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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Machine (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronny Machine!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Georges St Pierre has been cut.
Machine misses with a combination
and St Pierre counters with a nice uppercut.
Machine gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
St Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
St Pierre 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.
St Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Machine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
St Pierre throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Machine trying to stand up but can't free himself from St Pierre's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Machine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Pierre is working hard here to advance position.
Machine stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by St Pierre.
Machine connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine slaps away a takedown attempt from St Pierre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machine swinging wildly here.
Machine swinging wildly here.
Machine misses with a double jab.
St Pierre misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from St Pierre is defended easily by Machine.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
St Pierre throws a lazy head kick
letting Machine counter with a right hand.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and Machine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machine throws a nice looking combination but St Pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machine misses with a double jab.
Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machine throws a series of punches but St Pierre moves out of range.
Machine swinging wildly here.
Machine misses with a jab, cross combination.
St Pierre misses with a double jab
and Machine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Pierre throws a combination that misses
and Machine counters with a left and a right that stings St Pierre.
Machine misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from St Pierre.
That's four 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Pierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
St Pierre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Pierre, right into the meat.
St Pierre is looking to land body kicks.
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Pierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
St Pierre looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
St Pierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georges St Pierre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machine throws a series of punches but St Pierre avoids them all with ease.
St Pierre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machine swinging wildly here.
Machine lands a slapping body shot.
Machine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
St Pierre stays in close to Machine's body and controls the position.
St Pierre decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ronny Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St Pierre counters with a body kick.
Machine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St Pierre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Machine's guard now.
Machine wants to stand and escape but St Pierre is having none of it.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Machine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst St Pierre is controlling him.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre pushes down on Machine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
St Pierre trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is looking to escape.
St Pierre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but Machine defending well.
St Pierre with the ground and pound but Machine uses the opportunity to regain guard.
St Pierre stops Machine from standing up.
St Pierre trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Machine is retaining full guard.
Machine keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Machine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst St Pierre is controlling him.
St Pierre trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Georges St Pierre just wasn't active enough.
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Pierre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
St Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
St Pierre breaks from the clinch.
That's four 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.
Machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machine misses with a combination
and St Pierre counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Machine!
Machine is trying to stand up.
St Pierre landing strikes from the mount and Machine is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine really wants to buck St Pierre off and get back to his feet.
Georges St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St Pierre lands a big shot there that rocks Machine but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Machine tries to buck St Pierre off but he can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
St Pierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machine trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St Pierre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Georges St Pierre's cut.
That's time! St Pierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Machine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Machine misses with the combination.
St Pierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machine is keeping the position for now.
Machine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst St Pierre is controlling him.
St Pierre connects with a couple of short punches.
St Pierre decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
St Pierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre rushes Machine and presses him up against the cage.
St Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
St Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
St Pierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre is trying to break the clinch but Machine is controlling him.
Machine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. St Pierre just stands there and leans against the cage.
St Pierre has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Machine clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Machine is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - St Pierre's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
St Pierre keeps control of the position easily here as Machine tries to buck him off.
Machine controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre struggling to keep hold of the position.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
St Pierre is looking to control Machine but Machine is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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 is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. St Pierre gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. St Pierre gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. St Pierre apologises and we restart here on the feet.
St Pierre wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
Machine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St Pierre.
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machine looks to land a combination but St Pierre avoids it well.
St Pierre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ronny Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Pierre drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
St Pierre tries to move to mount but Machine blocks the move with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges St Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think St Pierre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges St Pierre!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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