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BBG 4 - Dukat vs Laperierre PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Manta Ray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Akhmat Danzakov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ray tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Ray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ray (0) vs (2) Danzakov
Ray wants to sweep here but Danzakov controlling him for the moment.
Danzakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ray looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Danzakov is defending well. Ray quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Danzakov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ray celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manta Ray! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Goro Takemura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Black Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Takemura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takemura (0) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Takemura is keeping the position.
Marlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takemura is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura being controlled here, momentarily.
Takemura keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass. #T1#
Takemura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takemura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Takemura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marlin 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. #SUB#
Takemura is looking for a triangle but Marlin pushes his legs off easily.
Takemura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marlin looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Marlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Marlin 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.
Takemura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marlin 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. #SUB#
Takemura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marlin escapes and throws Takemura's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (0) vs (5) Marlin#T3#
Takemura is looking to reverse the position.
Takemura stops Marlin from passing to mount.
Marlin tries to move to full mount but Takemura actually manages to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin trying to advance position but Takemura counters by regaining guard.
Marlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Takemura is keeping the position.
Marlin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Marlin is continuing to stall.
Takemura working a defensive guard here.
Marlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marlin won't allow Takemura to sweep him here. #T5#
Marlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marlin is pushing down on Takemura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takemura is fighting to maintain full guard but Marlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marlin wants to free his trapped foot but Takemura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takemura tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Takemura gets back to full guard.
Marlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takemura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Let's hope that Marlin 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.#T7#
Takemura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marlin won't allow Takemura to sweep him here.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Takemura is keeping the position.
Marlin slips nicely into half guard.
Marlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Takemura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marlin in particular looking to stall.#T9#
Takemura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marlin is working away from the top position though.
Marlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takemura moves into full guard.
Takemura is trying to keep Marlin in close.
Takemura looking for a sweep. Not yet Takemura, not yet.
Marlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (0) vs (8) Marlin#T10#
Marlin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Takemura is trying to get back to half guard.
Marlin taking a breather here.
Marlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takemura's legs.
Marlin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T11#
Marlin is trying to move to mount but Takemura reverses beautifully and ends up in Marlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (2) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Marlin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Takemura 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 Marlin. Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (5) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin is trying to control Takemura's posture but Takemura avoids it. #T12#
Takemura taking a breather here.
Takemura is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takemura controlling the position.
Marlin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Takemura presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Takemura (7) vs (8) Marlin#T13#
Marlin tries to hold on but Takemura postures up.
Marlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marlin reaches up and holds on to Takemura to control the position.
Marlin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marlin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Marlin is not content to let Takemura control the position.#T14##SUB#
Takemura is working for a submission of some sort.
Marlin wants to get back to full guard but Takemura has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (10) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takemura looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin is looking to get to half guard.
Marlin tries to lock up and control but Takemura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takemura takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
A relieved looking Goro Takemura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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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 0 wins and 2 losses; Rat Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Man shoots in and gets a takedown into Thunder's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Man (2) vs (0) Thunder
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Man drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thunder looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thunder looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thunder! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Man (2) vs (4) Thunder
Man's coaches at Steel Penn Training Den have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Thunder working away.
Thunder taking a breather here.
Man is looking to regain half guard here but Thunder keeps moving and retains side control.
Man wants to control but Thunder postures up.
I've been told that Thunder 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man sneaks back into half guard.
Man desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Thunder is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Man slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Man trying to control the position here.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man 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.
Thunder slips nicely into half guard.
Man wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Thunder is keen to just control but Man is a slippery customer.
Man gets back to full guard.
Thunder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thunder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Man lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Man (4) vs (4) Thunder
Thunder keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass. #T3#
Man 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.
Thunder trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard.
Man passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Man (7) vs (4) Thunder
Thunder is not content to let Man control the position.
Thunder struggling a bit here.
Thunder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Man looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Man working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thunder stops Man from passing to mount.
Thunder is trying to control Man's posture but Man avoids it. #SUB#
Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T5#
Man is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thunder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thunder is not content to let Man control the position.
Man tries to advance to mount but Thunder denies him.
Thunder is looking to reverse the position.#T6##SUB#
Man in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Thunder is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rat Man!
In his post fight interview, Rat Man started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Co-main event
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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 1 wins and 1 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 26 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Quark rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Gracie tightens his grip and picks Quark up, before dumping him to the ground. Quark manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quark (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Quark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie stays in close to Quark's body and controls the position.
It looks like Gracie 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.
Quark keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Quark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Quark pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Quark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quark swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Quark throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (0) vs (5) Gracie
Quark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie working away.
Quark is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Quark (0) vs (7) Gracie
Quark tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Quark is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Quark (0) vs (10) Gracie
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Quark tries to escape but Gracie 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.
Quark is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Gracie controlling the position well here. Quark rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quark trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Quark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Quark tries to break free.
Quark trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Quark's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Gracie 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, Quark has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie has the hooks in. Quark is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Quark buck him off.
Quark tries to break free.
Quark trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie is hanging on to Quark's back as he tries to escape.
#T5#
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Quark's body.
Gracie is looking to control Quark but Quark is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracie controls the action.
Quark is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The House Of Pain, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark is in bad spot here.
Quark tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T6##SUB2#
Quark tries to improve his position but Gracie has taken his back! Gracie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Quark tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracie pushes Quark away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chozen Gracie! |
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Main event
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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. |
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