PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bogie McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Laprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGill
vs
Laprise

173 cm
35
142 lbs
20 - 16 - 0

150 cm
36
130 lbs
14 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogie McGill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pierre Laprise!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from McGill. No joy for Laprise on that attempt.
McGill appears to be looking for a big counter.

Laprise scores with a takedown into McGill's guard.

McGill manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Laprise gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Laprise throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McGill to regain full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGill is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The fighters are working up against the cage. McGill manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Laprise wants a takedown but no success here.
McGill unloads a knee to the mid-section. Laprise lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Our sources have told us that McGill has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McGill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laprise is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Laprise can't get the takedown.
Bogie McGill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Laprise.

Laprise is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGill can't fight it off and eventually Laprise manages to take the fight to the floor. McGill looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laprise.
Laprise lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill is trying to control the position but Laprise postures up.
Laprise works over McGill with some ground and pound from guard.
Laprise has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laprise missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laprise is looking to work some ground and pound but McGill has wrist control.
Laprise throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laprise chips away with some ground and pound.
Laprise postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laprise is one step ahead there.
Laprise won't allow McGill to get back to his feet.
Laprise is in close to McGill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Laprise lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McGill is looking to stand up but Laprise isn't so interested in that idea.
Laprise trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

McGill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laprise postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laprise throws a big right hand that misses.
McGill managing to control the position.
McGill wants to stand but Laprise is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laprise is pushing down on McGill's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGill is fighting to maintain full guard but Laprise has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laprise is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Laprise there.
McGill is trying to stand.
McGill has hold of Laprise's hands but Laprise slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGill is looking to escape.
Laprise seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laprise lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laprise looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Laprise is trying to work for a kimura but McGill is defending well.
Laprise prevents McGill from standing back up.
McGill trying to control here.
Laprise slips a nice elbow through McGill's hands, connecting with McGill's forehead.

Laprise is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laprise.
McGill won't allow Laprise to pass to mount.
McGill misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Laprise scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Laprise connects with a nice short shot to McGill's temple.
Laprise working McGill over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Laprise there.
Laprise winds up and cracks McGill with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGill manages to get to full guard.

McGill kicks Laprise off and gets to his feet.
McGill throws a right and a left that Laprise avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laprise shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGill sprawls well. McGill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laprise gets slowly back to his feet.
Laprise tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGill swivels and escapes.

McGill darts in and clinches Laprise up against the cage.
Laprise has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGill after a bit of a struggle.
McGill landing knees to the head.

It looks like Pierre Laprise has been cut.
McGill using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGill connects with a nasty looking knee right to Laprise's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pierre Laprise will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pierre Laprise's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Laprise bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGill wants to control but Laprise postures up.
Laprise working the head with strikes.
McGill takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Laprise working the ground and pound.
Laprise working the ground and pound from side control.
Laprise creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Laprise creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McGill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGill is looking to take a break and control but Laprise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laprise is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill wants to free his trapped foot but Laprise is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGill 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.
Laprise works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laprise bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGill's guard.

McGill is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Laprise presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laprise fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laprise tries to clinch but McGill is having none of it.
A punch combination from McGill misses.

Laprise gets the takedown into side control.
Laprise scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laprise working the ground and pound.
McGill is trying to improve his position.
McGill takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McGill takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McGill taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Laprise is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGill prevents Laprise from moving into mount.
Laprise throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Laprise scoring with punches and elbows.
McGill takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McGill is trying to improve his position.
McGill wants to control but Laprise postures up.
Laprise working the ground and pound from side control.
Pierre Laprise has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGill sneaks back into half guard.
McGill is looking to escape.
Laprise slips a nice elbow through McGill's hands, connecting with McGill's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGill trying to control but Laprise postures up.
Laprise lands strikes from half guard.

McGill pushes Laprise off and gets back to his feet.

Laprise shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGill manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGill wants to get back to his feet but Laprise is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Laprise passes McGill's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGill tries to kick Laprise off but Laprise keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Laprise is looking for a kimura here.
McGill moves into full guard.
McGill wants to stand and escape but Laprise is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Laprise 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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Laprise fails with the takedown
letting McGill counter with a right hand.
Laprise throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGill's waist but McGill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laprise off to one side.
Laprise moves in looking to clinch but McGill pushes him off.
Laprise tries for a takedown but McGill circles away easily

and McGill holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bogie McGill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Laprise.
McGill tries to land knees in the clinch but Laprise avoids the damage to the body.
Laprise goes for a takedown attempt but McGill pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGill misses with a two punch combination.

Laprise closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGill's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laprise makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laprise works over McGill with some ground and pound from guard.
McGill trying to keep a closed guard but Laprise is proving a slippery customer.

McGill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laprise trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laprise working some strikes from top position.

McGill manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Laprise has his takedown stuffed
enabling McGill to counter with a crisp jab.
Laprise takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laprise tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laprise somewhat.
McGill lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Laprise drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pierre Laprise is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laprise controlling from the top position.
Laprise trying to control but McGill is working from the bottom.
McGill being controlled here, momentarily.
Laprise pushing down on McGill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGill is trying to maintain the position but Laprise is very close to passing his half guard.
Laprise with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laprise is keen to just control but McGill is a slippery customer.
Laprise seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laprise blocks the strikes from McGill.
McGill is trying to stand up here but Laprise is controlling him well.
Laprise looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laprise shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGill but McGill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bogie McGill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Laprise closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGill's guard.
McGill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laprise forces his way into half guard.
McGill is trying to stand.
Laprise controlling the pace.
McGill gets back to full guard.
Laprise controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bogie McGill.
I think Laprise 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Laprise!
Pierre Laprise took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodlust Horde Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.