PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tanko Enevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix St Pierre struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Enevski
vs
St Pierre

150 cm
23
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

167 cm
20
149 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Canadian Fighter Clothing

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanko Enevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Pierre missing with a left hand there. Enevski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Enevski could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Enevski shoots in but St Pierre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Enevski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Pierre tries to avoid it but Enevski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Pierre to the ground. St Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St Pierre throws a looping overhand right but Enevski ducks down to avoid it.
St Pierre looks to land a right hand but Enevski moved out of range.
Enevski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown by Enevski or perhaps it was just good defense by St Pierre which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanko Enevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Enevski has time to react.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Enevski is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from St Pierre.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Enevski.
Felix St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

St Pierre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Enevski is trying to defend but St Pierre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura but Enevski is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enevski is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

St Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Enevski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Enevski looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.

St Pierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Enevski is just riding it out for now. St Pierre eventually gives up the hold.
St Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Enevski is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
St Pierre throwing shots but Enevski is blocking nicely.

St Pierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Enevski is just riding it out for now. St Pierre eventually gives up the hold.

St Pierre is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix St Pierre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Enevski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Enevski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a hook to the side of Enevski's head but Enevski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre lands a glancing blow to the side of Enevski's head.

St Pierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enevski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

St Pierre has gone for a leg lock! Enevski slips out almost immediately though and dives into St Pierre's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet St Pierre, not yet.
Enevski wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling his posture from full guard.

St Pierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

St Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Enevski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

St Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Enevski defends well.

Enevski got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Enevski has managed to get both his arms back between St Pierre's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Enevski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

St Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Enevski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix St Pierre 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!

St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Pierre throws a good cross that connects.
Enevski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enevski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
St Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enevski.
St Pierre scores with a jab. Enevski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Enevski gets caught flat footed, as St Pierre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Enevski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Pierre.
Enevski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Enevski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

St Pierre drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says St Pierre as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Enevski screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with St Pierre! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Felix St Pierre!