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BBG 4 - Dukat vs Laperierre PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dukat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laperierre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukat somewhat.
Laperierre moves into the clinch.
Dukat tightens his grip and picks Laperierre up, before dumping him to the ground. Laperierre manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre is pulling down on Dukat's head. It's preventing any offense from Dukat, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laperierre looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laperierre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dukat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dukat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laperierre's guard.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but Dukat is controlling well.
Dukat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre wants to control but Dukat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dukat is working away from the top position though.
Dukat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dukat frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dukat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Laperierre is now in Dukat's guard. A big mistake from Dukat there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (5) vs (2) Laperierre
Dukat has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laperierre is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dukat. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (5) Laperierre
Laperierre has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dukat! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dukat (5) vs (7) Laperierre
Laperierre wants to control the pace but Dukat is squirming around nicely.
Dukat tries to reverse the position but Laperierre maintains control.
Dukat tries to hold on but Laperierre postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laperierre avoids the attempt from Dukat to control.
Laperierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laperierre fails to advance to Dukat's back.
Dukat is looking to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Laperierre wants to take his opponent's back but Dukat doesn't allow it.
Laperierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dukat tries to hold on but Laperierre postures up.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Laperierre takes Dukat's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dukat is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Dukat (5) vs (10) Laperierre
Laperierre is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Laperierre has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Laperierre is looking to control Dukat but Dukat is wriggling around and keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Dukat's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Laperierre is riding his opponent, not letting Dukat buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
Dukat is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Will Laperierre go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Laperierre biding his time, controlling Dukat.
Dukat is really stuck here.
Laperierre has good solid back control here.
Dukat staying busy and making it hard for Laperierre to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dukat is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dukat.
Laperierre has the hooks in. Dukat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Laperierre wants to control but Dukat is keeping busy.
Laperierre controls the position.
Laperierre is hanging on to Dukat's back as he tries to escape.
Dukat is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dukat tries to escape but Laperierre has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Laperierre's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dukat can't escape the position.
Good control from Laperierre.
Laperierre avoiding Dukat 's attempts to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Laperierre gets his hands free as Dukat looks to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dukat's body.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dukat is in bad spot here.
Laperierre controlling the position well here. Dukat rolled but Laperierre kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Laperierre trying to control.
Laperierre has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dukat's body.
Laperierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Laperierre.
Dukat wants to escape the position.
Laperierre controls the action.
Laperierre keeps control of the position as Dukat tries to break free.
Laperierre tries to keep control of the position but Dukat is staying busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dukat rolls, trying to escape but Laperierre keeps control of the position.
Dukat is working hard here to advance position.
Dukat is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Laperierre.
Laperierre trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Dukat right now.
Laperierre trying to control momentarily.
Dukat is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laperierre is hanging on to Dukat's back as he tries to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dukat trying to control the position but Laperierre manages to sink in the hooks.
Dukat is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laperierre tries to get the hooks in deep but Dukat pushed the leg off.
Laperierre trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dukat doesn't escape.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Laperierre.
I really don't envy Dukat right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laperierre is not going to allow Dukat to sit and survive in this position.
Laperierre trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dukat doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 10 to 5.
Ian Laperierre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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