PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Roxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grease St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre has chosen Jag - Worst Nightmare as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Roxton
vs
St Pierre

178 cm
25
195 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

175 cm
23
175 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Roxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Grease St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Roxton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into St Pierre's guard.
Roxton trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre being controlled here, momentarily.
Roxton wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.

St Pierre working for submissions but it's allowed Roxton to get to half guard.
Well, if Roxton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Roxton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
St Pierre is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxton trying to mount his opponent but St Pierre defends it.
St Pierre is trying to control but can't.
Roxton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mitch Roxton.
St Pierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roxton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. St Pierre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roxton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Pierre.
Roxton throws a right and a left that St Pierre avoids nicely.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Roxton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roxton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Pierres head.
Roxton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning St Pierre up against the cage.
Roxton scores with a shot to the side of St Pierre's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Roxton.
A short uppercut from Roxton.
Roxton tries to throw a body punch but St Pierre avoids it by throwing Roxton back against the cage.
Roxton misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roxton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre stalling in the clinch but Roxton improves position.
Roxton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roxton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roxton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but Roxton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
St Pierre prevents a body shot from Roxton.
Roxton misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxton misses with the head strike.
Roxton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Roxton struggles to land a body shot inside as St Pierre controls his hands.
Roxton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roxton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
St Pierre letting Roxton take a breather here.
St Pierre blocks a body shot from Roxton.
Roxton throws a head punch that misses.
Roxton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Roxton struggles to land a body shot inside as St Pierre controls his hands.
St Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mitch Roxton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grease St Pierre.
Roxton pushes St Pierre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roxton working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre misses with some punches.
St Pierre jumps guard but Roxton stands there with St Pierre around his waist. St Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roxton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roxton lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roxton lands a nice shot to the body.
Roxton lands an uppercut.
Roxton tries a body shot but St Pierre blocks it.
St Pierre takes a shot to the head.
Roxton controlling the action here for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre misses with a body punch.
Roxton working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Roxton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A chopping leg kick lands by Roxton.

Roxton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Roxton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Roxton trying to control from half guard but St Pierre is working away.
St Pierre trying to hold on to Roxton's head to control him but Roxton postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. St Pierre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roxton trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.

St Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roxton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roxton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to control the position but Roxton postures up.
Roxton stays in close to St Pierre's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roxton trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roxton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roxton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

We're going to have a standup here because Mitch Roxton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Roxton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. St Pierre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Roxton's guard.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roxton wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
St Pierre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roxton's head.

St Pierre is looking for a kimura but Roxton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for St Pierre to get the leverage.
Roxton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre is fighting to break Roxton's control of his arms but Roxton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
St Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
St Pierre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
St Pierre advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxton tries to hold on but St Pierre postures up.
Roxton regains half guard.
Roxton trying to control here.
Roxton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St Pierre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
St Pierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control but Roxton is having none of it.
Roxton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
St Pierre is keen to just control but Roxton is a slippery customer.
Roxton gets back to full guard.
Roxton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mitch Roxton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roxton has control of St Pierre's left arm, preventing St Pierre from doing any damage.
Roxton keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
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 Mitch Roxton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

St Pierre swings widly with a right hand
and Roxton counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Roxton.

Roxton rushes St Pierre and presses him up against the cage.
Roxton has a couple of punches blocked by St Pierre.
Roxton stalling.
St Pierre trying to stall but Roxton improves his position.
Roxton misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Pierre prevents a body shot from Roxton.
Roxton pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roxton misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Pierre.
St Pierre working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Roxton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roxton struggles to land a body shot inside as St Pierre controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Roxton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to pull guard but Roxton has him pressed against the cage.
Roxton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Pierres head.
Roxton misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Pierre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roxton walks away with a smile on his face. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
St Pierre takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Roxton throws a big shot that misses.
Mitch Roxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roxton lands a nice leg kick that just misses St Pierre's sensitive parts.
Roxton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St Pierre checks it well.
Horrible takedown by St Pierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Roxton which made him look bad.
Mitch Roxton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grease St Pierre.
Roxton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
St Pierre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roxton misses with a wild combination.
Roxton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitch Roxton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxton is looking to score with low kicks.

Roxton rushes St Pierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
St Pierre swings wildly with an uppercut but Roxton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Roxton.
Roxton stops a takedown attempt from St Pierre.
Roxton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roxton tries a body shot but St Pierre blocks it.
Grease St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Pierre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St Pierre wants to get back to striking at distance but Roxton won't allow it.
Roxton effectively controlling the action here.
Roxton swings wildly with an uppercut but St Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roxton smiles and moves away.
St Pierre misses with a looping left.
Roxton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Roxton gets a clinch.
Roxton blocking some punches.
Roxton tries to throw a body punch but St Pierre avoids it by throwing Roxton back against the cage.
Roxton tries to throw a body punch but St Pierre avoids it by throwing Roxton back against the cage.
Mitch Roxton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roxton lands a hook that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Roxton lands a hook that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roxton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Roxton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roxton.
St Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roxton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roxton stalls.
Roxton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roxton lands a shoulder strike.
Roxton lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roxton tries to throw a body punch but St Pierre avoids it by throwing Roxton back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roxton misses with a body punch.
St Pierre being controlled against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Roxton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roxton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Roxton!
During a confident post fight interview, Mitch Roxton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.