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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sthawy Sthowp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges ST Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sthowp's entrance music is Blind Guardian - Into the Storn. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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180 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sthawy Sthowp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges ST Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ST Pierre shoots in but no luck this time.
ST Pierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sthowp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ST Pierre somewhat.
ST Pierre shoots in but no luck this time.
Sthawy Sthowp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges ST Pierre.
Sthowp slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
ST Pierre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sthowp to the mat! Sthowp manages to get full guard.
ST Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Sthowp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sthowp makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sthowp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sthowp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sthowp is looking to work some ground and pound but ST Pierre has wrist control.
Sthowp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sthowp thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ST Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sthowp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sthowp 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.
Sthowp is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! ST Pierre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! ST Pierre has escaped and now he's on top!
Sthowp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. ST Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. ST Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sthowp is looking for a triangle here but ST Pierre uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp is not content to let ST Pierre control the position.
Sthowp gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp looking for submissions off his back.
Sthowp is defending against the submission attempts here by ST Pierre.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sthowp is pressing down on ST Pierre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sthowp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sthowp working for a triangle but ST Pierre defends it easily.
Sthowp looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but ST Pierre puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sthawy Sthowp dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horrible takedown by ST Pierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Sthowp which made him look bad.
Sthowp throws the left hand but ST Pierre avoids the punch easily.
Sthowp missing with a left hand there. ST Pierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
ST Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sthowp scores with a shot to the body.
Sthowp looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sthowp moves nicely into side control.
ST Pierre tries to bench press Sthowp off him but Sthowp keeps the position.
Sthowp wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by ST Pierre, who protects the arm well.
ST Pierre is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sthowp connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sthowp lands a nice forearm strike.
ST Pierre is breathing heavily.
Sthowp swings around for an armbar but ST Pierre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sthowp's guard.
Sthowp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. ST Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. ST Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sthowp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. ST Pierre defends it easily.
ST Pierreis looking to pass into half guard but Sthowp pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sthowp is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp advances position into side control!
Sthowp scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at ST Pierre to see if he's OK.
Sthowp scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sthowp scores with a couple of short elbows.
ST Pierre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sthowp looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sthowp slips a nice elbow through ST Pierre's hands, connecting with ST Pierre's forehead.
Sthowp is sneakily working for an arm triangle but ST Pierre sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Sthowp there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp throws a strike but ST Pierre avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sthowp passes ST Pierre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sthowp seems to be looking for submissions.
Sthowp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sthowp passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sthowp cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sthowp lands a big elbow.
Sthowp scoring with strikes but ST Pierre is staying in there.
Sthowp throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! ST Pierre has his hands clasped together but Sthowp breaks the hold and ST Pierre is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Sthowp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sthawy Sthowp!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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