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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mega Minion (ranked 5129 p4p, 4953 weight class) and George Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 567 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 cm 18 170 0 - 0 - 0 |
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178 cm 25 170 0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling Counter fighter Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Solid chin |
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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 New York, Mega Minion! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Saint Pierre! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Minion misses with a takedown attempt - Pierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Pierre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Minion's guard. Pierre is stalling in the full guard. Minion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Minion tries to get out of the position. Minion 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. Minion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Minion 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. Pierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Minion wants to sweep here but Pierre controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pierre content to stall in guard here. Pierre preventing the sweep. Minion trying to control the position.
Minion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pierre is one step ahead there. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Minion is on top in guard.
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. Minion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Minion postures up and lands a big shot to Pierre's brow. Pierre working a defensive guard here.
Minion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Pierre trying to control the position here. Minion lands a couple of digs. Minion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Minion is looking to advance position but Pierre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Pierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Minion can't escape the position.
Minion is trying to reverse the position but instead Pierre has taken his back - oops! Pierre is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Minion wants to escape the position.
Pierre has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Minion has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pierre not allowing Minion to control his hands. Minion wants to escape the position.
Minion is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pierre lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Pierre.
Minion is in bad spot here.
Minion fending off the submission attempt from Pierre.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pierre is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Minion up.
Minion tries to roll but Pierre sticks to his back.
Minion trying to control the position but Pierre manages to sink in the hooks. You can see the frustration on Minion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pierre working for the choke. Pierre is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Minion defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Minion is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Saint Pierre dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Pierre throws a low kick, looking for Minion's leg but Minion calmly moves out of range. Pierre looks to land a body kick but Minion moved away. Minion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pierre sprawls and moves away. No luck with that takedown attempt from Minion. Pierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pierre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pierre lands in his opponent's guard. Minion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pierre defends well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Minion looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pierre puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Minion tries to get to full guard but Pierre has control of the leg. Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Minion trying to hold on to Pierre's head to control him but Pierre postures up.
Pierre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Pierre stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Minion to get to his feet. Minion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pierre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Pierre misses with a series of wild punches.
Minion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pierre sprawls and moves away. Minion avoids the head kick by Pierre.
Minion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Minion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Pierre bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! George Saint Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. 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! Pierre shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Minion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Pierre is sitting in close to Minion's body. Minion has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pierre is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pierre is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Minion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mega Minion! A relieved looking Mega Minion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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