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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Laprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Laprise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laprise shoots in and gets a takedown into O Palmeiras's guard.
O Palmeiras uses the cage to get back to his feet.
O Palmeiras attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
O Palmeiras looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laprise is fending him off so far but O Palmeiras persists. Nope, Laprise circles away and we're back to standing.
Laprise shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches O Palmeiras napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laprise is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Palmeiras is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laprise is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Palmeiras is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing that Laprise has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
O Palmeiras manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Laprise has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Palmeiras is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laprise wants to improve his position but O Palmeiras is controlling well.
Laprise actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from O Palmeiras.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laprise is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Palmeiras trying to control from Laprise's half guard. Laprise has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
O Palmeiras wants to control from the top but Laprise keeps moving.
Laprise might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
O Palmeiras working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laprise's head.
Laprise wants to sweep but no luck.
Laprise has his foot on O Palmeiras's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Palmeiras works his way back into a safe position though.
Laprise preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O Palmeiras stopping the sweep attempt from Laprise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras throws a strike but Laprise rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
O Palmeiras manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
O Palmeiras fails to pull the fight into his guard.
O Palmeiras breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laprise gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Palmeiras is looking to reverse the position.
Laprise is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Palmeiras is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laprise misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Laprise looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
O Palmeiras is trying to control Laprise's posture but Laprise avoids it.
Laprise is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Palmeiras has escaped the position, nice work there.
O Palmeiras is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laprise off and has taken his back!
O Palmeiras missing with strikes.
Our spies down at at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite) inform us that O Palmeiras has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laprise takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Laprise defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of O Palmeiras's arms.
Laprise is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
O Palmeiras working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laprise rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Laprise is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of O Palmeiras's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take O Palmeiras's back!
Laprise is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. O Palmeiras is defending well though. Laprise let's go of the attempt for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Palmeiras is trying to get back to his feet but Laprise has full control of the position and if anything, O Palmeiras has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Laprise working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
O Palmeiras can't escape the position.
Laprise is looking for the choke from the back position but O Palmeiras is controlling his hands well.
Laprise working for a choke but O Palmeiras is defending well.
Laprise not allowing O Palmeiras to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras will probably get the nod.
That's time! Laprise's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
O Palmeiras fails with the takedown.
Laprise keeps the fight on the outside.
O Palmeiras stuffs the takedown.
O Palmeiras unleashes a big counter combination but Laprise bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
O Palmeiras slaps away a takedown attempt from Laprise, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laprise shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Laprise was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Laprise swings around for an armbar but O Palmeiras sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laprise's guard.
O Palmeiras lands a couple of digs.
O Palmeiras wanted to stand there but Laprise had control of the position.
O Palmeiras passes into half guard.
O Palmeiras working over Laprise with some ground and pound. Laprise looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Palmeiras stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
O Palmeiras displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laprise.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Laprise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laprise shoots in for a takedown but O Palmeiras shows good takedown defense.
Laprise gets a takedown into half guard.
Laprise thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Palmeiras's head.
Laprise is looking for a kimura here.
O Palmeiras tries to roll over but Laprise keeps him under control.
O Palmeiras pushes Laprise off looking to stand but Laprise dives back in and keeps control.
O Palmeiras taking some punishment here, with Laprise in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laprise not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laprise is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. O Palmeiras doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laprise.
Laprise is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Palmeiras is just riding it out for now. Laprise eventually gives up the hold.
O Palmeiras has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
O Palmeiras has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Laprise is on him like a limpet, forcing O Palmeiras back against the cage.
Laprise has O Palmeiras pressed against the cage, preventing O Palmeiras from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
O Palmeiras prevents a takedown attempt there.
Laprise changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Palmeiras fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laprise with a poor takedown
and O Palmeiras counters with a left to the body.
O Palmeiras moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras looking to stall.
O Palmeiras tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Palmeiras gets underhooks to prevent Laprise's takedown attempt.
O Palmeiras gets underhooks to prevent Laprise's takedown attempt.
Laprise has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. O Palmeiras avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laprise wants a takedown.
Laprise is looking for a takedown up against the cage. O Palmeiras gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
O Palmeiras jumps into guard, dragging Laprise to the mat.
Laprise won't allow O Palmeiras to sweep him here.
O Palmeiras is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O Palmeiras has Laprise pulled in close to control his posture.
O Palmeiras is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laprise drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but O Palmeiras manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laprise has O Palmeiras in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras throws an elbow that misses. Laprise uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in O Palmeiras's guard. Nice move by Laprise!
Laprise landing with the ground and pound.
Laprise stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Palmeiras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laprise prevents O Palmeiras from getting back to his feet.
O Palmeiras wants to sweep here but Laprise controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are working up against the cage. O Palmeiras manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Laprise has clasped his hands together around O Palmeiras's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
O Palmeiras explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
O Palmeiras has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laprise tries for a takedown but O Palmeiras sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laprise shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Palmeiras sprawls well. O Palmeiras wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laprise gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from O Palmeiras as Laprise shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Laprise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laprise fails to land the takedown.
O Palmeiras throws a counter combo.
Laprise misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laprise is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Palmeiras sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
O Palmeiras doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
O Palmeiras clinches up against the cage.
O Palmeiras taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Palmeiras wants to break free but Laprise has control.
Laprise is trying to drag O Palmeiras to the mat but O Palmeiras just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Palmeiras is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laprise gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laprise wants the takedown. O Palmeiras is fighting it off but Laprise persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in O Palmeiras's guard against the cage.
O Palmeiras wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Palmeiras tries for a takedown but Laprise sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laprise closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into O Palmeiras's guard.
O Palmeiras wants to sweep but no luck.
Laprise landing with the ground and pound.
O Palmeiras looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
O Palmeiras is looking to stand up but Laprise isn't so interested in that idea.
Laprise lands a couple of elbows.
Laprise is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Palmeiras is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Palmeiras has escaped and now he's on top!
O Palmeiras is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras is in close to Laprise's body, working some short punches and elbows.
O Palmeiras throws a strike but Laprise rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
O Palmeiras has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Laprise off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laprise has a takedown stuffed.
Laprise changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Palmeiras looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
O Palmeiras throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
O Palmeiras gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laprise passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras taking shots to the head.
Laprise in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Laprise with good strikes from the mount here!
O Palmeiras flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
O Palmeiras defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Laprise.
Laprise throws some wild stikes that O Palmeiras manages to avoid easily.
O Palmeiras squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Laprise landing strikes from the mount.
Laprise jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but O Palmeiras manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Palmeiras is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Laprise is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras is looking to reverse the position.
Laprise scoring with punches from side control.
Laprise tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on O Palmeiras's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laprise working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
O Palmeiras wants to control but Laprise postures up.
Pierre Laprise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laprise fails to land a wild elbow strike.
O Palmeiras is trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laprise throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
O Palmeiras explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras.
Well O Palmeiras has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras!
A determined Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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