PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Laprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Judge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barney Judge will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Laprise
vs
Judge

150 cm
25
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

169 cm
29
135 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Laprise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barney Judge!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laprise shoots in for a double leg but Judge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Judge jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Judge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laprise sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laprise has a takedown stuffed.
Laprise shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Judge but Judge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Laprise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laprise throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Judge's waist but Judge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laprise off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Laprise. No joy for Judge on that attempt.

Judge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laprise's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Judge throwing strikes but missing.
Laprise utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laprise is keeping the position for now.
Laprise working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Judge.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laprise on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laprise tries to get out of the position.

Judge is looking for a kimura here.
Laprise is looking to improve his position.
Judge is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judge trying to control the action but Laprise is working from the bottom.
Laprise wants to get back to full guard.
Laprise taking some punishment here, with Judge in his half guard.
Laprise could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Judge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Judge wants to free his trapped foot but Laprise is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Judge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laprise does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Judge working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laprise is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge is pushing down on Laprise's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laprise is fighting to maintain full guard but Judge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laprise tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge is pressing down on Laprise's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laprise is holding on for now.
Laprise tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge wants to stand up but Laprise manages to regain full guard.
Judge landing some decent shots from guard.
Judge throwing strikes from guard but Laprise blocks nicely.
Laprise might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Laprise looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Judge slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laprise blocking the ground and pound attempt from Judge.
Judge trying to advance position but Laprise counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barney Judge dominated that round.
That's time! Laprise's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Laprise shoots for a takedown but Judge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laprise looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Judge throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laprise's head.

It looks like Pierre Laprise has been cut.
Judge lands a glancing blow to the side of Laprise's head.

Laprise is rocked!
Laprise dives in and grabs Judge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Judge pushes down on Laprise's head and hops out.
Oh Laprise is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Laprise looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Judge controlling Laprise's posture.
Laprise seems to have got his legs back now.
Laprise postures up.

Laprise drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Judge dives on top into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judge is in close to Laprise's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laprise is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judge is aware though and is defending well.
Judge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Laprise is defending well.
Laprise tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.

Judge has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Judge's corner calls for a 1-2. Judge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Judge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Laprise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laprise takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judge closes the distance and clinches up with Laprise, looking for a takedown. Judge pushes Laprise against the cage but Laprise circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Judge cracks a nice hook into Laprise's ribs.
Laprise darts in looking for a takedown but Judge gets double underhooks and turns Laprise into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Judge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Judge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laprise.

Laprise breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pierre Laprise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Judge lands a slapping body shot.
Laprise keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laprise.

Judge has closed the distance and engaged Laprise in a clinch.
Laprise looking for a takedown.

Judge breaks from the clinch.
Judge throws a low kick but Laprise avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Judge. No joy for Laprise on that attempt.
Judge lands a glancing blow to the side of Laprise's head.
Laprise fails with the takedown.
Judge shoots in and drives through. Laprise sprawls well.
Nice cross by Judge.
Laprise fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Judge thuds a left hand into Laprise's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Judge moves into the clinch.
Judge wants to break free but Laprise has control.

Judge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judge tries to clinch but Laprise is having none of it.
Judge ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barney Judge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laprise on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Judge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Judge lands a glancing blow to the side of Laprise's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Judge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Judge goes for a double leg but Laprise avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laprise continues to drive forward.
Judge lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barney Judge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre Laprise's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Laprise dives in for a single leg takedown but Judge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Judge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laprise goes for a takedown attempt but Judge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Laprise drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Judge trying to control the position here.
Judge wants to stand and escape but Laprise is having none of it.
Judge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Laprise drops back, looking for a kneebar! Judge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Judge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Judge!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Judge trying to control the position but Laprise is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Judge tries for a kimura but Laprise is defending well.
Laprise tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laprise is not content to let Judge control the position.
Laprise is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Judge has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Judge fails with a takedown attempt.

Laprise feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Judge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laprise is controlling him.
Laprise postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Judge controls Laprise momentarily but Laprise frees himself.
Judge is looking to stand up but Laprise isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laprise postures up.
Laprise throws an elbow that misses. Judge uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Laprise's guard. Nice move by Judge!
Judge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laprise works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Judge is looking to work some ground and pound but Laprise has wrist control.

Laprise has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Judge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laprise wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Judge is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judge moves into full mount! Laprise won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judge raining down hammerfists from mount.
Barney Judge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Judge goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Laprise is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judge looking to control.
Laprise throws an elbow that misses. Judge uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Laprise's guard. Nice move by Judge!
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!

Judge has gone for a leg lock! Laprise slips out almost immediately though and dives into Judge's guard.
Pierre Laprise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laprise trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barney Judge.
Well Judge has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barney Judge!
Barney Judge took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks to my sponsor Nfinite and to all the fans and everyone at Fallen Champions. I hope to have a long career here. '.