PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BigBlack FkinDick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George StPeire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

FkinDick
vs
StPeire

225 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BigBlack FkinDick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George StPeire!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StPeire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

FkinDick is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in StPeire's half guard.
FkinDick trying to mount his opponent but StPeire defends it.
FkinDick thows a huge punch but StPeire dodges it nicely.
StPeire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. FkinDick is working away from the top position though.
FkinDick working the head and body with strikes.
StPeire wants to improve his position but FkinDick is controlling well.
FkinDick working the head and body with strikes.
FkinDick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
FkinDick uses his free foot to push down on StPeire's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for StPeire.
StPeire working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FkinDick breaks from StPeire's wrist control and lands an elbow.

FkinDick goes for an armbar but StPeire turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from StPeire.
StPeire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
StPeire stops FkinDick from standing up.
StPeire wants to stand but FkinDick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
FkinDick wants to stand up but StPeire is controlling him.

That's two 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.
StPeire tries to free his leg and advance position but FkinDick is retaining full guard.
FkinDick wants to stand up but StPeire is controlling him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

StPeire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
FkinDick is breathing heavily.
FkinDick is trying to stand back up but StPeire is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
StPeire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but FkinDick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
FkinDick tries to kick StPeire off but StPeire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

StPeire escapes and gets back to his feet.
FkinDick fails with the takedown

and StPeire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
StPeire stops FkinDick from standing up.
FkinDick is wriggling around but StPeire manages to pass to half guard.
StPeire trying to control from half guard but FkinDick is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
FkinDick wants to get back to his feet.
StPeire is keen to just control but FkinDick is a slippery customer.

FkinDick pushes StPeire off and gets back to his feet.

FkinDick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming StPeire to the mat! StPeire manages to get full guard.
FkinDick slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

FkinDick stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that BigBlack FkinDick will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

FkinDick doesn't succeed with the takedown

and StPeire counters with a nice double leg into guard.
FkinDick being controlled here, momentarily.
George StPeire has got the better of the ground game so far.
StPeire trying to control but FkinDick is working from the bottom.

FkinDick pushes StPeire off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
FkinDick misses with a takedown

and StPeire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
StPeire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but FkinDick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

FkinDick kicks off StPeire and gets to his feet.
StPeire fails with the takedown

and FkinDick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
FkinDick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
StPeire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

StPeire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
FkinDick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FkinDick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
FkinDick trying to control the position from guard on top but StPeire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
StPeire 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.
FkinDick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. StPeire swivels though and keeps the full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
StPeire throws a right hand that FkinDick ducks under and follows up with a left that FkinDick also avoids with ease.

FkinDick pushes StPeire up against the cage in a clinch.
FkinDick is working for takedown but StPeire is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BigBlack FkinDick. That's going to take a lot out of him.

StPeire breaks the clinch.

StPeire moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FkinDick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. StPeire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

StPeire breaks from the clinch.
StPeire tries to clinch there but FkinDick circles away.
StPeire looks for a takedown but FkinDick sprawls well.
FkinDick dives in and grabs StPeire's left leg, looking for a takedown. StPeire pushes down on FkinDick's head and hops out.
StPeire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and FkinDick counters with a shoot takedown. StPeire fights it but they end up in guard.
FkinDick is looking to work some ground and pound but StPeire has wrist control.
FkinDick wants to control from the top but StPeire keeps moving.
StPeire wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
StPeire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

StPeire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
StPeire looking to control.
FkinDick postures up and lands a big shot to StPeire's brow.
FkinDick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of StPeire's head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
StPeire tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and FkinDick counters with a shoot takedown. StPeire fights it but they end up in guard.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now StPeire is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
StPeire working some strikes from top position.
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 BigBlack FkinDick will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

StPeire misses with a takedown attempt

and FkinDick counters with a single leg into guard. StPeire didn't expect that.
FkinDick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
FkinDick stands up over StPeire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
FkinDick working some strikes from top position.
FkinDick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
StPeire controls FkinDick momentarily but FkinDick frees himself.
FkinDick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. StPeire is keeping the position for now.
StPeire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
FkinDick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. StPeire is keeping the position for now.
FkinDick trying to control but StPeire is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

FkinDick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. StPeire is trying to defend but FkinDick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.

StPeire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
StPeire trying to control here.
StPeire wants to improve his position but FkinDick is controlling well.
StPeire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. FkinDick is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
FkinDick has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
FkinDick with the ground and pound from mount.
FkinDick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. StPeire can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns StPeire that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
StPeire is bucking up trying to escape but FkinDick cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
FkinDick pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
FkinDick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. StPeire can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
StPeire tries to hold on but FkinDick postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
StPeire takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
FkinDick working StPeire over with strikes here.
FkinDick has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of StPeire's face.
FkinDick lands a big elbow.
FkinDick lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
StPeire is in all sorts of trouble here.
FkinDick avoids the attempt from StPeire to control.
StPeire working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! FkinDick connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
FkinDick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns StPeire that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
StPeire is bucking up trying to escape but FkinDick cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
StPeire is trying desperately to improve position.
FkinDick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as StPeire is looking to escape.
FkinDick connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
FkinDick avoids the attempt from StPeire to control.
George StPeire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BigBlack FkinDick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
FkinDick with good strikes from the mount here!

And that's the end of the fight!
BigBlack FkinDick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for FkinDick, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BigBlack FkinDick!