PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Claypool (ranked 1848 p4p, 5467 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 254 p4p, 562 weight class). St Pierre is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Face the Pain. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Claypool
vs
St Pierre

186 cm
22
176
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
178
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Altitude Clothing

Urban Fighter
Altitude Clothing

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Claypool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Claypool as he jumps to the side.

Claypool clinches.
Claypool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Pierre thows a left - swing and a miss!

Claypool instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Claypool.
St Pierre working hard to break the clinch.
Claypool is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Claypool keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Pierre's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Claypool has St Pierre pressed against the cage.
Claypool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Claypool scores with a nice short uppercut.
Claypool just leaning against St Pierre, taking a breather.
St Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claypool taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
Claypool just leaning against St Pierre, taking a breather.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as St Pierre controls his hands.
Claypool is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
St Pierre looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claypool gets through St Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Claypool breaks from the clinch.
Claypool keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a left and a right that both miss

and Claypool holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Claypool makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Claypool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Pierre or not.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing St Pierre up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Claypool.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claypool lands a body shot.
Claypool cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.

Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claypool wants to clinch.

Claypool closes the distance and pushes St Pierre back into the cage.
Claypool taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
A right hand to the body from Claypool.
Come on Claypool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Claypool scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Claypool on the inside.
Come on Claypool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Claypool pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre takes a shot to the head.
Claypool is pushing St Pierre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Claypool.
St Pierre's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on St Pierre's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Claypool leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kenny Claypool.
Claypool stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.

Claypool has St Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
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!

Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Claypool dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Claypool dips to his left and cracks St Pierre with an uppercut!

Claypool gets a clinch.
Claypool has St Pierre pressed against the cage.
Claypool has St Pierre pressed against the cage.
Claypool tries to work over St Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Pierre working hard to break the clinch.

Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Claypool is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Pierre can do to turn this around?
St Pierre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Claypool counters with a big head kick but St Pierre shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre falls off balance throwing a combination

and Claypool counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Claypool.
Good body shot from Claypool.
St Pierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Claypool gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Claypool digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Claypool - that landed with a thud.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
Claypool is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Claypool digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
Claypool is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool lands a body shot.
Claypool avoiding damage.

Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a lazy right hand but Claypool sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Claypool changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Claypool gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Claypool is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool'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.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
Kenny Claypool has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Claypool is pushing St Pierre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Claypool just leaning against St Pierre, taking a breather.

Claypool breaks the clinch.
Claypool tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Pierre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Claypool counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
St Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Claypool shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Claypool breaks the clinch.
Claypool moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Claypool clinches with his opponent.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.
Claypool lands a body punch.
Claypool lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claypool.
Claypool lands a body shot.
Claypool stalling against the cage.
Claypool lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claypool manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Claypool - that landed with a thud.
Claypool gets through St Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claypool is stalling here.
Claypool is stalling here.
Claypool is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Claypool lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Claypool dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Claypool closes the distance and pushes St Pierre back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claypool.
Claypool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Claypool stalling.
A hook to the body from Claypool.
Claypool manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kenny Claypool.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.

St Pierre tries to keep at a distance but Claypool has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St Pierre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claypool pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Claypool lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Claypool works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.

Claypool manages to break the clinch.

Claypool pushes St Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Pierre or not.
Claypool is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Claypool wants to clinch.
Claypool dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Claypool lands with a good body shot.

Claypool darts in and clinches St Pierre up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Claypool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Claypool lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Claypool manages to break the clinch.

Claypool rushes St Pierre and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claypool is struggling to control the position.
Claypool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Georges St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Pierre throws a lazy head kick
and Claypool counters with a straight right hand.
St Pierre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Claypool lands with a cross.

Claypool drives through and clinches with St Pierre against the cage.

Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
It looks like Claypool has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Claypool pushes St Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool lands a left hand.
Claypool works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.
Claypool has St Pierre pressed against the cage.
Claypool cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claypool.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
Claypool scores with a hook to the body.
Claypool is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Claypool lands a body punch.
Claypool lands with a short shot to the head.

Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Claypool takes the fight into the clinch.
Claypool just leaning against St Pierre, taking a breather.
St Pierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Claypool pulls his leg out and moves away.

Claypool fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with St Pierre, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claypool presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Claypool cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Claypool softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Claypool pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Claypool stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Claypool lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Claypool showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Claypool 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool!
In defeat, Georges St Pierre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm training all the time. My goal is perfection. But I will never reach perfection'.