PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Leblanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leblanc comes to the cage accompanied by dirty house. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Leblanc
vs
Saint Pierre

210 cm
23
255 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

191 cm
21
225 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Leblanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Saint Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Pierre shoots in for a takedown but Leblanc shows good takedown defense.
Leblanc looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Saint Pierre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leblanc is fending him off so far but Saint Pierre persists. Nope, Leblanc circles away and we're back to standing.
Saint Pierre closes the distance and clinches up with Leblanc, looking for a takedown. Saint Pierre pushes Leblanc against the cage but Leblanc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pierre Leblanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Saint Pierre.
Leblanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saint Pierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leblanc pinned against the cage. Leblanc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leblanc throws a combination. Saint Pierre tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Saint Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leblanc tries to avoid it but Saint Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leblanc to the ground. Leblanc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saint Pierre shoots in but Leblanc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Leblanc. No joy for Saint Pierre on that attempt.
Leblanc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saint Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leblanc stuffs the takedown.
Leblanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saint Pierre circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Leblanc as Saint Pierre shoots in.
No luck for Saint Pierre with that takedown attempt.
Leblanc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Pierre shoots in and drives through. Leblanc sprawls well.
Pierre Leblanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leblanc throws a right hand that Saint Pierre ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint Pierre also avoids with ease.
Saint Pierre shoots in and drives through. Leblanc sprawls well.
Nice straight punches there by Leblanc. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leblanc.
Leblanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Saint Pierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Leblanc wants to get back to his feet but Saint Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saint Pierre content to stall in guard here.
Saint Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint Pierre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc is looking to stand up but Saint Pierre isn't so interested in that idea.
Saint Pierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leblanc wants to stand up but Saint Pierre is controlling him.
Saint Pierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Despite being in the dominant position, Georges Saint Pierre just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saint Pierre takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saint Pierre shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Saint Pierre was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saint Pierre content just to control the position here.
Saint Pierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblanc wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Saint Pierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saint Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leblanc is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Pierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saint Pierre won't let Leblanc get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Saint Pierre controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saint Pierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Despite being in the dominant position, Georges Saint Pierre just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leblanc throws a series of punches but Saint Pierre moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saint Pierre drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Leblanc's face as Saint Pierre controls the position.
Leblanc is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Saint Pierre has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee asks Saint Pierre politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Saint Pierre prefers to stall for the moment though.
Leblanc is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Saint Pierre controlling the position from side mount.
Leblanc on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leblanc tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint Pierre prevents Leblanc from escaping the position.
Saint Pierre takes a little break here. Leblanc wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblanc gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Leblanc wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Saint Pierre controlling from the full mount.
Leblanc wants to get back to his feet.
Saint Pierre controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Despite being in the dominant position, Georges Saint Pierre just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Leblanc scores with a four punch combination!
Leblanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leblanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leblanc as he jumps to the side.
Leblanc throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saint Pierre.
Leblanc throws a nice looking combination but Saint Pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leblanc cracks Saint Pierre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saint Pierre.
Pierre Leblanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Saint Pierre.
Leblanc stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Leblanc.
Saint Pierre fails to land the takedown.
Leblanc moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Pierre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saint Pierre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leblanc's waist but Leblanc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saint Pierre off to one side.
Saint Pierre tries for a takedown but Leblanc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saint Pierre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leblanc's waist but Leblanc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saint Pierre off to one side.
Leblanc scores with the left hand. Saint Pierre knows he should have avoided that one.
Saint Pierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leblanc pinned against the cage. Leblanc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saint Pierre fails with the takedown.
Saint Pierre tries for a takedown but Leblanc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leblanc throws a series of strikes that have Saint Pierre backpedaling.
Leblanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saint Pierre circles away quickly and effectively.
Leblanc throws a right hand that Saint Pierre ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint Pierre also avoids with ease.
Leblanc scores with a one two! Saint Pierre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saint Pierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leblanc pinned against the cage. Leblanc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saint Pierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leblanc pinned against the cage. Leblanc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc throws a combination. Saint Pierre tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Leblanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saint Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saint Pierre shoots in for a double leg but Leblanc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saint Pierre shoots for a takedown but Leblanc saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leblanc!
Leblanc is working the combinations to good effect here.
Saint Pierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leblanc connects with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leblanc!
Saint Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leblanc.
Pierre Leblanc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leblanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leblanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saint Pierre fails to land the takedown.
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 Pierre Leblanc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pierre Leblanc's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Leblanc throws a series of punches but Saint Pierre moves out of range.
Saint Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saint Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Leblanc tries to sprawl out of it but Saint Pierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leblanc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leblanc lands with a cross.
Saint Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leblanc tries to avoid it but Saint Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leblanc to the ground. Leblanc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pierre Leblanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre has a takedown stuffed.
Saint Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Leblanc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Leblanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leblanc.

Saint Pierre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Leblanc!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You get the feeling that Leblanc really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Saint Pierre wants to control the pace but Leblanc is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Pierre controlling from mount.
Saint Pierre looking to control but Leblanc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leblanc wants to try and get back to his feet.
Saint Pierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saint Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leblanc is looking to escape.

That's two 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Georges Saint Pierre just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Leblanc.
Saint Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Leblanc tries to sprawl out of it but Saint Pierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leblanc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saint Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saint Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leblanc circles away.
Leblanc lands a jab-cross combination.
Leblanc misses with a series of wild punches.
Leblanc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saint Pierre shoots in but Leblanc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leblanc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leblanc connects with a nice looking jab.

Saint Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Saint Pierre controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leblanc is looking to escape.
Leblanc is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Saint Pierre controlling his opponent.
Saint Pierre wants to control the pace but Leblanc is squirming around nicely.
Leblanc is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

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.
Saint Pierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Georges Saint Pierre just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leblanc works over Saint Pierre's head and body with a nice combination.
Leblanc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leblanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leblanc tries to bum rush Saint Pierre with a series of wild strikes but Saint Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Saint Pierre feints and as Leblanc raises his hands in defense, Saint Pierre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saint Pierre prevents Leblanc from getting back to his feet.
Saint Pierre stays in close to Leblanc's body and controls the position.
Leblanc is looking to stand up but Saint Pierre isn't so interested in that idea.
Saint Pierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Saint Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saint Pierre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

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