PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Nadeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadeau has chosen Sans Pression - Territoire Hostile as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

StPierre
vs
Nadeau

178 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges StPierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Nadeau!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StPierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nadeau looks to score with a jab to the body but StPierre is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Nadeau. Those never looked like landing.
Nadeau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before StPierre has time to react.
Nadeau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

StPierre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
StPierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nadeau manages to get himself to full guard.
StPierre lands a couple of elbows.

StPierre gets to his feet. Nadeau looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nadeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
StPierre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Nadeau gets tackled into the cage by StPierre. StPierre maintains the clinch.

StPierre pulls guard.
Nadeau postures up in StPierre's guard and throws a big left but StPierre blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
StPierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nadeau's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nadeau throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nadeau has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
StPierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nadeau looking to hit a scissor sweep but StPierre is one step ahead there.
Nadeau throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
StPierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

StPierre decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadeau throws a right and a left that StPierre avoids nicely.
Nadeau wants to slow StPierre down by chopping away at his legs.
StPierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nadeau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
StPierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges StPierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
StPierre is breathing heavily.
Nadeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nadeau throws a good cross that connects.
StPierre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nadeau avoids it really well and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Nadeau. Beautiful body shot.
Nadeau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nadeau misses with a few strikes there.
StPierre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
StPierre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Georges StPierre has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
StPierre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nadeau.
Nadeau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nadeau misses with a takedown

and StPierre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nadeau keeping full guard, as StPierre tries to pass.
Nadeau looking for a sweep. Not yet Nadeau, not yet.

Nadeau is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nadeau wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nadeau prevents the takedown attempt.
Nadeau is trying to push StPierre away but StPierre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nadeau has had enough of the clinch but StPierre keeps him there for the moment.
Nadeau tries to circle away but StPierre has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadeau has StPierre pressed against the cage.
Nadeau is trying to break free.
Nadeau can't break the clinch.
StPierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Nadeau shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
StPierre keeps control of Nadeau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nadeau goes for a takedown in the clinch but StPierre prevents it.
Nadeau wants to get back to striking at distance but StPierre won't allow it.
Nadeau is trying to break the clinch but StPierre is controlling him.
StPierre prevents Nadeau from breaking the clinch.
Nadeau tries for a takedown but StPierre manages to get underhooks.
StPierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nadeau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nadeau wants to get back to striking at distance but StPierre won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nadeau can't get the takedown.

StPierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
StPierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nadeau.
Nadeau shoots in but StPierre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Nadeau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georges StPierre's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

StPierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nadeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
StPierre throws a head kick that misses.
Nadeau throws a low kick but StPierre avoids it.
StPierre misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Nadeau to counter with a crisp jab.
StPierre tries to clinch but Nadeau moves out of range.
Nadeau with a lazy takedown attempt

and StPierre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
StPierre tries a body shot but Nadeau blocks it.
Nadeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
StPierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nadeau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges StPierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nadeau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. StPierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nadeau can't get the takedown.
Nadeau is trying to break free.
StPierre prevents Nadeau from breaking the clinch.
StPierre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
StPierre misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadeau tries to break free but StPierre pushes him back against the cage.
StPierre has Nadeau pressed against the cage, preventing Nadeau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nadeau tries to break free but StPierre pushes him back against the cage.
Nadeau is looking to break free of the clinch but StPierre has double underhooks.

StPierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

StPierre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nadeau manages to get back to half guard.
StPierre throwing shots but Nadeau is blocking nicely.
StPierre wants to control but Nadeau is keeping him busy.
Nadeau tries to kick StPierre off but StPierre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
StPierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nadeau is trying is best to control the position here.
StPierre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
StPierre trying to pass the guard but Nadeau defending well.
Nadeau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with StPierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nadeau tries to roll over but StPierre keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
StPierre tries to pass to full mount but Nadeau defends it.
StPierre wants to control but Nadeau is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nadeau wants to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nadeau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nadeau cracks StPierre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nadeau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Georges StPierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nadeau throws a series of punches but StPierre avoids them all with ease.
StPierre shoots in looking for a takedown but Nadeau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing StPierre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nadeau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nadeau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
StPierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nadeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nadeau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nadeau throws an overhand right that lands on StPierre's shoulder, as StPierre tries to avoid the shot.
StPierre shoots in but Nadeau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nadeau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nadeau throws a body punch but StPierre moves out of range.
Nadeau misses with a straight left.
Nadeau shoots for a double leg takedown but StPierre sprawls well. He's pushed Nadeau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from StPierre is defended easily by Nadeau.
Nadeau misses with an attempted mid kick.

Nadeau gets caught flat footed, as StPierre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
StPierre trying to control but Nadeau is working from the bottom.
StPierre wants to stand but Nadeau is controlling his posture from full guard.
StPierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nadeau pulls StPierre in close to his closed guard and prevents StPierre from doing any damage or advancing position.
StPierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nadeau 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.

Georges StPierre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Georges StPierre'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A jab from Nadeau finds it's way through StPierre's defenses.
StPierre shoots for a takedown but Nadeau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nadeau dips to his left and cracks StPierre with an uppercut!
StPierre shoots in for a double leg but Nadeau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
StPierre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nadeau scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nadeau shoots in looking for a takedown. StPierre tries to sprawl out of it but Nadeau keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. StPierre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nadeau shoots in for a takedown but StPierre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nadeau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadeau lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
StPierre shoots in for a takedown but Nadeau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges StPierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nadeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadeau fails with the takedown.
StPierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nadeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
StPierre tries for a takedown but Nadeau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nadeau looks to score with a jab to the body but StPierre is just out of range.
Nadeau scores with a punch to the head.
Nadeau moves into range and connects with a jab.
StPierre tries to clinch there but Nadeau circles away.
Nadeau looks to score with a jab to the body but StPierre is just out of range.
Nadeau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by StPierre.
Nadeau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nadeau wants it to stay on the feet.
Nadeau motions for StPierre to come forward. Nadeau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nadeau.
Nadeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
StPierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nadeau but Nadeau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nadeau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nadeau throws a one two combo.
Ethan Nadeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
StPierre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nadeau lands a jab.
StPierre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nadeau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent StPierre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
StPierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nadeau stuffs the takedown.
Nadeau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before StPierre has time to react.
Nadeau cracks StPierre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nadeau throws a left and a right that both miss
and StPierre counters with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadeau keeps the fight on the outside.
StPierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nadeau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Nadeau as StPierre shoots in.

Nadeau fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. StPierre sprawls well initially but Nadeau persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nadeau trying to control from half guard but StPierre is working away.
StPierre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nadeau.

StPierre kicks off Nadeau and gets to his feet.
Nadeau scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

StPierre shoots in and gets a takedown into Nadeau's guard.
Nadeau is trying to keep StPierre in close.
StPierre trying to control but Nadeau is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
StPierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Nadeau is retaining full guard.
StPierre throwing strikes from guard but Nadeau blocks nicely.
StPierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nadeau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
StPierre throwing strikes from guard but Nadeau blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadeau is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Nadeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nadeau has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Nadeau!