PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George St Tierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Noisewater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noisewater comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boats 'n Hoes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kenneth Noisewater has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

St Tierre
vs
Noisewater

178 cm
20
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Deadly Clothing
EFC Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George St Tierre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenneth Noisewater!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Tierre throws a right and a left that Noisewater avoids nicely.
St Tierre throws a right and a left that both miss.
St Tierre throws a hook to the side of Noisewater's head but Noisewater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Tierre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
St Tierre misses with a wild combination.
Noisewater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St Tierre tries to clinch there but Noisewater circles away.

Noisewater gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
St Tierre is trying to get back to half guard.
Noisewater in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Noisewater has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noisewater controlling the pace for now.
Noisewater's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Tierre is trying desperately to improve position.

Noisewater looking for a guillotine from mount but St Tierre is having none of it.
St Tierre is looking to get to half guard.
St Tierre is working hard here to advance position.
Noisewater controlling from mount.

Noisewater gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St Tierre misses the jab.
Noisewater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Tierre.
St Tierre doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Noisewater counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Noisewater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Noisewater is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Noisewater wants to take a breather but St Tierre is having none of it.
Well, if Noisewater is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are battling for position here. St Tierre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Noisewater is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
St Tierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noisewater manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noisewater controlling St Tierre's posture.

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

St Tierre looking for a guillotine here but Noisewater defends easily.
St Tierre is breathing heavily.
St Tierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

St Tierre has an active guard here but Noisewater has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noisewater not doing much here.
St Tierre tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

St Tierre actively working from the bottom here.
Noisewater trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Noisewater.
Noisewater slows the pace down in half guard.

Despite being in the dominant position, Kenneth Noisewater just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Noisewater closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Noisewater gets to mount! St Tierre was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Noisewater dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Noisewater closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. St Tierre did well to prevent Noisewater getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noisewater in particular looking to stall.
St Tierre wants to get back to full guard.
Noisewater trying to control the pace.
St Tierre tries to roll over but Noisewater keeps him under control.

St Tierre is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Noisewater pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noisewater working over St Tierre with some ground and pound. St Tierre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kenneth Noisewater has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noisewater not doing much here.
St Tierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Noisewater looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

St Tierre actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noisewater in particular looking to stall.

Despite being in the dominant position, Kenneth Noisewater just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noisewater fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
St Tierre fails to land with a series of punches.
Noisewater looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noisewater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
George St Tierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Noisewater clinches with his opponent.
Noisewater tries to score a body lock takedown but St Tierre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Noisewater lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St Tierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Tierre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Noisewater has him pressed against the cage.
Noisewater drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
George St Tierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Noisewater.
St Tierre digs a right hand underneath Noisewater's ribcage. Noisewater let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Noisewater prevents St Tierre from breaking the clinch.

Noisewater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Tierre throws a lazy right hand but Noisewater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noisewater slips under a jab.
Noisewater moves out of range of the strikes.

Noisewater drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
St Tierre prevents Noisewater from improving position.
St Tierre is looking to regain half guard here but Noisewater keeps moving and retains side control.
St Tierre manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
St Tierre is refusing to be controlled, as Noisewater sits in half guard.
St Tierre wants to improve his position but Noisewater is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Noisewater decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
St Tierre closes the distance but Noisewater moves to the side

and Noisewater moves into the clinch.
St Tierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Noisewater drags the fight down to the ground.
Noisewater seems keen to control St Tierre's posture.
Noisewater can't keep his opponent in guard - St Tierre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

St Tierre 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.
Noisewater is controlling St Tierre's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Noisewater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A jab lands there for Noisewater.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noisewater.
St Tierre shoots and misses

and Noisewater counters by moving into the clinch.
St Tierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Noisewater is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Noisewater is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
St Tierre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Noisewater wants a takedown but no success here.
George St Tierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Noisewater.
Noisewater wants a takedown but no success here.
St Tierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Noisewater avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Noisewater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Tierre wants to get back to striking at distance but Noisewater won't allow it.
Noisewater has St Tierre pressed against the cage, preventing St Tierre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St Tierre can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Tierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noisewater fights it off and pushes away nicely.
St Tierre misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noisewater connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
St Tierre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Noisewater counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in St Tierre's guard now.
Noisewater sitting in guard here, content to control.
Noisewater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

St Tierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Noisewater controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
St Tierre wants to sweep but no luck.

St Tierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Noisewater is aware though and is defending well.
Noisewater sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noisewater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noisewater looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Noisewater 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.
St Tierre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Noisewater!
Noisewater gets back to half guard.

Noisewater is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but St Tierre pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noisewater is trying to get back to full guard.

St Tierre is trying to work for a kimura but Noisewater is defending well.
Noisewater is looking for a sweep. St Tierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Noisewater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Tierre trying to mount his opponent but Noisewater defends it.
Noisewater regains full guard. Nicely done.
Noisewater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
St Tierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noisewater is keeping the position for now.

St Tierre drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Noisewater manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now St Tierre has Noisewater in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Tierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Noisewater stands up from St Tierre's guard - Noisewater perhaps looking for a knockout.

Noisewater takes the fight into the clinch.
St Tierre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St Tierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Noisewater pulls St Tierre into guard.
Noisewater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Tierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Noisewater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Tierre is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Noisewater really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Noisewater circles away from the clinch attempt

and Noisewater decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in St Tierre's guard.

St Tierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noisewater defends well.
Noisewater slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Noisewater distracts St Tierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

St Tierre is looking for a triangle but Noisewater pushes his legs off easily.

St Tierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noisewater defends well.
Noisewater passes St Tierre's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

St Tierre has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Noisewater escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Noisewater!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noisewater just content to control the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Noisewater stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Noisewater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Tierre throws out the jab.

Noisewater looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
St Tierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Noisewater is controlling the pace.
Noisewater is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noisewater perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

St Tierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Noisewater uses his free foot to push down on St Tierre's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for St Tierre.

Noisewater working for a guillotine from mount but St Tierre is in no mood to give up.
Noisewater looking to control and managing it successfully.
St Tierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Noisewater has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noisewater content just to control the position here.
St Tierre is trying to escape the mount.
St Tierre squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Noisewater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Noisewater putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
St Tierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Noisewater controlling the position easily from mount.

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 Tierre swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Noisewater sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
St Tierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Noisewater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
St Tierre sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Noisewater with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Noisewater dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.

St Tierre throws a one two combo.
Noisewater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Noisewater throws a lazy right hand but St Tierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Noisewater clinches.
St Tierre wants to get back to striking at distance but Noisewater won't allow it.
St Tierre is really struggling to find his range with his punches. St Tierre's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
St Tierre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Noisewater has him pressed against the cage.
St Tierre gets underhooks to prevent Noisewater's takedown attempt.
Noisewater changes levels and goes for a takedown here. St Tierre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
George St Tierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Noisewater.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Tierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Noisewater slips a jab and a cross from St Tierre.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Tierre looks to clinch

and Noisewater counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Noisewater.

St Tierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Noisewater is pushing down on St Tierre's leg trying to pass to half guard. St Tierre is fighting to maintain full guard but Noisewater has managed to sneak the leg through.
Noisewater trying to control the pace.

St Tierre is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Noisewater pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Noisewater prevents St Tierre from improving his position.
Noisewater controlling the pace.
Noisewater wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Tierre keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

St Tierre actively working from the bottom here.
Noisewater frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Noisewater lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
St Tierre can't escape the position.
Noisewater controlling the pace for now.
Noisewater lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Noisewater wants to control the pace but St Tierre is squirming around nicely.
St Tierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Noisewater is working for a guillotine from mount but St Tierre frees his head quite easily.
St Tierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Noisewater content just to control the position here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Kenneth Noisewater just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St Tierre swinging wilding here.
Kenneth Noisewater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Noisewater shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
St Tierre throwing short punches from the bottom.
Noisewater is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
St Tierre 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.
Noisewater seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

St Tierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
George St Tierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

St Tierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Noisewater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Noisewater 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Kenneth Noisewater!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Kenneth Noisewater!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Kenneth Noisewater!

Kenneth Noisewater wins by unanimous decision!
Kenneth Noisewater is the new lightweight champion!