PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between LaVern Shirley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Laplaglia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that LaVern Shirley has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily LaVern Shirley seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Shirley
vs
Laplaglia

170 cm
34
152 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

170 cm
21
153 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, LaVern Shirley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Derek Laplaglia!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shirley gets tackled into the cage by Laplaglia. Laplaglia maintains the clinch.
Shirley lands a shoulder strike.
Shirley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laplaglias head.
Laplaglia misses with a body punch.

Shirley has picked Laplaglia up - he's going for a ride! Shirley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shirley wants to pass to mount but Laplaglia is defending the position.
Shirley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Laplaglia is looking for a sweep. Shirley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Shirley is trying for a kimura here. Laplaglia looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shirley wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). LaVern Shirley!
LaVern Shirley retains his lightweight title!