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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton St Pierre (ranked 2768 p4p, 3302 weight class) and Brain Game (ranked 325 p4p, 373 weight class). St Pierre comes into the arena with Can't Be Touched blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brain Game!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
St Pierre is trying to get an arm triangle but Game is defending well.
St Pierre controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Game can do anything to dispel that myth.
Game is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by St Pierre.
St Pierre happy to just control the position for now.
Game is trying to control St Pierre's posture but St Pierre avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Game taking a bit of punishment here - St Pierre scoring with strikes.
St Pierre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Game tries to escape but St Pierre is in control.
Game regains half guard there - taking advantage of St Pierre's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Game looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Game really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St Pierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Game is trying to get back to full guard.
St Pierre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
St Pierre thows a huge punch but Game dodges it nicely.
St Pierre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
St Pierre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre prevents Game from improving his position.
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.
St Pierre looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Game pushes St Pierre off looking to stand but St Pierre dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game taking some punishment here, with St Pierre in his half guard.
Ground and pound from St Pierre.
St Pierre trying to control the action but Game is working from the bottom.
St Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St Pierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Game defends it well.
St Pierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Game is just riding it out for now. St Pierre eventually gives up the hold.
St Pierre lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Game is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from St Pierre's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
St Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Game defending well though.
St Pierre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
St Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St Pierre is pressing down on Game's thigh, looking to free his foot. Game is holding on for now.
St Pierre is thwarting Game's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Pierre trying to control the action but Game is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton St Pierre dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Game misses with a body shot
and St Pierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Game can do to turn this around?
Game throws a body shot but no joy.
Game dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Game tries to avoid it but St Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Game to the ground. Game escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Game. St Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Game throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Pierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St Pierre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Game's guard.
St Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Game is on top in guard.
Game trying to stand up but can't free himself from St Pierre's guard.
Game got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Game has managed to get both his arms back between St Pierre's legs - danger averted.
St Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Game wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Game is aware though and is defending well.
St Pierre is pulling down on Game's head to control his posture.
St Pierre is looking for a triangle but Game pushes his legs off easily.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Game from controlling successfully.
St Pierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Game trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Quinton St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Game stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Game's guard.
St Pierre connects with a couple of short punches.
Game wants to stand and escape but St Pierre is having none of it.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Game keeps moving.
St Pierre pushes down on Game's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Game is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but Game defending well.
Game is staying active underneath St Pierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
St Pierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Game defends it well.
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
St Pierre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Game tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
That's four 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.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Game is defending well.
St Pierre is nestled in close to Game, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
St Pierre stops Game from getting back to his feet.
Game wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy.
Game tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Game keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton St Pierre dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
St Pierre shoots in but Game avoids the takedown attempt easily.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Game as he avoids it easily.
St Pierre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Quinton St Pierre has been cut.
St Pierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Game.
St Pierre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Game defends well and St Pierre ends up having to push Game into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Game has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Game is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
St Pierre keeps control of Game as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre is trying to pull guard but Game turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Game stalling in the clinch but St Pierre improves position.
Game stalling in the clinch but St Pierre improves position.
Game has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Game tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Game is looking to control St Pierre's arms but St Pierre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Game has his back to the cage.
St Pierre successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Pierre is on top in guard.
Game wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling the position.
Brain Game has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Game looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Pierre is one step ahead there.
Game wants to hit a sweep here but St Pierre passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Game there!
Game tries to lock up and control but St Pierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Game squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
St Pierre punishing his opponent with strikes.
St Pierre has hold of Game's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Game manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
St Pierre scoring with strikes but Game is staying in there.
St Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Game is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by St Pierre.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Game tries to hold on but St Pierre pushes him away.
St Pierre with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
St Pierre working the ground and pound effectively.
St Pierre wants to control the pace but Game is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by St Pierre.
St Pierre landing strikes, looking to finish!
St Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Game is looking to escape.
Game keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to finish this one by submission but Game is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from St Pierre.
Quinton St Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Game is squirming around, avoiding St Pierre's attempts to control the action.
St Pierre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
St Pierre wants to finish this one by submission but Game is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from St Pierre.
St Pierre swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinton St Pierre!
A relieved looking Quinton St Pierre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Brain Game had this to say: 'I wanna run that shit back. Some BS Voodoo shit happened here.'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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