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Event: Bots de Garra 143     
Date:   Apr 17, 2024





170 cm
25 yrs
147 lbs



177 cm
43 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Laperierre tries to keep at a distance but Chai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laperierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Laperierre pulls Chai into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chai postures up.
Laperierre is controlling Chai's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laperierre wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Laperierre wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laperierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laperierre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Laperierre is trying to push Chai off with his feet but Chai grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Laperierre's ankles and Laperierre is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Leonardinho Chai!
A victorious Leonardinho Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 142     
Date:   Apr 13, 2024





177 cm
43 yrs
167 lbs



168 cm
42 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 70 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Laperierre drags the fight down to the ground.
Laperierre trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Laperierre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
Laperierre is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Laperierre tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Archer prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
Archer is taking a breather. Laperierre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Archer prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
Archer trying to control the pace.
Laperierre controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Laperierre wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Laperierre defends it.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Archer is working away from the top position though.
Laperierre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Archer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laperierre is positioning himself well to prevent Archer advancing to mount.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Laperierre wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Archer trying to control from half guard but Laperierre is working away.
Laperierre tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Archer is working for a submission of some sort.
Laperierre is staying active underneath Archer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laperierre wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Laperierre is looking to improve his position. #T5#
Laperierre is trying is best to control the position here.
Archer is keen to just control but Laperierre is a slippery customer.
Laperierre trying to control here.
Laperierre has his hands clasped together around Archer's back. He's all about the action.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
Archer is controlling the pace.
Laperierre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laperierre working a defensive guard here.
Laperierre pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7#
Archer wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Laperierre looking for a sweep. Not yet Laperierre, not yet.
Laperierre trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
Laperierre wants to control but Archer is keeping busy. #T8#
Archer prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
Archer not doing much here.
Laperierre trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Archer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Laperierre wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laperierre is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Archer jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (0) vs (3) Archer
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it. #T10#
Laperierre tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Laperierre (0) vs (5) Archer
Archer trying to control but Laperierre is having none of it.
Archer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laperierre to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Laperierre (0) vs (8) Archer
Laperierre can't escape the position.
Archer is looking to control Laperierre but Laperierre is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Archer controlling well, preventing Laperierre from escaping the position. #T11#
Archer is trying to stick to Laperierre's back but Laperierre is turning into Archer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Archer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Laperierre.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (8) Archer
Laperierre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laperierre passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laperierre frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (5) vs (8) Archer
Archer is working to get back to half guard.
Laperierre controlling from the full mount.
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Laperierre's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Archer tries to lock up and control but Laperierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laperierre content just to control the position here.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Laperierre's attempts to control the action.
Laperierre controlling from the full mount.
Archer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laperierre content just to control the position here. #T14#
Archer is controlling an arm, preventing Laperierre from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Laperierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Laperierre tries to control but Archer wriggling away.
Laperierre pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer wants to control but Laperierre is having none of it.
Archer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (5) vs (10) Archer

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 10 to 5.
An out of breath Able Archer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 140     
Date:   Apr 07, 2024





177 cm
43 yrs
167 lbs



185 cm
38 yrs
201 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 109 wins and 70 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Laperierre clinches. #TD#
Laperierre decides to pull guard.
Laperierre trying to control the position.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laperierre controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Diesel is fighting to break Laperierre's control of his arms but Laperierre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel won't allow Laperierre to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Diesel wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Diesel is looking to pass into half guard but Laperierre pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Laperierre is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (0) Diesel
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Laperierre stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Laperierre stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (5) vs (0) Diesel
Laperierre trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Laperierre happy to just control the position for now.
Laperierre trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Laperierre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Diesel seems a little lost for a moment, as Laperierre dominates the positioning.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Diesel is trying to control Laperierre's posture but Laperierre avoids it.
Laperierre trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel tries to bench press Laperierre off him but Laperierre keeps the position. #T4#
Laperierre tries to advance to mount but Diesel denies him.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Diesel prevents Laperierre from moving into mount.
Diesel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (5) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel controlling the pace.
Diesel prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Laperierre trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Laperierre is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laperierre tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Diesel advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (5) vs (5) Diesel
Laperierre is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diesel is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Laperierre (5) vs (7) Diesel
Diesel avoids the attempt from Laperierre to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Laperierre can't escape the position.
Diesel tries to control but Laperierre wriggling away. #T7#
Laperierre wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Laperierre is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel trying to control but Laperierre is having none of it.
Laperierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Laperierre tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Laperierre is in all sorts of trouble here. #T8#
Laperierre tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Laperierre is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laperierre wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Laperierre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diesel prevents Laperierre from getting the reversal.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Diesel avoids the attempt from Laperierre to control.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Laperierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Laperierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T10#
Diesel fails to take his opponent's back.
Laperierre tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Laperierre wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Laperierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Laperierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Let's hope that Diesel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Laperierre wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Laperierre is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Laperierre is wriggling around trying to escape. #T13#
Diesel avoids the attempt from Laperierre to control.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Laperierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Laperierre is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Laperierre working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diesel fails to advance to Laperierre's back.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 7 to 5.
Our winner, Kurt Diesel, 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.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 139     
Date:   Apr 03, 2024





187 cm
33 yrs
216 lbs



177 cm
43 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 51 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Laperierre moves into range and clinches up with Fiachna.
Laperierre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Fiachna to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Fiachna jumps guard. #SUB#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laperierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laperierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laperierre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (3) Laperierre
Fiachna trying to remain calm as Laperierre controls from the top position.
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Fiachna is letting Laperierre control him for a moment.
It looks like Laperierre might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Laperierre wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Fiachna tries to buck Laperierre off but Laperierre is having none of it.
Laperierre is trying to move to mount but Fiachna reverses beautifully and ends up in Laperierre's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (3) Laperierre
Fiachna being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laperierre is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (5) Laperierre
Fiachna working a defensive guard here.
Laperierre trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laperierre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laperierre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiachna seems keen to control Laperierre's posture.
Laperierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Laperierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Laperierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Laperierre postures up.
Fiachna pulls Laperierre in close to prevent any damage.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully. #T5#
Laperierre passes into half guard.
Laperierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Laperierre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laperierre is continuing to stall.
Fiachna is trying to maintain the position but Laperierre is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Laperierre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laperierre is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiachna is pressing down on Laperierre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laperierre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laperierre trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for subs off his back but Laperierre has passed one foot through into half guard. #T7#
Fiachna is staying active underneath Laperierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiachna won't allow Laperierre to pass to mount.
Fiachna is not content to let Laperierre control the position.
Fiachna holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Laperierre is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laperierre is pressing down on Fiachna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiachna is holding on for now.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laperierre is working away from the top position though.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is defending well. #T8#
Laperierre wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna wants to control but Laperierre passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (8) Laperierre
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna tries to buck Laperierre off but Laperierre is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face as Laperierre controls the position.
Laperierre wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Laperierre is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
Laperierre is staying tight to Fiachna's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Laperierre advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (2) vs (10) Laperierre
Fiachna is squirming around, avoiding Laperierre's attempts to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Laperierre pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiachna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Laperierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Laperierre mounts Fiachna! Really nice guard pass there! #T10#
Laperierre moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (2) vs (13) Laperierre
Laperierre trying to control momentarily.
Fiachna is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Laperierre controls the position.
Laperierre is trying to control but Fiachna is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Laperierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Fiachna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laperierre content just to control the position here.
Fiachna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laperierre pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Laperierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount. #T12#
Laperierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiachna tries to reverse the position but Laperierre maintains control.
Laperierre forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (2) vs (16) Laperierre
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Laperierre's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Laperierre just sinks the hooks in.
Laperierre is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but Laperierre keeps control of the position.
Fiachna trying to control the hands but Laperierre breaks the grip. #T13#
Fiachna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laperierre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fiachna is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laperierre trying to control.
Fiachna breaks Laperierre's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (16) Laperierre
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laperierre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (18) Laperierre
Fiachna is not content to let Laperierre control the position.
Laperierre is looking to advance position but Fiachna won't allow it. #T14#
Laperierre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laperierre is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna is not content to let Laperierre control the position.
Laperierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is defending well.
Laperierre keeps trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 18 to 4.
Ian Laperierre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: BBG 5 - Njagi vs Laperierre     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024





151 cm
25 yrs
135 lbs



177 cm
43 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Laperierre clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Laperierre works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Njagi (0) vs (2) Laperierre
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Njagi is retaining full guard.
Laperierre postures up.
Laperierre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (5) Laperierre
Njagi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Laperierre takes a little break here. Njagi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Njagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laperierre tries to move to mount but Njagi blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi is trying to control Laperierre's posture but Laperierre avoids it.
Laperierre controlling the position. #T1#
Laperierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laperierre is trying to move to mount but Njagi reverses beautifully and ends up in Laperierre's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (5) Laperierre
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre pulls Njagi in close to prevent any damage.
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Laperierre pulls Njagi in close to prevent any damage.
Njagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laperierre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Njagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laperierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Njagi is one step ahead there. #T3#
Laperierre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Laperierre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (7) Laperierre
Laperierre wants to pass to mount but Njagi is defending the position.
Laperierre is taking a breather. Njagi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Laperierre tries to pass to full mount but Njagi defends it.
Laperierre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Njagi is trying to control but can't.
Laperierre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Njagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5##T6#
It looks like Laperierre might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Laperierre is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (2) vs (10) Laperierre
Laperierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Njagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Laperierre has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Laperierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laperierre with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Laperierre controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Laperierre.
Njagi wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Laperierre controlling his opponent. #T8#
Njagi wants to control but Laperierre is having none of it.
Laperierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laperierre is continuing to stall.
Njagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laperierre controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Njagi wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Laperierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laperierre fails to take his opponent's back.
Njagi tries to hold on but Laperierre postures up.
Laperierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Laperierre moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Njagi (2) vs (13) Laperierre
Laperierre is hanging on to Njagi's back as he tries to escape.
Njagi just trying to survive but Laperierre is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Njagi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laperierre with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T11#
Njagi wants to escape the position.
Laperierre keeps control of the position easily here as Njagi tries to buck him off.
Njagi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laperierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Njagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Laperierre has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Laperierre controlling from mount.
The adventures of Laperierre the control monster continue. Boring.#T13#
Njagi wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Laperierre is looking to work his way around to Njagi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Njagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Laperierre has a good base and remains in mount.
Laperierre avoids the attempt from Njagi to control.
Njagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laperierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Njagi working to try and regain half guard.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Njagi wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 13 to 2.
A victorious Ian Laperierre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: BBG 4 - Dukat vs Laperierre     
Date:   Feb 10, 2024





180 cm
34 yrs
190 lbs



177 cm
42 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dukat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laperierre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukat somewhat.#CL2#
Laperierre moves into the clinch.#TD#
Dukat tightens his grip and picks Laperierre up, before dumping him to the ground. Laperierre manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre is pulling down on Dukat's head. It's preventing any offense from Dukat, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laperierre looking to control. #T1#
Laperierre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dukat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dukat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laperierre's guard.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but Dukat is controlling well.
Dukat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Laperierre wants to control but Dukat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dukat is working away from the top position though.
Dukat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dukat frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Dukat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Dukat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Laperierre is now in Dukat's guard. A big mistake from Dukat there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (5) vs (2) Laperierre#SUB#
Dukat has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laperierre is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dukat.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (5) Laperierre
Laperierre has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dukat!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dukat (5) vs (7) Laperierre
Laperierre wants to control the pace but Dukat is squirming around nicely.
Dukat tries to reverse the position but Laperierre maintains control.
Dukat tries to hold on but Laperierre postures up.#T4#
Laperierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laperierre avoids the attempt from Dukat to control.
Laperierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laperierre fails to advance to Dukat's back.
Dukat is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Laperierre wants to take his opponent's back but Dukat doesn't allow it.
Laperierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dukat tries to hold on but Laperierre postures up.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Laperierre takes Dukat's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dukat is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dukat (5) vs (10) Laperierre
Laperierre is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Let's hope that Laperierre has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Laperierre is looking to control Dukat but Dukat is wriggling around and keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Dukat's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Laperierre is riding his opponent, not letting Dukat buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
Dukat is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T7#
Will Laperierre go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Laperierre biding his time, controlling Dukat.
Dukat is really stuck here.
Laperierre has good solid back control here.
Dukat staying busy and making it hard for Laperierre to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dukat is keeping busy. #T8#
Laperierre really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dukat.
Laperierre has the hooks in. Dukat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Laperierre wants to control but Dukat is keeping busy.
Laperierre controls the position.
Laperierre is hanging on to Dukat's back as he tries to escape.
Dukat is keeping busy. #T9#
Dukat tries to escape but Laperierre has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Laperierre's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dukat can't escape the position.
Good control from Laperierre.
Laperierre avoiding Dukat 's attempts to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Laperierre gets his hands free as Dukat looks to control. #T10#
Laperierre has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dukat's body. #T11#
Dukat is in bad spot here.
Laperierre controlling the position well here. Dukat rolled but Laperierre kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Laperierre trying to control.
Laperierre has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dukat's body.
Laperierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
More stalling from Laperierre.
Dukat wants to escape the position.
Laperierre controls the action.
Laperierre keeps control of the position as Dukat tries to break free.
Laperierre tries to keep control of the position but Dukat is staying busy.#T13#
Dukat rolls, trying to escape but Laperierre keeps control of the position.
Dukat is working hard here to advance position.
Dukat is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Laperierre.
Laperierre trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Dukat right now.
Laperierre trying to control momentarily.
Dukat is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laperierre is hanging on to Dukat's back as he tries to escape. #T14#
Dukat trying to control the position but Laperierre manages to sink in the hooks.
Dukat is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laperierre tries to get the hooks in deep but Dukat pushed the leg off.
Laperierre trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dukat doesn't escape.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Laperierre.
I really don't envy Dukat right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laperierre is not going to allow Dukat to sit and survive in this position.
Laperierre trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dukat doesn't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 10 to 5.
Ian Laperierre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi     
Date:   Jan 27, 2024





190 cm
37 yrs
227 lbs



177 cm
42 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 25 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laperierre tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it. #TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre is looking to improve his position.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is thwarting Laperierre's attempts to control the position.
Laperierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Laperierre#T1#
Laperierre biding his time, looking for the opening.
Let's hope that Laperierre has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Laperierre is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Laperierre doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Laperierre
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laperierre controlling Gracie's posture.
Laperierre wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laperierre is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (6) Laperierre
Laperierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laperierre looking to pass the guard.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laperierre sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laperierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (6) Laperierre
Laperierre pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laperierre pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laperierre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Gracie pushes down on Laperierre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Laperierre trying to control from the bottom.
Laperierre tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laperierre keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Laperierre wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Laperierre is holding on to half guard well.#T7#
Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laperierre has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laperierre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laperierre is adopting a defensive guard.
Laperierre is continuing to stall.#T8#
Laperierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laperierre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9#
Laperierre trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Laperierre is controlling Gracie's posture.
Laperierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laperierre is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard. #T10#
Laperierre holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie is taking a breather. Laperierre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Laperierre is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie pushing down on Laperierre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laperierre is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Laperierre wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laperierre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laperierre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laperierre keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Laperierre looking for a sweep. Not yet Laperierre, not yet. #T12#
Laperierre controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Laperierre wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Laperierre pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Gracie trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Laperierre wants to sweep but no luck.
Laperierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Gracie is heads and Laperierre is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Laperierre wins on points by 7 to 6.
A victorious Ian Laperierre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre     
Date:   Jan 20, 2024





185 cm
43 yrs
224 lbs



177 cm
42 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 40 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Priest fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Laperierre gets a clinch.
Priest has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Priest decides to pull guard.
Priest trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Laperierre has gone for a leg lock! Priest slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laperierre's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre is trying to keep Priest in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Laperierre looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Priest being controlled here momentarily.
Laperierre controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself.
Laperierre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Priest haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laperierre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laperierre is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Laperierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Priest is fighting to break Laperierre's control of his arms but Laperierre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laperierre wants to control but Priest passes easily into half guard.
Laperierre trying to get back to full guard but Priest takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Laperierre#T3#
Laperierre tries to control the position but Priest now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Priest (8) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Priest is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Laperierre tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back. #SUB#
Laperierre defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Priest's arms. #T4#
Priest is trying to control but Laperierre is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Laperierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laperierre tries to control the position but Priest now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Priest (11) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre is trying to break free.
Priest tries to get the hooks in deep but Laperierre pushed the leg off.
Laperierre is really stuck here.
Laperierre trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Priest is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Laperierre tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back. #T5#
Laperierre rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Laperierre trying to control but Priest postures up.
Priest prevents Laperierre from improving his position.#SUB#
Priest is looking for a kimura here.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Priest looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
Laperierre wants to get back to full guard.
Laperierre is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?
Laperierre is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laperierre wants to control but Priest is keeping busy. #T7#
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Laperierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Laperierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laperierre tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Laperierre moves into full guard.
Laperierre wants to control the position but Priest says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Priest stalling away here and it's allowed Laperierre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Laperierre.
Laperierre has his hands on Priest's head, controlling the position.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #T9#
Laperierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laperierre wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laperierre holds on and takes a little breather.
Laperierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (14) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre wants to control but Priest postures up.#T10#
Laperierre tries to buck Priest off but Priest is having none of it.
Laperierre prevents Priest from moving into mount.
Laperierre tries to improve position but can't.
Laperierre holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Priest is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laperierre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Priest working away.
Who's going to make the next move?#T11#
Laperierre is trying to control Priest's posture but Priest avoids it.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Priest swings around for an armbar but Laperierre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Priest's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (14) vs (2) Laperierre#T12#
Laperierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laperierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laperierre preventing the sweep.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Priest keeping full guard, as Laperierre tries to pass.
Laperierre looking to sit in guard and control but Priest gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (16) vs (2) Laperierre
Laperierre looking for a sweep. Not yet Laperierre, not yet.
Priest is pushing down on Laperierre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laperierre is fighting to maintain full guard but Priest has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Priest has latched onto it... Big trouble! Priest pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Laperierre is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Priest!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 03, 2024
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
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.
Laperierre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox wants to clinch up but Laperierre keeps it at a distance.
Laperierre keeps the fight on the outside.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laperierre lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Knox is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Laperierre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot by Laperierre.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook.
Laperierre lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laperierre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good shot there by Laperierre.
Laperierre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laperierre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laperierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laperierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Laperierre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laperierre throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Laperierre.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laperierre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Laperierre lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Laperierre.
Laperierre throws a head punch that misses.
Laperierre lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Laperierre blocks a body shot from Knox.
Laperierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laperierre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox tries to circle away but Laperierre has him pinned against the cage.
Knox is trying to push Laperierre away but Laperierre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Laperierre keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laperierre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laperierre has him pressed against the cage.
Laperierre scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Laperierre.
Knox can't break the clinch.
Knox tries to circle away but Laperierre has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Laperierre. #T2#
Laperierre blocks a body shot from Knox. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laperierre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laperierre lands a head shot.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laperierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox blocks a head kick by Laperierre.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox tries to clinch there but Laperierre circles away.
Laperierre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laperierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Laperierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laperierre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laperierre lands a slapping body shot.
Laperierre throws a good cross that connects.
Laperierre works the jab nicely.
Knox wants to clinch.#T3#
Knox walks into a left hand.
Aramis Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Laperierre as he connects with a hook.
Laperierre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laperierre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laperierre moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLaperierre.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot lands for Laperierre.
Laperierre dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
Laperierre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Laperierre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Laperierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox wants to clinch up but Laperierre keeps it at a distance.
Laperierre lands with a cross.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laperierre scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laperierre might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Laperierre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox walks into a jab.
Laperierre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laperierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laperierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laperierre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laperierre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laperierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox punishes Laperierre's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Laperierre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox wants to clinch.
Laperierre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
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.#R2#
Good shot there by Laperierre.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laperierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Laperierre scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox connects with a jab.
Ian Laperierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laperierre lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Laperierre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laperierre tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Laperierre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laperierre digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Laperierre lands with an overhand left.
Knox misses with a shot to the body
and Laperierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laperierre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laperierre connects with the punch.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laperierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Laperierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##CL#
Knox forces Laperierre back against the cage and clinches.
Laperierre keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Laperierre has the dominant position.
Laperierre controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Laperierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laperierre cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Laperierre keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Knox closes the distance and pushes Laperierre back into the cage.
Laperierre scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Laperierre breaks the clinch.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laperierre has time to react.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laperierre moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Nice shot by Laperierre.#T2#
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!
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox tries to clinch but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre connects with a single shot there.
Knox wants to clinch up but Laperierre keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Laperierre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knox was covering up waiting for the punch and Laperierre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knox seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Knox has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Laperierre has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Laperierre is trying to get an arm triangle but Knox is defending well. #SUB2#
Laperierre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laperierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laperierre tries to stand but Knox is controlling his head.
Laperierre controlling from side mount. #T3#
Knox is looking to regain half guard here but Laperierre keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Laperierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working. #SUB2#
Laperierre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knox, who protects the arm well.
Knox is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Laperierre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Laperierre is trying to get an arm triangle but Knox is defending well. #T4#
Laperierre wants to stand but Knox has his arm trapped.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Knox is working away.
Knox is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Laperierre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knox has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knox struggling a bit here.
Laperierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knox wants to clinch.
Knox tries to clinch but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Laperierre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Knox misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB2#
Laperierre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Laperierre swings around for an armbar but Knox sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laperierre's guard.
Knox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laperierre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ian Laperierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laperierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knox wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving. #T1#
Laperierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knox manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Laperierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laperierre stands up out of Knox's guard for a moment - Knox manages to land a nice upkick.
Laperierre won't allow Knox to sweep him here.
Knox trying to control the position.
Laperierre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Knox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laperierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Laperierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knox trying to control the position.
Knox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laperierre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knox is looking to improve his position.
Laperierre passes to side control.
Laperierre works to advance to full mount. Knox defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Laperierre controlling from mount. #T3#
Laperierre wants to control the pace but Knox is squirming around nicely.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Knox is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laperierre is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Knox is in real trouble.
Laperierre really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Knox.
Laperierre struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Laperierre working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Laperierre is not going to allow Knox to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Knox is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Knox manages to reverse the position and now he's in Laperierre's guard. Nice work there by Knox.
Aramis Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laperierre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laperierre is taking a breather. Knox says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Laperierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laperierre 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Laperierre!

A victorious Ian Laperierre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 11, 2023
#R1#
A slow jab from Laperierre misses its intended target.
Kurri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laperierre throws a shot from downtown. Kurri moves away and avoids it.
Laperierre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kurri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laperierre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Laperierre shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kurri napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Laperierre trying to control the action but Kurri is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Laperierre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Laperierre remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Laperierre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Laperierre wants to control but Kurri is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Laperierre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kurri, who protects the arm well.
Laperierre has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Laperierre is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kurri is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kurri flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Laperierre anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kurri and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Laperierre slips an arm under Kurri chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Laperierre has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Laperierre is squeezing on Kurri like an anaconda would it's prey. Kurri fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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.
Tatu Kurri was interviewed post fight and said 'ggwp'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 03, 2023
#R1#
Laperierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
Laperierre throws a jab when De Rossi was well out of range.
De Rossi avoids the body shot from Laperierre.
De Rossi throws a hook but Laperierre blocks it.
Laperierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Laperierre misses its intended target.
Laperierre throws out a loose jab but De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Rossi takes a swing at Laperierre's ribcage but misses.
Laperierre scores with a sloppy right hand. De Rossi should have avoided that one.
Laperierre misses with a straight left.
Laperierre works the jab nicely.#CL#
De Rossi clinches with his opponent.
De Rossi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laperierre swings wildly with an uppercut but De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laperierre lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Laperierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Rossi misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rossi misses with a body shot.
Laperierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laperierre counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Laperierre misses with a head kick. #T1#
De Rossi takes a swing at Laperierre's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Laperierre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laperierre looks to land a right hand but De Rossi moved out of range.
Laperierre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Laperierre.
De Rossi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Rossi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Rossi misses with a body kick.
De Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Laperierre with a jab.
De Rossi misses with a head kick.
De Rossi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laperierre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laperierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Rossi blocks a jab.
Laperierre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laperierre lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
De Rossi connects with a nice looking jab.
Laperierre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laperierre moves away from the strike by De Rossi.
It looks like De Rossi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
De Rossi misses with a lunging right hand
and Laperierre counters with a stiff right hand.
Laperierre scores with a jab.
Laperierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Rossi.
Laperierre works the jab nicely.
Laperierre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Rossi takes one to the side of the head.
De Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
De Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laperierre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Rossi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laperierre scrambles back to his feet.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by De Rossi.
De Rossi slips under a jab from Laperierre.
De Rossi throwing a counter right hand but Laperierre manages to avoid it.
De Rossi throws out a loose jab but Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giuseppe De Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Rossi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laperierre misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from De Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laperierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laperierre looks to land a left hand but De Rossi moved out of range nicely.
De Rossi throws a body punch but Laperierre moves out of range.
A jab from De Rossi misses. #T3#
De Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Laperierre circles away.
De Rossi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laperierre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Rossi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Laperierre lands a high kick!
De Rossi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laperierre moves out of range of the body kick.
Laperierre avoids the body shot from De Rossi.
A cross from De Rossi lands.
De Rossi swings for the body but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Rossi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Laperierre misses.
De Rossi throws a body punch but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Laperierre does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with a hook.
De Rossi moves away from the strike by Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with a left hand
and De Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
De Rossi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laperierre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Rossi scrambles back to his feet.
De Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Laperierre slips a jab from De Rossi.
De Rossi staying out of range there.
Laperierre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Rossi eats them both and turns towards Laperierre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
De Rossi takes one on the button.
Laperierre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laperierre throws out a powerful jab.
De Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laperierre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Rossi misses with a double jab
and Laperierre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Rossi lands a body shot.
Laperierre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laperierre avoids the head kick by De Rossi.
De Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Laperierre's shoulder, as Laperierre tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Laperierre missing with a left hand there. De Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laperierre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Rossi throws a hook but Laperierre avoids it easily.
De Rossi scores with a jab. Laperierre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laperierre scores with a nice strike.
A big left from De Rossi misses.
De Rossi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laperierre circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by De Rossi.
De Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut. De Rossi saw that one coming.
Laperierre misses with a straight left.
De Rossi lands a head shot.
Laperierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from De Rossi misses the target.
Laperierre lands a glancing blow to the side of De Rossi's head.
De Rossi avoids the body shot from Laperierre.
Laperierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Laperierre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Rossi slips a jab from Laperierre.
De Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
De Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Laperierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Laperierre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laperierre throws out a loose jab but De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like De Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
De Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Laperierre is just out of range.
Laperierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laperierre misses with a straight left.
Laperierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for De Rossi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from De Rossi.
Laperierre throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot lands for Laperierre.
Laperierre connects with a crisp jab.
Laperierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from De Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Rossi slips under a jab from Laperierre.
Laperierre might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Laperierre does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for De Rossi.
De Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and Laperierre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Rossi avoids the body shot from Laperierre.
Laperierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Laperierre.
Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Rossi.
Ian Laperierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Rossi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laperierre's hands.
Nice defenses there by De Rossi.
Laperierre stuns De Rossi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
De Rossi lunges at Laperierre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laperierre's hand.
De Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and Laperierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut. De Rossi saw that one coming.
De Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laperierre.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from De Rossi.
Laperierre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Rossi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laperierre throws an overhand right that lands on De Rossi's shoulder, as De Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
De Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laperierre misses the shot to the body.
Laperierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Rossi.
Laperierre slips under a jab.
De Rossi avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Rossi is looking to clinch.
Laperierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Rossi manages to avoid it.
De Rossi throws a body punch but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre throws out a counter right but De Rossi avoids it with no problem.
De Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from De Rossi.#T3#
De Rossi throws a low kick, looking for Laperierre's leg but Laperierre calmly moves out of range.
Laperierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Rossi as he jumps to the side.
Laperierre slips a jab from De Rossi.
De Rossi blocks a jab.
Laperierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Rossi.
Laperierre loads up on a big right hand but De Rossi slips the punch.
De Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laperierre connects with a single shot there.
De Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laperierre moves out of range of the strikes.
Laperierre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Rossi at a distance.
Jab by De Rossi.
De Rossi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
De Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
De Rossi misses with a straight right. #CL#
De Rossi clinches.
Laperierre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Laperierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laperierre throws a body punch but De Rossi moves out of range.
De Rossi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by De Rossi.
Laperierre scores with a head kick. De Rossi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Laperierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and De Rossi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Rossi moves out of range as Laperierre strikes.
Laperierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Rossi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laperierre's hands.
De Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laperierre manages to avoid it.
De Rossi misses with a body shot.
Laperierre throws out a counter right but De Rossi avoids it with no problem.
De Rossi misses with a right hand
and Laperierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Rossi takes one to the chin there.
Laperierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laperierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Rossi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laperierre moves out of range as De Rossi strikes.
Laperierre throws a lazy right hand but De Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Rossi sizes up Laperierre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Laperierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Rossi.
Laperierre wants to counter with a clinch but De Rossi pushes him away.
Laperierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laperierre throws a body punch but De Rossi moves out of range.
De Rossi tries to clinch but Laperierre moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Rossi. Laperierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laperierre lands with a cross.
A big left from Laperierre misses.
A big left from De Rossi misses.
De Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
Laperierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from De Rossi misses its target.
Laperierre stalks De Rossi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Rossi's face. De Rossi staggers backwards, shaken.
Laperierre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Rossi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laperierre scrambles back to his feet.
De Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Rossi misses with a body shot.
Laperierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Rossi misses with an uppercut.
De Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laperierre throws out a counter right but De Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Laperierre throws a hook but De Rossi blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rossi needs to keep his hands up - Laperierre had a free shot at his head there.
Jab by De Rossi.#T1#
De Rossi fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Rossi tries to clinch up but Laperierre circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Laperierre shoots in and bounces De Rossi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but De Rossi is retaining full guard.
De Rossi trying to keep a closed guard but Laperierre is proving a slippery customer.
De Rossi is looking to sweep but instead, Laperierre has passed into half guard.
Laperierre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Rossi tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Laperierre manages to move to mount! #SUB2#
Laperierre looking to secure an arm triangle but De Rossi defends it well.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Laperierre wants to get back to his feet but De Rossi is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Laperierre has hold of De Rossi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and De Rossi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Laperierre with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T3#
Laperierre wants to stand but De Rossi is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Laperierre controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Laperierre with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
De Rossi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laperierre on the ground.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position but Laperierre isn't that keen on the idea.
Laperierre trying to control but De Rossi is having none of it.
Laperierre with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T4#
De Rossi can't escape the position.
Laperierre takes De Rossi's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, De Rossi is in trouble.
Laperierre biding his time, controlling De Rossi. #SUB2#
Laperierre is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. De Rossi is defending well though. Laperierre let's go of the attempt for now.
A lull in the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Laperierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laperierre winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Laperierre!

A relieved looking Ian Laperierre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Giuseppe De Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'Such a devastating loss that should never happen in the first place, I want to apologize to my fans for putting such a misserable performance and I promise I will be back stronger as always'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 11, 2023
#R1#
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. #TD2#
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! #T1#
Casanova has given up his back. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 26, 2023
#R1#
Laperierre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nimi.
Nimi wants to land a leg kick but Laperierre is out of range.
Laperierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laperierre checks a leg kick.
Laperierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laperierre misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Nimi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Laperierre misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nimi misses the target.
Nimi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Nimi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nimi.
Nimi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ian Laperierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laperierre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laperierre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nimi feints a jab promting Laperierre to slip. Nimi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Laperierre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Nimi wants to land a leg kick but Laperierre is out of range.
Laperierre throws a looping overhand right but Nimi ducks down to avoid it.
Laperierre scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laperierre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nimi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nimi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nimi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Laperierre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laperierre keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Nimi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Laperierre.
Nimi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laperierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nimi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laperierre throws a fast counter high kick but Nimi manages to duck under it in time.
A big right from Nimi misses.
Laperierre checks the leg kick.
Nimi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
Nimi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laperierre stuns Nimi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laperierre throws an overhand right that lands on Nimi's shoulder, as Nimi tries to avoid the shot.
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.
Laperierre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nimi.
Laperierre misses with a right hand
and Nimi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laperierre thinking.
Nimi misses with a two punch combination.
Nimi walks into a left hand.
Laperierre misses with a left hand
and Nimi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nimi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laperierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laperierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nimi.
Nimi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laperierre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Nimi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nimi throws a leg kick but Laperierre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Nimi backs off Laperierre throws a huge counter combo but Nimi manages to avoid it all.
Nimi throws a leg kick but Laperierre moved away.
Nimi throws a leg kick that misses.
Laperierre misses with a looping left.
Nimi tried to counter with a leg kick but Laperierre avoided it.
Nice defenses there by Laperierre.
Nimi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laperierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nimi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nimi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laperierre lands a jab-cross combination.
Laperierre connects with a jab.
Laperierre misses with a two punch combination.
Nimi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laperierre.
Laperierre lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Laperierre.
Laperierre throws a shot from downtown. Nimi moves away and avoids it.
Nimi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laperierre. #T3#
Nimi looks for the body kick but Laperierre saw that one coming.
Nimi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
Laperierre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nimi sprawls well. Nimi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laperierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Laperierre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nimi is fending him off so far but Laperierre persists. Nope, Nimi circles away and we're back to standing.
Joku Nimi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Laperierre.
Jab by Laperierre.
Laperierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Laperierre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nimi.
Nimi ducks under a wild hook from Laperierre.
Nice cross by Laperierre.
Nimi misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Laperierre.
Nimi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laperierre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nimi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laperierre.#T4#
Nimi defending well as Laperierre loads up on a big left hand.
Nimi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nimi throws a wild body kick that Laperierre sees coming a mile off.
Laperierre with a nice cross.
Laperierre might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nimi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laperierre.
Nimi misses with a body shot.
Laperierre loads up on a big right hand but Nimi slips the punch.
A punch combination from Nimi misses.
Nimi throws a leg kick that misses.
Laperierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laperierre throws a hook to the side of Nimi's head but Nimi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Laperierre as he checks the leg kick.
Laperierre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laperierre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joku Nimi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nimi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laperierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nimi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nimi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ian Laperierre will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Laperierre throws a big shot that misses.
Laperierre throws a good cross that connects.
Laperierre misses with a hook
and Nimi counters with a nice uppercut.
Nimi lands a nice shot that snaps Laperierre's head back.
Laperierre throws a jab when Nimi was well out of range.
Ian Laperierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nimi slips a straight right by Laperierre.#TD2#
Laperierre drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nimi keeping full guard, as Laperierre tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nimi wants to stand but Laperierre is controlling the position.
Nimi wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment.
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Nimi is retaining full guard. #T1#
Laperierre keeps trying to improve his position.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Nimi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Nimi is working an open guard so Laperierre takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Laperierre throws an overhand right that lands on Nimi's shoulder, as Nimi tries to avoid the shot.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Nimi.
Nimi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laperierre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nimi slips a straight right by Laperierre.
Nimi slips under a jab from Laperierre.
Laperierre lands with a right hand. #T2#
Laperierre thuds his right hand into Nimi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laperierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nimi looks to score with a jab to the body but Laperierre is just out of range.
Laperierre misses with a looping left.
Nimi slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Nimi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laperierre moves out of range as Nimi strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Laperierre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laperierre.
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!#TD2#
Laperierre drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Laperierre pushing down on Nimi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laperierre trying to control the action but Nimi is working from the bottom.
Laperierre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Laperierre moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nimi has worked his arm free - good work by Nimi! #T3##SUB2#
Laperierre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nimi, who protects the arm well.
Nimi is trying to escape the position but Laperierre is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Laperierre goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nimi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Laperierre but great work by Nimi.
Laperierre is looking to regain half guard here but Nimi keeps moving and retains side control.
Laperierre wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Laperierre tries to improve position but can't.
Laperierre is trying to control Nimi's posture but Nimi avoids it.
Nimi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laperierre on the ground.#T4#
Laperierre tries to bench press Nimi off him but Nimi keeps the position.
Nimi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laperierre keeps working.
The strikes coming from Nimi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Laperierre gets back to half guard.
Nimi wants to stand up but Laperierre is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3#
Laperierre misses with a hook. Nimi ducked under it nicely.
Nimi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nimi looks to score with a jab to the body but Laperierre is just out of range.
Nimi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
Nimi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laperierre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nimi in his tracks.
Nimi ducks under a wild hook from Laperierre.
A slow jab from Laperierre misses its intended target.
Laperierre lands a really nice looking cross but Nimi seems unphased.
Laperierre cracks Nimi with an open hand slap.
Laperierre checks a leg kick.
Laperierre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nimi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nimi ducks under a wild hook from Laperierre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laperierre checks it well.
Sloppy strikes from Nimi. Those never looked like landing.
Nimi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Laperierre misses.
A quick step to the side and Nimi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laperierre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nimi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nimi tries to score with a low kick but Laperierre moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Laperierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Nimi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nimi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
Nimi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut. Nimi saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Laperierre.
Laperierre throws an off balance right hand
and Nimi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Nimi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laperierre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nimi.
Nimi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laperierre.
Nimi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laperierre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nimi lunges at Laperierre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laperierre's hand.
Laperierre with a hook.
Nimi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Laperierre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nimi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laperierre.
Nimi throws a lazy right hand but Laperierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laperierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Nimi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laperierre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nimi stalks Laperierre and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Laperierre's face. Laperierre staggers backwards, shaken.
Nimi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laperierre. Laperierre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laperierre lands a really nice looking cross but Nimi seems unphased.
Laperierre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nimi's head.
Nimi throws a hook to the side of Laperierre's head but Laperierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nimi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nimi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laperierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nimi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laperierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nimi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
Nimi cracks Laperierre with an open hand slap.
Nimi throws a series of punches but Laperierre avoids them all with ease.
Laperierre tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nimi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Laperierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Nimi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Nimi misses.
The fighters circling - Laperierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Laperierre checks a low kick from Nimi.
Laperierre's corner calls for a 1-2. Laperierre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laperierre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nimi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laperierre.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nimi. That's going to slow Laperierre down.
That kick from Nimi tenderised Laperierre's leg. Laperierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laperierre lands the left hand.
Nimi looks to land a left hand but Laperierre moved out of range nicely.
Laperierre jabs Nimi right on the nose. Nimi blinks but takes it well.
Joku Nimi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laperierre moves out of range of the leg kick from Nimi.
Laperierre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheers as Laperierre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nimi doesn't seem phased though.
Nimi throws a hook but Laperierre blocks it.
Nimi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nimi lands with a right hand.
Laperierre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nimi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nimi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laperierre misses with a hook.#T4#
A jab from Nimi finds it's way through Laperierre's defenses.
Laperierre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nimi cracks Laperierre with an open hand slap.
A left lands for Laperierre.
Nimi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Laperierre.
Nimi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laperierre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nimi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
Nimi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laperierre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laperierre with a hook.
Nimi looks to throw the jab but Laperierre is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laperierre lands a jab.
Laperierre misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Laperierre.
Ian Laperierre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laperierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ian Laperierre.
Well Laperierre 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Laperierre!

An out of breath Ian Laperierre thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 12, 2023
#R1#
Laperierre fails to land the takedown.
Carlson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laperierre checks a leg kick nicely.
Carlson connects with a body shot.
Carlson missing with a left hand there. Laperierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carlson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carlson 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.
Laperierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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.
Carlson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laperierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laperierre tries to clinch there but Carlson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlson misses with a straight right.
Carlson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carlson lands a jab to Laperierre's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Carlson.
Israel Carlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Carlson. #T1#
Laperierre moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Carlson misses.
Carlson swings widly with a right hand
and Laperierre counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from Carlson misses.
Laperierre tries to counter with a clinch but Carlson shakes him off and moves away.
Laperierre wants to clinch.
Laperierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laperierre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carlson swings for the body but Laperierre moves out of range. #TD2#
Laperierre shoots in and gets a takedown into Carlson's guard.
Laperierre advances position into side control!
Laperierre throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Carlson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Laperierre staying calm.
Carlson is trying to control Laperierre's posture but Laperierre avoids it.
Carlson is trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlson is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Laperierre is staying tight to Carlson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Laperierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlson keeps working.
Carlson is trying to control Laperierre's posture but Laperierre avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlson is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Laperierre are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laperierre wants to control but Carlson is keeping him busy.
Carlson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Laperierre. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carlson tries to improve position but can't.
Laperierre tries to move into full mount but can't pass Carlson's legs.
Carlson wants to control but Laperierre postures up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carlson throws a jab when Laperierre was well out of range.#TD2#
Laperierre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Laperierre wants to get back to his feet.
Laperierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carlson defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Israel Carlson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Laperierre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Laperierre showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Laperierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laperierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carlson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laperierre is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Laperierre throws a strike but Carlson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Laperierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre pushes down on Carlson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carlson wants to improve his position but Laperierre is controlling well.
Laperierre content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Laperierre working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Carlson's thigh. Carlson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Carlson wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlson keeping full guard, as Laperierre tries to pass.
Carlson wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment.
Ian Laperierre has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carlson working a defensive guard here.
Laperierre throwing strikes but missing.
Carlson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laperierre lands a body shot.
Laperierre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ian Laperierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laperierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3##CL2#
Laperierre clinches.
Carlson misses with some punches.
Carlson tries to land knees in the clinch but Laperierre avoids the damage to the body.
Laperierre pressing his opponent against the cage.
Laperierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carlson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carlson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laperierre managing to block the knees to the body from Carlson.
Carlson is pressed up against the cage. Laperierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carlson down to the mat. Carlson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Israel Carlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Laperierre.
Nice jab there from Carlson.
Laperierre slips under a jab.#TD2#
Carlson gets caught napping as Laperierre dives in and scores a takedown. Carlson manages to retain guard.
Laperierre passes Carlson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carlson is looking for a sweep. Laperierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Laperierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlson keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carlson is trying is best to control the position here.
Laperierre tries to pass to full mount but Carlson defends it.
Laperierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carlson.
Carlson wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ian Laperierre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Laperierre drops his hands momentarily and Carlson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carlson misses with a hook. Laperierre ducked under it nicely.
Laperierre is looking for the big counter here.
Laperierre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laperierre shoots in for a takedown but Carlson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlson connects with the punch.
Carlson lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carlson. Laperierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laperierre slips a jab from Carlson.
Carlson looks to land a right hand but Laperierre moved out of range.
Carlson stuffs the takedown attempt from Laperierre. Laperierre gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carlson misses with a hook. Laperierre ducked under it nicely.
Carlson cracks Laperierre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carlson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laperierre.#T1#
Laperierre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carlson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laperierre scrambles back to his feet.
Laperierre moves out of range of the leg kick from Carlson.
Carlson scoring well with a low kick there.
Laperierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carlson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Israel Carlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Laperierre.
Laperierre defending well as Carlson loads up on a big left hand.
Carlson throws a leg kick
and Laperierre counters with a leg kick.
Laperierre tries to clinch there but Carlson circles away.
Laperierre misses with a takedown attempt - Carlson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carlson misses with a low kick as Laperierre jumps back.#TD2#
Carlson gets caught napping as Laperierre dives in and scores a takedown. Carlson manages to retain guard.
Carlson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laperierre manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Carlson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Carlson throws an elbow that misses. Laperierre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carlson's guard. Nice move by Laperierre!#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laperierre passes Carlson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carlson is looking to improve his position.
Laperierre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laperierre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laperierre trying to control from half guard but Carlson is working away.
Laperierre is thwarting Carlson's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Laperierre controlling the action here.
Laperierre prevents Carlson from improving his position.
Carlson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laperierre is working away from the top position though.
Laperierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laperierre tries to pass to full mount but Carlson defends it.
Carlson is looking to control Laperierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carlson avoid being mounted?
Laperierre tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Carlson. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laperierre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Laperierre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carlson to the mat! Carlson manages to get full guard.
Laperierre wants to stand but Carlson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Carlson is controlling Laperierre's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Carlson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carlson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   Sep 12, 2023





165 cm
36 yrs
160 lbs



177 cm
40 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 25 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Sam Margolis.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Siam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Siam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laperierre fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Siam rushes Laperierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Siam has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Siam stops a takedown attempt from Laperierre. #TD#
Siam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass. #SUB2#
Laperierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laperierre trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laperierre is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Laperierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laperierre trying to control the position.
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Siam wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position.
Laperierre looking to control.
Siam advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Laperierre#T3#
Siam controls the position.
Laperierre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Siam's best efforts.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Siam controlling the action here.
Laperierre is looking to control Siam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?#T4#
Laperierre is looking to improve his position.
Siam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Siam trying to pass the guard but Laperierre defending well.
Siam is thwarting Laperierre's attempts to control the position.
Laperierre is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laperierre is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Well, if Siam is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Siam passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laperierre!
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (8) vs (0) Laperierre
Siam controlling the position easily from mount.
Laperierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T7#
Siam controlling from mount.
Laperierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Siam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Siam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laperierre tries to lock up and control but Siam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laperierre looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Siam (11) vs (0) Laperierre
Siam slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Laperierre wants to escape the position. #T9#
Siam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laperierre doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam is hanging on to Laperierre's back as he tries to escape. #T10#
Siam just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Siam keeps control of the position as Laperierre tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.
Laperierre tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back. #T11#
Laperierre just trying to survive but Siam is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Siam controls the position.
I really don't envy Laperierre right now.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Siam manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Siam is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Laperierre trying to control the hands but Siam won't let him.
Laperierre is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Laperierre is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siam. #T13#
Laperierre tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.
Laperierre wants to escape the position. #T14#
Laperierre is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siam.
I really don't envy Laperierre right now.
Siam just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laperierre manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siam's guard. Nice work there by Laperierre.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (11) vs (2) Laperierre

And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Chan Siam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 11, 2023





177 cm
40 yrs
167 lbs



170 cm
36 yrs
172 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 29 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Paul Tew.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laperierre fails with the takedown.
Laperierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Laperierre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laperierre (4) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi looks to move to half guard but instead Laperierre has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Laperierre (6) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Laperierre wants to control the pace but Miyagi is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Laperierre has a good base and remains in mount.
Laperierre pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T1#
Miyagi is squirming around, avoiding Laperierre's attempts to control the action.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Laperierre looking to control but Miyagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Miyagi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Miyagi working to try and regain half guard.
Miyagi is controlling an arm, preventing Laperierre from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Laperierre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Miyagi is looking to improve his position but Laperierre isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Laperierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyagi is trying to escape the mount.
Laperierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Miyagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Laperierre has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Laperierre trying to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Laperierre controlling from mount. #T5#
Miyagi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyagi is trying desperately to improve position.
Laperierre controlling his opponent. #T6#
Miyagi is trying to escape the mount.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Miyagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laperierre wants to take his opponent's back but Miyagi doesn't allow it.
Laperierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Miyagi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (6) vs (2) Miyagi
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Miyagi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8##SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Miyagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Laperierre tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Well, if Miyagi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Laperierre wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy. #T10#
Laperierre is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laperierre tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Laperierre is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?#T11#
Laperierre gets full guard.
Laperierre looking for a sweep. Not yet Laperierre, not yet.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi advances to half guard. #T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Miyagi.
Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
Miyagi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Laperierre wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miyagi prevents Laperierre from improving his position.#T14##SUB#
Miyagi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Laperierre.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (6) vs (5) Miyagi
Laperierre is trying to control Miyagi's posture but Miyagi avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Ian Laperierre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Koryu Miyagi was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'.

 

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2     
Date:   Sep 03, 2023





185 cm
22 yrs
195 lbs



177 cm
40 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pushkin leaves Laperierre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Laperierre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pushkin's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pushkin (0) vs (2) Laperierre
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin trying to control the position.
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Pushkin is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pushkin has his foot on Laperierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laperierre works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre looking to pass the guard.
Pushkin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laperierre's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (2) Laperierre
Pushkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Laperierre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laperierre keeping full guard, as Pushkin tries to pass.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Pushkin is looking to pass into half guard but Laperierre pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Laperierre is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (4) Laperierre
Pushkin is pulling down on Laperierre's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Pushkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Pushkin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laperierre is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pushkin.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (2) vs (7) Laperierre
Laperierre moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pushkin is looking for a sweep.
Pushkin is not content to let Laperierre control the position.
Laperierre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pushkin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Laperierre taking a breather here.
Pushkin tries to improve position but can't.
Laperierre slows the pace down.
Pushkin is not content to let Laperierre control the position.
Pushkin is letting Laperierre control him for a moment. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pushkin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Laperierre easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Pushkin (2) vs (9) Laperierre
Laperierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laperierre wants to control the pace but Pushkin is squirming around nicely.
Pushkin tries to reverse the position but Laperierre maintains control.
Pushkin is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Pushkin stops Laperierre from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pushkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pushkin is trying to escape the mount.
Laperierre trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Pushkin wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Pushkin is trying to reverse the position but instead Laperierre has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Pushkin (2) vs (12) Laperierre
Pushkin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Berloga, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laperierre is hanging on to Pushkin's back as he tries to escape.
What can Pushkin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pushkin prevents Laperierre from getting a body triangle.#T7#
Pushkin is really stuck here.
Good control from Laperierre.
It looks like Laperierre might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Pushkin wants to control his opponent's hands but Laperierre gets his hands free.
Laperierre is looking to control Pushkin but Pushkin is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8#
Pushkin tries to break free.
Pushkin trying to control the hands but Laperierre breaks the grip.
Laperierre is hanging on to Pushkin's back as he tries to escape.
Pushkin staying busy and making it hard for Laperierre to control.
Laperierre controlling well, preventing Pushkin from escaping the position.
Pushkin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pushkin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Laperierre.
Pushkin is really stuck here. #T9#
Laperierre wants to control but Pushkin is keeping busy.
Pushkin can't escape the position.
Laperierre wants to control but Pushkin is keeping busy.
Pushkin is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Laperierre looking for the RNC.
Laperierre controlling well, preventing Pushkin from escaping the position.
Pushkin breaks Laperierre's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (4) vs (12) Laperierre
Laperierre is controlling Pushkin's posture.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB2#
Laperierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pushkin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laperierre keeping full guard, as Pushkin tries to pass.
Pushkin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T11#
Pushkin stands and throws Laperierre's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (7) vs (12) Laperierre
Laperierre is not content to let Pushkin control the position.
Pushkin is really struggling to control Laperierre but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pushkin staying calm.
Laperierre is trying to control Pushkin's posture but Pushkin avoids it. #T12#
Pushkin tries to advance to mount but Laperierre instead regains half guard.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laperierre keeps working. #SUB2#
Laperierre looking for submissions off his back.
Pushkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laperierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Pushkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Laperierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pushkin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Laperierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pushkin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Laperierre trying to hold on to Pushkin's head to control him but Pushkin postures up.
Pushkin controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pushkin wants to work for an arm triangle but Laperierre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 12 to 7.
A relieved looking Ian Laperierre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 02, 2023





177 cm
40 yrs
167 lbs



180 cm
29 yrs
195 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laperierre shoots and misses #CL2#
and Laitila holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Laperierre is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Laitila can't fight it off and eventually Laperierre manages to take the fight to the floor. Laitila looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila controls Laperierre momentarily but Laperierre frees himself.
Laperierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre is pushing down on Laitila's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laitila is fighting to maintain full guard but Laperierre has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laperierre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Laitila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laperierre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Laperierre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Laitila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Laperierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laperierre sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Laperierre trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laperierre being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on Laperierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laperierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Laperierre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laperierre won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
Laperierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laperierre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Laitila has his hands on Laperierre's head, controlling the position. #T6##SUB2#
Laperierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Laitila throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Laperierre escapes and throws Laitila's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (5) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Laperierre slows the pace down.
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Laperierre keeps moving and retains side control.
Laperierre happy to just control the position for now. #T8#
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
Laitila is trying to escape the position but Laperierre is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laitila is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Laperierre tries to move to mount but Laitila blocks the move with his legs.
Laperierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laitila is not content to let Laperierre control the position. #T10#
Laperierre advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Laperierre (7) vs (0) Laitila
Laperierre prevents Laitila from getting the reversal.
Laitila prevents Laperierre from taking his back.#T11#
Laitila tries to lock up and control but Laperierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laperierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Laitila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Laperierre controlling from mount. #T12#
Laitila can't escape the position.
Laperierre trying to control but Laitila is having none of it.
Laperierre is really struggling to control Laitila but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T13#
Laperierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Laperierre seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Laitila is holding on tight. #T14#
Laitila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Laitila regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laperierre controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A relieved looking Ian Laperierre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CWC 395     
Date:   Jul 09, 2023





178 cm
33 yrs
150 lbs



177 cm
40 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Kaoru Nagashima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Laperierre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nagashima (0) vs (2) Laperierre
Nagashima is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nagashima actively working from the bottom here.
Laperierre is taking a breather. Nagashima says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Nagashima has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Laperierre escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Laperierre!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nagashima (0) vs (5) Laperierre
Laperierre gets to mount! Nagashima was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Nagashima (0) vs (7) Laperierre
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Laperierre takes Nagashima's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nagashima (0) vs (10) Laperierre
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
I would not like to be Nagashima right now. #T1#
Laperierre keeps control of the position as Nagashima tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Laperierre has the hooks in. Nagashima is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Laperierre passes his arm under Nagashima's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Nagashima taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 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.
Kaoru Nagashima was interviewed post fight and said 'I meditated on the mountain but my understanding was off, Akirono has left me this day, I will return stronger and aligned'.

 

Event: CWC 391     
Date:   Jun 25, 2023





177 cm
40 yrs
167 lbs



195 cm
28 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Laperierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Laperierre is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laperierre (0) vs (2) Johnson#SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laperierre defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laperierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laperierre tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Johnson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (0) vs (5) Johnson
Laperierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laperierre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar but Laperierre turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Laperierre.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (5) Johnson
Laperierre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laperierre won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Laperierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laperierre has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Laperierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laperierre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Johnson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Laperierre should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Johnson has tightened it up now! Laperierre should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drake Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Drake Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CWC 387     
Date:   Jun 18, 2023





177 cm
39 yrs
167 lbs



175 cm
23 yrs
169 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Laperierre throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Helvig tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Laperierre is in Helvig's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (0) Helvig#SUB2#
Laperierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helvig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laperierre has managed to get both his arms back between Helvig's legs - danger averted.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laperierre's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (2) Helvig
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Laperierre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (4) vs (2) Helvig
Laperierre slips nicely into half guard.
Helvig tries to roll over but Laperierre keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Laperierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laperierre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Laperierre is keen to just control but Helvig is a slippery customer.
Helvig is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laperierre pulls his head out easily.
Laperierre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laperierre is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laperierre is keen to just control but Helvig is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Helvig manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Helvig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laperierre controls the pace.
Helvig is trying to control the position but Laperierre postures up. #SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laperierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laperierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laperierre won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Helvig trying to control the position.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laperierre is one step ahead there. #T3#
Laperierre looking to pass the guard.
Laperierre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully.
Helvig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (4) vs (4) Helvig#SUB#
Laperierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helvig defends it easily.#T4#
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard.
Helvig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (4) vs (7) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig swings around for an armbar but Laperierre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Helvig's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (6) vs (7) Helvig
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully.
Laperierre advances to half guard.
Helvig is trying to maintain the position but Laperierre is very close to passing his half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Laperierre is controlling well.
Laperierre is taking a breather. Helvig says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Laperierre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Laperierre is looking to advance position but Helvig won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Laperierre seems content to control.
Helvig tries to roll over but Laperierre keeps him under control.
Laperierre is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Laperierre stalling.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
Helvig is trying to keep Laperierre in close.
Helvig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laperierre controls the pace.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Helvig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laperierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laperierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laperierre controlling from the top position. #T7#
Laperierre passes Helvig's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laperierre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Laperierre has control of the leg.
Helvig moves into full guard.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laperierre is one step ahead there. #T8#
Laperierre trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig is controlling Laperierre's posture.
Laperierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now.
Laperierre is stalling in the full guard.
Laperierre trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laperierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Laperierre is stalling in the full guard.
Helvig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (6) vs (9) Helvig
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laperierre defends it well.
Laperierre wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Laperierre is not content to let Helvig control the position.
Helvig uses his free foot to push down on Laperierre's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laperierre.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (6) vs (12) Helvig
Helvig seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Laperierre is holding on tight.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Helvig takes Laperierre's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Laperierre is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Laperierre (6) vs (15) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig working for a choke but Laperierre is defending well.
Helvig controlling well, preventing Laperierre from escaping the position.
Helvig trying to control momentarily.
Laperierre tries to escape the position. #T12##SUB2#
Helvig has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Laperierre has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Helvig has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Laperierre's body.
Laperierre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Helvig is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Laperierre has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Laperierre!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (8) vs (15) Helvig
Helvig looking to control but Laperierre passes into half guard. #T13#
Well, if Laperierre is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Laperierre slows the pace down in half guard.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laperierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig is looking to sweep but instead, Laperierre has passed into half guard. #T14#
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Laperierre has control of the leg.
Laperierre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Helvig trying to hold on to Laperierre's head to control him but Laperierre postures up.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
Helvig wants to control but Laperierre passes easily into half guard.
Helvig trying to control but Laperierre postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laperierre prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Helvig manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 15 to 8.
Bjørn Helvig gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: CWC 385     
Date:   Jun 11, 2023





170 cm
45 yrs
142 lbs



177 cm
39 yrs
163 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 27 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Huhrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laperierre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Huhrera defends it well.
Huhrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laperierre pinned against the cage. Laperierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Huhrera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Huhrera (4) vs (0) Laperierre
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huhrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre regains half guard there - taking advantage of Huhrera 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Laperierre tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.
Huhrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Laperierre is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Huhrera jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (7) vs (0) Laperierre
Huhrera trying to control the position but Laperierre is working away.
Huhrera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Huhrera trying to control the position but Laperierre is working away. #T3##SUB#
Huhrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Huhrera wants to control but Laperierre is keeping him busy. #T4#
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Huhrera tries to advance to mount but can't.
Laperierre gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (9) vs (0) Laperierre
Huhrera tries to control but Laperierre wriggling away. #T5#
Huhrera controlling the pace for now.
Huhrera tries to take his opponent's back but Laperierre turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (9) vs (2) Laperierre
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Laperierre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T6##SUB#
Huhrera has his foot on Laperierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laperierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Laperierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laperierre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Huhrera holds on and takes a little breather.
Huhrera controls Laperierre momentarily but Laperierre frees himself. #T7#
Huhrera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laperierre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laperierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huhrera controls Laperierre momentarily but Laperierre frees himself.
Laperierre won't allow Huhrera to sweep him here.
Laperierre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8##SUB#
Huhrera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Laperierre has passed into half guard!
Laperierre works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (9) vs (5) Laperierre
Laperierre with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Huhrera regains half guard.
Laperierre is pressing down on Huhrera 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huhrera is holding on for now. #T9#
Huhrera wants to improve his position but Laperierre is controlling well.
Huhrera is positioning himself well to prevent Laperierre advancing to mount.
Laperierre content to control rather than advance.
Huhrera is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Laperierre jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (9) vs (8) Laperierre
Laperierre is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T10#
Huhrera is trying to get back to half guard.
Huhrera is being controlled here.
Huhrera tries to improve position but can't.
Huhrera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Huhrera wants to control but Laperierre is keeping busy.
Laperierre trying to pass the guard but Huhrera defending well.
Laperierre working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Huhrera 's thigh. Huhrera counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T11##SUB#
Huhrera has his foot on Laperierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laperierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Laperierre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laperierre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (9) vs (11) Laperierre
Laperierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huhrera keeps working.
Laperierre is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Huhrera will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T12#
Huhrera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laperierre's best efforts.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard but Laperierre has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (9) vs (14) Laperierre
Laperierre avoids the attempt from Huhrera to control.
Laperierre is trying to take his opponent's back.
Laperierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huhrera regains half guard.#T13#
Huhrera tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Laperierre has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (9) vs (17) Laperierre
Laperierre wants to take Huhrera 's back but he can't do it this time.
Laperierre controlling the pace for now.
Laperierre is looking to work his way around to Huhrera 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T14#
Laperierre takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (9) vs (20) Laperierre
Huhrera trying to control the action but Laperierre just sinks the hooks in.
Laperierre keeps control of the position easily here as Huhrera tries to buck him off.
Huhrera can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera trying to control the hands but Laperierre breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Laperierre controlling the positon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 20 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Ian Laperierre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CWC 381     
Date:   May 28, 2023





180 cm
31 yrs
177 lbs



177 cm
39 yrs
160 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 40 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Mondragon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Laperierre clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (4) vs (0) Laperierre
Mondragon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laperierre doesn't escape. #SUB#
Mondragon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mondragon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Laperierre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mondragon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T1#
Laperierre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laperierre is looking to escape.
Laperierre is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Laperierre is squirming around nicely.
Laperierre is trying to reverse the position but instead Mondragon has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (7) vs (0) Laperierre#T3#
Mondragon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Laperierre from escaping the position. #SUB#
Mondragon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mondragon controls the position.#T4#
Laperierre tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T5#
Laperierre wants to escape the position.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Good control from Mondragon.
Laperierre manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mondragon's guard. Nice work there by Laperierre.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (7) vs (2) Laperierre
Laperierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
It looks like Laperierre might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.#T7##SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laperierre passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (7) vs (5) Laperierre
Who's going to make the next move?
Mondragon regains half guard there - taking advantage of Laperierre's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Laperierre is pressing down on Mondragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondragon is holding on for now. #T8#
Laperierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laperierre wants to take a breather but Mondragon is having none of it.
Laperierre is taking a breather. Mondragon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon controlling the position well.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Laperierre's head to control him but Laperierre postures up. #T9#
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Laperierre stalling.
Laperierre is continuing to stall.
Laperierre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (7) vs (8) Laperierre
Laperierre tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away. #T10#
Laperierre controlling the pace for now.
Laperierre looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Laperierre trying to control but Mondragon is having none of it. #T11#
Laperierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mondragon wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Laperierre controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Laperierre wants to take his opponent's back but Mondragon doesn't allow it.
Mondragon wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Mondragon stops Laperierre from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Laperierre trying to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Laperierre is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laperierre controlling the pace for now.
Laperierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mondragon is looking to escape.
Laperierre wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T14#
Mondragon can't escape the position.
Mondragon is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laperierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mondragon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 8 to 7.
Ian Laperierre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CWC 377     
Date:   May 14, 2023





181 cm
40 yrs
186 lbs



177 cm
39 yrs
153 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
O Reilly pushes Laperierre up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that O Reilly has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
O Reilly pulls guard successfully.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
O Reilly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
O Reilly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Reilly has Laperierre pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Laperierre looking to sit in guard and control but O Reilly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (0) Laperierre
O Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O Reilly passes Laperierre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
O Reilly wants to free his trapped foot but Laperierre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Reilly trying to control the pace.
O Reilly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Laperierre is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Laperierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Reilly slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Laperierre wants to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
O Reilly slows the pace down in half guard.
O Reilly has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (5) vs (0) Laperierre
O Reilly controlling from mount.
O Reilly's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
O Reilly continues to stall.#T5#
O Reilly looking to control but Laperierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O Reilly is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laperierre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laperierre tries to lock up and control but O Reilly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
O Reilly looking to control and managing it successfully.
O Reilly is looking to work his way around to Laperierre's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Laperierre is trying to escape the mount.
O Reilly controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Laperierre is working to get back to half guard.
O Reilly controlling the position easily from mount.
O Reilly wants to control but instead Laperierre manages to regain half guard.
O Reilly stalling. #T7#
Laperierre is staying active underneath O Reilly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O Reilly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Further stalling from O Reilly.#T8#
Laperierre is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laperierre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Laperierre throws his legs up looking for a submission but O Reilly uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (8) vs (0) Laperierre
O Reilly controlling the position.
O Reilly tries to move to mount but Laperierre blocks the move with his legs. #T9#
O Reilly wants to control but Laperierre is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Laperierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Reilly passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Laperierre!
Score +2 for reaching mount: O Reilly (10) vs (0) Laperierre
O Reilly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Reilly controlling the pace for now. #T10#
O Reilly looking to control but Laperierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O Reilly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
O Reilly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laperierre is looking to escape.
O Reilly is trying to take his opponent's back. #T11#
O Reilly controlling from mount. #T12#
O Reilly moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: O Reilly (13) vs (0) Laperierre
O Reilly really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Laperierre.
Laperierre tries to roll but O Reilly sticks to his back.
Laperierre trying to control the hands but O Reilly breaks the grip.
O Reilly is riding his opponent, not letting Laperierre buck him off. #T13#
More hug and hope from O Reilly.
This is a sustained period of stalling by O Reilly.
O Reilly continues to hold on tight.#T14#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because O Reilly is stinking the place up with his stalling.
I really don't envy Laperierre right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly biding his time, controlling Laperierre.

And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Patty O Reilly managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: CWC 374     
Date:   May 07, 2023





180 cm
29 yrs
135 lbs



177 cm
39 yrs
150 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 32 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Laperierre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Laperierre showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (0) vs (2) Laperierre#SUB2#
Laperierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Esteves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is trying to control but can't.
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Laperierre has control of the leg.
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Laperierre is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Laperierre has control of the leg.
Esteves gets full guard.
Laperierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laperierre slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Laperierre is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Esteves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Esteves has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laperierre is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Esteves.
Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (0) vs (5) Laperierre#T3#
Esteves is trying to work for a sweep but Laperierre has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (0) vs (7) Laperierre
Esteves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laperierre moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (0) vs (10) Laperierre
Laperierre has the hooks in. Esteves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Esteves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Esteves staying busy and making it hard for Laperierre to control. #SUB2#
Esteves is trying to roll into a better position but Laperierre has get a rear naked choke and Esteves is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian Laperierre!
Ian Laperierre thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CWC 371.1     
Date:   Apr 30, 2023





177 cm
33 yrs
147 lbs



177 cm
39 yrs
146 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bremner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laperierre shoots for a double leg takedown but Bremner sprawls well. He's pushed Laperierre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Bremner has closed the distance and engaged Laperierre in a clinch. #TD#
Bremner tightens his grip and picks Laperierre up, before dumping him to the ground. Laperierre manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Bremner wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Bremner advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Bremner is looking to pass Laperierre's guard but actually Laperierre recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Laperierre looking for a guillotine here but Bremner defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laperierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bremner is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Bremner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Laperierre is looking for a triangle but Bremner pushes his legs off easily.
Bremner looking to sit in guard and control but Laperierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (2) Laperierre
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bremner wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bremner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laperierre is aware though and is defending well.
Bremner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laperierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (4) vs (2) Laperierre
Bremner looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Bremner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Bremner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bremner trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Bremner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Laperierre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (4) vs (4) Laperierre#SUB#
Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laperierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laperierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Laperierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Bremner is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bremner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (6) vs (4) Laperierre
Bremner pushes down on Laperierre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Laperierre is looking to control Bremner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?#T4#
Laperierre wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner wants to pass to mount but Laperierre is defending the position. #SUB#
Bremner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laperierre defends it well.
Laperierre is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner is trying to control. Laperierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laperierre wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy.
Bremner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laperierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bremner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (9) vs (4) Laperierre#T5##SUB#
Bremner is working for a guillotine from mount but Laperierre frees his head quite easily.
Bremner controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Bremner has isolated one of Laperierre's arms. Laperierre looking to fight him off but Bremner twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaxon Bremner!
Jaxon Bremner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CWC 367     
Date:   Apr 23, 2023





177 cm
39 yrs
145 lbs



171 cm
36 yrs
143 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Thunder closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Laperierre has hold of one of Thunder's legs. Thunder is fighting the takedown attempt but Laperierre gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (0) Thunder
Laperierre looking to sit in guard and control but Thunder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (2) Thunder
Thunder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Thunder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laperierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunder has managed to get both his arms back between Laperierre's legs - danger averted.
Thunder stands and throws Laperierre's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (2) vs (5) Thunder
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Thunder politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Thunder prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Let's hope that Thunder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thunder tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Thunder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laperierre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thunder trying to control the position but Laperierre is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Laperierre is looking to reverse the position.
Thunder slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Thunder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laperierre, who protects the arm well.
Laperierre tries to buck Thunder off but Thunder is having none of it.#T3#
Laperierre stops Thunder from passing to mount.
Laperierre tries to buck Thunder off but Thunder is having none of it.
Thunder tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thunder controls the position.
Thunder wants to control but Laperierre is keeping him busy.
Laperierre is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Thunder is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre looking for a sweep but Thunder has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Laperierre (2) vs (7) Thunder
Laperierre tries to hold on but Thunder postures up.#T5#
Thunder wants to take Laperierre's back here but Laperierre is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Thunder tries to take his opponent's back but Laperierre turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (4) vs (7) Thunder
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Laperierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Thunder looking for a sweep. Not yet Thunder, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thunder holds on and takes a little breather.
Laperierre postures up. #T7#
Thunder has control of Laperierre's left arm, preventing Laperierre from doing any damage.
Thunder is continuing to stall.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Laperierre looking to sit in guard and control but Thunder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (4) vs (9) Thunder#T8#
Thunder trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laperierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunder defends well.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Laperierre working for a triangle but Thunder defends it easily. #T9##SUB#
Laperierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thunder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laperierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Thunder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T10##SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Laperierre is looking to improve his position.
Thunder is keen to just control but Laperierre is a slippery customer.
Thunder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (4) vs (12) Thunder
Laperierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T11#
Thunder wants to control the pace but Laperierre is squirming around nicely.
Laperierre regains half guard.
Thunder passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laperierre!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (4) vs (15) Thunder
Laperierre is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Thunder with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Laperierre working to try and regain half guard.
Laperierre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thunder controlling from mount.
Thunder works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laperierre (4) vs (18) Thunder#T13#
Laperierre trying to control the hands but Thunder breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Thunder is looking for the choke from the back position but Laperierre is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Thunder looking for the RNC.
Thunder really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Laperierre.
Thunder not allowing Laperierre to control his hands. #T14#
Laperierre is keeping busy.
We've been informed that Thunder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Laperierre rolls, trying to escape but Thunder keeps control of the position.
Thunder is looking to control Laperierre but Laperierre is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Thunder looking for the RNC.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder wins on points by 18 to 4.
Distant Thunder made sure to mention his sponsor, Heavy Metal Drugs in his post fight interview.

 

Event: CWC 363     
Date:   Apr 16, 2023





181 cm
39 yrs
186 lbs



177 cm
39 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laperierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Reilly tries to avoid it but Laperierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Reilly to the ground. O Reilly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
O Reilly closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
O Reilly drags the fight down to the ground.
O Reilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laperierre is one step ahead there. #SUB#
O Reilly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
O Reilly managing to control the position.
Laperierre looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly pulls Laperierre in close to prevent any damage.
Laperierre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
O Reilly has his hands on Laperierre's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Laperierre looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly being controlled here, momentarily.
O Reilly is adopting a defensive guard.
O Reilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laperierre is one step ahead there. #T3#
O Reilly wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laperierre is now in half guard.
Laperierre controlling the pace.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but O Reilly is defending well.
Laperierre is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and O Reilly reverses the position - he's now on top in Laperierre's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as O Reilly controls the pace.#T4#
O Reilly forces his way into half guard.
Laperierre tries to get to full guard but O Reilly has control of the leg.
O Reilly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laperierre tries to get to full guard but O Reilly has control of the leg.
O Reilly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
O Reilly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laperierre is looking for a sweep. O Reilly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Reilly passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (5) vs (0) Laperierre
O Reilly looking to control and managing it successfully.
O Reilly moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: O Reilly (8) vs (0) Laperierre#T6#
O Reilly controls the action.
Laperierre tries to escape but O Reilly has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Reilly controls the position.
O Reilly's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T7#
O Reilly continues to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from O Reilly's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
More hug and hope from O Reilly.
O Reilly trying to control momentarily.
O Reilly keeps control of the position easily here as Laperierre tries to buck him off. #T8#
O Reilly trying to control.
I would not like to be Laperierre right now. #T9#
Further stalling from O Reilly.
O Reilly tries to get the hooks in deep but Laperierre pushed the leg off.
O Reilly biding his time, controlling Laperierre.
O Reilly controlling well, preventing Laperierre from escaping the position.
O Reilly biding his time, looking for the opening. #T10#
O Reilly struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
This is a sustained period of stalling by O Reilly.
O Reilly wants to control but Laperierre is keeping busy.#T11#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
O Reilly keeps control of the position as Laperierre tries to break free.
O Reilly just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
O Reilly trying to control momentarily. #T12#
O Reilly controlling well, preventing Laperierre from escaping the position.
O Reilly biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laperierre tries to break free.
O Reilly has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Laperierre's body.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Laperierre is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
O Reilly sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Laperierre taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patty O Reilly!
Patty O Reilly gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: CWC 360     
Date:   Apr 09, 2023





177 cm
32 yrs
147 lbs



177 cm
39 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bremner wants to clinch up but Laperierre keeps it at a distance.
Laperierre fails with a takedown attempt.
Bremner doesn't manage to clinch there - Laperierre circles away.
Bremner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laperierre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bremner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laperierre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaxon Bremner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bremner enables Laperierre to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bremner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (0) vs (2) Laperierre#SUB#
Bremner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laperierre defends it easily.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Bremner is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bremner working for a triangle but Laperierre defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bremner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laperierre advances to half guard.
Bremner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laperierre preventing the sweep.
Laperierre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Laperierre trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom.
Laperierre controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Bremner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laperierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bremner is looking for a triangle but Laperierre pushes his legs off easily.
Laperierre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bremner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laperierre preventing the sweep. #T3#
Bremner keeping full guard, as Laperierre tries to pass.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Bremner wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laperierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laperierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bremner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bremner looking to control.
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laperierre's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (2) Laperierre
Bremner forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Laperierre is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bremner is trying to work for a kimura but Laperierre is defending well. #SUB#
Bremner is looking for submissions but instead, Laperierre has regained full guard.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laperierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laperierre is controlling Bremner's posture.
Bremner won't allow Laperierre to sweep him here.
Bremner content to stall in guard here.
Bremner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (2) Laperierre#SUB#
Bremner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laperierre, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laperierre is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Bremner wants to control but Laperierre is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Laperierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Bremner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bremner wants to control but Laperierre is keeping him busy.
Bremner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laperierre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Laperierre tries to bench press Bremner off him but Bremner keeps the position. #SUB#
Bremner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laperierre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bremner but great work by Laperierre.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bremner (5) vs (6) Laperierre
Bremner tries to improve position but can't.
Laperierre gets to mount! Bremner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bremner (5) vs (8) Laperierre
Bremner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Laperierre controlling the action here.
Bremner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving. #T8#
Laperierre won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
Bremner is trying to control the position but Laperierre postures up.
Laperierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bremner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laperierre won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
Bremner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Laperierre has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (11) Laperierre
Bremner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bremner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laperierre's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9##SUB#
Bremner looking for subs off his back but Laperierre has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bremner is trying to control but Laperierre passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (14) Laperierre#SUB2#
Laperierre tries for a kimura but Bremner is defending well.
Laperierre tries to move to mount but Bremner blocks the move with his legs. #T10#
Bremner sneaks back into half guard.
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laperierre is keen to just control but Bremner is a slippery customer.
Laperierre prevents Bremner from improving his position.
Bremner trying to control here.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Laperierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bremner.
Laperierre preventing the sweep. #T11#
Laperierre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully.
Bremner wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bremner is looking for a triangle here but Laperierre uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (17) Laperierre
Laperierre tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bremner's legs.
Bremner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T12#
Laperierre is looking to take a break and control but Bremner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre tries to pass to full mount but Bremner defends it.
Laperierre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bremner trying to hold on to Laperierre's head to control him but Laperierre postures up.
Laperierre is keen to just control but Bremner is a slippery customer.#T13#
Laperierre prevents Bremner from improving his position.#SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back.
Bremner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laperierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laperierre stopping the sweep attempt from Bremner.#SUB#
Bremner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Laperierre has picked Bremner up and slammed him! Bremner can't keep hold of the triangle and Laperierre manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (20) Laperierre
Bremner tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Laperierre presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bremner (5) vs (22) Laperierre
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Laperierre tries to control but Bremner wriggling away.
Bremner wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Laperierre looking to control but Bremner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laperierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bremner wants to control but Laperierre is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremner is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 22 to 5.
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.

 

Event: CWC 356     
Date:   Apr 02, 2023





177 cm
30 yrs
155 lbs



177 cm
39 yrs
145 lbs


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.#CL2#
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.#TD#
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.#SUB#
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.#T1#
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. #SUB#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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. #SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Laperierre is defending well. #T5#
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.#T6#
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. #SUB2#
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.

 

Event: CWC 348     
Date:   Mar 19, 2023





177 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs



183 cm
30 yrs
168 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Laperierre takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Laperierre tightens his grip and picks Alvarez up, before dumping him to the ground. Alvarez manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (0) Alvarez
Laperierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Laperierre postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (2) Alvarez#T1#
Laperierre wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alvarez pushes down on Laperierre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alvarez is pressing down on Laperierre's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laperierre is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Alvarez works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (2) vs (5) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Laperierre to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Laperierre shrugs it off.
Alvarez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alvarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Laperierre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Alvarez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Laperierre is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (4) vs (5) Alvarez
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Laperierre pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laperierre controlling the action here.
Laperierre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laperierre controlling the action here.#T4#
Alvarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laperierre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laperierre's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laperierre (4) vs (9) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for the choke from the back position but Laperierre is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Alvarez has got his arm under Laperierre's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Laperierre has spun round into Alvarez's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (6) vs (9) Alvarez
Alvarez is trying to keep Laperierre in close. #T5#
Alvarez pulls Laperierre in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez managing to control the position.
Laperierre preventing the sweep. #T6#
Laperierre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (6) vs (11) Alvarez
Laperierre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Laperierre.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Laperierre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (8) vs (11) Alvarez
Laperierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
Laperierre trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laperierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez managing to control the position. #T8#
Laperierre stays in close to Alvarez's body and controls the position.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Laperierre showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laperierre postures up. #T9#
Laperierre trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Laperierre preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laperierre defends it easily.
Laperierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laperierre trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Laperierre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10##SUB2#
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Alvarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Laperierre tries to pass.
Laperierre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alvarez looking to control.
Alvarez is trying to hold Laperierre in close to prevent damage but Laperierre has managed to pass into half guard.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Laperierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laperierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laperierre defends it easily.
Laperierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Laperierre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laperierre seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alvarez for as long as he can get away with.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Laperierre postures up.
Laperierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez has Laperierre pulled in close to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez wins on points by 11 to 8.
A relieved looking Tyler Alvarez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CWC 338     
Date:   Mar 05, 2023





177 cm
32 yrs
147 lbs



177 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bremner drives through and clinches with Laperierre against the cage.
Bremner can't get the takedown. #TD#
Bremner gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Bremner content to control rather than advance.
Laperierre is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Laperierre is defending against the submission attempts here by Bremner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner is keen to just control but Laperierre is a slippery customer.
Bremner trying to mount his opponent but Laperierre defends it. #T1#
Bremner controlling the action here.
Laperierre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bremner won't allow Laperierre to sweep him here.
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Laperierre is pulling down on Bremner's head. It's preventing any offense from Bremner, at least for the moment.
Laperierre is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Bremner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (0) Laperierre#SUB#
Bremner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laperierre, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bremner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laperierre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Bremner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laperierre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laperierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bremner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bremner wants to control but Laperierre is keeping him busy. #T4#
Laperierre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Bremner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laperierre is just riding it out for now. Bremner eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bremner is working for a submission of some sort.
Bremner is trying to control the action in half guard but Laperierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laperierre tries to roll over but Bremner keeps him under control.#T5##SUB#
Bremner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laperierre is just riding it out for now. Bremner eventually gives up the hold.
Bremner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laperierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laperierre is looking to improve his position.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is defending well.
Laperierre controlling the position well. #SUB#
Bremner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T6#
Laperierre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Laperierre is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laperierre is staying active underneath Bremner, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bremner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laperierre sees it coming and defends easily.
Bremner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laperierre is looking to improve his position. #T7##SUB#
Bremner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laperierre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bremner.
Laperierre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position.
Bremner passes Laperierre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bremner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laperierre keeps working.
Bremner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laperierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Bremner stalling away here and it's allowed Laperierre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laperierre is pulling down on Bremner's head. It's preventing any offense from Bremner, at least for the moment.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Laperierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Bremner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Laperierre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (5) vs (2) Laperierre
Laperierre preventing the sweep.
Laperierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laperierre passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (5) Laperierre
Bremner is looking for a sweep.
Laperierre trying to control the action but Bremner is working from the bottom. #T10#
Bremner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laperierre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bremner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laperierre off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bremner (9) vs (5) Laperierre#SUB#
Bremner looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Laperierre is controlling Bremner 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (9) vs (7) Laperierre
Bremner being controlled here, momentarily.
Laperierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Laperierre won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
Bremner seems keen to control Laperierre's posture.#SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bremner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laperierre is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bremner.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (9) vs (10) Laperierre
Bremner tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Laperierre presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bremner (9) vs (12) Laperierre#T12#
Laperierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Bremner is looking to improve his position but Laperierre isn't that keen on the idea.
Laperierre controlling from the full mount.
Bremner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bremner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (9) vs (15) Laperierre#T13#
Bremner is really stuck here.
Laperierre just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Laperierre is trying to stick to Bremner's back but Bremner is turning into Laperierre. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Laperierre's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bremner.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (11) vs (15) Laperierre
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Bremner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Laperierre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (11) vs (17) Laperierre
Bremner controls Laperierre momentarily but Laperierre frees himself.
Laperierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T14#
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Bremner is keeping the position.
Bremner wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laperierre is now in half guard.
Bremner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bremner is looking for a triangle here but Laperierre uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (11) vs (20) Laperierre

And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 20 to 11.
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.

 

Event: CWC 333 - Prelims     
Date:   Jan 15, 2023





165 cm
35 yrs
144 lbs



177 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Gauthier Delisle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laperierre fails to land the takedown.
Delisle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laperierre tries to avoid it but Delisle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laperierre to the ground. Laperierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Laperierre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laperierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Delisle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Laperierre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Delisle (0) vs (2) Laperierre
Delisle wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Delisle holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Delisle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laperierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle is pulling down on Laperierre's head to control his posture. #T1#
Delisle trying to control the position.
Laperierre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Laperierre has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Delisle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laperierre looking to pass the guard.
Laperierre is fighting to break Delisle's control of his arms but Delisle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Delisle wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Laperierre advances to half guard.
Laperierre controlling the action here.
Delisle tries to roll over but Laperierre keeps him under control.#T3#
Delisle is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre content to control rather than advance.
Delisle wants to improve his position but Laperierre is controlling well. #T4#
Delisle wants to control but Laperierre is keeping busy.
Laperierre prevents Delisle from improving his position.
Laperierre moves into full mount! Delisle won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (0) vs (5) Laperierre
Delisle is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laperierre controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Delisle is trying desperately to improve position.
Laperierre avoids the attempt from Delisle to control.
Delisle is trying to reverse the position but instead Laperierre has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Delisle (0) vs (8) Laperierre
We've been hearing good reports from Delisle's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Laperierre keeps control of the position as Delisle tries to break free.
Laperierre controls the action.#T6#
Delisle is really stuck here.
Delisle trying to control the action but Laperierre just sinks the hooks in.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Delisle tries to escape the position.
Laperierre just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Delisle can't escape the position. #T7#
Laperierre slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Laperierre has the hooks in. Delisle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Laperierre trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Delisle doesn't escape.
Delisle wants to control his opponent's hands but Laperierre gets his hands free.
Delisle is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Laperierre looking for the RNC.
Laperierre controlling from the back.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Delisle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Laperierre controlling the position well here. Delisle rolled but Laperierre kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Delisle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Delisle is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Laperierre controlling the pace for now.
Laperierre tries to control but Delisle wriggling away.
Delisle wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Delisle tries to reverse the position but Laperierre maintains control.
Laperierre looking to control but Delisle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Delisle wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.#T10#
Delisle is desperately trying to improve his position but Laperierre has a good base and remains in mount.
Delisle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Delisle wants to improve his position but Laperierre is controlling well.
Laperierre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Delisle is looking for a sweep. Laperierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laperierre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Delisle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Delisle moves into full guard.
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laperierre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Delisle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laperierre 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.
Delisle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laperierre is one step ahead there.
Laperierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Delisle has his hands on Laperierre's head, controlling the position.
Laperierre forces his way into half guard.
Laperierre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T14#
Delisle is trying to get back to full guard.
Delisle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laperierre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delisle keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Ian Laperierre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CWC 332 - Prelims     
Date:   Jan 08, 2023





165 cm
35 yrs
144 lbs



177 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Gauthier Delisle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laperierre has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Delisle as Laperierre shoots in.#TD#
Delisle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laperierre's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Delisle (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position.
Delisle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Delisle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (0) Laperierre
Delisle is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Laperierre's shoulder. That is not cool.
Delisle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laperierre for as long as he can get away with.
Delisle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Delisle continues to stall.#T2#
Laperierre prevents Delisle from improving position.
Laperierre struggling a bit here.
Laperierre is being controlled here.
We've been hearing good reports from Delisle's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Laperierre is not content to let Delisle control the position.
Delisle advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Delisle (7) vs (0) Laperierre#SUB#
Delisle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Laperierre has worked his arm free - good work by Laperierre! #T3#
Delisle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Delisle tries to move to mount but Laperierre blocks the move with his legs.
Laperierre is trying to control Delisle's posture but Delisle avoids it.
Delisle trying to control the action but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Laperierre is trying to control Delisle's posture but Delisle avoids it.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Delisle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Delisle wants to control but Laperierre is keeping him busy.
Delisle working away.
Delisle just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Laperierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Delisle moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Delisle (9) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Delisle has a good base and remains in mount.
Delisle trying to control but Laperierre is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Delisle controlling from mount.
Delisle wants to control the pace but Laperierre is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Laperierre tries to improve his position but Delisle has taken his back! Delisle has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Laperierre tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Delisle pushes Laperierre away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gauthier Delisle!
Gauthier Delisle thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CWC 329 - Prelims     
Date:   Nov 06, 2022





175 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs



177 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laperierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Jafar rushes Laperierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jafar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laperierre prevents it.
Laperierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jafar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Laperierre has picked Jafar up - he's going for a ride! Laperierre dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jafar (0) vs (2) Laperierre
Laperierre content to control rather than advance.
Jafar wants to control but Laperierre is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laperierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jafar trying to hold on to Laperierre's head to control him but Laperierre postures up.
Jafar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Laperierre is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Laperierre has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Laperierre passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (0) vs (5) Laperierre#T3#
Jafar struggling a bit here.
Jafar is letting Laperierre control him for a moment.
Jafar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laperierre prevents Jafar from improving his position.
Laperierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Jafar manages to get to full guard.
Laperierre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jafar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laperierre looking to pass the guard.
Laperierre stopping the sweep attempt from Jafar.#T5#
Jafar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laperierre's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (2) vs (5) Laperierre
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laperierre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jafar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jafar trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom. #T6#
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laperierre wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Jafar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
Jafar forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Laperierre tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jafar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laperierre won't allow Jafar to pass to mount.
Jafar prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Laperierre won't allow it.
Laperierre keeping control of the position. #T8#
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laperierre keeps working.
Laperierre trying to control here.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Jafar is very close to passing his half guard.
Laperierre is staying active underneath Jafar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laperierre is doing well to control the position and prevent Jafar from advancing to side control.#T9#
Laperierre tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jafar has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (5) vs (5) Laperierre
Jafar wants to control the pace but Laperierre is squirming around nicely.
Jafar wants to take his opponent's back but Laperierre doesn't allow it.
Laperierre regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Jafar seems content to control.#T10#
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Laperierre defends it.
Laperierre is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Jafar controlling the action here.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laperierre keeps working.
Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jafar is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Laperierre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jafar is trying to control. Laperierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laperierre is looking to get back to full guard here but Jafar has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (8) vs (5) Laperierre
Laperierre tries to buck Jafar off but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laperierre's legs.
Laperierre is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Jafar looking to control but instead Laperierre has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jafar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is defending well.
Jafar trying to control the action but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Laperierre won't allow it.
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Jafar trying to control the action but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Laperierre is concentrating on defense, preventing Jafar from advancing position.
Jafar trying to control the action but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is defending well.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well. #T14#
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is concentrating on defense, preventing Jafar from advancing position.
Jafar prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laperierre keeps working.
Jafar trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar stalling away here and it's allowed Laperierre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Nuri Jafar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Savage Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: CWC 328 - Prelims     
Date:   Oct 30, 2022





172 cm
33 yrs
147 lbs



177 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Moto Miyashita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Miyashita looking to score a takedown here. Laperierre is defending well but Miyashita drives through and ends up in Laperierre's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyashita (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Miyashita forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Miyashita is looking for a kimura but Laperierre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miyashita to get the leverage.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Laperierre is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Miyashita is trying to work for a kimura but Laperierre is defending well. #SUB#
Miyashita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laperierre is just riding it out for now. Miyashita eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyashita is stalling here. Laperierre is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Miyashita seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laperierre has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyashita (2) vs (4) Laperierre#T1#
Miyashita wants to control but Laperierre postures up.
Miyashita is looking for a sweep.
Miyashita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miyashita tries to get to full guard but Laperierre has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyashita is working hard here to advance position.
Laperierre stalling. #T2#
Miyashita wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Miyashita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Miyashita looking for submissions off his back.
Miyashita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at DanBills Sketchy Basement, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Miyashita is looking to get back to full guard here but Laperierre has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyashita (2) vs (7) Laperierre
Miyashita manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laperierre's best efforts.#T3#
Laperierre trying to control the action but Miyashita is working from the bottom.
Miyashita is trying to control but can't.
Miyashita is looking for a sweep. Laperierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyashita trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyashita (2) vs (10) Laperierre
Miyashita is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyashita tries to improve his position but instead Laperierre has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Miyashita (2) vs (13) Laperierre
Miyashita tries to escape the position. #T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Laperierre is hanging on to Miyashita's back as he tries to escape.
Laperierre is riding his opponent, not letting Miyashita buck him off.
Laperierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laperierre is trying to stick to Miyashita's back but Miyashita is turning into Laperierre. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Laperierre's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Miyashita.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (4) vs (13) Laperierre
Laperierre managing to control the position.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Miyashita from controlling successfully. #T5#
Miyashita is really struggling to control Laperierre but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miyashita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Miyashita from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Miyashita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laperierre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laperierre has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (4) vs (15) Laperierre
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Miyashita wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Miyashita looking for subs off his back but Laperierre has passed one foot through into half guard. #T6#
Miyashita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laperierre is taking a breather. Miyashita says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miyashita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyashita is trying to control but can't.
Miyashita tries to roll over but Laperierre keeps him under control.#T7#
Miyashita is looking to get back to full guard here but Laperierre has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyashita (4) vs (18) Laperierre
Miyashita is trying to get back to half guard.
Laperierre controls the position from side control.
Miyashita is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miyashita is trying to work for a sweep but Laperierre has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyashita (4) vs (20) Laperierre
Miyashita really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T8##SUB2#
Miyashita tries to improve his position but Laperierre has taken his back! Laperierre has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Miyashita tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Laperierre pushes Miyashita away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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.

 

Event: CWC Fight Night 2     
Date:   Sep 20, 2022





170 cm
35 yrs
145 lbs



177 cm
36 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hratch Tzien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Tzien closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Tzien jumps guard and drags Laperierre to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tzien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laperierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tzien (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Tzien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laperierre is keeping the position for now.
Tzien wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Tzien is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laperierre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre pulls Tzien in close to prevent any damage.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Tzien from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tzien stopping the sweep attempt from Laperierre.
Laperierre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tzien (2) vs (2) Laperierre
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Tzien is defending well.
Tzien trying to hold on to Laperierre's head to control him but Laperierre postures up.
Tzien wants to improve his position but Laperierre is controlling well. #T2#
Tzien controlling the position for now.
Laperierre wants to pass to mount but Tzien is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzien preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Laperierre trying to pass the guard but Tzien defending well. #T3#
Laperierre is still trying to improve position.
Laperierre is stalling here. Tzien is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Laperierre seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tzien has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tzien (6) vs (2) Laperierre
A lull in the action here as Tzien stalls from top position.
Laperierre is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Tzien trying to control the position but Laperierre is working away.
Tzien tries to advance to mount but Laperierre denies him.
Laperierre tries to buck Tzien off but Tzien is having none of it.
Laperierre stops Tzien from passing to mount.
Laperierre is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Tzien takes a little break here. Laperierre wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Tzien has hold of Laperierre's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Laperierre tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tzien cranks the arm and Laperierre screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Laperierre, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hratch Tzien!
Hratch Tzien spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 30, 2021
#R1#
Laperierre with a nice calf kick.
Nice cross by Laperierre.
Inday takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laperierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Inday gets tackled into the cage by Laperierre. Laperierre maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Inday has Laperierre pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Inday pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Laperierre tumbling to the mat - Inday dives into Laperierre's guard.
Laperierre pulls Inday in close to prevent any damage.
Inday must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Laperierre has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Inday doesn't defend quickly enough and Laperierre has managed to lock this one up! Can Inday escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Laperierre on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ian Laperierre!
A relieved looking Ian Laperierre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SYN 802 Maluga vs. Raper     
Date:   Jun 06, 2021
#R1#
Laperierre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laperierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laperierre shoots in for a takedown but Starman shows good takedown defense.
Laperierre lands a leg kick that knocks Starman off balance momentarily.
Laperierre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Starman.
Starman lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Starman misses.
Starman moves out of range of the body kick.
Starman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Starman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Starman looks to land a right hand but Laperierre moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre takes one on the button.
Laperierre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Laperierre misses with a body shot
and Starman counters with a three punch combo that has Laperierre backing up. Laperierre nods at Starman to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laperierre misses with a body kick.
Laperierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starman manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Starman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Donk. Laperierre catches Starman right on the button with a cross.
Laperierre misses with a looping right.
A big right from Starman misses.
Starman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laperierre cracks a nice hook into Starman's ribs.
Laperierre misses with a lunging right hand
and Starman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laperierre defending well as Starman loads up on a big left hand.
Starman throws a series of punches but Laperierre avoids them all with ease.
Starman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Laperierre drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Starman keeps moving.
Laperierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starman is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Starman wants to sweep but no luck.
Laperierre trying to control but Starman is working from the bottom.
Laperierre preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Laperierre drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Starman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laperierre has Starman in his guard.#REVB#
Starman throwing strikes from guard but Laperierre blocks nicely. #T3#
Starman is looking to work some ground and pound but Laperierre has wrist control.
Starman content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Laperierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Laperierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Starman works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Laperierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Starman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Laperierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Starman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Starman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laperierre is trying to control but can't.
Starman lands strikes from half guard.
Starman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laperierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Starman is thwarting Laperierre's attempts to control the position.
Starman lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Starman dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Starman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Starman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laperierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starman scores with a hook.
Laperierre throws a leg kick but Starman moved away.
Starman lands a right hook to the body.
Laperierre is looking to chop away at Starman's legs.
Starman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Starman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Starman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Starman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Starman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Starman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1##SUB#
Laperierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Starman pulls his head out easily.
Laperierre is looking for a sweep. Starman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Laperierre looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Starman is keen to just control but Laperierre is a slippery customer.
Starman working Laperierre over with strikes.
Laperierre is staying active underneath Starman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Laperierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laperierre is controlling Starman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Laperierre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laperierre has momentary wrist control but Starman slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Laperierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laperierre has momentary wrist control but Starman slips an elbow through the middle.
Starman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laperierre wants to control but Starman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Starman wants to take a breather but Laperierre is having none of it.
Starman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Starman is thwarting Laperierre's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Laperierre looking for submissions off his back.
Starman trying to control the pace.
Starman working Laperierre over with strikes.
Starman wants to take a breather but Laperierre is having none of it. #SUB#
Laperierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laperierre is staying active underneath Starman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laperierre has hold of Starman's hands but Starman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Starman is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Laperierre looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Laperierre looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Laperierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starman slips a nice elbow through Laperierre's hands, connecting with Laperierre's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Starman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Starman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Starman instigates a clinch.
Starman gets underhooks to prevent Laperierre's takedown attempt.
Starman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Laperierre throws a knee to the head but misses.
Laperierre missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Laperierre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Starman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laperierre half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
John Starman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laperierre explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Starman misses with a body shot #TD#
and Laperierre counters with a shoot takedown. Starman fights it but they end up in guard.
Starman keeping full guard, as Laperierre tries to pass. #T1#
Starman has control of Laperierre's left arm, preventing Laperierre from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Starman working for a triangle but Laperierre defends it easily.
Laperierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Starman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laperierre trying to control but Starman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laperierre is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Starman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Starman has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ian Laperierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Laperierre working for a triangle but Starman defends it easily.
Starman 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.
Laperierre doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Starman's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Laperierre has his foot on Starman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Starman works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Starman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laperierre is trying to control the position but Starman postures up. #SUB#
Laperierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Starman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Starman from controlling successfully.
Laperierre controls Starman momentarily but Starman frees himself.
Starman trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
John Starman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Starman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
Laperierre looks for the body kick but Starman saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Starman! But no joy.
Starman is looking to clinch.
Laperierre moves out of range of the strikes.
Laperierre darts in trying to clinch
and Starman counters with a straight right hand.
Starman scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot by Starman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laperierre misses the body punch
and Starman counters with a nice uppercut.
Starman throws a series of punches but Laperierre moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Starman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Starman 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Starman!

A relieved looking John Starman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: FARTMMA 121     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crayola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laperierre appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crayola scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Crayola .
Laperierre takes one to the chin there.
Laperierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laperierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crayola throws out the jab.
Laperierre has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Midget in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Crayola shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Crayola was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Laperierre is trying to get back to half guard.
Laperierre wants to control but Crayola postures up.
Crayola in side control lands a decent elbow.
Laperierre avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crayola .
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!
Crayola lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Laperierre can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Crayola tries for a kimura but Laperierre is defending well.
Laperierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crayola scoring with punches from side control.
Laperierre manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Crayola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crayola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2##SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Crayola drops an elbow to the side of Laperierre's head.
Laperierre gets back to full guard.
Laperierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crayola lands a couple of elbows.
Crayola lands a couple of elbows.
Crayola landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Laperierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crayola is aware though and is defending well.
Crayola distracts Laperierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crayola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crayola trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Laperierre is trying to keep Crayola in close.
Crayola throwing strikes but missing.
Crayola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre is trying to control the position but Crayola postures up.
Crayola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crayola trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laperierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crayola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Laperierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crayola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Laperierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crayola defends well.
Crayola chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crayola 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Laperierre is looking for a triangle but Crayola pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Laperierre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crayola passes into side control.
Laperierre taking a bit of punishment here - Crayola scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Shin Crayola dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Crayola .
Laperierre fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crayola just manages to avoid it.
Ian Laperierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crayola lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laperierre backs up against the cage.
Laperierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laperierre tries to counter with a takedown but Crayola is quick to defend against it.
Laperierre avoids the body shot from Crayola .
Crayola throws a poor cross that misses
and Laperierre counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crayola misses with a right hand #TD#
and Laperierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laperierre.
Crayola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Laperierre is trying to control but can't.
Laperierre is refusing to be controlled, as Crayola sits in half guard.
Crayola looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laperierre holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Crayola is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Laperierre tries to get to full guard but Crayola has control of the leg.
Laperierre trying to control from the bottom.
Laperierre won't allow Crayola to pass to mount.
Crayola is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is looking to control Crayola 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?
Crayola tries to pass to full mount but Laperierre defends it.
Laperierre has hold of Crayola 's hands but Crayola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Laperierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crayola pulls his head out easily.
Laperierre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laperierre being controlled here, momentarily.
Crayola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Laperierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crayola lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Laperierre has his foot on Crayola 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crayola works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Crayola postures up and lands a big shot to Laperierre's brow. #SUB#
Laperierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crayola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crayola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Laperierre has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Crayola is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Laperierre.#SUB2#
Crayola is trying to get an arm triangle but Laperierre is defending well.
Crayola in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Laperierre can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Crayola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laperierre takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Crayola landing a few strikes.
Laperierre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laperierre is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Shin Crayola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Crayola misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Crayola misses
and Laperierre counters with an outside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Crayola . Those never looked like landing.
Crayola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laperierre.
Crayola misses with a looping left.
Laperierre feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Crayola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crayola misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Crayola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crayola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laperierre wants to control but Crayola is keeping busy.
Crayola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crayola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laperierre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Crayola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shin Shin Crayola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crayola drops an elbow to the side of Laperierre's head.
Laperierre trying to control here.
Laperierre tries to roll over but Crayola keeps him under control.
Crayola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Laperierre is refusing to be controlled, as Crayola sits in half guard.
Crayola working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crayola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Laperierre tries to get to full guard but Crayola has control of the leg.
Crayola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laperierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crayola drops an elbow to the side of Laperierre's head.
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Crayola is very close to passing his half guard.
Laperierre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crayola scores with a couple of nice shots.
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Crayola is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Laperierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crayola wants to pass to mount but Laperierre is defending the position. #T3#
Crayola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laperierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crayola is looking to advance position but Laperierre won't allow it. #SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Crayola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Crayola there.
Laperierre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Crayola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laperierre keeps working.
Crayola uses his free foot to push down on Laperierre's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laperierre. #T4#
Crayola looking to control but Laperierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laperierre wants to control but Crayola is having none of it.
Crayola working the ground and pound effectively.
Crayola lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Laperierre hang on?
Crayola wants to control the pace but Laperierre is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crayola is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shin Shin Crayola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laperierre tries to buck Crayola off but he can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shin Shin Crayola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crayola 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shin Shin Crayola !

During a confident post fight interview, Shin Shin Crayola thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: FARTMMA 116     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wallace swings for the body but Laperierre moves out of range.
Wallace throws a shot to the body.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Laperierre is just out of range.
It looked like Laperierre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Laperierre counters with a shoot takedown. Wallace fights it but they end up in guard.
Wallace is trying to keep Laperierre in close.
Laperierre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wallace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Laperierre slips under a jab.
Laperierre appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Laperierre throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laperierre manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Wallace misses #TD#
and Laperierre counters with a takedown into side control.
Wallace struggling a bit here.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Wallace is working away. #SUB#
Laperierre is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wallace looks calm but he's in trouble here. Laperierre gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wallace is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Laperierre lets go of the hold and Wallace can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ian Laperierre!
Ian Laperierre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: JAG Sunmer Madness 1     
Date:   Aug 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Laperierre has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Midget in the buildup to the fight.
Laperierre with a nice cross.#TD#
Laperierre dives in and scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Laperierre tries to pass.
Laperierre stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laperierre is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sitsongrit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sitsongrit has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Laperierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit wanted to stand there but Laperierre had control of the position.
I've been told that Sitsongrit has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Laperierre working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Laperierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laperierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Laperierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sitsongrit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laperierre has Sitsongrit pulled in close to control his posture.
Sitsongrit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU2#
Laperierre is working an open guard so Sitsongrit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Laperierre has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Laperierre is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Laperierre saw that one coming.
It looked like Laperierre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Laperierre ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Laperierre is controlling him.
Laperierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laperierre stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
Sitsongrit controls Laperierre momentarily but Laperierre frees himself. #SUB#
Laperierre drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sitsongrit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laperierre has Sitsongrit in his guard.#REVB##T4##SU2#
Laperierre is working an open guard so Sitsongrit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Laperierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Laperierre connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit tests Laperierre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Laperierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Sitsongrit gets caught flat footed, as Laperierre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Laperierre drops back looking for a leg! Sitsongrit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sitsongrit manages to kick Laperierre off! Laperierre jumps back into Sitsongrit's guard. #ES2#
Sitsongrit pushes Laperierre off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Laperierre scores with a shot to the body.
Ian Laperierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laperierre shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Laperierre cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ian Laperierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laperierre misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laperierre cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.#CL2#
Sitsongrit rushes Laperierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laperierre's elbow.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laperierre's elbow.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Laperierre avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Laperierre lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Laperierre blocks it.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Laperierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laperierre's gas tank. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Laperierre fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laperierre.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Laperierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laperierre missing with knees to the body.
Laperierre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laperierre lands with a left to the head.
Laperierre lands a shoulder strike.
Laperierre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Laperierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laperierre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laperierre blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Laperierre with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit is working Laperierre over against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laperierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laperierre.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Laperierre has clasped his hands together around Sitsongrit's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Sitsongrit throws Laperierre to one side and escapes!
Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.#T2#
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laperierre throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laperierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Laperierre throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit punishes Laperierre's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Laperierre saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Laperierre misses.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
Laperierre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laperierre shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Laperierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laperierre.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laperierre.
Laperierre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses. #T3#
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Laperierre's head backwards.
Laperierre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Laperierre shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laperierre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laperierre looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Laperierre tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laperierre tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Laperierre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Laperierre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Laperierre.
Laperierre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Laperierre shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Laperierre has gone for a leg lock! Sitsongrit slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laperierre's guard.#REVB#
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Laperierre is working an open guard so Sitsongrit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Laperierre didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laperierre in his tracks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Laperierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Laperierre takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laperierre missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Laperierre is just out of range.
Sitsongrit keeps Laperierre at a distance using the push kick.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Laperierre shoots in.
Laperierre backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Laperierre's ribs.
Laperierre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Laperierre throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laperierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit jabs Laperierre to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Sitsongrit tries to keep at a distance but Laperierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laperierre misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Laperierre misses with a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laperierre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Laperierre avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laperierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Laperierre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laperierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laperierre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sitsongrit in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Laperierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laperierre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Laperierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Laperierre trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laperierre or not. #TD#
Laperierre pulls Sitsongrit into guard. #SU2#
Sitsongrit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Laperierre.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Laperierre has managed to clinch. #T2#
Laperierre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
Laperierre blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Laperierre.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laperierre takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Laperierre.
Laperierre lands with a left to the head.
Laperierre struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Laperierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laperierre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sitsongrit in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Laperierre tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit holds him up against the cage and eventually Laperierre drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Laperierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Laperierre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as Laperierre throws knees to the body.
Ian Laperierre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Laperierre working aggressively here.
Laperierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Knees to the body from Laperierre.
Laperierre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laperierre.
Laperierre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laperierre tries a knee to the head but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laperierre's elbow.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Laperierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laperierre's gas tank.
Laperierre missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Laperierre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Laperierre backwards.
Laperierre cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laperierre backwards.
Laperierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Laperierre misses with a body punch.
Laperierre misses with the head strike.
Laperierre misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laperierre with a knee to the head.
Laperierre struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Laperierre working aggressively here.
Laperierre missing with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Laperierre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!

A very excited looking Detkhunjon Sitsongrit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: JAG Rivalry     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Laperierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Neckbreaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laperierres head.
Laperierre tries to work over Neckbreaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neckbreaker tries to work over Laperierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laperierre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Neckbreaker blocks it with crossed arms.
Laperierre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Neckbreaker lands with a light punch inside.
Laperierre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Neckbreaker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Laperierre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Neckbreaker is defending well for now.
Laperierre scores with a knee to the head.
Neckbreaker tries to throw a body punch but Laperierre avoids it by throwing Neckbreaker back against the cage.
Laperierre misses with a punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laperierre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Neckbreaker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Laperierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Neckbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laperierre.
Laperierre digs a right hand underneath Neckbreaker's ribcage. Neckbreaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Neckbreaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Neckbreaker blocks a body shot from Laperierre.
Laperierre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Laperierre pushes Neckbreaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laperierre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Neckbreaker. #T1#
Laperierre working aggressively here.
Laperierre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laperierre scores with a knee to the head.
Neckbreaker blocks a body shot from Laperierre.
Neckbreaker blocks a body shot from Laperierre.
A head punch on the inside from Laperierre fails to land.
Laperierre tries to throw a body punch but Neckbreaker avoids it by throwing Laperierre back against the cage.
Neckbreaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laperierre.
Laperierre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre with a knee to the head.
Neckbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker lands a right hand.
Neckbreaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Laperierre controls his hands.
Neckbreaker blocking some punches.
Laperierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Neckbreaker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neckbreaker managing to block the knees to the body from Laperierre. #T2#
Laperierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laperierre pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ian Laperierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slammy Neckbreaker.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laperierre throws the left hand but Neckbreaker avoids the punch easily.
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laperierre manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker missing with a left hand there. Laperierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laperierre lands with a kick to the ribs.
Neckbreaker blocks a low kick nicely.
Laperierre throws a leg kick but Neckbreaker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laperierre connects with a solid leg kick.
Neckbreaker scores with a decent looking hook.
Neckbreaker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laperierre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neckbreaker scrambles back to his feet.
Laperierre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Neckbreaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Laperierre.
Ian Laperierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laperierre digs a good body shot into Neckbreaker's ribs.
Laperierre slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Neckbreaker.
A counter left hand to the body from Laperierre misses its target.
Laperierre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Laperierre.
A swing and a miss from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laperierre wants to land a leg kick but Neckbreaker is out of range.
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laperierre.
A nice leg kick from Laperierre, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neckbreaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laperierre.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Laperierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laperierre.
Jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker walks into a jab.
Laperierre tries to land a leg kick but Neckbreaker saw it coming and moves away.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Neckbreaker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laperierre with a body shot.
Neckbreaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
Laperierre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Neckbreaker is out of range and Laperierre settles back down.
Neckbreaker checks a leg kick.
Neckbreaker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Neckbreaker works the jab nicely.
Laperierre connects with a jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Neckbreaker gets a double leg takedown into Laperierre's guard.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Neckbreaker from controlling successfully.
Laperierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laperierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laperierre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Neckbreaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laperierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laperierre managing to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neckbreaker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laperierre motions for Neckbreaker to come forward. Laperierre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Good exchange - Laperierre coming out on top.
A jab from Laperierre misses.
Neckbreaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Laperierre.
Laperierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neckbreaker can do to turn this around?
Laperierre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Neckbreakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laperierre.
Neckbreaker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Laperierre throws a front kick aimed at Neckbreaker's knee but Neckbreaker avoids it well.
Laperierre looks to throw the jab but Neckbreaker is out of range.
Neckbreaker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre misses with a looping left.
Neckbreaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laperierre.
Ian Laperierre is winning the standup battle so far.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Laperierre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neckbreaker.
Laperierre throws a lazy right hand but Neckbreaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Laperierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Neckbreaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neckbreaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Neckbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Laperierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Laperierre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laperierre.
Laperierre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Neckbreaker lands a nice looking body shot.
Laperierre slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
A slow jab from Neckbreaker misses its intended target.
Laperierre tries to score with a low kick but Neckbreaker moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Neckbreaker misses.
Laperierre throws a body punch but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Laperierre misses with a right hand
and Neckbreaker counters with a nice uppercut.
Laperierre is looking to chop away at Neckbreaker's legs.
Neckbreaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Laperierre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Neckbreaker is trying to defend but Laperierre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Laperierre is working for a kimura here but Neckbreaker manages to reverse the position and he's now in Laperierre's guard.
Neckbreaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Laperierre managing to control the position.
Neckbreaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard.
Laperierre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laperierre working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB#
Neckbreaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laperierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Neckbreaker has managed to get both his arms back between Laperierre's legs - danger averted.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neckbreaker wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laperierre holds on and takes a little breather.
Laperierre continues to stall.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neckbreaker postures up in Laperierre's guard and throws a big left but Laperierre blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laperierre connects with a leg kick.
Neckbreaker swings for the body but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Neckbreaker is just out of range.
Laperierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker moves forwards but Laperierre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laperierre throws a wild body kick that Neckbreaker sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Neckbreaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laperierre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Neckbreaker.
Laperierre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laperierre is looking to clinch.
Neckbreaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laperierre throws a big shot that misses.
Laperierre moves forwards but Neckbreaker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Laperierre.
Laperierre throwing a counter right hand but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckbreaker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laperierre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Neckbreaker lands a slapping body shot.
Laperierre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Laperierre scoring well with a low kick there.
Laperierre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Laperierre misses its intended target.
Neckbreaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut. Laperierre saw that one coming.
Laperierre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laperierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckbreaker tries to bum rush Laperierre with a series of wild strikes but Laperierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Laperierre clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laperierre obliges.
Neckbreaker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laperierre misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Laperierre.
Neckbreaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Laperierre controls his hands. #TD2#
Neckbreaker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neckbreaker looking to pass the guard.
Laperierre has his hands on Neckbreaker's head, controlling the position.
Slammy Neckbreaker has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Laperierre working for a triangle but Neckbreaker defends it easily. #T1#
Neckbreaker stays in close to Laperierre's body and controls the position.
Laperierre controlling the position.
Neckbreaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neckbreaker is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Laperierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neckbreaker defends well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laperierre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Neckbreaker cracks Laperierre with a solid left hand.
Neckbreaker trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Laperierre controls Neckbreaker momentarily but Neckbreaker frees himself.
Neckbreaker trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
A jab from Neckbreaker finds it's way through Laperierre's defenses.
Neckbreaker lands with a shot to the body.
Laperierre dodges the punch combination from Neckbreaker.
The crowd cheers as Laperierre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neckbreaker doesn't seem phased though.
Laperierre is looking to score with low kicks.
Laperierre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laperierre throws a lazy uppercut
and Neckbreaker counters with a two punch combo.
Laperierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laperierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Neckbreaker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neckbreaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laperierre lands with a cross.
Laperierre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neckbreaker's head.
Laperierre with a nice calf kick.
Laperierre throws a leg kick but Neckbreaker sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Laperierre defending well as Neckbreaker loads up on a big left hand.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Neckbreaker scores with a punch to the head.
Neckbreaker staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neckbreaker.
Laperierre misses the jab.
Laperierre blocks a jab.
Neckbreaker scores with a jab to the body.
Neckbreaker scores with a punch to the head.
Laperierre staying out of range there.
Laperierre looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker moves out of range of the leg kick from Laperierre.
Danga de danga de dang - Neckbreaker scores with a four punch combination!
Laperierre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laperierre swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Laperierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Laperierre is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slammy Neckbreaker really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Neckbreaker connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Neckbreaker misses its intended target.
Laperierre thumps Neckbreaker with a low kick.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laperierre looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Laperierre digs a good hook to Neckbreaker's body.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut
and Neckbreaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neckbreaker misses with a straight right.
Neckbreaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laperierre. That's going to slow Neckbreaker down.
Neckbreaker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laperierre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Neckbreaker slips a straight right by Laperierre.
Laperierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Neckbreaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laperierre scores with a decent looking hook.
Laperierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neckbreaker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Laperierre avoids the punch easily.
Neckbreaker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neckbreaker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laperierre doesn't manage to clinch there - Neckbreaker circles away. #T1#
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laperierre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Neckbreaker blocks a low kick nicely.
Neckbreaker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Laperierre tests Neckbreaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Good leg kick by Laperierre.
Laperierre moves out of range as Neckbreaker strikes.
Neckbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laperierre thows a leg kick but Neckbreaker checks it
and Neckbreaker counters with a left and a right that stings Laperierre.
Nice defenses there by Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laperierre tries to work over Neckbreaker's front leg with a kick but Neckbreaker checks it.
Laperierre misses the shot to the body.
Neckbreaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laperierre throws a body kick that misses.
Laperierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Laperierre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laperierre swings widly with a right hand
letting Neckbreaker counter with a right hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laperierre lands a nice shot to the body.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight left.
Neckbreaker with a nice cross.
Laperierre wants to land a leg kick but Neckbreaker is out of range.
It seemed like Neckbreaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laperierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neckbreaker.
Laperierre scores with a spinning back kick!
Laperierre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Neckbreaker. That did some damage!
Laperierre misses with a leg kick
and Neckbreaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laperierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laperierre slips under a jab.
Laperierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Neckbreaker - just one landing.
Laperierre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Neckbreaker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Neckbreaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laperierre lands with a good body shot.
Laperierre throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Neckbreaker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laperierre.
Laperierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laperierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Laperierre. Beautiful body shot.
Laperierre throws out a leg kick but Neckbreaker moves out of range and Laperierre only half commits.
Laperierre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laperierre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laperierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laperierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laperierre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neckbreaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laperierre scores with a nice right hand.
Laperierre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Neckbreaker throws a shot from downtown. Laperierre moves away and avoids it.
Laperierre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laperierre moves away from the strike by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Neckbreaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laperierre.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laperierre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neckbreaker on the side of the head.
Laperierre takes a swing at Neckbreaker's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neckbreaker! But no joy.
Laperierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neckbreaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laperierre. Laperierre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Laperierre catches Neckbreaker right on the button with a cross.
Laperierre swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker connects with a right hand. Laperierre shakes it off.
Laperierre throws a poor cross that misses
and Neckbreaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laperierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laperierre.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut.
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laperierre manages to avoid it.
Laperierre thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Neckbreaker if he has to take too many more of those.
Neckbreaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neckbreaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Slammy Neckbreaker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Laperierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckbreaker moves away.
Neckbreaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laperierre throws an off balance right hand
and Neckbreaker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Laperierre throws a leg kick that misses.
Laperierre scores with a sloppy right hand. Neckbreaker should have avoided that one.
Neckbreaker slips a jab from Laperierre.
Laperierre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laperierre blocks a jab.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laperierre swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Laperierre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Laperierre gets caught napping as Neckbreaker dives in and scores a takedown. Laperierre manages to retain guard.
Laperierre controls Neckbreaker momentarily but Neckbreaker frees himself. #SUB#
Laperierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckbreaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Laperierre controlling Neckbreaker's posture. #SUB#
Laperierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Neckbreaker forces his way into half guard.
Neckbreaker is thwarting Laperierre's attempts to control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neckbreaker lands strikes from half guard.
Laperierre wants to control but Neckbreaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laperierre won't allow Neckbreaker to pass to mount.
Neckbreaker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laperierre controlling the position for now.
Neckbreaker throwing shots but Laperierre is blocking nicely.
Neckbreaker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Laperierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neckbreaker pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Laperierre holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Neckbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laperierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker looks to throw the jab but Laperierre is out of range.
Neckbreaker looks to land a left hand but Laperierre moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Neckbreaker misses its intended target.
Laperierre swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laperierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neckbreaker throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laperierre.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight left.
Laperierre lands a nice shot to the body.
Laperierre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Laperierre avoids the punch easily.
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Laperierre. Beautiful body shot.
Laperierre misses with a leg kick
and Neckbreaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neckbreaker takes a swing at Laperierre's ribcage but misses.
Laperierre looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laperierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laperierre.
Laperierre misses the shot to the body.
Neckbreaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laperierre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laperierre throws a big shot that misses.
Laperierre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laperierre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Neckbreaker momentarily.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laperierre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Neckbreaker misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slammy Neckbreaker.
I think Neckbreaker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Slammy Neckbreaker!

Slammy Neckbreaker is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Slammy Neckbreaker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: JAG Evolution     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Traveller blocks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Laperierre.
Traveller tests Laperierre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Traveller.
Laperierre scores with a hook.
Laperierre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Traveller. Traveller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laperierre throws a good cross that connects.
Laperierre throws a lazy right hand but Traveller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laperierre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laperierre sizes up Traveller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Traveller ducks under a wild hook from Laperierre.
Laperierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ian Laperierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laperierre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laperierre defending well as Traveller loads up on a big left hand.
Traveller ducks under a wild hook from Laperierre.
A little jabbing left from Traveller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laperierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Traveller is just out of range.
Laperierre checks a low kick from Traveller.
Traveller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laperierre.
Traveller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laperierre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Traveller counters with a good low kick that Laperierre was not able to check.
Laperierre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Traveller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
A jab from Laperierre does it's job there.
Traveller tries to land a leg kick but Laperierre saw it coming and moves away.
Traveller misses with a body kick.
Traveller lands with an uppercut that bounces Laperierre off the cage and back into range.
Laperierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Traveller misses.
Laperierre throws a body kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laperierre.
Laperierre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD#
Laperierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Laperierre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Traveller managing to control the position.
Laperierre controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Laperierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Traveller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laperierre won't allow Traveller to sweep him here.
Traveller managing to control the position.
Laperierre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Traveller misses with a hook.
Laperierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traveller manages to avoid it.
Traveller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laperierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laperierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laperierre slips under a jab.
Laperierre throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Traveller ducks under a wild hook from Laperierre.
Traveller feints a counter leg kick.
Traveller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Laperierre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laperierre misses with a looping right.
Traveller throws a good cross that connects.
Laperierre thuds his shin into the meat of Traveller's side.
Traveller throws a sloppy head kick and Laperierre moves out of range easily.
Laperierre throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traveller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Traveller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laperierre.
Laperierre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laperierre missing with a left hand there. Traveller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laperierre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Traveller.
Laperierre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traveller throws a leg kick but Laperierre sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laperierre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Traveller under the eye.
Laperierre thows a body kick. Traveller tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Traveller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laperierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Traveller looks for the body kick but Laperierre saw that one coming.
Laperierre motions for Traveller to come forward. Laperierre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laperierre lands the left hand.
Laperierre fails to land the takedown.
Laperierre takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Traveller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laperierre.
Traveller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traveller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Traveller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Traveller misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Laperierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traveller.
Laperierre throws a hook but Traveller avoids it easily.
Traveller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Traveller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Traveller ducks under a wild hook from Laperierre.
A telegraphed right hand from Laperierre misses the target.
Laperierre looks to land a right hand but Traveller moved out of range.
Traveller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Traveller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Traveller feints and then cracks Laperierre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laperierre down.
Laperierre misses with a hook. Traveller ducked under it nicely.
Traveller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Traveller checks the leg kick.
Traveller misses the shot to the body.
Laperierre slips a straight right by Traveller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre lands with a right hand.
Laperierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Traveller misses.
Traveller throws a lazy right hand but Laperierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traveller looks to score with a jab to the body but Laperierre is just out of range.
Laperierre is looking to counter punch.
Traveller misses with a body kick.
Traveller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ian Laperierre is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Laperierre connects with a crisp jab.
Traveller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Traveller.
Traveller missing with a left hand there. Laperierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Traveller blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Laperierre forces Traveller back against the cage and clinches.
Laperierre misses with a punch to the body.
Laperierre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Traveller lands a left hand.
Laperierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Laperierre.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
Laperierre with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Traveller breaks the clinch.
Laperierre checks a low kick from Traveller.
Traveller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laperierre is out of range and Traveller settles back down.
Laperierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Traveller steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut. Traveller saw that one coming.
Traveller misses with a hook. Laperierre ducked under it nicely.
Laperierre throws a hook but Traveller blocks it.
Traveller follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Laperierre scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laperierre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Traveller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laperierre.
Traveller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laperierre's sensitive parts.
Laperierre is looking to land body kicks.
Laperierre checks a low kick from Traveller.
Traveller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Traveller defending well as Laperierre loads up on a big left hand.
Laperierre gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Traveller counters with an inside leg kick.
Laperierre lands a lovely overhand right.
Traveller lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Laperierre.
Traveller moves forwards but Laperierre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Traveller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laperierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traveller manages to avoid it.
Traveller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laperierre tests Traveller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laperierre scores with a punch to the head.
Laperierre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Traveller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Laperierre is predictable there
and Traveller counters with a nice kick to the body.
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
Laperierre staying out of range there.
Laperierre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Traveller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Traveller misses with a hook. Laperierre ducked under it nicely.
Laperierre blocks a low kick nicely.
Traveller misses with a hook.
Traveller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Traveller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laperierre moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Laperierre.
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!
Traveller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Laperierre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laperierre connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Traveller throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Laperierre counters by clinching up.
Traveller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laperierre.
Laperierre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Traveller avoids it.
Traveller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Traveller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laperierre.
Laperierre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Traveller's face.
Laperierre prevents a body shot from Traveller.
Laperierre blocks a body shot from Traveller.
Laperierre prevents Traveller from breaking the clinch.
Laperierre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traveller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Laperierre.
Laperierre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laperierre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Laperierre scores with a shot to the side of Traveller's head.
Laperierre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laperierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ian Laperierre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Laperierre slips a straight right by Traveller.
Laperierre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laperierre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Traveller misses with a kick to the body.
Laperierre throws a body kick that misses.
A combination from Traveller does no damage.
Laperierre throws a leg kick but Traveller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Traveller avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Traveller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Traveller has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Laperierre.
Laperierre is looking to score with low kicks.
Traveller 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.
Traveller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laperierre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre moves out of range of the body kick.
Traveller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
Laperierre scores with a kick to the midsection.
Traveller lands a jab.
Laperierre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laperierre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Laperierre throws a leg kick but Traveller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laperierre scores with a nice right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Traveller - that will leave a mark!
Traveller tries to work over Laperierre's front leg with a kick but Laperierre checks it.
Laperierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laperierre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Traveller misses with a straight right.
Laperierre needs to keep his hands up - Traveller had a free shot at his head there.
Traveller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Traveller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Traveller dips to his left and cracks Laperierre with an uppercut!
Traveller just misses with a punch to the body.
Laperierre takes a swing at Traveller's ribcage but misses.
Traveller shapes to counter with a head kick.
Laperierre moves in looking to clinch but Traveller pushes him off.
Laperierre misses with a hook.
Laperierre lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traveller moves out of range of the body kick from Laperierre.
Traveller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Traveller looks to throw the jab but Laperierre is out of range.
Astro Traveller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Traveller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traveller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Traveller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Traveller.
Laperierre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Traveller.
Laperierre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Traveller blocks the body kick.
Laperierre tries to clinch there but Traveller circles away.
Laperierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traveller.
Laperierre throws a hook to the side of Traveller's head but Traveller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laperierre looks to land a right hand but Traveller moved out of range.
Traveller lands a head shot.
Laperierre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Traveller blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laperierre. Traveller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laperierre checks a low kick from Traveller.
Traveller throws a lazy right hand but Laperierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laperierre is looking to counter punch.
Laperierre doesn't manage to clinch there - Traveller circles away.
Traveller moves out of range as Laperierre throws a body kick. #T3#
Laperierre walks into a straight right hand from Traveller.
Laperierre connects with a right hand. Traveller shakes it off.
Laperierre lands a nice shot to the body.
Laperierre lands a nice looking body shot.
Laperierre slips under a jab.
Laperierre looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Laperierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Traveller throws out the jab.
Laperierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laperierre takes a swing at Traveller's ribcage but misses.
Laperierre throws a body punch but Traveller moves out of range.
Laperierre slips under a jab.
Laperierre throws a body kick that misses.
Laperierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traveller.
Traveller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laperierre lands a right hook to the body.
Traveller misses with a straight left.
Laperierre misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Laperierre moves into the clinch.
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!
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Laperierre. #BC2#
Traveller breaks from the clinch. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Laperierre.
Laperierre tries to score with a low kick but Traveller moves his leg out of the way.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut. Traveller saw that one coming.
Laperierre tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Traveller is able to avoid easily.
Traveller jabs Laperierre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Traveller scores with a jab.
Laperierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traveller.
Laperierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laperierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laperierre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laperierre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Traveller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laperierre's corner calls for a 1-2. Laperierre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laperierre checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laperierre misses with a hook.
Laperierre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laperierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Traveller can pounce on him.
Laperierre thumps Traveller with a low kick.#CL#
Laperierre closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Astro Traveller.
Well Laperierre has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Ian Laperierre!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Ian Laperierre!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Ian Laperierre!

Ian Laperierre wins by unanimous decision!

A relieved looking Ian Laperierre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: JAG Aorigele vs Blood     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Laperierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Laperierre misses with a body shot
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Laperierre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laperierre.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Laperierre moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Laperierre connects with a solid leg kick.
Laperierre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laperierre misses with the combination.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laperierre misses with a straight left.
Laperierre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laperierre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laperierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Laperierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Laperierre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laperierre pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laperierre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laperierre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laperierre blocks a body shot from Diaz. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz just leaning against Laperierre, taking a breather.
Diaz presses Laperierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laperierre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Laperierre gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laperierre obliges.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laperierre backwards.
Laperierre is working Diaz over against the cage.
Laperierre can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Laperierre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Laperierre takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Laperierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Laperierre blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laperierre struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laperierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Laperierre blocking some punches.
Laperierre tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Laperierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Laperierre trying to land knees to the body.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laperierre is keeping busy.
Laperierre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Laperierre avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laperierre obliges.
Laperierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Laperierre.
Laperierre lands with a left to the head.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Laperierre seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Laperierre lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Laperierre can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Laperierre scores with a shoulder strike.
Laperierre takes a shot to the head. #T3##BC#
Laperierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laperierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz throws a jab when Laperierre was well out of range.
Laperierre throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Laperierre only half commits.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.#CL#
Laperierre takes the fight into the clinch.
Laperierre is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laperierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Laperierre digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laperierre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz digs a right hand into Laperierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laperierre's gas tank.
Laperierre lands a knee to the head.
Laperierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laperierre misses with some punches. #T4#
Laperierre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laperierre swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laperierre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Laperierre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Laperierre misses with a punch to the body.
Laperierre misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Laperierre avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laperierre tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Diaz.
Laperierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laperierre tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laperierre throws a head punch that misses.
Laperierre blocks an uppercut.
Laperierre pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Laperierre.
Diaz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ian Laperierre will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laperierre.
Laperierre's corner calls for a 1-2. Laperierre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Laperierre.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Laperierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Laperierre.
Laperierre with a jab.
Laperierre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laperierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Laperierre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ian Laperierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laperierre lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laperierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laperierre.
A big right from Diaz misses. #T1#
Laperierre throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Laperierre shakes it off.
Laperierre moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laperierre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Laperierre moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Laperierre is looking to counter punch.
Diaz slips a jab from Laperierre.
Laperierre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laperierre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laperierre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Laperierre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laperierre looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Laperierre moved out of range nicely.
Laperierre tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Laperierre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laperierre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range. #T2#
Laperierre avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Laperierre is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diaz.
Laperierre cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laperierre with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Laperierre. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Laperierre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laperierre cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
Laperierre tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Laperierre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Laperierre.
Laperierre takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Diaz takes a swing at Laperierre's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Laperierre tries to clinch up.
A solid body kick from Laperierre.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Laperierre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laperierre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ian Laperierre is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laperierre bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Laperierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laperierre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laperierre misses with a leg kick
and Laperierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laperierre throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laperierre is out of range and Diaz settles back down. #T4#
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Nice body kick from Laperierre.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laperierre.
Laperierre cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laperierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz slips a jab from Laperierre.
A thudding body kick lands there by Laperierre!
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Laperierre saw that one coming.
Laperierre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laperierre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laperierre scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Laperierre closes the distance and clinches.
Ian Laperierre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Laperierre.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laperierre misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that second round.
That's time! Laperierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Laperierre.
Laperierre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Laperierre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Laperierre.
Laperierre lands with an overhand left.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laperierre.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Laperierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laperierre misses with a looping right.
Laperierre connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laperierre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Laperierre settles back down.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laperierre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laperierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Laperierre ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laperierre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laperierre throws out the jab.
Laperierre scores with a push kick.
Laperierre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Laperierre moved out of range.
Laperierre lands a nice shot to the body.
Laperierre throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Laperierre's head.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laperierre staying out of range there.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Laperierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Laperierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laperierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laperierre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Come on Diaz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Laperierre.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laperierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laperierre manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Laperierre misses its intended target.
Laperierre connects with the punch.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Laperierre checks a low kick from Diaz.#CL#
Laperierre clinches with his opponent.
Laperierre is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laperierre backwards.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laperierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz stalling.
Laperierre blocking some punches.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Laperierre is rocked!
Laperierre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Laperierre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laperierre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to control Laperierre's arms but Laperierre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage.
Laperierre gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laperierre tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Laperierre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Laperierre controls the action.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laperierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz slows down the pace here.
Laperierre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laperierre lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
A solid body kick from Laperierre.
Laperierre digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Laperierre moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Laperierre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Laperierre backwards.
Laperierre tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Laperierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Laperierre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ian Laperierre did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Laperierre jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laperierre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laperierre.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Laperierre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laperierre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre misses with a body kick.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Laperierre scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laperierre's hands.#T1#
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Laperierre is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Laperierre misses its target.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laperierre moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laperierre wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laperierre.
Laperierre wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Laperierre thuds his shin into the meat of Diaz's side.
Laperierre slips under a jab.
Laperierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
A lazy body kick from Laperierre
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laperierre connects with an inside leg kick.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Laperierre lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laperierre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laperierre.
Laperierre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laperierre.
Laperierre slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz takes a swing at Laperierre's ribcage but misses.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Laperierre's head but Laperierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Laperierre misses the target.
Jab by Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Diaz misses the jab.#T3#
Laperierre throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Laperierre.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Laperierre saw that one coming.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Laperierre misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laperierre.
Laperierre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laperierre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Laperierre moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Laperierre.
Laperierre tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Laperierre staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laperierre is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
Laperierre doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laperierre moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Laperierre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Laperierre moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Laperierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Laperierre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Laperierre.
Laperierre lands a knee to the body.
Diaz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laperierre tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ian Laperierre will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Laperierre controlling from the top position.
Laperierre postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Laperierre rolls with it to try and escape but Diaz cranks on the arm and Laperierre is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JoJo Diaz!
JoJo Diaz is the new bantamweight champion!

 

Event: Gladitorius Maximus: Legends     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Laperierre slips under a jab.
Laperierre scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laperierre. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neckbreaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Laperierre.
A big right from Neckbreaker misses.
Laperierre scores with a decent looking hook.
Laperierre lands a lovely overhand right.
Neckbreaker has a takedown stuffed.
Laperierre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laperierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping right.
Laperierre digs a good hook to Neckbreaker's body. #TD#
Laperierre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Neckbreaker was covering up waiting for the punch and Laperierre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
Laperierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Neckbreaker has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Neckbreaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laperierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Laperierre trying to control but Neckbreaker is working from the bottom.
Laperierre preventing the sweep.
Neckbreaker pulls Laperierre in close to prevent any damage.
Laperierre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neckbreaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Neckbreaker, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Neckbreaker misses with a right hand
letting Laperierre counter with a right hand.
Laperierre throws a shot to the body.
Slammy Neckbreaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Laperierre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Neckbreaker was covering up waiting for the punch and Laperierre finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Laperierre trying to control but Neckbreaker is working from the bottom.
Neckbreaker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laperierre controls the pace.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Neckbreaker keeps moving.
Laperierre pushing down on Neckbreaker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Laperierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Laperierre is keen to just control but Neckbreaker is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Laperierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Neckbreaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neckbreaker tries to get to full guard but Laperierre has control of the leg. #SUB#
Neckbreaker is defending against the submission attempts here by Laperierre.
Neckbreaker tries to roll over but Laperierre keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laperierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Laperierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Neckbreaker defending well though. #SUB2#
Laperierre moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Neckbreaker is working away.
Laperierre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Neckbreaker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Laperierre tries for a kimura but Neckbreaker is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that round.
That's time! Laperierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Neckbreaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with a hook. Neckbreaker ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Laperierre misses its intended target.
Laperierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neckbreaker can do to turn this around?
Neckbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neckbreaker scores with a body shot.
Laperierre lands with a shot to the body.
Laperierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker throws out a counter right but Laperierre avoids it with no problem.
Laperierre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Laperierre misses.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight right.
Ian Laperierre is winning the standup battle so far.
Laperierre lands with a hook. Neckbreaker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laperierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laperierre with a body shot.
Laperierre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ian Laperierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Laperierre has managed to clinch.
Laperierre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Laperierre is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Neckbreaker lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laperierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laperierre missing with knees to the body.
Neckbreaker working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Laperierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Laperierre tries to land knees in the clinch but Neckbreaker avoids the damage to the body.
Laperierre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Neckbreaker avoiding damage as Laperierre throws knees to the body.
Laperierre blocks an uppercut.
Laperierre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Laperierre can't find room to land a body shot as Neckbreaker controls the action.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laperierre crunches a lovely knee into Neckbreaker's ribcage.
Neckbreaker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Neckbreaker blocking some punches.
Laperierre misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Neckbreaker breaks the clinch.
Laperierre throws a jab when Neckbreaker was well out of range.#T2#
Nice jab there from Laperierre.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Neckbreaker catches Laperierre right on the button with a cross.
Neckbreaker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neckbreaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Laperierre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Laperierre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Neckbreaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Laperierre.
Neckbreaker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Laperierre here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Laperierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laperierre. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neckbreaker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laperierre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laperierre scores with a shot to the body.
Laperierre catches Neckbreaker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laperierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neckbreaker throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Laperierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laperierre misses with a hook. Neckbreaker ducked under it nicely.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laperierre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Laperierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre takes a swing at Neckbreaker's ribcage but misses.
Laperierre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Neckbreaker has time to react.
Laperierre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Neckbreaker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laperierre with a body shot.
Laperierre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neckbreaker's head.
Neckbreaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Laperierre misses the shot to the body.
Laperierre misses with a hook
and Neckbreaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Laperierre as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laperierre. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laperierre ducks right into an uppercut from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre wants to clinch up but Neckbreaker keeps it at a distance.
Neckbreaker slips a jab from Laperierre.
Neckbreaker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Neckbreaker works the jab nicely.#T4#
Neckbreaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckbreaker misses with a straight right.
Laperierre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neckbreaker. Laperierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neckbreaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neckbreaker jabs Laperierre to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Laperierre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Neckbreaker's guard.
Laperierre looking to pass the guard.
Laperierre trying to control but Neckbreaker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laperierre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Neckbreaker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Neckbreaker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Neckbreaker! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neckbreaker scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Neckbreaker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laperierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neckbreaker slips a straight right by Laperierre.
A countering left hand to the body from Neckbreaker misses.
Laperierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Laperierre slips the punch.
Neckbreaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neckbreaker takes one to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Laperierre misses its intended target.
Neckbreaker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Laperierre looks for a takedown but Neckbreaker sprawls well.
Neckbreaker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker misses the shot to the body.
Neckbreaker looks to throw the jab but Laperierre is out of range.
Neckbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Laperierre.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre missing with a left hand there. Neckbreaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laperierre scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Laperierre throws the left hand but Neckbreaker avoids the punch easily.
Laperierre lands with a right hand.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Neckbreaker misses.
Laperierre swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Laperierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Laperierre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Neckbreaker shoots in and drives through. Laperierre sprawls well.
Laperierre slips a jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Laperierre is just out of range.
Laperierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Neckbreaker is just out of range.
Neckbreaker avoids the body shot from Laperierre.
It seemed like Neckbreaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laperierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laperierre takes a swing at Neckbreaker's ribcage but misses.
Laperierre moves away from the strike by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Laperierre avoids the punch easily.
Laperierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Neckbreaker missing with a left hand there. Laperierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Laperierre staying out of range there.
Laperierre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laperierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neckbreaker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neckbreaker. Laperierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laperierre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Laperierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice jab there from Laperierre.
Neckbreaker swings widly with a right hand
and Laperierre counters with a stiff right hand.
Laperierre thuds a left hand into Neckbreaker's body.
Laperierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laperierre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neckbreaker on the side of the head.
Neckbreaker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laperierre in his tracks.
Laperierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Laperierre.
Laperierre tries to clinch but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Neckbreaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Neckbreaker connects with a body shot that sends Laperierre's belly button to the back.#T3#
Laperierre lands a head shot.
Nice body punch from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre moves in looking to clinch but Neckbreaker pushes him off.
Laperierre throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neckbreaker! But no joy.
Neckbreaker misses with a jab to the body
enabling Laperierre to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Laperierre.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laperierre. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neckbreaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Neckbreaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Neckbreaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laperierre at a distance.
Laperierre misses with a hook. Neckbreaker ducked under it nicely.
Neckbreaker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
Neckbreaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laperierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neckbreaker.
Laperierre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Laperierre instigates a clinch. #T4#
Neckbreaker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laperierre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Neckbreaker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Neckbreaker.
Laperierre cracks Neckbreaker with an open hand slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laperierre, as that shot connected.
Laperierre missing with a left hand there. Neckbreaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Neckbreaker does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laperierre lands with a right hand. #CL#
Laperierre gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker avoiding damage as Laperierre throws knees to the body.
Laperierre scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Laperierre lands with a hook. Neckbreaker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Neckbreaker missing with a left hand there. Laperierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Laperierre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Laperierre drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Laperierre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Laperierre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Neckbreaker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Neckbreaker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Neckbreaker! #REVB#
Neckbreaker tries to advance to mount but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Neckbreaker working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre tries to control but Neckbreaker manages to take his back.#T1#
Neckbreaker gets his hands free as Laperierre looks to control.
Laperierre wants to escape the position.
Neckbreaker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laperierre doesn't escape.
Neckbreaker connects with a big shot to the side of Laperierre's head.
Neckbreaker not allowing Laperierre to control his hands.
Neckbreaker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Neckbreaker scores with strikes from the back. #T2#
Neckbreaker is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Neckbreaker tries to get the hooks in deep but Laperierre pushed the leg off.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Neckbreaker.
Laperierre grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Laperierre is covering up but some of the strikes from Neckbreaker are getting through and doing damage.
Laperierre trying to control the hands but Neckbreaker breaks the grip.
Neckbreaker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laperierre doesn't escape.
Neckbreaker gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neckbreaker is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Laperierre up.
Laperierre wants to escape the position. #T3#
Neckbreaker avoiding Laperierre 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Neckbreaker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Neckbreaker is working the ground and pound. Can Laperierre escape?
Neckbreaker lands shots from the back. #ROC2#
Laperierre is rocked!
Laperierre looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Slammy Neckbreaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laperierre covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Oh Laperierre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Laperierre trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Laperierre seems to have got his legs back now.
Neckbreaker has Laperierre flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB2#
Neckbreaker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laperierre defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Can Laperierre hold on?! Neckbreaker is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Laperierre tries to escape but Neckbreaker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Neckbreaker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Neckbreaker not allowing Laperierre to control his hands.
Neckbreaker lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Laperierre hold on?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neckbreaker lands a nice shot that snaps Laperierre's head back.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice strike.
Neckbreaker stuns Laperierre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Neckbreaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laperierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Laperierre.
Laperierre scores with a body shot.
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
Laperierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Laperierre ducks down to avoid it.
Neckbreaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laperierre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neckbreaker doesn't seem bothered though.
Laperierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckbreaker moves away.
Laperierre walks into a stiff left hand from Neckbreaker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neckbreaker slips a straight right by Laperierre.
A little jabbing left from Neckbreaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Neckbreaker looks to throw the jab but Laperierre is out of range.
Neckbreaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Neckbreaker throws a right hand that Laperierre ducks under and follows up with a left that Laperierre also avoids with ease.
Laperierre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Neckbreaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laperierre connects with a crisp jab.
Neckbreaker connects with a single shot there.
Laperierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neckbreaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neckbreaker throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Laperierre.
Laperierre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laperierre.
A shot to the liver by Laperierre. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Neckbreaker tries to keep at a distance but Laperierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laperierre lands a body shot.
Laperierre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Neckbreaker is defending well for now.
Laperierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slammy Neckbreaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neckbreaker lands with a right to the head.
Laperierre misses with a punch to the body.
Laperierre looking to throw knees to the head but Neckbreaker is blocking nicely.
Neckbreaker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Laperierre up against the cage.
Laperierre trying to land knees to the body.
Laperierre tries to land knees in the clinch but Neckbreaker avoids the damage to the body.
Laperierre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laperierre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC2#
Neckbreaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight right.
Laperierre throws out a loose jab but Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laperierre cracks Neckbreaker with an open hand slap.#T3#
Laperierre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
Laperierre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laperierre clobbers Neckbreaker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Laperierre dives in and scores a takedown into Neckbreaker's guard.
Neckbreaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laperierre.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Neckbreaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neckbreaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laperierre is one step ahead there.
Neckbreaker keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully. #T4#
Laperierre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Neckbreaker keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully.
Neckbreaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Neckbreaker, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut. Laperierre saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Laperierre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laperierre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Laperierre!

Ian Laperierre retains his bantamweight title!
Ian Laperierre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: JAG Benedetti vs Woody II     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1#
Laperierre misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Laperierre avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Laperierre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laperierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Laperierre with a hook.
Ian Laperierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laperierre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Laperierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Laperierre.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laperierre appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laperierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laperierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Laperierre jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Laperierre moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laperierre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Laperierre just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Laperierre.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Laperierre throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laperierre misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laperierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Laperierre down.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Laperierre.
Laperierre moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Laperierre moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Laperierre.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
Laperierre lands with a nice body punch.
Laperierre moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Laperierre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laperierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Laperierre has Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Laperierre blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. #T2##TD#
Laperierre pulls guard successfully.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Laperierre has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Laperierre trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit wanted to stand there but Laperierre had control of the position.
Laperierre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laperierre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Sitsongrit pushing down on Laperierre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Laperierre.
Laperierre trying to control here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laperierre blocks a jab.
Laperierre takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Laperierre scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laperierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.#T4#
Laperierre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Laperierre's ribs.#CL2#
Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laperierre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laperierre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head. #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Laperierre successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laperierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sitsongrit advances to half guard.
Laperierre is not content to let Sitsongrit control the position.
Well, if Sitsongrit is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ian Laperierre will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Laperierre checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Laperierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laperierre misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Laperierre avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laperierre checks a leg kick.
Ian Laperierre is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Laperierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laperierre sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laperierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Laperierre.
Laperierre jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laperierre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laperierre.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Laperierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
Laperierre staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Laperierre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
A big right from Laperierre misses.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Laperierre's knee but Laperierre avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laperierre.
Laperierre tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Laperierre throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Laperierre's front leg with a kick but Laperierre checks it.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Laperierre's midsection.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Laperierre's body.
Laperierre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Laperierre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laperierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laperierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Laperierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Laperierre walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laperierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit. #T2#
Laperierre misses with a straight left.
Laperierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Laperierre swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Laperierre takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Laperierre's legs.
Laperierre tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laperierre works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laperierre.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Laperierre ducks down to avoid it.
Laperierre moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Laperierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laperierre.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laperierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Laperierre.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Laperierre blocks the low kick.#T3#
A big left from Laperierre misses.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laperierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Laperierre is wise to it.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Laperierre counters with a nice uppercut.
Laperierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Laperierre.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laperierre misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Laperierre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab from Laperierre.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laperierre misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Laperierre.
Laperierre avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit. #T4#
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Laperierre.
Sitsongrit cracks Laperierre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Laperierre here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laperierre. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laperierre throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laperierre.
Some bone on bone action there as Laperierre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laperierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Laperierre.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Laperierre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Laperierre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laperierre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laperierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laperierre missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laperierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Laperierre is just out of range.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Laperierre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sitsongrit eats them both and turns towards Laperierre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A big left from Laperierre misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Laperierre connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laperierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laperierre manages to avoid it.
Laperierre throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Laperierre moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Laperierre dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Laperierre.
Laperierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Laperierre connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laperierre connects with a body shot.
Laperierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Laperierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Laperierre misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laperierre lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laperierre.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A cross from Laperierre lands.
Laperierre lands a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Laperierre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Laperierre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Laperierre moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Laperierre's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laperierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Laperierre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laperierre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laperierre lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laperierre throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range. #CL#
Laperierre instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Laperierre prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Laperierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Laperierre missing with knees to the body.
Laperierre trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Laperierre controls the action.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Laperierre takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Laperierre looking to slow down the pace here.
Laperierre stalling in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Laperierre blocks an uppercut.
Laperierre blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laperierre leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Laperierre controls his hands.
Laperierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laperierre prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laperierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laperierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Laperierre throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laperierre.
Laperierre tries to land knees in the clinch but Sitsongrit avoids the damage to the body.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Laperierre's ribcage. Laperierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Laperierre.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Laperierre blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Laperierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laperierre.
Sitsongrit pushes Laperierre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Laperierre misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Laperierre blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Laperierre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Laperierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laperierre displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Laperierre blocks an uppercut.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Laperierre lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.

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 Ian Laperierre.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laperierre, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Laperierre!

Ian Laperierre retains his bantamweight title!
Ian Laperierre thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: BFF 82: Lesnar vs. Takeishi     
Date:   Aug 31, 2019
#R1#
Laperierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacNamara moves away.
MacNamara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laperierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacNamara manages to avoid it.
Laperierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacNamara.
Laperierre misses with a looping right.
Laperierre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacNamara.
Laperierre misses the shot to the body.
As Laperierre backs away, MacNamara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Laperierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacNamara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laperierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacNamara manages to avoid it.
Laperierre misses with a looping right.
Laperierre takes a swing at MacNamara's ribcage but misses.
Laperierre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacNamara misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacNamara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
MacNamara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacNamara lands a really nice looking cross but Laperierre seems unphased.
Laperierre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacNamara on the side of the head.
Laperierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacNamara. #T1#
A slow jab from Laperierre misses its intended target.
Laperierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacNamara moves away.
Laperierre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laperierre throws a right hand that misses
and MacNamara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laperierre lands with a nice body punch.
MacNamara scores with a punch to the head.
MacNamara lands with a straight right. Laperierre didn't see that one coming.
Laperierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Laperierre swings for the body but MacNamara moves out of range.
Laperierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacNamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Laperierre.
Laperierre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
MacNamara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacNamara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
MacNamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laperierre.
Laperierre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacNamara doesn't seem bothered though.
MacNamara is looking to slow Laperierre down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacNamara misses the shot to the body.
MacNamara misses with a body kick.
Laperierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacNamara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Laperierre takes a swing at MacNamara's ribcage but misses.
Laperierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laperierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Laperierre blocks the low kick.
Nice body punch from Laperierre.
Laperierre throws a right hand that misses
and MacNamara counters with a nice uppercut.
Laperierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacNamara moves away.
MacNamara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
Laperierre is looking to clinch but MacNamara is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from MacNamara misses its target.
Nice jab there from Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
Laperierre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laperierre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laperierre scores with a shot to the body.
MacNamara moves out of range as Laperierre strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Laperierre misses the target.
MacNamara looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
Laperierre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacNamara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laperierre swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling MacNamara to counter with a crisp jab.
Laperierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacNamara.
MacNamara thinks about countering with a body kick.
A good leg kick by MacNamara.
MacNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laperierre manages to avoid it.
Laperierre tries to counter by closing the distance.
Laperierre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacNamara.
MacNamara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Laperierre just manages to avoid it.
Laperierre tries to clinch there but MacNamara circles away.
Laperierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut. MacNamara saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Laperierre misses
and MacNamara counters with a nice kick to the body.
Laperierre misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Laperierre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Laperierre trying to control the position but instead, MacNamara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Laperierre into the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laperierre.
MacNamara managing to block the knees to the body from Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Laperierre crunches a lovely knee into MacNamara's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacNamara misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacNamara misses with a punch to the body.
MacNamara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacNamara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laperierre is trying to pull guard but MacNamara has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Laperierre.
MacNamara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laperierre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laperierre unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MacNamara is trying to push Laperierre away but Laperierre has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Laperierre looking to slow down the pace here.
MacNamara pushes Laperierre back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
MacNamara breaks the clinch.
MacNamara is looking to land body kicks.
MacNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laperierre manages to avoid it.
Laperierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laperierre avoids a kick to the body.
MacNamara moves out of range as Laperierre strikes.#T5#
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Laperierre throws a lazy right hand but MacNamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacNamara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
MacNamara swings for the body but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laperierre scores with the left hand. MacNamara knows he should have avoided that one.
MacNamara misses with a two punch combination.
MacNamara throws a shot from downtown. Laperierre moves away and avoids it.
Laperierre lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Laperierre.
MacNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
Laperierre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laperierre loads up on a big right hand but MacNamara slips the punch.
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Laperierre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laperierre is looking to clinch.
It appears MacNamara was looking to counter with a kick there.
Laperierre is looking to clinch but MacNamara is avoiding it.
Laperierre lunges at MacNamara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacNamara's hand. #T6##TD2#
Laperierre fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacNamara to the ground. Laperierre is now in MacNamara's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. MacNamara manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacNamara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacNamara managing to block the knees to the body from Laperierre.
MacNamara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laperierre has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
MacNamara breaks from the clinch.
Laperierre avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
Ian Laperierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laperierre scores with the left hand. MacNamara knows he should have avoided that one.
Laperierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
A countering left hand to the body from Laperierre misses.
Laperierre misses with a looping right.
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
Laperierre misses with a lunging right hand
and MacNamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laperierre doesn't manage to clinch there - MacNamara circles away.
MacNamara misses with a straight left.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut. MacNamara saw that one coming.
Laperierre throws a jab but it's blocked by MacNamara.
A shot to the liver by Laperierre. Beautiful body shot.
MacNamara ducks right into an uppercut from Laperierre. #T7#
Laperierre throws out a loose jab but MacNamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacNamara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Laperierre will feel that in the morning.
A telegraphed right hand from MacNamara misses the target.
Laperierre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacNamara on the side of the head.
Laperierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from MacNamara misses the target.
MacNamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laperierre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacNamara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Laperierre misses the body punch
and MacNamara counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from MacNamara.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacNamara.
A shot to the body from Laperierre misses
and MacNamara finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
MacNamara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laperierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laperierre misses with a takedown attempt
and MacNamara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacNamara. Laperierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from MacNamara.
Laperierre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacNamara with a body shot.
Laperierre closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling MacNamara to counter with a crisp jab. #T8#
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
MacNamara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laperierre.
Laperierre is looking to clinch.
Laperierre shoots in looking for a takedown. MacNamara tries to sprawl out of it but Laperierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. MacNamara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Seamus MacNamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Laperierre.
Laperierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laperierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laperierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
MacNamara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
MacNamara throws a hook to the side of Laperierre's head but Laperierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laperierre is looking to clinch.
MacNamara misses with an uppercut.
Laperierre misses with a left hand
and MacNamara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laperierre's knee momentarily.
Laperierre misses with a left hand
and MacNamara counters with a nice body kick.
Laperierre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T9#
MacNamara keeps the fight on the outside.
Laperierre loads up on a big right hand but MacNamara slips the punch.
MacNamara throws a body kick that misses.
MacNamara is looking to wear down Laperierre with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laperierre manages to avoid it.
Laperierre looks to land a left hand but MacNamara moved out of range nicely.
It looked like MacNamara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacNamara avoids the body shot from Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with a right hand
and MacNamara counters with a head kick.
Laperierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacNamara can pounce on him.
Laperierre on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
MacNamara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacNamara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laperierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacNamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Laperierre.
A big right from MacNamara misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacNamara. Laperierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laperierre has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacNamara looks for the body kick but Laperierre saw that one coming.
Laperierre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laperierre is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Laperierre moves into the clinch successfully.
Laperierre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Seamus MacNamara will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
MacNamara pushes Laperierre away with a front kick.
MacNamara misses the shot to the body.
Laperierre lands an overhand right.
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacNamara.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut.
MacNamara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacNamara delivers a nice body kick.
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
Laperierre misses with a looping right.
Laperierre tries to clinch there but MacNamara circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Laperierre closes the distance and clinches.
Laperierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laperierre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacNamara avoids it.
MacNamara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laperierre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacNamara avoids it.#BC#
MacNamara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
MacNamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laperierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laperierre avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
Laperierre has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacNamara.
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
Laperierre moves in looking to clinch but MacNamara pushes him off.
MacNamara moves out of range as Laperierre strikes.
MacNamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laperierre.
Laperierre lands a nice looking body shot.
MacNamara connects with an inside leg kick.
Laperierre jabs MacNamara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacNamara throws a head kick but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre throws out a counter right but MacNamara avoids it with no problem.
Laperierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacNamara defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from MacNamara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacNamara misses with a body kick.
Laperierre throws a hook but MacNamara avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacNamara. #T2#
Laperierre lands a right hook to the body.
Laperierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacNamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laperierre.
MacNamara throws a body shot but no joy.
Laperierre throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range.
MacNamara is looking to counter punch.
Laperierre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laperierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacNamara counters with a left to the body.
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!
MacNamara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
MacNamara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from MacNamara.
It seemed like Laperierre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laperierre blocks a head kick by MacNamara.
Laperierre digs a good hook to MacNamara's body.
Laperierre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laperierre misses the shot to the body.
Laperierre misses with a right hand
and MacNamara counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Laperierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seamus MacNamara is winning the standup battle so far.
Laperierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laperierre fails with the takedown.
MacNamara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laperierre momentarily.
Laperierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from MacNamara does no damage.
Laperierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from MacNamara misses its target.
MacNamara lands a nice hook to Laperierre's body. Laperierre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacNamara misses with a body shot.
MacNamara scoring well with a low kick there.
MacNamara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laperierre's calf.
Laperierre throws a hook but MacNamara blocks it.
Laperierre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacNamara looks to land a body kick but Laperierre moved away.#T4#
MacNamara misses with a wild body shot.
Laperierre throws a jab but it's blocked by MacNamara.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of MacNamara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laperierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacNamara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laperierre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacNamara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laperierre looks to land a left hand but MacNamara moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Laperierre.
Laperierre takes a swing at MacNamara's ribcage but misses.
MacNamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
MacNamara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Laperierre just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by MacNamara.
Laperierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laperierre feints a jab promting MacNamara to slip. Laperierre then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. MacNamara slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Laperierre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T5#
Laperierre steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacNamara. That one must have hurt.
Laperierre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laperierre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacNamara. Laperierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacNamara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacNamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laperierre.
MacNamara defending well as Laperierre loads up on a big left hand.
MacNamara throws a leg kick but Laperierre sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laperierre blocks the body kick.
Laperierre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacNamara counters with a one-two to the body.
Laperierre avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
MacNamara throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
MacNamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Laperierre.#T6#
Laperierre sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Laperierre throws an overhand right that lands on MacNamara's shoulder, as MacNamara tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laperierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacNamara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laperierre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laperierre throws a jab but it's blocked by MacNamara.
MacNamara ducks under a wild hook from Laperierre.
Laperierre throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacNamara.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from MacNamara. Laperierre shrugs it off though.
Laperierre throws a body shot but no joy.
MacNamara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laperierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacNamara thumps Laperierre with a low kick.
Laperierre throws a looping overhand right but MacNamara ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by MacNamara.#T7#
Laperierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacNamara throws a push kick but Laperierre slaps the foot to one side.
MacNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laperierre manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Laperierre misses its intended target.
MacNamara swings for the body but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laperierre connects with the punch.
MacNamara staying out of range there.
A low kick from MacNamara misses
enabling Laperierre to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Laperierre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laperierre walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laperierre. MacNamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laperierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Laperierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacNamara digs a good hook to Laperierre's body.
MacNamara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacNamara scores with a push kick.#T8#
Laperierre throws an off balance right hand
and MacNamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
That kick from MacNamara tenderised Laperierre's leg. Laperierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacNamara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
Laperierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laperierre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacNamara lands with a nice body kick.
MacNamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laperierre takes a swing at MacNamara's ribcage but misses.
Laperierre swings for the body but MacNamara moves out of range.
MacNamara keeps the fight on the outside.
Laperierre checks the leg kick.
MacNamara scores with a jab to the body.
MacNamara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laperierre throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by MacNamara as he connects with a hook.#T9#
Laperierre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacNamara lands a nice shot that snaps Laperierre's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laperierre. MacNamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
MacNamara throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacNamara misses the jab.
MacNamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laperierre just misses with a punch to the body.
MacNamara slips under a jab.
MacNamara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laperierre. That did some damage!
Laperierre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laperierre swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacNamara counters with an outside leg kick.
MacNamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacNamara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laperierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacNamara misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus MacNamara dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Laperierre looks to score with a jab to the body but MacNamara is just out of range.
It looked like MacNamara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ian Laperierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacNamara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laperierre throws out the jab.
MacNamara half committed to a counter leg kick.
MacNamara throws a low kick but Laperierre avoids it.
A big left from Laperierre misses.
Laperierre works the jab nicely.
Laperierre avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
Laperierre staying out of range there.
MacNamara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacNamara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacNamara throws a push kick but Laperierre slaps the foot to one side.
MacNamara scores with a hook to the body. Laperierre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacNamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laperierre.
MacNamara misses with a body shot.
Laperierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacNamara.
Laperierre throws a hook but MacNamara avoids it easily.
Laperierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacNamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Laperierre.#T1#
Laperierre lands a slapping body shot.
Laperierre misses with a straight right.
MacNamara misses with a straight right.
MacNamara connects with a body shot that sends Laperierre's belly button to the back.
Laperierre misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Laperierre finds it's target.
Laperierre slips a jab from MacNamara.
Laperierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Laperierre has closed the distance and engaged MacNamara in a clinch.
Ian Laperierre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
MacNamara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laperierre misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
MacNamara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacNamara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Laperierre gets a clinch.
MacNamara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Laperierre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
MacNamara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Laperierre on the inside.
MacNamara is trying to force a seperation but Laperierre has the dominant position.
MacNamara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laperierre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacNamara.
MacNamara lands with a short shot to the head.
Laperierre struggles to land a body shot inside as MacNamara controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laperierre.
MacNamara managing to block the knees to the body from Laperierre.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
MacNamara tries to work over Laperierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
MacNamara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacNamara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laperierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacNamara throws a quick counter head kick but Laperierre was just out of range.
MacNamara lands with a good body shot.
Laperierre tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. MacNamara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Laperierre.
A swing and a miss from Laperierre.
As Laperierre backs away, MacNamara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
MacNamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacNamara throws a front kick that sends Laperierre stumbling back into the ropes.
Laperierre connects with a crisp jab.
Laperierre cracks MacNamara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laperierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laperierre cracks MacNamara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacNamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacNamara throws a body punch but Laperierre moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Laperierre.
MacNamara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laperierre sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Laperierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacNamara.
MacNamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacNamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Laperierre lands a right hook to the body.
Laperierre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laperierre avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
Laperierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacNamara circles away from the clinch attempt
and MacNamara counters with a leg kick.
MacNamara avoids the body shot from Laperierre.
MacNamara circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Laperierre.
You can see the frustration on MacNamara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Laperierre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacNamara, who protects the arm well. #T5#
MacNamara is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Laperierre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MacNamara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MacNamara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Laperierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacNamara defending well though. #SUB2#
Laperierre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacNamara sees it coming and defends easily.
MacNamara looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacNamara tries to get to full guard but Laperierre has control of the leg. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laperierre wants to take a breather but MacNamara is having none of it. #SUB2#
MacNamara is defending against the submission attempts here by Laperierre. #SUB2#
Laperierre is trying to work for a kimura but MacNamara is defending well.
Laperierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Laperierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacNamara gets back to full guard.
Laperierre won't allow MacNamara to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Laperierre drops back looking for a leg! MacNamara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacNamara manages to kick Laperierre off! Laperierre jumps back into MacNamara's guard.
MacNamara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laperierre manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T7#
MacNamara wanted to stand there but Laperierre had control of the position.
MacNamara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
MacNamara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laperierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacNamara has managed to get both his arms back between Laperierre's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Laperierre is looking for a triangle but MacNamara pushes his legs off easily.
MacNamara wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
MacNamara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
MacNamara pushes down on Laperierre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Seamus MacNamara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacNamara tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Laperierre is looking to improve his position.
Laperierre is refusing to be controlled, as MacNamara sits in half guard.
Laperierre is looking to control MacNamara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?
MacNamara wants to get back to his feet.
Laperierre is refusing to be controlled, as MacNamara sits in half guard.
MacNamara wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Laperierre uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #T9#
MacNamara has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laperierre is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Laperierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacNamara defends it easily.#SUB2#
Laperierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacNamara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacNamara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacNamara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
MacNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laperierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacNamara defends well.
MacNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ian Laperierre.
I think MacNamara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Seamus MacNamara!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Ian Laperierre!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Seamus MacNamara!

Seamus MacNamara wins by split decision!

Our winner, Seamus MacNamara, 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.

 

Event: JBL Festivus Maximus     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
Laperierre scores with a hook.
Laperierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roy.#TD#
Laperierre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Roy is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Laperierre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Laperierre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laperierre wants to control but Roy is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy tries to improve position but can't.
Roy gets back to half guard.
Laperierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Laperierre is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB#
Laperierre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Laperierre maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Roy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Laperierre has cracked it and Roy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Laperierre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ian Laperierre!
Ian Laperierre retains his bantamweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Ian Laperierre said 'Easy money. Those fighting odds and fight preview made me chuckle.'.

 

Event: Legacy     
Date:   May 18, 2019
#R1#
Laperierre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laperierre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laperierre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Winger needs to keep his hands up - Laperierre had a free shot at his head there.
Winger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laperierre throws a jab when Winger was well out of range.
Winger scores with a hook to the body. Laperierre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Winger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laperierre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Laperierre has closed the distance and engaged Winger in a clinch.
Winger misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laperierre.
Laperierre tries to land knees in the clinch but Winger avoids the damage to the body.
Laperierre tries to work over Winger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laperierre lands with a short shot to the head.
Laperierre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laperierre.
Laperierre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Laperierre breaks the clinch. #CL#
Laperierre closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Laperierre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Winger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Winger misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Laperierre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laperierre tries a knee to the head but Winger blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Laperierre has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Laperierre blocks an uppercut.
Laperierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laperierre. #TD#
Laperierre pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Laperierre pushes a forearm under Winger's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Winger is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ian Laperierre!
Ian Laperierre retains his bantamweight title!
An intense looking Ian Laperierre took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Easy money. Those fighting odds and fight preview made me chuckle.'.

 

Event: 420 Sorry, Amsterdam     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
Laperierre tries to clinch up
and Neckbreaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Neckbreaker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Laperierre as Neckbreaker shoots in.
Laperierre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.
Laperierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laperierre lands a body shot.
Laperierre lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Neckbreaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Laperierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neckbreaker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Laperierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laperierre felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB2#
Laperierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neckbreaker working Laperierre over with strikes.
Neckbreaker wants to control but Laperierre is keeping him busy.
Laperierre tries to roll over but Neckbreaker keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Laperierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Neckbreaker is keen to just control but Laperierre is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neckbreaker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Laperierre is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Neckbreaker is tapping! Great win for Laperierre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ian Laperierre!
Ian Laperierre is the new bantamweight champion!
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.

 

Event: Indestructible     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Laperierre moves out of range of the strikes.
Laperierre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Laperierre tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jernit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laperierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jernit wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laperierre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Laperierre lands with a straight right. Jernit didn't see that one coming.
Laperierre checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laperierre. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit connects with a body shot that sends Laperierre's belly button to the back.
Laperierre with a nice cross.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jernit blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laperierre misses the jab.
Jernit misses with a looping right.#T1#
Good exchange - Jernit coming out on top.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Laperierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laperierre looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
Ian Laperierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laperierre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laperierre swinging wildly here.
Laperierre punishes Jernit's body with a nice straight punch.
Laperierre blocks a leg kick.
Laperierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laperierre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jernit throws a jab when Laperierre was well out of range.
Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laperierre is out of range and Jernit settles back down.
Jernit throws out a loose jab but Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laperierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Laperierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Jernit. Beautiful body shot.
Jernit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laperierre misses with a left hand
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
A jab from Laperierre finds it's way through Jernit's defenses.
Laperierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Jernit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laperierre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laperierre misses the jab.
Jernit throws a body punch but Laperierre moves out of range.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jernit misses the target.
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Laperierre coming out on top.
Laperierre misses with a looping left.
Laperierre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jernit.
Laperierre slips under a jab.
Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laperierre missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laperierre throws a big shot that misses.
Laperierre keeps the fight on the outside.
Jernit throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Laperierre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jernit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laperierre needs to keep his hands up - Jernit had a free shot at his head there.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laperierre.
Jernit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Jernit misses the target.
Jernit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jernit lands with a cross.
Jernit avoids the body shot from Laperierre.
Jernit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Laperierre.
Laperierre moves away from the strike by Jernit.
Laperierre slips a jab from Jernit.
Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jernit.
Jernit blocks a jab.
Jernit throws a hook but Laperierre blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Jernit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit throws a hook to the side of Laperierre's head but Laperierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Laperierre moves out of range of the strikes.
Jernit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jernit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Laperierre scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Laperierre misses with the combination.
Jernit catches Laperierre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laperierre tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jernit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jernit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laperierre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laperierre misses the shot to the body.
Jernit avoids the body shot from Laperierre.
Laperierre slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Laperierre saw that one coming.
Laperierre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jernit in his tracks.
Laperierre misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Jernit counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Laperierre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ian Laperierre will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Laperierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laperierre lands with a straight right. Jernit didn't see that one coming.
Laperierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jernit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Laperierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Ian Laperierre is winning the standup battle so far.
Laperierre throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laperierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jernit throws a body punch but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre connects with the punch.
Laperierre lunges at Jernit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jernit's hand.
Laperierre cracks Jernit with an open hand slap.
Laperierre swinging wildly here.
Laperierre throws a hook but Jernit blocks it.
Laperierre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laperierre slips a jab from Jernit.
Laperierre is looking to counter punch.
Laperierre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jernit. Jernit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laperierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.#T1#
Jernit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laperierre at a distance.
Jernit misses the jab.
Laperierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
Jernit scores with a punch to the head.
Laperierre throws an overhand right that lands on Jernit's shoulder, as Jernit tries to avoid the shot.
Laperierre looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
Jernit throws a hook but Laperierre blocks it.
Laperierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
Jernit throws a series of punches but Laperierre avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Laperierre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernit blocks a jab.
A big left from Laperierre misses.
Laperierre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
Laperierre scores with a jab. Jernit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jernit lands a nice shot to the body.
Laperierre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jernit in his tracks.
Laperierre connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.
Jernit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laperierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Laperierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laperierre misses with a two punch combination.
Laperierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernit moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jernit moves away from the strike by Laperierre.
Laperierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Laperierre as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laperierre takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses.
Jernit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jernit loads up on a big right hand but Laperierre slips the punch.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laperierre dives in for a single leg takedown but Jernit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jernit takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Jernit misses.
Jernit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laperierre's hands.
Laperierre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laperierre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laperierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Jernit throws a lazy right hand but Laperierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Laperierre. Those never looked like landing.
Laperierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laperierre defending well as Jernit loads up on a big left hand.
Laperierre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laperierre throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Jernit misses its intended target.
Jernit stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Laperierre misses the target.
Laperierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laperierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laperierre misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Jernit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laperierre swings widly with a right hand
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jernit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laperierre on the side of the head.
Jernit throws a hook to the side of Laperierre's head but Laperierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jernit looks to land a left hand but Laperierre moved out of range nicely.
Laperierre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laperierre misses with a looping right.
Jernit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laperierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Laperierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laperierre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laperierre misses with a right hand
and Jernit counters with a stiff right hand.
Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jernit works Laperierre's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Jernit.
Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laperierre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laperierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jernit! But no joy.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laperierre throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laperierre slips a straight right by Jernit.
Jernit throws a hook but Laperierre avoids it easily.
Laperierre checks a leg kick.
Jernit tried to score with a low kick but Laperierre checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ian Laperierre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Laperierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jernit missing with a left hand there. Laperierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jernit slips a straight right by Laperierre.
A little jabbing left from Jernit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laperierre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laperierre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jernit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Laperierre misses.
Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jernit swinging wildly here.
Jernit missing with a left hand there. Laperierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Laperierre saw that one coming.
Laperierre works Jernit's body with a nice hook.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre slips a jab from Jernit.
Jernit defending well as Laperierre loads up on a big left hand.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laperierre.
Laperierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab.
Laperierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Laperierre jabs Jernit to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Laperierre goes for a double leg but Jernit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jernit continues to drive forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laperierre. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laperierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
Laperierre throws a big shot that misses.
Laperierre scores with a shot to the body.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laperierre throws out the jab.
Laperierre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jernit throws a jab when Laperierre was well out of range.
It looked like Laperierre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jernit.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laperierre.
Laperierre slips a jab from Jernit.
Laperierre swinging wildly here.
Laperierre misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Jernit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jernit misses with a right hand
and Laperierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Laperierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laperierre misses with a hook. Jernit ducked under it nicely.
Jernit throws a hook to the side of Laperierre's head but Laperierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jernit throws a looping overhand right but Laperierre ducks down to avoid it.
Jernit lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laperierre.
Laperierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jernit misses the jab.
Jernit moves out of range as Laperierre strikes.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.
Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laperierre throws out the jab.
Jernit throws out a counter right but Laperierre avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Laperierre misses.
Laperierre throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Laperierre misses the target.
Jernit lands a nice shot that snaps Laperierre's head back.
Jernit throws the left hand but Laperierre avoids the punch easily.
Laperierre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Jernit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laperierre misses with a straight left.
Laperierre misses with a looping left.
Laperierre lands a jab to the head.
Jernit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laperierre blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laperierre. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jernit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laperierre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jernit throws a looping overhand right but Laperierre ducks down to avoid it.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
Laperierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jernit.
Jernit slips under a jab from Laperierre.
It seemed like Jernit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laperierre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jernit lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Laperierre.
Laperierre throws a series of punches but Jernit moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laperierre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Dunt Jernit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laperierre.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Laperierre lands a nice hook to Jernit's body. Jernit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laperierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jernit.
Laperierre swinging wildly here.
Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laperierre cracks Jernit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Laperierre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jernit takes one to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Laperierre.
Jernit misses with a straight left.
Jernit looks to land a left hand but Laperierre moved out of range nicely.
Laperierre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jernit throws a lazy right hand but Laperierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laperierre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jernit.
Laperierre throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laperierre throws a big shot that misses.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Laperierre.

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 Ian Laperierre.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laperierre, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... 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.

 

Event: JBL 12 Laperierre vs Storm     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1#
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laperierre.
Laperierre moves out of range as Storm strikes.
It looked like Laperierre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm's coach down at Runts Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Storm's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laperierre with a body shot.
Laperierre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Laperierre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Storm.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Laperierre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Storm.
Laperierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That kick from Storm tenderised Laperierre's leg. Laperierre is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Storm lands with a good body shot.
Jab from Storm.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laperierre moves away from the strike by Storm.
Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
It looked like Laperierre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Laperierre misses the target.
A cross from Storm lands.
Storm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laperierre on the side of the head.
Storm throws a hook but Laperierre avoids it easily.
Laperierre lands a glancing blow to the side of Storm's head.
Storm moves away from the strike by Laperierre. #T2#
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm misses with a right hand
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm misses with a shot to the body
and Laperierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Storm avoids the body shot from Laperierre.
Storm throws a poor cross that misses
and Laperierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm moves forwards but Laperierre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Storm misses with an uppercut
and Laperierre counters with a left to the body.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Laperierre moved out of range.
Laperierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laperierre throws out the jab.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laperierre with a body shot.#T3#
Storm misses with a hook.
Storm throws a jab when Laperierre was well out of range.
Laperierre throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Laperierre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Storm feints a jab promting Laperierre to slip. Storm then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Laperierre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Storm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laperierre cracks a nice hook into Storm's ribs.
Laperierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Laperierre is looking to counter punch.
Laperierre throws a poor cross that misses
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laperierre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laperierre swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Storm punishes Laperierre's body with a nice straight punch.
Laperierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Laperierre moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Storm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm throws a series of punches but Laperierre moves out of range.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm throws a sloppy body shot
and Laperierre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm misses with a leg kick.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Laperierre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Laperierre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laperierre checks a leg kick.
Laperierre loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Storm clobbers Laperierre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Laperierre throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laperierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laperierre.
Laperierre throws a predictable looking body shot
and Storm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laperierre thinking.
Storm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laperierre half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Laperierre misses its target.
Laperierre swings widly with a right hand
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Laperierre slips the punch.
Laperierre misses with a hook.
Storm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Laperierre.
An attempted straight right counter from Laperierre misses the target.
A slow jab from Laperierre misses its intended target.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Storm scores with a nice head shot.
Laperierre throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Storm misses with a looping left.
Laperierre defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Laperierre is just out of range.
Storm wants to clinch up but Laperierre keeps it at a distance.
Storm takes a swing at Laperierre's ribcage but misses.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Laperierre.
Storm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm connects with a right hand. Laperierre shakes it off.#T3#
Nice body punch from Storm.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Laperierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laperierre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laperierre misses with a hook
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Laperierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Laperierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Laperierre might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A big right from Laperierre misses.
Laperierre misses with a left hand
letting Storm counter with a right hand.
Storm connects with a body shot that sends Laperierre's belly button to the back.
Storm slips a jab from Laperierre.
Laperierre lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Storm avoids the body shot from Laperierre.
Laperierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm connects with a right hand. Laperierre shakes it off.
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!#CL2#
Storm closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Laperierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laperierre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Storm misses with a hook.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Laperierre moved out of range nicely.
Laperierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm throws a hook but Laperierre blocks it.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laperierre.
A slow jab from Laperierre misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Storm defending well as Laperierre loads up on a big left hand.
Storm cracks Laperierre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laperierre keeps the fight on the outside.
Laperierre avoids the body shot from Storm.
Storm tries to clinch up.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laperierre.
Laperierre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laperierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Laperierre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Storm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Storm misses.
A little feinted left hand from Laperierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Storm takes one on the button.
Storm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Storm misses with an uppercut
and Laperierre counters with a straight right hand.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Storm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laperierre manages to avoid it.
Storm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laperierre momentarily.
Storm is looking to chop away at Laperierre's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Laperierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm throws a lazy uppercut
and Laperierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Storm connects with a body shot that sends Laperierre's belly button to the back.
Laperierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.#T2#
Laperierre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laperierre sizes up Storm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laperierre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Storm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laperierre scrambles back to his feet.
Storm connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Laperierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab by Storm.
Storm throws out a powerful jab.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Laperierre's shoulder, as Laperierre tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Laperierre misses with a straight right.
Storm fails to land with a series of punches.
Storm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laperierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Laperierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Storm scores with a body shot.
Storm slips under a jab from Laperierre.
Laperierre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laperierre there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laperierre lunges at Storm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Storm's hand.
Storm misses with a body kick.
Laperierre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Storm misses with a straight left. #T4#
Laperierre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Laperierre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Storm.
Laperierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laperierre slips under a jab from Storm.
A little feinted left hand from Laperierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Storm with a hook.
Laperierre misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Laperierre coming out on top.
Laperierre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Storm.
Jab by Storm.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laperierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laperierre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Storm thuds his right hand into Laperierre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ian Laperierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
Laperierre slips a straight right by Storm.
Laperierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm misses with a right hand
and Laperierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laperierre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Storm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laperierre misses with a combination
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Laperierre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laperierre there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Laperierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm lands a glancing blow to the side of Laperierre's head.
Laperierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laperierre moves away from the strike by Storm.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laperierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm misses the jab.
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
Storm cracks Laperierre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good exchange - Laperierre coming out on top.#T2#
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laperierre.
Storm lands a jab to the nose.
Jab from Laperierre.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Laperierre is out of range.
Laperierre throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Laperierre.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laperierre misses with a right hand
and Storm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Laperierre slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Laperierre misses the target.
Laperierre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Storm doesn't seem bothered though.
Storm connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Laperierre avoids the body shot from Storm.
Storm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Laperierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Storm. Beautiful body shot.
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Laperierre off the cage and back into range.
Storm scores with a jab. Laperierre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Storm misses with a hook. Laperierre ducked under it nicely.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Laperierre moved out of range nicely.
Storm misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Storm.#T4#
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Laperierre.
Storm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Storm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laperierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Laperierre blocks the leg kick.
Storm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Storm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laperierre blocks a jab.
It looked like Laperierre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Laperierre moved out of range nicely.
Storm blocks a jab.
Laperierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Laperierre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Storm counters with a straight right hand.
Laperierre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Storm finds it's way round the side to connect with Laperierre's head.
Storm cracks Laperierre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laperierre staying out of range there.
Laperierre lands a slapping body shot.
Storm takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Storm, as that shot connected.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Laperierre takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm 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.
An attempted straight right counter from Laperierre misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laperierre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laperierre is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Laperierre misses the target.
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
Laperierre cracks Storm with a good jab.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laperierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laperierre.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
Laperierre avoids the body shot from Storm.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Laperierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Laperierre misses. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Storm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Storm.
Laperierre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Storm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laperierre's hands.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Laperierre tries to counter with a takedown but Storm is quick to defend against it.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Storm misses with a hook. Laperierre ducked under it nicely.
Storm scores with a shot to the body.
Laperierre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Storm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laperierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laperierre has time to react.#T3#
Storm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laperierre is out of range.
Storm throws a right hand that Laperierre ducks under and follows up with a left that Laperierre also avoids with ease.
Storm lands a glancing blow to the side of Laperierre's head.
Laperierre missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm throws the left hand but Laperierre avoids the punch easily.
Laperierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laperierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Laperierre.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Laperierre is just out of range.
Laperierre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Laperierre scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Storm throws a poor cross that misses
and Laperierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laperierre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Storm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laperierre.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Storm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laperierre to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Laperierre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laperierre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Storm dips to his left and cracks Laperierre with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Storm 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!

Lincoln Storm is the new bantamweight champion!
Lincoln Storm thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Unfinished Business     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
Laperierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laperierre.
It seemed like Neckbreaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laperierre avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Laperierre has managed to clinch.
Neckbreaker is trying to drag Laperierre to the mat but Laperierre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Neckbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neckbreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laperierre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neckbreaker.#TD2#
Neckbreaker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Laperierre trying to control from the bottom.
Neckbreaker stalling.
Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neckbreaker is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Neckbreaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laperierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neckbreaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laperierre's head.
Neckbreaker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Laperierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neckbreaker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Laperierre looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Neckbreaker pushes past his half guard into mount!
Neckbreaker avoids the attempt from Laperierre to control.
Laperierre is squirming around, avoiding Neckbreaker's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neckbreaker is landing with some decent strikes but Laperierre is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Neckbreaker landing shots from mount.
Laperierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Neckbreaker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Laperierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laperierre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T3#
Laperierre is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Laperierre manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Laperierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Laperierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Laperierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Laperierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neckbreaker pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laperierre trying to control here.
Neckbreaker is keen to just control but Laperierre is a slippery customer.
Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neckbreaker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neckbreaker is looking to stall here but Laperierre recovers full guard.
Laperierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Laperierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neckbreaker is aware though and is defending well.
Neckbreaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Neckbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Neckbreaker tries to get set, Laperierre tries to push him back and clinch up but Neckbreaker manages to avoid the attempt.
Laperierre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laperierre staying out of range there.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre throws a lazy right hand but Neckbreaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Neckbreaker moves away from the strike by Laperierre.
Neckbreaker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laperierre fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1##TD2#
Neckbreaker gets a takedown into half guard.
Neckbreaker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Laperierre holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Laperierre looking for submissions off his back.
Laperierre keeping control of the position.
Slammy Neckbreaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neckbreaker working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Neckbreaker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neckbreaker drops an elbow to the side of Laperierre's head.
Laperierre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laperierre has momentary wrist control but Neckbreaker slips an elbow through the middle.
Neckbreaker wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Laperierre seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laperierre looking to control. #SUB#
Laperierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Neckbreaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laperierre holds on and takes a little breather. #T3##SUB#
Neckbreaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laperierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Neckbreaker has managed to get both his arms back between Laperierre's legs - danger averted.
Neckbreaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Neckbreaker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Laperierre is trying to control the position but Neckbreaker postures up. #SUB#
Laperierre looking for a guillotine here but Neckbreaker defends easily.
Neckbreaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard. #T4#
Neckbreaker throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Laperierre is looking for a triangle but Neckbreaker pushes his legs off easily.
Neckbreaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neckbreaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Laperierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Neckbreaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Neckbreaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neckbreaker throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neckbreaker lands a couple of digs.
Neckbreaker looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Laperierre looking for a guillotine here but Neckbreaker defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slammy Neckbreaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot.
Laperierre throwing a counter right hand but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
Laperierre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Neckbreaker on the side of the head.
Laperierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
Laperierre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Neckbreaker staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre throws a series of punches but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker avoids the body shot from Laperierre.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laperierre. #T1#
Laperierre walks into a stiff left hand from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping right.
Laperierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laperierre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
An attempted straight right counter from Laperierre misses the target.
Laperierre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neckbreaker.#TD2#
Neckbreaker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Laperierre to the mat! Laperierre manages to get full guard.
Neckbreaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laperierre controlling the position.#T2##SUB#
Laperierre working for a triangle but Neckbreaker defends it easily.
Neckbreaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Laperierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neckbreaker throwing strikes from guard but Laperierre blocks nicely.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neckbreaker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Neckbreaker works over Laperierre with some ground and pound from guard.
Neckbreaker throwing strikes from guard but Laperierre blocks nicely.
Laperierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Neckbreaker is sitting in close to Laperierre's body. Laperierre has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Neckbreaker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Neckbreaker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Laperierre.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ian Laperierre!
Ian Laperierre retains his bantamweight title!
Ian Laperierre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Indomitable Wills II     
Date:   Sep 29, 2018
#R1#
Machida moves to clinch but Laperierre breaks away
and Laperierre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Machida misses.
Machida tries to clinch but Laperierre moves away
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Laperierre misses.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida walks into a left hand.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Laperierre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Machida misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Laperierre counters with a crisp one two that drops Machida! Laperierre thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Machida to his feet! Machida is in big trouble!#ROC#
Machida is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laperierre loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can Laperierre finish him?#CL#
Laperierre moves into the clinch successfully.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but Laperierre won't allow it.
Machida is trying to force a seperation but Laperierre has the dominant position.
Laperierre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machida.
Laperierre lands a body punch.
Machida seems to have recovered his senses.
Laperierre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Laperierre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laperierre manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Laperierre lands a body shot.
Machida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laperierre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laperierre digs a right hand into Machida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machida's gas tank.
Laperierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Laperierre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Laperierre on the inside.
Machida wants to take the fight to the mat but Laperierre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ian Laperierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyodo Machida.
Machida is trying to break free.
Laperierre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laperierre lands a hook that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Laperierre lands a right hand.
Machida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laperierre lands a nice uppercut.
Laperierre lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laperierre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laperierre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida tries to score a body lock takedown but Laperierre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Machida gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T2#
Laperierre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Machida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machida is looking to work some ground and pound but Laperierre has wrist control.
Laperierre is controlling Machida's posture.
Laperierre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Machida with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Machida looks to throw the jab but Laperierre is out of range. #CL#
Machida tries to keep at a distance but Laperierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laperierre has Machida pressed against the cage.
Laperierre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Laperierre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machida being controlled against the cage.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laperierre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
Laperierre keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laperierre lands an uppercut.
Laperierre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
Machida wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4##BC2#
Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machida wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Laperierre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laperierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
A little feinted left hand from Laperierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laperierre stuffs the takedown attempt from Machida. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Laperierre misses.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Laperierre pushes him off.
Laperierre tries to counter by clinching up but Machida breaks away and moves out of range.
Machida closes the distance but Laperierre moves to the side
and Laperierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
A punch lands to the side of Laperierre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Machida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laperierre counters with a stiff right hand.
Machida throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Laperierre forces Machida back against the cage and clinches.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ian Laperierre has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Machida gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Laperierre is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Laperierre to regain full guard.
Laperierre pulls Machida in close to his closed guard and prevents Machida from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Machida connects with a couple of short punches.
Laperierre has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Laperierre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Laperierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laperierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Laperierre pulls Machida in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machida misses with a right hand
and Laperierre counters with a right hand to the body.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laperierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Laperierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machida throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
Machida misses with a right hand
enabling Laperierre to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Machida misses with a hook.
Machida tries to clinch but Laperierre is having none of it.
Laperierre is looking to counter punch.
Laperierre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machida tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Laperierre counters with a nice uppercut.
Machida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laperierre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machida somewhat.
Machida misses with an uppercut
and Laperierre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machida throws a lazy uppercut
and Laperierre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Laperierre rushes Machida and presses him up against the cage.
Laperierre presses Machida against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Laperierre.
Machida has Laperierre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laperierre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Laperierre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards. #T4#
Laperierre scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Laperierre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Laperierre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machida.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laperierre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Machida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ian Laperierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyodo Machida.
Machida is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Laperierre.
Machida misses with some punches.
Laperierre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laperierre is working Machida over against the cage.
Machida goes for a takedown attempt but Laperierre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laperierre defends it nicely.
A jab from Machida misses.
Laperierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laperierre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Machida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machida misses with a right hand
and Laperierre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Laperierre with a nice cross.
Laperierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Laperierre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Machida throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laperierre was covering up waiting for the punch and Machida finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Laperierre has control of Machida's left arm, preventing Machida from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard.
Laperierre has Machida pulled in close to control his posture.
Machida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laperierre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machida tries to clinch but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre's corner calls for a 1-2. Laperierre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Laperierre.
Laperierre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Laperierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laperierre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machida misses with a right hand
enabling Laperierre to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida misses with an uppercut
and Laperierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laperierre counters with a big right hand! Oh Machida is in trouble here! Laperierre follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Laperierre!
Ian Laperierre is the new bantamweight champion!
Post fight, Ian Laperierre stared into the camera and said 'Fuck Alt Right and its inbred supporters. '.

 

Event: Gladitorius Maximus II     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Laperierre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cruz throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Laperierre counters by moving into the clinch.
Laperierre's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Laperierre is pushing Cruz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Laperierre lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Laperierre gets control of Cruz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Laperierre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laperierre looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily. #SUB#
Laperierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Laperierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Cruz trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laperierre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laperierre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Laperierre working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Laperierre is looking for a triangle here but Cruz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz working away.
Laperierre holds on to Cruz's head and controls the position momentarily.
Laperierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laperierre can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
I wouldn't like to be where Laperierre is right now.
Laperierre is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Laperierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laperierre is trying to work for a sweep but Cruz has mounted him!
Laperierre gets back to half guard.
Laperierre is not content to let Cruz control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laperierre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Laperierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Laperierre gets full guard.#SUB#
Laperierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.#SUB#
Laperierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laperierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Laperierre misses the shot to the body.
Cruz throws out a leg kick but Laperierre moves out of range and Cruz only half commits.
Laperierre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cruz manages to circle out of the way.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Laperierre's body. Laperierre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laperierre lands a nice looking body shot.
Laperierre lands a jab.
A low kick from Cruz misses
and Laperierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laperierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
Laperierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Cruz.#CL#
Laperierre clinches with his opponent.
Laperierre gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Laperierre pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Laperierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Laperierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laperierre trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Laperierre throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cruz uses it to pass to side control.
Laperierre tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Laperierre tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Laperierre tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Laperierre is looking to get to half guard.
Ian Laperierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laperierre tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Cruz looking to control but Laperierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Laperierre tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Laperierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Laperierre gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Laperierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Laperierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Laperierre keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Laperierre looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Laperierre defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Laperierre is out of range.
We've been informed that Cruz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Laperierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Laperierre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cruz did well to prevent Laperierre getting side control.
Laperierre sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laperierre seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Laperierre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laperierre.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laperierre.
Laperierre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Laperierre seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Laperierre seems to be looking for submissions.
Ian Laperierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laperierre stalling. #T3#
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
Laperierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cruz thuds his right hand into Laperierre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laperierre misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz stuffs the takedown attempt from Laperierre. Laperierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Laperierre counters by clinching up.
Laperierre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laperierre prevents Cruz from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Cruz is trying to break free.
Laperierre prevents Cruz from breaking the clinch.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ted Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laperierre goes for a takedown attempt but Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laperierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Laperierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Laperierre slips the punch.
Laperierre throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Laperierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laperierre, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Laperierre!

An intense looking Ian Laperierre took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Fuck Alt Right and its inbred supporters. '.

 

Event: JBL 3 Budo vs Dee     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
Neckbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Laperierre ducks down to avoid it.
Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laperierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laperierre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laperierre lands a glancing blow to the side of Neckbreaker's head.
Laperierre cracks Neckbreaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laperierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker throws out a counter right but Laperierre avoids it with no problem.
Laperierre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neckbreaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut there from Laperierre.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Laperierre avoids it easily.
Laperierre is looking to counter punch.
Laperierre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laperierre looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Laperierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Laperierre.
Laperierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Laperierre tries to clinch there but Neckbreaker circles away.
Laperierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laperierre throws a body punch but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laperierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Ian Laperierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Neckbreaker.
Laperierre tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Neckbreaker is able to avoid easily.
Neckbreaker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laperierre under the eye.#T1#
Neckbreaker walks into a left hand.
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Laperierre avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from Neckbreaker. No joy for Laperierre on that attempt.
Neckbreaker moves out of range as Laperierre strikes.
Laperierre throws out a powerful jab.
Neckbreaker avoids the body shot from Laperierre.
Neckbreaker missing with a left hand there. Laperierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laperierre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Laperierre misses with a body kick.
Laperierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Laperierre ducked under it nicely.
Neckbreaker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laperierre misses with a double jab.
Neckbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laperierre moves out of range as Neckbreaker strikes.
Laperierre throws a low kick but Neckbreaker avoids it.
Neckbreaker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Laperierre swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Laperierre with a jab.
Neckbreaker swings for the body but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Laperierre clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neckbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Laperierre can't find room to land a body shot as Neckbreaker controls the action.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Neckbreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neckbreaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laperierre backwards.
Laperierre swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Neckbreaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laperierre scores with a nice right hand.
Laperierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laperierre throws a combination that misses
and Neckbreaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Neckbreaker misses with a takedown attempt - Laperierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laperierre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Laperierre.
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Laperierre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neckbreaker doesn't seem phased though.
Laperierre cracks Neckbreaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laperierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre scores with a jab.
Laperierre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Laperierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Neckbreaker is just out of range.
Good exchange - Laperierre coming out on top.
Laperierre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Laperierre misses.
Laperierre lands the left hand.
Laperierre moves away from the strike by Neckbreaker.
Laperierre is looking to clinch.
Laperierre swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Laperierre there.
Laperierre throws a lazy right hand but Neckbreaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neckbreaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neckbreaker slips a straight right by Laperierre.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neckbreaker. Laperierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laperierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laperierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Neckbreaker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laperierre somewhat.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Laperierre ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Neckbreaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Laperierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Laperierre.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Neckbreaker wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Laperierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laperierre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neckbreaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
Laperierre slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses the jab.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Neckbreaker moves away from the strike by Laperierre.
Neckbreaker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laperierre circles away.
Neckbreaker ducks right into an uppercut from Laperierre.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neckbreaker misses the jab.
Neckbreaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Neckbreaker looks to land a right hand but Laperierre moved out of range.
Neckbreaker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Neckbreaker lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Laperierre avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laperierre.#TD#
Laperierre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Neckbreaker sprawls well initially but Laperierre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Laperierre sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Neckbreaker can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker is looking for a sweep. Laperierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neckbreaker keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Laperierre wants to free his trapped foot but Neckbreaker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Laperierre seems to be working for a kimura but Neckbreaker defends the submission attempt.
Laperierre trying to mount his opponent but Neckbreaker defends it.
Laperierre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Laperierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Neckbreaker is just riding it out for now. Laperierre eventually gives up the hold.
Laperierre trying to control the action but Neckbreaker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laperierre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Neckbreaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laperierre.
Laperierre slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Laperierre trying to pass the guard but Neckbreaker defending well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Laperierre is just out of range.
Laperierre swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Laperierre misses with a leg kick.
Neckbreaker with the counter takedown but Laperierre avoids it easily.#CL#
Laperierre darts in and clinches Neckbreaker up against the cage.
Neckbreaker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Neckbreaker lands a right hand.
Laperierre pushes Neckbreaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laperierre misses with a punch to the body.
Neckbreaker misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Laperierre blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laperierre.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laperierre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laperierre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Neckbreaker fails to land.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neckbreaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Neckbreaker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Laperierre regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laperierre has momentary wrist control but Neckbreaker slips an elbow through the middle.
Neckbreaker wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Laperierre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ian Laperierre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Laperierre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neckbreaker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laperierre swivels and escapes.
Laperierre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neckbreaker misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Laperierre to counter with a crisp jab.
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with a hook. Neckbreaker ducked under it nicely.
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laperierre slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laperierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laperierre. #CL#
Laperierre moves into the clinch successfully.
Laperierre blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Neckbreaker is trying to drag Laperierre to the mat but Laperierre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ian Laperierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slammy Neckbreaker.
Nice body punch from Laperierre - that landed with a thud.
Laperierre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Still in the clinch, Laperierre scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laperierre.
Neckbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laperierre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laperierre lands with a right to the head.
Laperierre misses with a punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker throws a head punch that misses.
Ian Laperierre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laperierre lands with a right to the head.
Laperierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Laperierre is pressed up against the cage. Neckbreaker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laperierre down to the mat. Laperierre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Neckbreaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Laperierre has a takedown stuffed.
Neckbreaker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Laperierre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Neckbreaker walks into a straight right hand from Laperierre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckbreaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Laperierre.
Neckbreaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slammy Neckbreaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ian Laperierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neckbreaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laperierre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ian Laperierre is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Laperierre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neckbreaker, pushing him back against the cage.
Neckbreaker stalling the fight.
Laperierre blocking some punches.
Neckbreaker working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laperierre.
Laperierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker misses with a punch to the body.
Neckbreaker tries a knee to the head but Laperierre blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laperierre pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Jab by Laperierre.
Laperierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Laperierre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laperierre scores with a decent looking hook.
Laperierre is looking to clinch.
Laperierre scores with a punch to the head.
Neckbreaker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laperierre counters with a right hand to the body.
Laperierre cracks a nice hook into Neckbreaker's ribs.
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laperierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
Laperierre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Neckbreaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Neckbreaker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laperierre's waist but Laperierre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Neckbreaker off to one side.
Laperierre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Neckbreaker has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laperierre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Neckbreaker gets tackled into the cage by Laperierre. Laperierre maintains the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker tries to work over Laperierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neckbreaker tries to break free but Laperierre pushes him back against the cage.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Neckbreaker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laperierre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Laperierre blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laperierre.
Neckbreaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Laperierre.
Neckbreaker goes for a takedown attempt but Laperierre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Laperierre with a jab.
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Laperierre slips the punch.
Laperierre digs a good body shot into Neckbreaker's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Laperierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laperierre has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Laperierre!

Ian Laperierre made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Fuck Alt Right and its inbred supporters. '.

 

Event: Initiation     
Date:   Jul 13, 2018
#R1#
Laperierre tries a low kick but Wine avoids it.
Wine shoots in for a takedown but Laperierre shows good takedown defense.
Wine tries for a takedown but Laperierre circles away easily
and Laperierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laperierre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ian Laperierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laperierre takes a swing at Wine's ribcage but misses.
Wine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laperierre with a body shot.
Laperierre swings for the body but Wine moves out of range.
Laperierre stuns Wine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laperierre throws a leg kick but Wine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wine tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Laperierre has managed to clinch.
Laperierre stalling.
Laperierre stalling against the cage.
Laperierre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wine backwards. #T1#
Laperierre is struggling to control the position.
Wine letting Laperierre take a breather here.
Laperierre lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Laperierre breaks from the clinch.
Wine walks into a straight right hand from Laperierre.
Wine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laperierre lands a right hook to the body.
Wine looks winded!
Laperierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Laperierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laperierre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Laperierre.#T2#
Laperierre is stalling here.
Laperierre stalling in the clinch.
Laperierre controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Laperierre for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ian Laperierre.#CL#
Laperierre takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laperierre slowing the pace effectively.
Laperierre slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laperierre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laperierre taking a breather.
Laperierre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Laperierre taking a breather.
Laperierre stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ian Laperierre.#CL#
Laperierre rushes Wine and presses him up against the cage.
Laperierre content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Laperierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laperierre connects with a single shot there.
Laperierre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Laperierre closes the distance and pushes Wine back into the cage.
A short right from Laperierre on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laperierre.
Laperierre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Laperierre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laperierre displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wine up against the cage.
Laperierre stalls.
Laperierre has Wine pushed against the cage.
Laperierre gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Laperierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ian Laperierre.
Laperierre lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
Laperierre sends Wine crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Laperierre is motioning to the referee to let Wine up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Wine is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Timothy Wine has been cut.
Wine is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Laperierre doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Wine crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Wine's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ian Laperierre!
Ian Laperierre looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Fuck Alt Right and its inbred supporters. '.

 

Event: Indomitable Wills     
Date:   Jun 29, 2018
#R1#
Huyenegn Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Huyenegn Jr looks to land a right hand but Laperierre moved out of range.
Huyenegn Jr checks a leg kick.
Huyenegn Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Laperierre throws a leg kick but Huyenegn Jr moved away.
Laperierre misses with a hook. Huyenegn Jr ducked under it nicely.
Huyenegn Jr throws a hook to the side of Laperierre's head but Laperierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laperierre misses with a low kick. #CL#
Laperierre moves into the clinch.
Laperierre stalling the fight.
Laperierre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huyenegn Jr backwards.
Laperierre manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Laperierre digs a right hand underneath Huyenegn Jr's ribcage. Huyenegn Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laperierre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laperierre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laperierre takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Laperierre jumps guard.
Laperierre has Huyenegn Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Huyenegn Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Laperierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huyenegn Jr defends it easily.
Huyenegn Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre seems keen to control Huyenegn Jr's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huyenegn Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Laperierre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Huyenegn Jr has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Laperierre to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Huyenegn Jr is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Laperierre pulls down on the head and he's put Huyenegn Jr to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ian Laperierre!
In defeat, Juenju Huyenegn Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need a bitch'.

 

Event: Trials By Fire II     
Date:   Jun 02, 2018
#R1#
Laperierre throws a leg kick but Cohohnas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cohohnas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laperierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Laperierre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cohohnas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laperierre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cohohnas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Laperierre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cohohnas defending well as Laperierre loads up on a big left hand.
Laperierre sets himself, and Cohohnas steps forward looking for the clinch! Laperierre avoids it this time.#CL#
Laperierre has Cohohnas up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Laperierre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Laperierre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Laperierre 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laperierre wants to stand but Cohohnas is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laperierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Laperierre clinches up against the cage.
Laperierre taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Laperierre breaks the clinch.
Cohohnas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laperierre.
Laperierre swings for the body but Cohohnas moves out of range.
Cohohnas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laperierre missing with a left hand there. Cohohnas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laperierre throws a body kick that misses.
Cohohnas looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Laperierre cracks Cohohnas with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Laperierre rushes Cohohnas and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Laperierre pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laperierre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cohohnas's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laperierre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cohohnas's brow.
Laperierre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cohohnas tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Laperierre breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Laperierre - just one landing.
Laperierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laperierre misses the jab.
Cohohnas feints the counter takedown.
Cohohnas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Laperierre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cohohnas, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Laperierre avoiding damage.
Laperierre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Laperierre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cohohnas backwards.
Laperierre lands a left hand.
Laperierre controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laperierre takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Laperierre has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cohohnas is trying to keep an underhook but Laperierre manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Laperierre trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Laperierre throws a shot from downtown. Cohohnas moves away and avoids it.
Cohohnas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cohohnas moves away from the strike by Laperierre.
Laperierre swings for the body but Cohohnas moves out of range.
Laperierre misses with a looping right.
Cohohnas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ian Laperierre is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Laperierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Laperierre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Laperierre throwing shots but Cohohnas is blocking nicely.
Laperierre controlling the action here.
Cohohnas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laperierre.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cohohnas wants to control but Laperierre is keeping busy.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Cohohnas is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cohohnas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Laperierre is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A clash of legs there as Cohohnas blocks the low kick.
Cohohnas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Laperierre throws the left hand but Cohohnas avoids the punch easily.
Cohohnas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cohohnas moves out of range as Laperierre strikes.#CL#
Laperierre moves into range and clinches up with Cohohnas.
Laperierre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Laperierre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cohohnas uses from the top position.
Laperierre is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Laperierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cohohnas defends it easily.
Cohohnas trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laperierre pulls Cohohnas in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Laperierre's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cohohnas postures up in Laperierre's guard and throws a big left but Laperierre blocks it.
Laperierre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laperierre continues to stall.
Laperierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cohohnas can do to turn this around?
Cohohnas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cohohnas throwing strikes from guard but Laperierre blocks nicely.
Cohohnas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laperierre has control of Cohohnas's left arm, preventing Cohohnas from doing any damage.
Cohohnas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cohohnas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cohohnas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laperierre has Cohohnas pulled in close to control his posture.
Laperierre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ian Laperierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cohohnas connects with a couple of short punches.
Cohohnas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Laperierre scores with a decent looking hook.
Laperierre loads up on a big right hand but Cohohnas slips the punch.#TD#
Laperierre shoots in and bounces Cohohnas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Laperierre controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Laperierre stands and throws Cohohnas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Laperierre remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cohohnas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Laperierre.
Laperierre in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cohohnas is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ian Laperierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
More hug and hope from Laperierre.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Cohohnas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cohohnas slips a straight right by Laperierre.
Cohohnas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with a looping right.
Cohohnas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laperierre lands with an uppercut that bounces Cohohnas off the cage and back into range.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut. Cohohnas saw that one coming.
Cohohnas drops his hands momentarily and Laperierre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Laperierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cohohnas was well out of range. Poor timing from Laperierre.
Nice jab there from Laperierre.
Ian Laperierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laperierre looks to land a left hand but Cohohnas moved out of range nicely.
Laperierre throws a leg kick that misses.
Laperierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Cohohnas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cohohnas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laperierre trying to control the position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laperierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deanda Cohohnas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laperierre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Laperierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laperierre has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Laperierre!

 

 
 
 
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