PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nemesio Magellan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Magellan
vs
St Pierre

199 cm
23
250 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
270 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Firebird Designs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemesio Magellan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magellan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magellan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on St Pierre if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab lands there for Magellan.

It looks like Dave St Pierre has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magellan, right into the meat.
St Pierre looks gassed!
A solid leg kick lands there for Magellan.
Jab from Magellan.
Magellan throws a leg kick which misses St Pierre's front leg but catches the back leg as St Pierre tries to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Magellan.
Magellan connects with a solid leg kick.
Magellan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magellan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magellan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of St Pierre's head.

Magellan lands a high kick to the side of St Pierre's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Magellan dives into guard, looking to finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magellan trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Magellan pushing down on St Pierre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magellan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for St Pierre!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre has given up his back. Will we see Magellan going for some submissions?

Magellan looking to break St Pierre's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. St Pierre remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Magellan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
St Pierre trying to control but not successfully.

St Pierre is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre is in bad spot here.

Magellan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Magellan looking for the choke but no joy.
St Pierre tries to escape but Magellan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Magellan has locked on a rear naked choke here! St Pierre is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nemesio Magellan!