PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Delacruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marlon Delacruz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Delacruz
vs
St Pierre

223 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlon Delacruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

St Pierre has taken the fight to the clinch.

St Pierre has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Delacruz regains guard immediately.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

St Pierre drops back looking for a leg! Delacruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Delacruz manages to kick St Pierre off! St Pierre jumps back into Delacruz's guard.
St Pierre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Delacruz's guard.
St Pierre controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delacruz wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
St Pierre thows a huge punch but Delacruz dodges it nicely.
Delacruz wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy.
St Pierre slows the pace down in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
St Pierre connects with a body shot.
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches up with Delacruz, looking for a takedown. St Pierre pushes Delacruz against the cage but Delacruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delacruz wants to clinch

and St Pierre counters by clinching up.
St Pierre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St Pierre can't get the takedown.
St Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marlon Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges St Pierre.
St Pierre stops a takedown attempt from Delacruz.

St Pierre drags the fight down to the ground.
St Pierre pulls Delacruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Delacruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delacruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delacruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
St Pierre seems keen to control Delacruz's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Georges St Pierre was stalling too much, according to the referee.

St Pierre has closed the distance and engaged Delacruz in a clinch.
Delacruz wants a takedown but no success here.

St Pierre jumps into guard, dragging Delacruz to the mat.
St Pierre looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre has control of Delacruz's left arm, preventing Delacruz from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
St Pierre tries to land a sweep but no joy.

St Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Delacruz defends it easily.
Delacruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Pierre is on top in guard.
Delacruz striking off his back but it's not causing St Pierre any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges St Pierre dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A low kick from St Pierre misses

and Delacruz counters by clinching up.

Delacruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Pierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Delacruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten St Pierre somewhat.
St Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Delacruz tries to avoid it but St Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Delacruz to the ground. Delacruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

St Pierre takes the fight into the clinch.
St Pierre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delacruz.

St Pierre pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delacruz throws a strike but St Pierre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
St Pierre trying to control but Delacruz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delacruz is keeping the position for now.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Delacruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
St Pierre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Georges St Pierre was stalling too much, according to the referee.
St Pierre shoots in but no luck this time.
Marlon Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges St Pierre.

St Pierre clinches up with Delacruz and pushes him back against the cage.
St Pierre wants a takedown but no success here.
Delacruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but St Pierre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
St Pierre goes for a takedown attempt but Delacruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
St Pierre throws a one two combo.

Delacruz is rocked!

It looks like Marlon Delacruz has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Delacruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Delacruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from St Pierre.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
St Pierre misses with a head kick.

St Pierre clinches.
St Pierre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delacruz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
St Pierre looking to throw knees to the head but Delacruz is blocking nicely.
St Pierre stops a takedown attempt from Delacruz.
Delacruz tries to score a body lock takedown but St Pierre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
St Pierre tries to break the clinch but Delacruz is controlling the position.
St Pierre has Delacruz pushed against the cage.
Delacruz looking for a takedown.
Delacruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but St Pierre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
St Pierre is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Delacruz is defending well.
Delacruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but St Pierre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
St Pierre lands with a right to the head.
Delacruz has had enough of the clinch but St Pierre keeps him there for the moment.

St Pierre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delacruz dives in for a single leg takedown but St Pierre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

St Pierre pulls guard successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
St Pierre trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

St Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Delacruz defends easily.

The fighters are working up against the cage. St Pierre manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

St Pierre jumps guard.
Delacruz seems to have got his legs back now.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

St Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
St Pierre wants to hit a switch here but Delacruz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for St Pierre there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marlon Delacruz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

St Pierre forces Delacruz back against the cage and clinches.
Delacruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. St Pierre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
St Pierre wants to break the clinch but can't.
St Pierre missing with knees to the body.
Delacruz working hard to break the clinch.

Delacruz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
St Pierre is trying to maintain the position but Delacruz is very close to passing his half guard.
St Pierre tries to roll over but Delacruz keeps him under control.

Delacruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

St Pierre kicks off Delacruz and gets to his feet.

St Pierre closes the distance and clinches.
St Pierre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Delacruz is working for takedown but St Pierre is calmly controlling the position for now.
St Pierre is trying to drag Delacruz to the mat but Delacruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Delacruz manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by St Pierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Delacruz which made him look bad.
St Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

St Pierre moves into range and clinches up with Delacruz.
St Pierre is pressed up against the cage. Delacruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag St Pierre down to the mat. St Pierre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Delacruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Delacruz circles away easily
and Delacruz counters with a big head kick but St Pierre shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delacruz slaps away a takedown attempt from St Pierre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Delacruz tries to clinch but St Pierre moves out of range.
Delacruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but St Pierre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delacruz somewhat.
St Pierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delacruz circles away quickly and effectively.

St Pierre moves into range and clinches up with Delacruz.
Delacruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. St Pierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre prevents a takedown attempt there.
St Pierre wants to break free but Delacruz has control.
St Pierre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Delacruz prevents it.
St Pierre is trying to push Delacruz away but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Delacruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. St Pierre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
St Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Delacruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delacruz wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georges St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St Pierre has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges St Pierre!