PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hudson Oliveira (ranked 5349 p4p, 3129 weight class) and Edouard St Pierre (ranked 584 p4p, 421 weight class). Hudson Oliveira is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Oliveira
vs
St Pierre

179 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
175
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hudson Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edouard St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
St Pierre blocks an elbow strike from Oliveira.

St Pierre breaks the clinch.

St Pierre drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Oliveira manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Oliveira goes for a takedown in the clinch but St Pierre prevents it.
Oliveira is trying to maintain a safe position but St Pierre gets an underhook and turns Oliveira into the cage.
Oliveira controlling the action here for a moment.
Oliveira tries a body shot but St Pierre blocks it.
St Pierre holding his opponent close, against the cage.

St Pierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

St Pierre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oliveira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

St Pierre has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Oliveira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

St Pierre manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Oliveira keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oliveira to keep the fight standing.

St Pierre breaks from the clinch.
St Pierre checks a leg kick nicely.
St Pierre wants to counter with a clinch but Oliveira pushes him away.
St Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira throws a half hearted mid kick.
St Pierre tries to counter with a clinch but Oliveira shakes him off and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre works over Oliveira's head and body with a nice combination.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown

and St Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St Pierre.
Oliveira is looking to stand back up but St Pierre counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Oliveira.

St Pierre is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira has hold of St Pierre's hands but St Pierre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
St Pierre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.

St Pierre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oliveira is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as St Pierre sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. St Pierre connects with a nice short shot to Oliveira's temple.
St Pierre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
St Pierre working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Oliveira's thigh. Oliveira counters though and makes it back to full guard.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Oliveira wants to stand up but St Pierre is controlling him.
St Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliveira has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edouard St Pierre dominated that round.
That's time! Oliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliveira sprawls well. Oliveira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but St Pierre slips the punch.

St Pierre dives in and scores a takedown into Oliveira's guard.

Oliveira has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. St Pierre has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
St Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oliveira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
St Pierre is looking to clinch.
St Pierre fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

St Pierre moves into the clinch.
St Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hudson Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edouard St Pierre.
Oliveira prevents St Pierre from breaking the clinch.

St Pierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

St Pierre gets caught flat footed, as Oliveira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
St Pierre is looking to stand back up but Oliveira counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by St Pierre.

St Pierre is looking to improve his position.
St Pierre misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Oliveira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
St Pierre controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to control but St Pierre is keeping him busy.

St Pierre kicks off Oliveira and gets to his feet.
Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St Pierre swivels and escapes.

Excellent takedown into side control there by St Pierre.
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 scores with punches from side control.
St Pierre trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira manages to work his way to half guard, despite St Pierre's best efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira keeps control of the position for the meantime.
St Pierre trying to mount his opponent but Oliveira defends it.
St Pierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
St Pierre slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
St Pierre blocks the strikes from Oliveira.
St Pierre wants to take a breather but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but St Pierre scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oliveira regains full guard. Nicely done.
St Pierre controlling from the top position.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edouard St Pierre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

St Pierre clinches.
Oliveira is trying to push St Pierre away but St Pierre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
St Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.

St Pierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St Pierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.

Oliveira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. St Pierre did well to prevent Oliveira getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is keen to just control but St Pierre is a slippery customer.
St Pierre is trying to get back to full guard.
St Pierre has hold of Oliveira's hands but Oliveira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard.
St Pierre moves into full guard.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
St Pierre punching from the bottom - just letting Oliveira know he's still in a fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Pierre is on top in guard.

St Pierre sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
St Pierre stays in close to Oliveira's body and controls the position.
St Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Oliveira's brow.

St Pierre gets to his feet - Oliveira follows without any prompting.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveira shoots in and drives through. St Pierre sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre instigates a clinch.
St Pierre stalling.

St Pierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as St Pierre sprawls well. St Pierre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
St Pierre wants to counter with a clinch but Oliveira pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Oliveira gets caught flat footed, as St Pierre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is pushing down on Oliveira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oliveira is fighting to maintain full guard but St Pierre has managed to sneak the leg through.
St Pierre controlling the action here.
St Pierre passes to full mount!
Oliveira is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

St Pierre working for a submission but Oliveira is keeping him at bay.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edouard 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

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