PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giacomo Casanova (ranked 5413 p4p, 3326 weight class) and Ian Laperierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casanova's entrance music is .... A fine choice. Laperierre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tha Shiznit. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Casanova
vs
Laperierre

182 cm
18
165
0 - 2 - 0

177 cm
41
167
17 - 7 - 1

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Self confident

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giacomo Casanova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casanova walks into a jab.
Laperierre has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Casanova ducks under a wild hook from Laperierre.
Laperierre throws out a powerful jab.
Casanova gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Laperierre throws a big shot that misses.
Laperierre lands a jab to the head.
Laperierre lands with a straight right. Casanova didn't see that one coming.
Laperierre with a hook.
Casanova throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Laperierre coming out on top.
Laperierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Casanova looks to land a combination but Laperierre avoids it well.
Ian Laperierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casanova throws a looping overhand right but Laperierre ducks down to avoid it.
Casanova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Laperierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Casanova takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Laperierre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Casanova is trying to defend but Laperierre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Casanova scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Laperierre manages to mount him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casanova has given up his back.

Casanova preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Laperierre.
Casanova knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laperierre on the ground.
Casanova is trying to get back to his feet but Laperierre has full control of the position and if anything, Casanova has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Casanova rolls, trying to escape but Laperierre keeps control of the position.
Laperierre tries to keep control of the position but Casanova is staying busy.

Laperierre is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Casanova with him. Casanova is trying to defend but Laperierre has an arm under the chin now! Casanova grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian Laperierre!
Our winner, Ian Laperierre, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.