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Event:
DC 103: Burdon v Pope
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
A big left from Lapierre misses.
Lapierre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Katajamaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lapierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katajamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lapierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lapierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lapierre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lapierre misses with the head strike.
Katajamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Lapierre on the inside.
Katajamaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lapierre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lapierre misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Katajamaki has Lapierre pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Katajamaki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lapierre tumbling to the mat - Katajamaki dives into Lapierre's guard.
Lapierre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Lapierre is looking for a triangle but Katajamaki pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Lapierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Katajamaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Katajamaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Katajamaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Katajamaki landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Lapierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Katajamaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lapierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Katajamaki has managed to get both his arms back between Lapierre's legs - danger averted.
Katajamaki scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Lapierre has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lapierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lapierre is looking for a triangle but Katajamaki pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lapierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Katajamaki scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Katajamaki lands a couple of digs.
Katajamaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Lapierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Katajamaki defends it easily.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Lapierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Katajamaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Katajamaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#Lapierre is rocked!
Katajamaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Lapierre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Katajamaki loads up on a big left hand. Lapierre felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Katajamaki looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lapierre can't hide his disappointment, as Katajamaki celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Katajamaki!
A victorious Ari Katajamaki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DC 66 Davis vs Lapierre
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapierre.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Lapierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lapierre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Lapierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryant Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Lapierre saw that one coming.
Davis lands a glancing blow to the side of Lapierre's head.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lapierre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lapierre defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Davis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davis misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapierre takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Davis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lapierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lapierre on the side of the head.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Lapierre.#T1#
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Lapierre takes one to the side of the head.
Davis misses with a low kick as Lapierre jumps back.
Lapierre tries to counter by closing the distance.
Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Davis connects with an inside leg kick.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lapierre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lapierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Lapierre is out of range.
Davis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lapierre slips under a jab.
Lapierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lapierre throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Davis 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 Lapierre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lapierre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Davis misses the jab.
A big right from Davis misses.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Lapierre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Davis with a body shot.
Davis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lapierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
An attempted straight right counter from Davis misses the target.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Lapierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Lapierre blocks the low kick.
Lapierre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Davis throws a one two combo.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Lapierre moves away and avoids it.
Lapierre is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lapierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lapierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapierre.
That kick from Davis tenderised Lapierre's leg. Lapierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
Davis throws a jab when Lapierre was well out of range.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Lapierre.
Davis sets himself, and Lapierre steps forward looking for the clinch! Davis avoids it this time.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lapierre to counter with a crisp jab.
Lapierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Davis blocks a jab.
Lapierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
A little jabbing left from Lapierre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lapierre moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Lapierre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lapierre throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab.
Lapierre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davis. Davis obviously looking to wear him down.
Lapierre slips a jab from Davis.
Lapierre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lapierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Lapierre throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Lapierre throws a sloppy body shot
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Lapierre staying out of range there.
Lapierre ducks under a wild hook from Davis.#T4#
Lapierre tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Lapierre missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lapierre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Lapierre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapierre throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lapierre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Davis misses.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Lapierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lapierre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Davis misses with a hook
and Lapierre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Lapierre misses with a wild body shot.
Davis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lapierre momentarily.
Davis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lapierre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapierre. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant Davis 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#
Lapierre looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapierre.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Lapierre ducks down to avoid it.
Lapierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis avoids the body shot from Lapierre.
Davis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lapierre misses with a hook.
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davis lands a glancing blow to the side of Lapierre's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis misses with a hook.
Lapierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lapierre counters with a stiff right hand.
Lapierre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davis.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lapierre.#T1#
Lapierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Nice cross by Davis.
Lapierre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lapierre checks it well.
Lapierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Lapierre stuns Davis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lapierre might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Davis has got the better of the exchanges.
Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Lapierre counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lapierre back to the cage. Davis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Lapierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapierre.
A jab from Davis misses.
Lapierre slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Lapierre throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis 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. #T2#
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Lapierre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lapierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Lapierre slips the punch.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Lapierre.
Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis misses with an uppercut
and Lapierre counters with a left to the body.
Lapierre misses with a wild body shot.
Davis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lapierre misses with a jab to the body
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Davis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lapierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lapierre.
Lapierre throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Lapierre looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Lapierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Lapierre's head but Lapierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Davis sizes up Lapierre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lapierre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lapierre loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Davis misses with a looping left.
Lapierre lands a glancing blow to the side of Davis's head.
Lapierre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davis rather than just go for the knockout.
Lapierre is looking to clinch.
Lapierre doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Davis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lapierre looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
A low kick lands for Davis.
Lapierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Lapierre misses with a straight right.
Bryant Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lapierre swings widly with a right hand
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapierre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Davis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Lapierre.
Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Davis throws the left hand but Lapierre avoids the punch easily.
Davis misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Lapierre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lapierre.
Davis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Davis lands with a left to the head.
Davis scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Lapierre is rocked!
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lapierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Davis working aggressively here.
Davis misses with some punches.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Lapierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lapierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapierre.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapierre.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant Davis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Davis misses with a right hand
and Lapierre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Lapierre slips the punch.
Lapierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lapierre connects with a body shot.
Davis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lapierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
A countering left hand to the body from Lapierre misses.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lapierre can do to turn this around?
Davis misses with a hook.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lapierre.
As Lapierre looks to move away, Davis throws a big counter combo but Lapierre just gets out of the way.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Lapierre misses its intended target.
Davis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Lapierre clinches.
Lapierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lapierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Davis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lapierre.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Lapierre moved out of range nicely.
Lapierre walks into a jab.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lapierre counters with a nice body shot.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Lapierre's head but Lapierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lapierre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Davis with a body shot.
Lapierre misses with a shot to the body
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis throws a monster overhand right that drops Lapierre! Davis follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryant Davis!
Bryant Davis retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Bryant Davis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
DC 60: Bollomard vs Nyla
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Lapierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lapierre.
Bogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bogo lands a head kick!
Lapierre lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Lapierre misses its intended target.
Lapierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogo is just out of range.
And Bogo tries to counter it with a takedown but Lapierre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo throws a sloppy head kick and Lapierre moves out of range easily. #TD#
Lapierre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Lapierre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bogo, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lapierre goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bogo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lapierre's guard! Nice work there by Bogo! #T1##SUB2#
Bogo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bogo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bogo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lapierre is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lapierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Lapierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bogo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lapierre looking for a guillotine here but Bogo defends easily.
#SUB#
Lapierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bogo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
Lapierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bogo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bogo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bogo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lapierre has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bogo is looking to defend but Lapierre has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bogo! Lapierre pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bogo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Verney Lapierre!
After winning the bout, Verney Lapierre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bebok gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Bebok is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bebok manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Bebok's guard.
Lapierre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bebok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lapierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Lapierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lapierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Lapierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lapierre drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lapierre as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bebok screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lapierre! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Verney Lapierre!
After winning the bout, Verney Lapierre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Aoiki ducks right into an uppercut from Lapierre.
Ken Aoiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapierre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lapierre throws a good cross that connects.
Lapierre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aoiki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aoiki throws a body punch but Lapierre moves out of range.
Aoiki throws a shot from downtown. Lapierre moves away and avoids it.
Aoiki fails to land the takedown.
Aoiki dives in and grabs Lapierre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lapierre pushes down on Aoiki's head and hops out.
Lapierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aoiki misses the body punch
and Lapierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoiki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Lapierre tests Aoiki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Aoiki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Lapierre has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lapierre staying out of range there.
Aoiki shoots in looking for a takedown. Lapierre tries to sprawl out of it but Aoiki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lapierre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Verney Lapierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Aoiki.
Aoiki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Aoiki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aoiki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aoiki shoots in for a takedown but Lapierre shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Lapierre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aoiki fails with a takedown attempt.
Lapierre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoiki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aoiki looks winded!
Aoiki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aoiki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lapierre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aoiki's head backwards.
Lapierre scores with a body shot.
Lapierre jabs Aoiki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lapierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Lapierre. That snapped Aoiki's head back.
Lapierre connects with the punch.
Lapierre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lapierre with a nice cross.#T2#
Lapierre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lapierre scores with the left hand. Aoiki knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Aoiki is rocked!
Donk. Lapierre catches Aoiki right on the button with a cross.
Aoiki is still on wobbly legs! Can Lapierre finish him?
Aoiki wants to clinch.
Lapierre scores with a hook to the body. Aoiki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aoiki looks to clinch
and Lapierre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aoiki thinking.
Aoiki seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Lapierre.
Verney Lapierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoiki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Lapierre there.
Lapierre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lapierre lands a nice shot to the body.
Aoiki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lapierre counters with a straight right hand.
Lapierre is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A cross from Lapierre lands.
Lapierre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aoiki's head backwards.#T3#
Lapierre digs a good hook to Aoiki's body.
Aoiki tries to move into range but Lapierre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lapierre cracks Aoiki with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Aoiki falls to his knees and Lapierre doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verney Lapierre!
Verney Lapierre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Lapierre lands a lovely overhand right.
Lapierre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mmm has time to react.
A shot to the liver by Lapierre. Beautiful body shot.
Mmm ducks under a wild hook from Lapierre.
Mmm counters with a body kick.
Lapierre connects with a single shot there.
Lapierre scores with the left hand. Mmm knows he should have avoided that one.
Lapierre misses with an uppercut. Mmm saw that one coming.
And Mmm responds with a good body kick, but Lapierre manages to step out the way in time.
Lapierre lands with a nice body punch.
Lapierre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lapierre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapierre lands a nice shot to the body.
Lapierre digs a good body shot into Mmm's ribs.
Lapierre throws a body punch but Mmm moves out of range.
Mmm takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Lapierre has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lapierre connects with a body shot that sends Mmm's belly button to the back.
Lapierre lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Lapierre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mmm doesn't seem phased though.
Lapierre cracks Mmm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Verney Lapierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lapierre scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Mmm is rocked!
Mmm gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Lapierre gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mmm is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verney Lapierre!
During a confident post fight interview, Verney Lapierre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R8
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Lapierre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Lapierre is trying to trip Lawson. He has hold of a leg but Lawson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lapierre persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Lapierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lapierre trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Lapierre postures up.
#SUB2#
Lawson is looking for a triangle but Lapierre pushes his legs off easily.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Lapierre from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lawson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Lawson's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Lawson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lapierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lapierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Lapierre from controlling successfully.
Lapierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Lapierre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lawson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Lapierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lawson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lapierre has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lawson 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 Lapierre.#SUB2#
Lawson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lapierre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lapierre can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB2#
Lawson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lapierre has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lapierre is looking for a sweep.
Lapierre wants to control but Lawson postures up.
Lapierre tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Lawson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lapierre is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lawson yanks on the arm and Lapierre is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lawson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Lawson! |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R6
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Lapierre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Da Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Lapierre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lapierre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lapierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lapierre controls the pace.#SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lapierre as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Da Silva screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lapierre! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Verney Lapierre!
A relieved looking Verney Lapierre 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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Event:
TD 18
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Kangas lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Lapierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas misses with a double jab.
Lapierre loads up on a big right hand but Kangas slips the punch.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lapierre throws out the jab.
Kangas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lapierre avoids it.
Lapierre scores with a punch to the head.
Lapierre's corner calls for a 1-2. Lapierre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kangas misses with a few strikes there.
Lapierre misses with a hook
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kangas blocks a jab.#TD2#
Lapierre gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapierre trying to control from half guard but Kangas is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Lapierre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lapierre is keen to just control but Kangas is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Lapierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kangas is just riding it out for now. Lapierre eventually gives up the hold.
Lapierre is looking to advance position but Kangas won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kangas is looking for a sweep. Lapierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lapierre seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lapierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kangas is just riding it out for now. Lapierre eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lapierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kangas defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Lapierre looking for a submission but Kangas manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Lapierre wants to control from the top but Kangas keeps moving.
Kangas controlling Lapierre's posture.
Lapierre sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Lapierre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kangas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kangas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kangas! #REVR#
Lapierre tries to bench press Kangas off him but Kangas keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapierre struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lapierre is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kangas is staying active.
Lapierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verney Lapierre 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#
Lapierre moves out of range of the body kick from Kangas.
Kangas looks to land a left hand but Lapierre moved out of range nicely.
Lapierre misses the shot to the body.
Kangas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kangas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lapierre on the side of the head.
Lapierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kangas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kangas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Kangas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lapierre just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Lapierre finds it's target.#T1#
Lapierre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lapierre throws an overhand right that lands on Kangas's shoulder, as Kangas tries to avoid the shot.
Lapierre throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Kangas misses #TD2#
and Lapierre counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kangas! #SUB2#
Lapierre goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kangas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lapierre but great work by Kangas.
Lapierre is looking to reverse the position.
Kangas trying to control the action but Lapierre is working from the bottom.
Lapierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lapierre is trying to work for a sweep but Kangas has mounted him!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapierre bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kangas is trying to keep Lapierre in close.
#SUB2#
Lapierre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kangas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kangas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kangas! #REVR#
Lapierre tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kangas easily slips into full mount! #T3#
Lapierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lapierre is squirming around, avoiding Kangas's attempts to control the action.
Lapierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lapierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lapierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lapierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lapierre tries to hold on but Kangas pushes him away.
Kangas looking to control but Lapierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lapierre is trying to reverse the position but instead Kangas has taken his back - oops!
Lapierre trying to control the hands but Kangas won't let him.
Verney Lapierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lapierre is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tapani Kangas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kangas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Lapierre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lapierre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kangas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas working aggressively here.
Lapierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lapierre looking for a takedown.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Verney Lapierre.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Lapierre wants a takedown.
Lapierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Kangas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kangas lands a left hand.
Kangas tries to work over Lapierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapierre tries for a takedown but Kangas manages to get underhooks.
Kangas lands a left hand.
Kangas gets underhooks to prevent Lapierre's takedown attempt.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Lapierre has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kangas is trying to keep an underhook but Lapierre manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Lapierre seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kangas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Verney Lapierre!
An out of breath Verney Lapierre thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TD 14
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lapierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lapierre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lapierre throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lapierre swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Grimes clinches up against the cage.
Grimes jumps guard but Lapierre stands there with Grimes around his waist. Grimes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grimes tries to pull guard but Lapierre forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Grimes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Grimes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lapierre is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grimes to the mat. Grimes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Lapierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lapierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lapierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lapierre defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grimes has his foot on Lapierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lapierre works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Grimes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lapierre defends well.#SUB#
Grimes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily.
#SUB#
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lapierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lapierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Grimes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lapierre is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Grimes working for a triangle but Lapierre defends it easily.
#T2##SUB#
Grimes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lapierre defends well.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grimes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lapierre defends it easily.#SUB#
Grimes working for a triangle but Lapierre defends it easily.
#SUB#
Grimes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lapierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Lapierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lapierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lapierre has managed to get both his arms back between Grimes 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Grimes has his foot on Lapierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lapierre works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lapierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lapierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily.
#SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lapierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Grimes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard. #SUB2#
Lapierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 Gunnar Grimes 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#
Lapierre throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lapierre keeps the fight on the outside.
Lapierre throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Grimes tries to clinch up.
Grimes tries to clinch there but Lapierre circles away.
Grimes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lapierre circles away.
Lapierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimes misses with a takedown
and Lapierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grimes moves in looking to clinch but Lapierre pushes him off.
Grimes fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Grimes drives through and clinches with Lapierre against the cage.
#TD#
Grimes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grimes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lapierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lapierre has managed to get both his arms back between Grimes 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard. #SUB#
Lapierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lapierre has managed to get both his arms back between Grimes 's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Lapierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lapierre has managed to get both his arms back between Grimes 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Lapierre pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Grimes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lapierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily.
#SUB#
Grimes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Lapierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily.
#SUB#
Grimes working for a triangle but Lapierre defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Lapierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard. #T3##SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily.
#SUB#
Grimes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily.
#SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Grimes has his foot on Lapierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lapierre works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gunnar Grimes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grimes 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Grimes darts in looking for a takedown but Lapierre gets double underhooks and turns Grimes into the cage.
Grimes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lapierre smiles and moves away.
Grimes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lapierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grimes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grimes wants to clinch but Lapierre slips to the side
and Lapierre counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Lapierre.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grimes is defended easily by Lapierre.
It seemed like Lapierre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Grimes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimes is looking to clinch but Lapierre is avoiding it.
Lapierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown but Lapierre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lapierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Grimes drives through and clinches with Lapierre against the cage.
#TD#
Grimes decides to pull guard.
Grimes wants to sweep here but Lapierre controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Lapierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lapierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard. #SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard. #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.#SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Lapierre pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Lapierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Lapierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Grimes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gunnar Grimes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Grimes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Grimes working for a triangle but Lapierre defends it easily.
#SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lapierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Grimes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lapierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard. #SUB#
Grimes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lapierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Verney Lapierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verney Lapierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grimes 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gunnar Grimes !
Our winner, Gunnar Grimes , 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. |
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Event:
DC Sunday Sesh 5
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Sobhraj misses with a body shot.
Lapierre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Lapierre misses.
A big right from Lapierre misses. #CL2#
Sobhraj clinches with his opponent.
Sobhraj lands an elbow inside that Lapierre shrugs off.
Sobhraj is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lapierre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sobhraj pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lapierre is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Verney Lapierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobhraj lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lapierre gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sobhraj regains guard.
#SUB2#
Sobhraj is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lapierre is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sobhraj is looking for a triangle but Lapierre pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Sobhraj had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lapierre defends it easily.#T1#
Lapierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sobhraj escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lapierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sobhraj working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lapierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lapierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lapierre controlling from the top position. #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.
Lapierre postures up.
Lapierre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lapierre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Lapierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lapierre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Sobhraj looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Lapierre controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Sobhraj throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lapierre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Decent striking displayed by Sobhraj there.
Sobhraj throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4#
Sobhraj tries to close the distance and clinch but Lapierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sobhraj looks to score with a jab to the body but Lapierre is just out of range.
Lapierre lands a head shot.
Sobhraj takes one on the button.
Lapierre throws a shot from downtown. Sobhraj moves away and avoids it.
Sobhraj misses with a hook. Lapierre ducked under it nicely.
Lapierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lapierre misses with a hook.
Sobhraj throws an overhand right that lands on Lapierre's shoulder, as Lapierre tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lapierre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sobhraj connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lapierre scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Sobhraj drives through and clinches with Lapierre against the cage.
Sobhraj prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Sobhraj 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#
Sobhraj misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sobhraj scores with a shot to the body.
Sobhraj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lapierre misses with an uppercut
and Sobhraj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sobhraj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sobhraj defending well as Lapierre loads up on a big left hand.
Lapierre misses with a straight right.
Charles Sobhraj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobhraj throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobhraj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lapierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sobhraj.
Sobhraj is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sobhraj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lapierre.
Lapierre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lapierre avoids the body shot from Sobhraj.
#T1#
Sobhraj just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobhraj misses the shot to the body.
Lapierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sobhraj.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobhraj. Lapierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lapierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lapierre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sobhraj throws the left hand but Lapierre avoids the punch easily.
Lapierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sobhraj defending well as Lapierre loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Lapierre's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Sobhraj gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Sobhraj breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lapierre misses with a hook
enabling Sobhraj to counter with a crisp jab.
Sobhraj has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Sobhraj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lapierre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lapierre throwing a counter right hand but Sobhraj manages to avoid it.
Sobhraj slips under a jab from Lapierre.
Sobhraj scores with a nice head shot.
Lapierre misses with a hook
and Sobhraj counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sobhraj connects with a right that clearly hurt Lapierre. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Sobhraj proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Lapierre collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Sobhraj!
A very excited looking Charles Sobhraj 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. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Verney Lapierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mac Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lapierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Bandini, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lapierre is defended easily by Bandini.
Lapierre closes the distance and clinches up with Bandini, looking for a takedown. Lapierre pushes Bandini against the cage but Bandini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Verney Lapierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bandini wants it to stay on the feet.
Lapierre shoots in and drives through. Bandini sprawls well.
Lapierre shoots in but Bandini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bandini tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lapierre misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Bandini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bandini manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Lapierre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bandini dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapierre (0) vs (2) Bandini#SUB#
Lapierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandini defends well.
Bandini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lapierre swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Bandini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Lapierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bandini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Lapierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lapierre's guard.
Bandini controlling the action here.
Bandini trying to control the action but Lapierre is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lapierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lapierre is in trouble now - Bandini has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lapierre (0) vs (5) Bandini
Lapierre tries to hold on but Bandini postures up.
Lapierre tries to reverse the position but Bandini maintains control.
Lapierre tries to lock up and control but Bandini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lapierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandini has a good base and remains in mount.
Bandini controlling the pace for now.
Lapierre tries to hold on but Bandini postures up.#SUB2#
Bandini working for a guillotine from mount but Lapierre is in no mood to give up.
Lapierre tries to hold on but Bandini postures up.#T3#
Lapierre regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lapierre is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandini.
#SUB#
Lapierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandini pulls his head out easily.
Bandini works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lapierre (0) vs (8) Bandini
Bandini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lapierre tries to control Bandini's body but Bandini pushes him off. Lapierre squirms to his side and now Bandini has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lapierre (0) vs (11) Bandini#T4#
Lapierre trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lapierre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Bandini has control of Lapierre's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lapierre regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lapierre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lapierre can't escape the position.
Bandini looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Bandini has control of Lapierre's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lapierre regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bandini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T5#
Lapierre wants to hold on but Bandini pushes him away.
Lapierre is looking to improve his position but Bandini isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini controlling the pace for now.
Bandini fails to advance to Lapierre's back.
Lapierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Bandini working for a submission but Lapierre is keeping him at bay.
Lapierre tries to reverse the position but Bandini maintains control.#SUB2#
Bandini is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lapierre to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lapierre shrugs it off.
Lapierre wants to control but Bandini is having none of it.
Lapierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Lapierre manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bandini is looking to take a break and control but Lapierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bandini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lapierre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bandini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lapierre keeps working. #SUB#
Lapierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandini wants to control but Lapierre is keeping him busy. #T7#
Bandini is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Lapierre actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura but Lapierre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandini to get the leverage.
Bandini is controlling the pace.
Bandini wants to take a breather but Lapierre is having none of it.
Lapierre is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Lapierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lapierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lapierre defends it well. #T8#
Bandini performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Lapierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandini trying to control from half guard but Lapierre is working away. #SUB#
Lapierre actively working from the bottom here.
Bandini wants to control but Lapierre is keeping him busy.
Lapierre wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
Lapierre wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Bandini is keen to just control but Lapierre is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bandini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lapierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lapierre actively working from the bottom here.
Lapierre is in trouble now - Bandini has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lapierre (0) vs (14) Bandini
Bandini controlling from mount.
Bandini manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lapierre to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lapierre (0) vs (17) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Bandini working for the choke. #T10##SUB2#
Bandini is persistently looking for the submission but Lapierre is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Lapierre is trying to defend against the choke here but Bandini has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bandini Tightens the hold and Lapierre taps out furiously! Bandini displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mac Bandini!
Mac Bandini took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
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; John Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Verney Lapierre!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lapierre throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lapierre is in Lake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (0) vs (2) Lapierre
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lapierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lapierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lake tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Lake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lake manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Lake's guard.
Lake keeping moving, preventing Lapierre from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lapierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Lapierre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lake! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lake (4) vs (2) Lapierre#T1#
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Lapierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lapierre tries to bench press Lake off him but Lake keeps the position.
Lapierre 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.
Lapierre is still trying to improve position.
Lapierre is trying to control Lake's posture but Lake avoids it.
Lapierre is looking to regain half guard here but Lake keeps moving and retains side control.
Lapierre can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Lake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lapierre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lake off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lake (4) vs (6) Lapierre
Well, with Lapierre on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lake is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2##SUB2#
Lake is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lapierre gets his way!
Lapierre doesn't have the hooks in and Lake manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (6) vs (6) Lapierre
Lake wants to control from the top but Lapierre keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lapierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lake defends it easily.
Lake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lapierre on the ground.#SUB2#
Lapierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lake defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lapierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lapierre keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Lapierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lake defends it easily.#SUB#
Lake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lapierre working for a triangle but Lake defends it easily.
Lake trying to control but Lapierre is working from the bottom.
Lapierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lake trying to control but Lapierre is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Lapierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lapierre working for a triangle but Lake defends it easily.
#SUB#
Lake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lapierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Lapierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Lapierre keeping full guard, as Lake tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lapierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lapierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lake defends well.#SUB2#
Lapierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lake is aware though and is defending well.
Lapierre keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lapierre looking for a guillotine here but Lake defends easily.
#T6#
Lapierre being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Lake has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lapierre to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lake is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lapierre pulls down on the head and he's put Lake to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Verney Lapierre!
Verney Lapierre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CTMMA 24: Out With A Bang
Date: Oct 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Lapierre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lapierre lands with an uppercut that bounces Holey off the cage and back into range.
Holey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lapierre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#It looks like Nick Holey has been cut.
Lapierre scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#Holey is rocked!
Holey walks into a straight right hand from Lapierre.
Oh Holey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lapierre scores with a decent looking hook.
Verney Lapierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapierre connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Lapierre - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lapierre lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Holey falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lapierre dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verney Lapierre!
After winning the bout, Verney Lapierre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CTMMA 23: Kasai Vs Johnston 2
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Lapierre fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nazaryan to the ground. Lapierre is now in Nazaryan's guard.
Lapierre wants to control from the top but Nazaryan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lapierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lapierre drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lapierre seems to have locked his on tight now - Nazaryan screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lapierre, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Verney Lapierre!
A relieved looking Verney Lapierre 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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Event:
CTMMA 21: Kasai Vs Bresnar 2
Date: Jul 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Lapierre cracks Fjordlinginsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lapierre cracks Fjordlinginsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lapierre dips to his left and cracks Fjordlinginsson with an uppercut!
Lapierre throws out a powerful jab.
Lapierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Fjordlinginsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fjordlinginsson tries to move into range but Lapierre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lapierre dips to his left and cracks Fjordlinginsson with an uppercut!#ROC#Fjordlinginsson is rocked!
Fjordlinginsson walks into a jab.
Fjordlinginsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lapierre finish him?
Lapierre cracks Fjordlinginsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapierre fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Fjordlinginsson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Fjordlinginsson looks to clinch but Lapierre throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Fjordlinginsson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Verney Lapierre!
A relieved looking Verney Lapierre 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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Event:
CTMMA 19: Grang Vs Toryiama
Date: May 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Lapierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mouskal.
Lapierre lands a body shot.
Mouskal swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
so Lapierre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Lapierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lapierre being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Lapierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lapierre has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Lapierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lapierre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mouskal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mouskal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mouskal! #REVB#
Lapierre tries to buck Mouskal off but Mouskal is having none of it.#T1#
Mouskal is looking to take a break and control but Lapierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lapierre regains half guard.#SUB#
Lapierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lapierre actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lapierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mouskal wants to control but Lapierre is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lapierre actively working from the bottom here.
Mouskal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lapierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lapierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mouskal pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lapierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Lapierre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Lapierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mouskal defends it easily.#SUB#
Lapierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mouskal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lapierre pushes a forearm under Mouskal's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mouskal is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Verney Lapierre!
Our winner, Verney Lapierre, 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. |
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Event:
CDFC 33
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Rico throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Lapierre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rico's guard.#SUB2#
Lapierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Rico is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rico manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Rico's guard.
Rico wants to stand and escape but Lapierre is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lapierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lapierre as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rico screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lapierre! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Verney Lapierre! |
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Event:
CDFC 23: Lee vs Kvick
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Lapierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
so Lapierre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Lapierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Williams's guard.
Lapierre has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Lapierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lapierre won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lapierre's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lapierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Lapierre is looking to cinch up a triangle. Williams throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lapierre's body to avoid the submission. Lapierre has instead reached around Williams's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lapierre arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Verney Lapierre! |
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Event:
CDFC 14:Valle vs Gomez
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Dux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lapierre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lapierre sneaks back into half guard.
Lapierre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dux distracts Lapierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Lapierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lapierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux pushing down on Lapierre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Lapierre actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Dux.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Dux drops an elbow to the side of Lapierre's head. #SUB2#
Lapierre looking for subs from the bottom but Dux mounts him!
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!
Lapierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Dux postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lapierre looks a forlorn figure.
#T1#
Lapierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lapierre is still trying to improve position.
Lapierre is in a horrible position here. Dux smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lapierre is squirming around, avoiding Dux's attempts to control the action.
Dux connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lapierre is bucking up trying to escape but Dux cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dux putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dux breaks from Lapierre's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dux 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.
Dux unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux cracks Lapierre with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lapierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Dux with shots to the head and body - Lapierre looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Dux lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Lapierre is rocked!
Dux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lapierre is still in real trouble! Can Dux finish him?
Dux postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lapierre in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lapierre to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux!
Our winner, Frank Dux, 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. |
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Event:
CDFC 7:Valle vs Gobels
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lapierre.
Stevenson Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Lapierre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stevenson Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Stevenson Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Lapierre trying to control but Stevenson Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lapierre drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lapierre as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Stevenson Jr screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lapierre! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Verney Lapierre!
The defeated Sean Stevenson Jr had this to say: 'I lost, end of story what more can I say than just, I am young and improving more and more and I will get way better soon, so thank you to my opponent for whooping my ass and making me a better fighter.'. |
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Event:
CDFC 2
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Lapierre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dopinder's waist but Dopinder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lapierre off to one side.
Lapierre fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Dopinder as Lapierre shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Verney Lapierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Dopinder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dopinder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lapierre.
Lapierre fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Dopinder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dopinder scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Lapierre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lapierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Dopinder to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Dopinder.
Dopinder lands a jab-cross combination.
Lapierre shoots in for a takedown but Dopinder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lapierre shoots in but Dopinder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lapierre tries for a takedown but Dopinder circles away easily
and Dopinder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dopinder jabs Lapierre right on the nose. Lapierre blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Dopinder throws a low kick but Lapierre moves out of range easily.
Lapierre tries to counter with a takedown but Dopinder is quick to defend against it.
Lapierre shoots in for a double leg but Dopinder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dopinder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lapierre dives in for a single leg takedown but Dopinder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lapierre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dopinder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dopinder gets underhooks to prevent Lapierre's takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dopinder presses Lapierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dopinder gets through Lapierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dopinder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dopinder scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Dopinder breaks the clinch.
Lapierre shoots in for a double leg but Dopinder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3##TD#
Lapierre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Lapierre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lapierre is looking for a kimura but Dopinder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lapierre to get the leverage.
Lapierre is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Lapierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Dopinder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dopinder wants to improve his position but Lapierre is controlling well.
Dopinder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lapierre is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Lapierre is trying to work for a kimura but Dopinder is defending well.
#T4#
Dopinder keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Lapierre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dopinder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lapierre. #SUB#
Lapierre is trying to work for a kimura but Dopinder is defending well.
#SUB#
Dopinder is defending against the submission attempts here by Lapierre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sajit Dopinder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lapierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dopinder counters with a stiff right hand.
Lapierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dopinder circles away.
Dopinder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lapierre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lapierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dopinder as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Verney Lapierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lapierre goes for a double leg but Dopinder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dopinder continues to drive forward.
Dopinder throws a counter combo.
Lapierre is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lapierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dopinder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Dopinder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Dopinder finds it's way through Lapierre's defenses. #T1#
Dopinder leaves Lapierre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dopinder misses with a double jab.
Dopinder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dopinder scores with a nice head shot.
Lapierre fails with a takedown attempt.
Lapierre fails with the takedown
and Dopinder counters with a stiff right hand.
Dopinder digs a good body shot into Lapierre's ribs.#T2#
Lapierre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dopinder stuffs the takedown attempt from Lapierre. Lapierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Verney Lapierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dopinder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dopinder looks for the body kick but Lapierre saw that one coming.
Dopinder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dopinder looks to land a combination. Lapierre sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lapierre dives in for a single leg takedown but Dopinder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Dopinder misses.
Lapierre being controlled against the cage.
Lapierre tries for a takedown but Dopinder manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Lapierre goes for a takedown attempt but Dopinder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good shot there by Dopinder.
Lapierre has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Dopinder misses.
Good shot there by Dopinder.#T4#
Lapierre darts in looking for a takedown but Dopinder gets double underhooks and turns Lapierre into the cage.
Dopinder lands a body shot.
Lapierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dopinder tries to throw a body punch but Lapierre avoids it by throwing Dopinder back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dopinder.
Lapierre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dopinder prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dopinder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dopinder avoiding damage.
Dopinder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lapierre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sajit Dopinder 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#
Dopinder throws a good cross that connects.
Lapierre dives in and grabs Dopinder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dopinder pushes down on Lapierre's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dopinder! But no joy.
Dopinder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lapierre walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Verney Lapierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lapierre misses with a takedown attempt
and Dopinder counters with a three punch combo that has Lapierre backing up. Lapierre nods at Dopinder to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lapierre shoots in for a takedown but Dopinder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Dopinder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lapierre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Verney Lapierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dopinder scores with a sloppy right hand. Lapierre should have avoided that one.
Lapierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dopinder but Dopinder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lapierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lapierre backing away here, and Dopinder unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dopinder throws a low kick, looking for Lapierre's leg but Lapierre calmly moves out of range.
Dopinder throws a sloppy head kick and Lapierre moves out of range easily.
Lapierre shoots in but no luck this time.
Sajit Dopinder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lapierre fails with the takedown.#T2#
A nice combination there by Dopinder.
#ROC2#Lapierre is rocked!
Lapierre walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Lapierre limp body while Dopinder jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sajit Dopinder!
During a confident post fight interview, Sajit Dopinder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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