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CWC 356 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Laperierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laperierre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laperierre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith has clasped his hands together around Laperierre's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smith (4) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre prevents Smith from improving position.
Laperierre struggling a bit here.
Laperierre prevents Smith from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Laperierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laperierre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Laperierre sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laperierre is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Laperierre defending well.
Laperierre makes his way to full guard, as Smith worked for a kimura.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Laperierre pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre controlling the position.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Smith won't allow Laperierre to sweep him here.
Smith trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Smith passes Laperierre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith is looking to pass Laperierre's guard but actually Laperierre recovers to full guard.
Smith won't allow Laperierre to sweep him here.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laperierre's guard.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Laperierre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Laperierre.
Smith stands and throws Laperierre's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (7) vs (0) Laperierre
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laperierre's legs.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Laperierre is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laperierre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (7) vs (4) Laperierre
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Laperierre keeps control of the position.
Laperierre tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (9) vs (4) Laperierre
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard.
Laperierre trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith lying in Laperierre's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Laperierre decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Smith taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ian Laperierre!
A very excited looking Ian Laperierre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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