LaCroix ducks under and follows up with a left that LaCroix also avoids with ease.
Hartmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by LaCroix or perhaps it was just good defense by Hartmann which made him look bad.
Hartmann thows a leg kick but LaCroix checks it
and LaCroix counters with a low kick, right behind Hartmann 's knee.
LaCroix dives in and grabs Hartmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartmann pushes down on LaCroix's head and hops out.
Felix Hartmann is winning the standup battle so far.

LaCroix drives through with a takedown into guard.
LaCroix trying to control but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
LaCroix looking to sit in guard and control but Hartmann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

LaCroix is working an open guard so Hartmann takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix is looking to clinch.
LaCroix tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hartmann counters with an outside leg kick.
LaCroix checks a low kick from Hartmann.
Hartmann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hartmann fails to land with a series of punches.
LaCroix fails to land the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaCroix checks a low kick from Hartmann.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaCroix blocks a leg kick.
LaCroix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vincent LaCroix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

LaCroix throws a head kick but Hartmann moves out of range.

Hartmann gets a clinch.
Hartmann wants to get back to striking at distance but LaCroix won't allow it.
Hartmann avoiding damage as LaCroix throws knees to the body.
Hartmann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LaCroix lands with a light punch inside.
Hartmann is trying to push LaCroix away but LaCroix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LaCroix tries for a takedown but Hartmann manages to get underhooks.
Hartmann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LaCroix tries to break the clinch but Hartmann is controlling the position.
LaCroix missing with knees to the body.
LaCroix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann managing to block the knees to the body from LaCroix.
LaCroix jumps guard but Hartmann stands there with LaCroix around his waist. LaCroix gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
LaCroix is trying to break free.
Hartmann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hartmann takes a knee right on the jaw!

Hartmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hartmann tries a head kick but it misses.
LaCroix doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartmann circles away.
Hartmann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LaCroix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hartmann as he jumps to the side.
Felix Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent LaCroix.
Hartmann throws a leg kick
and LaCroix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
LaCroix is looking to clinch.
Hartmann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LaCroix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hartmann motions for LaCroix to come forward. Hartmann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hartmann leaves LaCroix with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by LaCroix!
No luck for Hartmann with that takedown attempt.

Hartmann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaCroix wants to control the position but Hartmann says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix wants to get back to his feet.

Hartmann stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hartmann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LaCroix fails to land the takedown.
Hartmann throws a nice inside leg kick.

Hartmann has LaCroix up against the cage in a clinch.
LaCroix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hartmann.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann tries to break the clinch but LaCroix is controlling the position.
Hartmann has had enough of the clinch but LaCroix keeps him there for the moment.

LaCroix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaCroix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hartmann is looking to clinch.
Hartmann tries to clinch up but LaCroix circles away and keeps his distance.
Hartmann moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Hartmann is predictable there
and LaCroix counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartmann throws out a leg kick but LaCroix moves out of range and Hartmann only half commits.
Hartmann throws a head kick but LaCroix moves out of range.
Felix Hartmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vincent LaCroix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hartmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Hartmann showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vincent LaCroix!