PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alasdair MundyJones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MundyJones comes to the cage accompanied by luv it. Alasdair MundyJones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

MundyJones
vs
StPierre

175 cm
28
181 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

182 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alasdair MundyJones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George StPierre!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

MundyJones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. MundyJones showed some decent athleticism there.
MundyJones controlling the pace.
StPierre is trying to get back to full guard.

StPierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MundyJones pulls his head out easily.
MundyJones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MundyJones is looking to advance position but StPierre won't allow it.
MundyJones slows the pace down in half guard.
StPierre misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MundyJones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
StPierre regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from MundyJones.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MundyJones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MundyJones throwing strikes from guard but StPierre blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MundyJones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MundyJones wants to control from the top but StPierre keeps moving.
MundyJones 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 control the position.

StPierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MundyJones defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MundyJones chips away with some ground and pound.

MundyJones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
StPierre swinging wildly here.

MundyJones feints and as StPierre raises his hands in defense, MundyJones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MundyJones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
StPierre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MundyJones.
StPierre keeping full guard, as MundyJones tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

StPierre has his foot on MundyJones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MundyJones works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MundyJones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MundyJones throws a big right hand that misses.
StPierre looking for a sweep. Not yet StPierre, not yet.
MundyJones looking to sit in guard and control but StPierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MundyJones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
StPierre is looking to stand up but MundyJones won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
StPierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MundyJones trying to control the position.

Alasdair MundyJones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
MundyJones shoots in but no luck this time.
StPierre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
StPierre throws a series of strikes that have MundyJones backpedaling.
StPierre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MundyJones is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MundyJones shoots in for a takedown but StPierre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alasdair MundyJones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

StPierre scores a takedown into full mount!
MundyJones is bucking up trying to escape but StPierre cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair MundyJones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

MundyJones with a lazy takedown attempt

and StPierre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
StPierre wants to stand up but MundyJones has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Alasdair MundyJones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

StPierre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MundyJones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time StPierre.
StPierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
StPierre trying to control from MundyJones's half guard. MundyJones has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
StPierre works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MundyJones kicks off StPierre and gets to his feet.
MundyJones misses with a hook
and StPierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
StPierre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alasdair MundyJones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
StPierre shoots in for a takedown but MundyJones shows good takedown defense.
StPierre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MundyJones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
StPierre fails with the takedown.
MundyJones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
StPierre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alasdair MundyJones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George StPierre.

MundyJones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. StPierre manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
StPierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MundyJones's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MundyJones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as StPierre controls the pace.

StPierre is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MundyJones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MundyJones has escaped and now he's on top!
MundyJones tries to free his leg and advance position but StPierre is retaining full guard.
MundyJones prevents StPierre from getting back to his feet.
MundyJones postures up.
MundyJones trying to control but StPierre is working from the bottom.
MundyJones won't allow StPierre to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

StPierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MundyJones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MundyJones forces his way into half guard.
StPierre manages to get to full guard.

StPierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

StPierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MundyJones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MundyJones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as StPierre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

StPierre working for a triangle but MundyJones defends it easily.
StPierre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MundyJones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
StPierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
StPierre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MundyJones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George StPierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! MundyJones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

StPierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MundyJones tries to score a power double leg takedown but StPierre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MundyJones somewhat.
StPierre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MundyJones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MundyJones keeps the fight on the outside.
StPierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MundyJones tries to avoid it but StPierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MundyJones to the ground. MundyJones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
StPierre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MundyJones.
StPierre slaps away a takedown attempt from MundyJones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alasdair MundyJones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MundyJones wants to clinch.
StPierre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MundyJones is fending him off so far but StPierre persists. Nope, MundyJones circles away and we're back to standing.
MundyJones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MundyJones dives in and scores a takedown into StPierre's guard.
MundyJones tries to stand but StPierre is controlling from the bottom.

StPierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MundyJones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
StPierre is trying to keep MundyJones in close.
MundyJones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. StPierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MundyJones postures up in StPierre's guard and throws a big left but StPierre blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MundyJones won't allow StPierre to sweep him here.
StPierre trying to control the position.
MundyJones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
MundyJones 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A left and a right from StPierre both land. Nice combination.

StPierre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
StPierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but MundyJones is one step ahead there.
MundyJones throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MundyJones wants to control from the top but StPierre keeps moving.

StPierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
StPierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
StPierre looking for a sweep. Not yet StPierre, not yet.
MundyJones postures up and lands a big shot to StPierre's brow.
StPierre trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
MundyJones landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MundyJones is looking to work some ground and pound but StPierre has wrist control.
MundyJones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MundyJones looking to pass the guard.
StPierre looking for a sweep. Not yet StPierre, not yet.
StPierre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MundyJones is controlling him.
MundyJones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MundyJones won't allow StPierre to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair MundyJones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MundyJones 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alasdair MundyJones!