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GCF 27 - Gracie vs St Pierre PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nelson Muntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muntz lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Bo Jackson has been cut.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Muntz circles away and keeps his distance.
Muntz misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Muntz keeps it at a distance.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muntz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muntz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Muntz.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Muntz taking a breather.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muntz tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muntz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muntz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muntz scores with a jab to the head.
Muntz misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Muntz circles away.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Muntz misses with the combination.
Muntz lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muntz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muntz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muntz misses with the combination.
Jackson throws a right hand that Muntz ducks under and follows up with a left that Muntz also avoids with ease.
Muntz swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but Muntz is having none of it.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Muntz keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz swinging wildly here.
Muntz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Muntz's shoulder, as Muntz tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson Muntz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Muntz is trying to break free.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson tries to break free but Muntz pushes him back against the cage.
Muntz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Muntz avoids them all with ease.
Muntz throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Muntz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muntz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Muntz. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson Muntz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muntz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muntz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muntz throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Muntz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muntz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson tries to bum rush Muntz with a series of wild strikes but Muntz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Muntz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Muntz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Muntz does no damage.
Muntz throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Muntz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Muntz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Nelson Muntz is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muntz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muntz just misses with a punch to the body.
Muntz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muntz looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Muntz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Muntz throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muntz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muntz misses with a double jab.
Muntz misses with a wild combination.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Muntz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muntz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Muntz tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muntz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muntz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Nelson Muntz has been cut.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Muntz is avoiding it.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Muntz keeps it at a distance.
Muntz dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Muntz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A right-left combo lands from Muntz.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muntz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Muntz pushes him off.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muntz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Muntz.
Muntz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but Muntz moves out of range.
Muntz scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muntz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Muntz circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muntz throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Muntz scores with a four punch combination!
Muntz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Muntz.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Muntz circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Muntz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Muntz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muntz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Muntz stuffs the takedown.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Muntz circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muntz misses with a double jab.
Muntz misses with a double jab.
Muntz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muntz tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Muntz dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Muntz throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Muntz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Muntz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muntz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Muntz tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Muntz.
Nelson Muntz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Muntz.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Muntz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muntz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Muntz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Muntz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muntz throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Muntz misses with a combination
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Muntz's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Muntz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jackson is working an open guard so Muntz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Muntz circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muntz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Muntz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muntz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Muntz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Muntz keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Muntz lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Muntz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muntz misses with a two punch combination.
Muntz misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson Muntz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Muntz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Muntz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muntz misses with a body kick.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Muntz circles away.
Jackson throws the left hand but Muntz avoids the punch easily.
Muntz misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a big head kick but Muntz shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
No joy there for Muntz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Muntz misses.
Muntz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Muntz circles away.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muntz throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Muntz.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muntz dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Muntz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muntz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Muntz!
A victorious Nelson Muntz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoffery Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds has chosen Mortal Kombat as his entrance music. Hugo Gracie looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geoffery Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Reynolds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Reynolds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reynolds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reynolds pushes a forearm under Gracie's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gracie is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Geoffery Reynolds!
Geoffery Reynolds was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Ctvrtlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Beauvais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Beauvais was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Ctvrtlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Beauvais!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beauvais gets caught flat footed, as Ctvrtlik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ctvrtlik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beauvais is keeping the position for now.
Beauvais is looking for a triangle but Ctvrtlik pushes his legs off easily.
Ctvrtlik stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ctvrtlik moves into range and clinches up with Beauvais.
Ctvrtlik has picked Beauvais up - he's going for a ride! Ctvrtlik dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Beauvais tries to get to full guard but Ctvrtlik has control of the leg.
Ctvrtlik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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!
Ctvrtlik not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ctvrtlik wants to pass to mount but Beauvais is defending the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ctvrtlik seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ctvrtlik.
Ctvrtlik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ctvrtlik passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ctvrtlik controlling from the full mount.
Beauvais is looking to improve his position but Ctvrtlik isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ctvrtlik swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Ctvrtlik!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Mehoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parfait PrudHomme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parfait PrudHomme has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Mehoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parfait PrudHomme!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PrudHomme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by PrudHomme or perhaps it was just good defense by Mehoff which made him look bad.
Mehoff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
PrudHomme tries to clinch but Mehoff moves out of range.
Good shot there by Mehoff.
Mehoff lands a nice hook to PrudHomme's body. PrudHomme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehoff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with PrudHomme, pushing him back against the cage.
PrudHomme is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mehoff avoids the elbow strike from PrudHomme, against the cage.
PrudHomme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehoff blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, PrudHomme throws an elbow but misses.
PrudHomme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehoff blocks it with crossed arms.
Mehoff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
PrudHomme landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by PrudHomme.
It looks like Jacques Mehoff has been cut.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mehoff avoids it.
PrudHomme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
PrudHomme tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jacques Mehoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parfait PrudHomme.
Mehoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mehoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacques Mehoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Mehoff misses.
PrudHomme avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mehoff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
PrudHomme has picked Mehoff up - he's going for a ride! PrudHomme dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff kicks PrudHomme off and gets back to his feet.
PrudHomme rushes Mehoff and presses him up against the cage.
PrudHomme can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for PrudHomme.
PrudHomme trying to land knees to the body.
Mehoff looking to throw knees to the head but PrudHomme is blocking nicely.
Mehoff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
PrudHomme works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mehoff keeping full guard, as PrudHomme tries to pass.
PrudHomme throwing strikes but missing.
PrudHomme throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mehoff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mehoff wants to get back to his feet but PrudHomme is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
PrudHomme missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
PrudHomme trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
PrudHomme in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mehoff wants to stand up but PrudHomme is controlling him.
PrudHomme trying to control the position from guard on top but Mehoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mehoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
PrudHomme engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
PrudHomme missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parfait PrudHomme dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Mehoff's cut.
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.
Mehoff has taken the fight to the clinch.
PrudHomme has Mehoff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mehoff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mehoff avoiding damage as PrudHomme throws knees to the body.
PrudHomme lands an elbow that stopped Mehoff in his tracks for a moment.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mehoff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but PrudHomme has him pressed against the cage.
PrudHomme creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mehoff's defenses.
PrudHomme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mehoff is defending well for now.
PrudHomme tries a knee to the head but Mehoff blocks it.
PrudHomme drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mehoff gets the underhooks and prevents it.
PrudHomme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
PrudHomme looking to throw knees to the head but Mehoff is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. PrudHomme obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PrudHomme trying to land knees to the body.
PrudHomme prevents Mehoff from breaking the clinch.
Mehoff avoids a wild elbow strike from PrudHomme.
Mehoff is looking to break free of the clinch but PrudHomme has double underhooks.
Mehoff throws an elbow that misses.
Mehoff wants to get back to striking at distance but PrudHomme won't allow it.
Mehoff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. PrudHomme is defending well for now.
Mehoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mehoff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on PrudHomme. That did some damage!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mehoff throws a push kick but PrudHomme slaps the foot to one side.
Mehoff throws the kick towards the body but PrudHomme avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from PrudHomme.
Jacques Mehoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parfait PrudHomme.
PrudHomme clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme scores with a knee to the head.
Mehoff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from PrudHomme.
PrudHomme throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mehoff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and PrudHomme avoids it.
Mehoff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
PrudHomme crunches a lovely knee into Mehoff's ribcage.
PrudHomme can't get the takedown.
PrudHomme lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jacques Mehoff's cut is getting worse.
PrudHomme tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mehoff managing to block the knees to the body from PrudHomme.
Mehoff wants to get back to striking at distance but PrudHomme won't allow it.
Mehoff misses with a knee strike.
PrudHomme crunches a lovely knee into Mehoff's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
PrudHomme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme misses with a knee strike.
PrudHomme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mehoff is defending well for now.
PrudHomme blocks an elbow strike from Mehoff.
PrudHomme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
PrudHomme missing with knees to the body.
Mehoff avoiding damage as PrudHomme throws knees to the body.
PrudHomme takes a knee right on the jaw!
PrudHomme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehoff blocks it with crossed arms.
PrudHomme is breathing heavily.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mehoff avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mehoff just misses with a elbow thrown towards PrudHomme's brow.
PrudHomme misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mehoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mehoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mehoff moves into range and clinches up with PrudHomme.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parfait PrudHomme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Mehoff's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
PrudHomme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mehoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mehoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Mehoff throws a body punch but PrudHomme moves out of range.
Mehoff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mehoff's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mehoff is trying to break the clinch but PrudHomme is controlling him.
PrudHomme throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PrudHomme missing with knees to the body.
PrudHomme connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mehoff's face.
Mehoff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but PrudHomme has him pressed against the cage.
PrudHomme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
PrudHomme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mehoff is defending well for now.
PrudHomme drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mehoff gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mehoff is trying to break free.
Mehoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
PrudHomme wants the takedown. Mehoff is fighting it off but PrudHomme persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mehoff's guard against the cage.
PrudHomme trying to control the position from guard on top but Mehoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mehoff is looking to stand up but PrudHomme isn't so interested in that idea.
Mehoff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mehoff tries to get out of the position.
Mehoff pushes PrudHomme off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mehoff.
Mehoff is looking to wear down PrudHomme with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mehoff misses with a wild combination.
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!
PrudHomme changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mehoff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme tries to score with some ground and pound. Mehoff controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mehoff throws PrudHomme to one side and escapes!
Mehoff misses with a hook
and PrudHomme counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by PrudHomme.
PrudHomme lands an elbow just above Mehoff 's eye.
Mehoff is trying to break free.
Parfait PrudHomme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mehoff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from PrudHomme.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme has Mehoff pressed against the cage, preventing Mehoff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
PrudHomme misses with a knee strike.
Mehoff's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mehoff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PrudHomme lands an elbow inside that Mehoff shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Parfait PrudHomme.
I've got PrudHomme winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Parfait PrudHomme!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mister Awesome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mister Awesome has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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27
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Awesome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine tries to sprawl but Awesome drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Awesome seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valentine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valentine is pressing down on Awesome's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Awesome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Valentine is trying to control the position but Awesome postures up.
Awesome advances to half guard.
Awesome controlling the action here.
Awesome landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Awesome content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awesome trying to pass the guard but Valentine defending well.
Valentine wants to get back to full guard but Awesome has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Awesome controlling the pace for now.
Awesome thowing shots but they're missing.
Valentine wants to control but Awesome is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awesome trying to control but Valentine is having none of it.
Valentine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valentine avoids a series of strikes thrown by Awesome.
Valentine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Awesome connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Awesome takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Awesome in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valentine is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Awesome controlling from the full mount.
Valentine wants to hold on but Awesome pushes him away.
Awesome tries to control but Valentine wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awesome goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Valentine turns into him and now he's in Awesome's guard.
Awesome is trying to keep Valentine in close.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Awesome keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valentine stalks Awesome and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Awesome's face. Awesome staggers backwards, shaken.
Awesome throws a low kick but it's checked well by Valentine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Awesome dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Awesome falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valentine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Awesome rushes Valentine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Awesome pulls guard.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Awesome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine throwing strikes but missing.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Awesome keeps moving.
Valentine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura but Awesome is defending well.
Awesome moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Awesome is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Awesome has escaped and now he's on top!
Awesome tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Awesome might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Awesome is one step ahead there.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Awesome from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awesome works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Awesome is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Awesome is looking to stall here but Valentine recovers full guard.
Valentine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Awesome trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Awesome knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valentine on the ground.
Awesome engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awesome trying to move into half guard but instead Valentine has managed to sweep!
Valentine wants to stand but Awesome is controlling his posture from full guard.
Valentine slips nicely into half guard.
Awesome moves into full guard.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Awesome is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awesome is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Awesome is keeping the position.
Valentine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Awesome is proving hard to escape from.
Valentine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Valentine swings around for an armbar but Awesome sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Valentine's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Awesome controls the pace.
Valentine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mister Awesome will probably get the nod.
That's time! Awesome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Valentine tries to clinch but Awesome moves out of range.
Awesome throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Awesome as Valentine shoots in.
Awesome swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Valentine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Awesome has Valentine up against the cage in a clinch.
Awesome successfully pulls guard.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Awesome keeps moving.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Awesome swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awesome is trying to control the position but Valentine postures up.
Awesome thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Awesome working for a triangle but Valentine defends it easily.
Valentine is looking to stand up but Awesome won't let him.
Valentine looking to sit in guard and control but Awesome gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Awesome working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awesome controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Awesome wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Awesome wants to pass the guard but Valentine is keeping the position.
Valentine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Awesome has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Awesome wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mister Awesome just wasn't active enough.
Awesome misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awesome moves into the clinch.
Awesome breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Awesome throws a right and a left that both miss.
Awesome swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Awesome throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Awesome throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Awesome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valentine circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Valentine.
Valentine wants to clinch up but Awesome keeps it at a distance.
Awesome misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Awesome paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine feints a jab promting Awesome to slip. Valentine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Awesome slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Awesome misses with a combination
and Valentine counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Valentine.
Mister Awesome is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentine tries to keep at a distance but Awesome has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vincent Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Awesome showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Awesome has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Awesome!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Marabou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drogon Targaryen (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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22
266 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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21
270 lbs
4 - 4 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Marabou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Drogon Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marabou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marabou. Targaryen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Targaryen misses with a takedown
and Marabou counters with a crisp one two that drops Targaryen! Marabou thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Targaryen to his feet! Targaryen is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marabou misses with a double jab.
Targaryen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Targaryen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Targaryen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marabou counters with a huge left! Targaryen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Marabou isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Targaryen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Marabou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Marabou!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Stansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellenberger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Guano Apes - Open Your Eyes. Nick Ellenberger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dom Stansky's chin.
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24
178 lbs
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177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Ellenberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dom Stansky!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stansky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ellenberger counters with a nice body shot.
Stansky fails with the takedown
and Ellenberger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Ellenberger.
It looks like Dom Stansky has been cut.
Ellenberger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ellenberger scores with a one two! Stansky had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stansky is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stansky is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Ellenberger just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Stansky has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Ellenberger!
Our winner, Nick Ellenberger, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Somewhere I Belong - Linkin Park. George St pierre has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Royce Gracie's chin.
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22
180 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St pierre!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries for a takedown but St pierre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
St pierre looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
St pierre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
St pierre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie tries to buck St pierre off but St pierre is having none of it.
Gracie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, St pierre asserts his dominance and retains side control.
St pierre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St pierre prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is pressing down on St pierre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie wants to sweep here but St pierre controlling him for the moment.
St pierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and St pierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
St pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St pierre is keeping the position for now.
St pierre 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but St pierre is retaining full guard.
St pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie passes St pierre's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so St pierre is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St pierre trying to control here.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so St pierre is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but St pierre is working away.
St pierre is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St pierre avoid being mounted?
St pierre won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
St pierre is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
St pierre tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so St pierre is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but St pierre keeps working.
St pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St pierre won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
St pierre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie prevents St pierre from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie 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.
St pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in St pierre's half guard.
St pierre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for St pierre.
St pierre looking for a triangle here. Gracie is fighting it but it looks tight! St pierre pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gracie is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). George St pierre!
George St pierre is the new welterweight champion!
George St pierre took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Anti-Tapout Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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