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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Pierre (ranked 4470 p4p, 2347 weight class) and Taylor Jack SpeedGod (ranked 377 p4p, 228 weight class). Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by O Canada. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 cm 34 143 21 - 18 - 1 |
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174 cm 23 155 6 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler Excellent boxer Very quick |
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Good wrestler Excellent MT Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, George Pierre! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Jack SpeedGod! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pierre misses with an uppercut. A low kick lands for Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod slips a jab and a cross from Pierre.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a loose jab but Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice uppercut lands for Jack SpeedGod. That snapped Pierre's head back.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to slow Pierre down with leg kicks. Pierre misses with a lunging right hand
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a nice uppercut. Pierre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jack SpeedGod. Jack SpeedGod defending well as Pierre loads up on a big left hand. Jack SpeedGod slips under a jab from Pierre. Pierre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a stiff right hand. Jack SpeedGod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jack SpeedGod scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jack SpeedGod connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pierre. Jack SpeedGod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierre. Jack SpeedGod thumps Pierre with a low kick. Pierre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack SpeedGod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pierre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jack SpeedGod. Pierre moves into range and clinches up with Jack SpeedGod. Jack SpeedGod looks to throw an elbow but misses. Pierre blocks an elbow strike from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to break the clinch but Pierre is controlling him. Pierre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Jack SpeedGod misses with a hook from the clinch. Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pierre. Jack SpeedGod just leaning against Pierre, taking a breather. Pierre lands a hook to the side of the head. Jack SpeedGod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jack SpeedGod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A slapping leg kick lands for Jack SpeedGod.
Pierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Pierre fails with a takedown attempt. Jack SpeedGod slips a jab from Pierre. Jack SpeedGod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Pierre fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jack SpeedGod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierre throws out the jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pierre misses with a looping left. Jack SpeedGod throws the left hand but Pierre avoids the punch easily. Pierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jack SpeedGod can pounce on him.
Jack SpeedGod throws a leg kick which misses Pierre's front leg but catches the back leg as Pierre tries to avoid it. Jack SpeedGod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Pierre throws a jab when Jack SpeedGod was well out of range. Pierre tries to clinch but Jack SpeedGod moves out of range. A low kick lands for Jack SpeedGod.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jack SpeedGod connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Jack SpeedGod slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Pierre wants to clinch but Jack SpeedGod slips to the side and Jack SpeedGod counters with a leg kick. Jack SpeedGod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pierre. Pierre shoots in and bounces Jack SpeedGod off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Jack SpeedGod manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jack SpeedGod scores with a nice right hand.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A nice leg kick from Jack SpeedGod, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jack SpeedGod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jack SpeedGod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown but Jack SpeedGod sprawls well. He's pushed Pierre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Pierre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jack SpeedGod connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pierre scrambles back to his feet. Jack SpeedGod is looking to slow Pierre down with leg kicks. Jack SpeedGod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pierre. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jack SpeedGod, as that shot connected.
Jack SpeedGod throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick lands for Jack SpeedGod.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack SpeedGod.
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! Jack SpeedGod misses with a left hand and Pierre counters with a stiff right hand. Jack SpeedGod throws the left hand but Pierre avoids the punch easily. Nice body punch from Jack SpeedGod. Good leg kick by Jack SpeedGod. A chopping leg kick lands by Jack SpeedGod.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pierre has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pierre. It seemed like Jack SpeedGod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Pierre misses with an uppercut. That kick from Jack SpeedGod tenderised Pierre's leg. Pierre is trying to keep his angry face on. Pierre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jack SpeedGod. Jack SpeedGod connects with a single shot there. Pierre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Pierre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Pierre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pierre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Pierre shoots in for a takedown but Jack SpeedGod shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Jack SpeedGod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jack SpeedGod scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Pierre wants to clinch up but Jack SpeedGod keeps it at a distance. An inside leg kick lands from Jack SpeedGod. A nice leg kick from Jack SpeedGod, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack SpeedGod clobbers Pierre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Pierre scores with a decent looking hook. Jack SpeedGod throws a nice outside leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Jack SpeedGod. That's going to slow Pierre down. Pierre misses with a straight right. Jack SpeedGod is looking to slow Pierre down with leg kicks. Jack SpeedGod fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Pierre jabs Jack SpeedGod right on the nose. Jack SpeedGod blinks but takes it well. Donk. Jack SpeedGod catches Pierre right on the button with a cross. 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! Jack SpeedGod thumps Pierre with a low kick. Jack SpeedGod scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jack SpeedGod has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jack SpeedGod connects with a leg kick. Jab, jab by Jack SpeedGod - just one landing. Pierre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jack SpeedGod, pushing him back against the cage. Pierre misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pierre has Jack SpeedGod pressed against the cage, preventing Jack SpeedGod from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jack SpeedGod wants to stall.
Pierre can't get the takedown.
Jack SpeedGod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pierre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Pierre throws a big shot that misses. No joy there for Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack SpeedGod flicks out a counter leg kick but Pierre steps away. Nice takedown defense from Jack SpeedGod. No joy for Pierre on that attempt. Taylor Jack SpeedGod seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jack SpeedGod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jack SpeedGod throws a nice inside leg kick. Jack SpeedGod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jack SpeedGod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pierre. Jack SpeedGod scores with a leg kick.
Pierre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Jack SpeedGod moves out of range as Pierre strikes. Jack SpeedGod only half commits to the counter leg kick. That kick from Jack SpeedGod tenderised Pierre's leg. Pierre is trying to keep his angry face on. George Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Jack SpeedGod with a nice calf kick. Jack SpeedGod with the inside leg kick. 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 tries to clinch there but Jack SpeedGod circles away.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jack SpeedGod as he avoids it easily. Nice defenses there by Pierre. Jack SpeedGod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierre. Pierre fails with the takedown and Jack SpeedGod counters with a slapping leg kick. Pierre takes one to the side of the head.
Pierre's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Jack SpeedGod scores with a leg kick.
Pierre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jack SpeedGod eats them both and turns towards Pierre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. A chopping leg kick lands by Jack SpeedGod. Pierre throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A nice leg kick from Jack SpeedGod, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pierre lands with an overhand left. Jack SpeedGod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jack SpeedGod misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jack SpeedGod lands a leg kick that knocks Pierre off balance momentarily. Pierre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack SpeedGod. Jack SpeedGod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Pierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jack SpeedGod can pounce on him.
Jack SpeedGod with the inside leg kick. Pierre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pierre showed some decent athleticism there. Jack SpeedGod wants to control but Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it. Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Jack SpeedGod blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pierre. Jack SpeedGod keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Pierre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jack SpeedGod with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jack SpeedGod is looking to control Pierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jack SpeedGod avoid being mounted? Jack SpeedGod tries to get to full guard but Pierre has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jack SpeedGod is trying is best to control the position here. Jack SpeedGod wants to get back to his feet.
Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jack SpeedGod blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pierre. Jack SpeedGod is looking for a sweep. Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Jack SpeedGod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jack SpeedGod taking some punishment here, with Pierre in his half guard. Jack SpeedGod won't allow Pierre to pass to mount. Nice strikes from Pierre there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jack SpeedGod regains full guard. Nicely done. Pierre throwing strikes but missing. Jack SpeedGod pulls Pierre in close to prevent any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. Jack SpeedGod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jack SpeedGod lunges at Pierre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pierre's hand. Pierre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Pierre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jack SpeedGod blocks a jab. Pierre shoots for a takedown but Jack SpeedGod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jack SpeedGod moves forwards but Pierre connects with a nice, crisp jab. Jack SpeedGod scores with a leg kick.
Jack SpeedGod with the inside leg kick. Jack SpeedGod connects with a solid leg kick. Jack SpeedGod thumps Pierre with a low kick. Pierre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jack SpeedGod. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pierre is looking to clinch. Pierre looks to land a right hand but Jack SpeedGod moved out of range. Jack SpeedGod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jack SpeedGod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pierre on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pierre throws a jab but it's blocked by Jack SpeedGod. Pierre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pierre. Pierre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jack SpeedGod. Pierre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jack SpeedGod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pierre counter with a right hand. Jack SpeedGod defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pierre. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Pierre ducks right into an uppercut from Jack SpeedGod. Jack SpeedGod lands a body shot.
Pierre staying out of range there. A chopping leg kick lands by Jack SpeedGod. Pierre throws a lazy right hand but Jack SpeedGod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. 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! Jack SpeedGod connects with a solid leg kick. Jack SpeedGod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Pierre misses with a hook
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a good low kick that Pierre was not able to check. Pierre dives in for a single leg takedown but Jack SpeedGod sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierre. Pierre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pierre misses with the head strike.
Jack SpeedGod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jack SpeedGod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jack SpeedGod breaks from the clinch.
Pierre moves forwards but Jack SpeedGod connects with a nice, crisp jab. Jab from Jack SpeedGod. Pierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jack SpeedGod scores with a slapping inside leg kick. That kick from Jack SpeedGod tenderised Pierre's leg. Pierre is trying to keep his angry face on. Pierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jack SpeedGod can pounce on him.
Pierre shoots in for a double leg but Jack SpeedGod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jack SpeedGod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jack SpeedGod cracks Pierre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A nice leg kick lands there from Jack SpeedGod. Jack SpeedGod scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jack SpeedGod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pierre's sensitive parts. Pierre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pierre is defended easily by Jack SpeedGod. George Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A good leg kick by Jack SpeedGod. A nice leg kick lands there from Jack SpeedGod. Pierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Pierre backing away here, and Jack SpeedGod unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Jack SpeedGod moves into range and connects with a jab. Pierre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pierre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pierre takes one to the side of the head.
Pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack SpeedGod. Pierre swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jack SpeedGod leaves Pierre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Jack SpeedGod feints and then cracks Pierre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pierre down. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A decent looking cross lands there for Jack SpeedGod. Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick lands for Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jack SpeedGod as he jumps to the side. Pierre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pierre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Jack SpeedGod lands a jab to the head.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jack SpeedGod lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Taylor Jack SpeedGod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jack SpeedGod winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Jack SpeedGod!
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