PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Estefan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Estefan Gracie has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Estefan Gracie seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Gracie
vs
Saint Pierre

182 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Estefan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Saint Pierre!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Pierre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Estefan Gracie has been cut.

Gracie feints and as Saint Pierre raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie won't allow Saint Pierre to sweep him here.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Saint Pierre keeps moving.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saint Pierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saint Pierre wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saint Pierre is one step ahead there.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Saint Pierre from controlling successfully.
Saint Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson Saint Pierre has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saint Pierre sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Saint Pierre is having none of it.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Saint Pierre defending well.
Saint Pierre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saint Pierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Saint Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saint Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet Saint Pierre, not yet.

Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saint Pierre looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saint Pierre looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saint Pierre!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Pierre trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saint Pierre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Saint Pierre decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gracie to his feet.
Anderson Saint Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saint Pierre, pushing him back against the cage.

Saint Pierre ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saint Pierre no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Saint Pierre wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Saint Pierre keeps moving.

Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saint Pierre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saint Pierre has escaped and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saint Pierre preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anderson Saint Pierre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Estefan Gracie's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Saint Pierre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Saint Pierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Saint Pierre defends easily.
Saint Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saint Pierre passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saint Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Saint Pierre from controlling successfully.
Saint Pierre is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Saint Pierre has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saint Pierre trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Saint Pierre has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Saint Pierre postures up.
Gracie moves into full guard.

Saint Pierre decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots and misses

and Saint Pierre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
Saint Pierre showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Saint Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Saint Pierre advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saint Pierre works to advance to full mount. Gracie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Saint Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Estefan Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Saint Pierre digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Saint Pierre throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Saint Pierre counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Saint Pierre to acknowledge the strikes.
Saint Pierre fails with the takedown

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saint Pierre is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saint Pierre has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint Pierre is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Saint Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saint Pierre controlling the position well.

Gracie 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Saint Pierre tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Saint Pierre keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saint Pierre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saint Pierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Saint Pierre manages to get to full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saint Pierre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saint Pierre has escaped and now he's on top!

Saint Pierre stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Saint Pierre.
I've got Saint Pierre 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Anderson Saint Pierre!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Anderson Saint Pierre!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Anderson Saint Pierre!

Anderson Saint Pierre wins by unanimous decision!