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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between GEORGES STPIERRE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Trepanier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). STPIERRE comes to the cage accompanied by LOSE YOURSELF. The crowd seem to be enjoying Trepanier's choice of entrance music: Are You Ready-ACDC. GEORGES STPIERRE has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, GEORGES STPIERRE!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Trepanier!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
STPIERRE is looking to clinch but Trepanier is avoiding it.
Trepanier is looking to land body kicks.
Trepanier keeps the fight on the outside.
Trepanier takes a swing at STPIERRE's ribcage but misses.
Trepanier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trepanier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trepanier throws a combination. STPIERRE tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
STPIERRE shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Trepanier manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
STPIERRE thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
STPIERRE stops Trepanier from standing up.
Trepanier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
STPIERRE throws a big right hand that misses.
Trepanier scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Trepanier looks gassed!
STPIERRE dives in and grabs Trepanier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trepanier pushes down on STPIERRE's head and hops out.
STPIERRE avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trepanier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
STPIERRE tries for a takedown but Trepanier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trepanier closes the distance and pushes STPIERRE back into the cage.
STPIERRE's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trepanier throws a series of strikes that have STPIERRE backpedaling.
Trepanier misses with a series of wild punches.
Matt Trepanier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
STPIERRE is looking to clinch.
STPIERRE shoots in for a takedown but Trepanier shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for GEORGES STPIERRE. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trepanier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
STPIERRE moves out of range as Trepanier throws a body kick.
Trepanier misses with a wild combination.
Trepanier throws a right and a left that STPIERRE avoids nicely.
STPIERRE shoots in for a takedown but Trepanier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trepanier scores with a jab to the head.
Trepanier lands a nice hook to STPIERRE's body. STPIERRE takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Trepanier both land. Nice combination.
Trepanier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
STPIERRE tries to close the distance and clinch but Trepanier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trepanier is looking to score with low kicks.
Trepanier throws a leg kick but STPIERRE sees it coming and moves out of range.
STPIERRE tries for a takedown but Trepanier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trepanier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
STPIERRE tries to clinch up.
Trepanier scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
STPIERRE on the wrong end of a nice jab.
STPIERRE throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Trepanier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
STPIERRE shoots in but no luck this time.
Trepanier lands with a nice body punch.
A punch combination from Trepanier misses.
Nice takedown defense from Trepanier. No joy for STPIERRE on that attempt.
Trepanier throws a right hand that STPIERRE ducks under and follows up with a left that STPIERRE also avoids with ease.
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.
STPIERRE takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by STPIERRE.
Trepanier tries for a takedown but STPIERRE manages to get underhooks.
Trepanier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. STPIERRE smiles and moves away.
STPIERRE avoids a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from STPIERRE.
STPIERRE takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trepanier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but STPIERRE circles away quickly and effectively.
STPIERRE shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trepanier sprawls well. Trepanier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. STPIERRE gets slowly back to his feet.
Trepanier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Trepanier dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick by Trepanier misses
and STPIERRE counters with a takedown into side control.
Trepanier throws STPIERRE to one side and escapes!
STPIERRE fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trepanier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Trepanier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from STPIERRE.
Trepanier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Trepanier.
Trepanier is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down STPIERRE rather than just go for the knockout.
Trepanier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and STPIERRE counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Trepanier's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
STPIERRE chips away with some ground and pound.
Trepanier wants to stand up but STPIERRE is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
STPIERRE stands and steps away. Trepanier gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trepanier misses with a series of wild punches.
Trepanier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and STPIERRE counters with a single leg into guard. Trepanier didn't expect that.
STPIERRE content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trepanier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst STPIERRE is controlling him.
STPIERRE thows a big elbow that misses.
Trepanier is looking to stand up but STPIERRE isn't so interested in that idea.
STPIERRE thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trepanier is looking to stand up but STPIERRE isn't so interested in that idea.
STPIERRE 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.
STPIERRE pushes down on Trepanier's leg and manages to get into half guard.
STPIERRE stops Trepanier from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Trepanier throws a body kick the misses
and STPIERRE counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by STPIERRE.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trepanier can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
STPIERRE postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
STPIERRE is pushing down on Trepanier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trepanier is fighting to maintain full guard but STPIERRE has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trepanier tries to kick STPIERRE off in order to stand up. STPIERRE Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
STPIERRE is looking to take a break and control but Trepanier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trepanier sneaks out the side door and pushes STPIERRE away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trepanier slaps away a takedown attempt from STPIERRE, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for GEORGES STPIERRE. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trepanier misses with a few strikes there.
Trepanier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trepanier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trepanier misses with a combination
and STPIERRE counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Trepanier is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Trepanier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and STPIERRE counters with a solid body kick.
STPIERRE fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trepanier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trepanier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trepanier throws a body kick that misses.
STPIERRE shoots in but Trepanier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A lazy body kick from Trepanier
and STPIERRE counters with a nice double leg into guard.
GEORGES STPIERRE overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
STPIERRE prevents Trepanier from getting back to his feet.
STPIERRE trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trepanier wants to get back to his feet but STPIERRE is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
STPIERRE is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
STPIERRE in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trepanier wants to stand but STPIERRE is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GEORGES STPIERRE dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Trepanier throws a wild body kick that STPIERRE sees coming a mile off.
Trepanier throws a right and a left that STPIERRE avoids nicely.
Trepanier misses with an uppercut. STPIERRE saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trepanier.
STPIERRE shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trepanier as he avoids it easily.
Trepanier looks to land a combination but STPIERRE avoids it well.
STPIERRE tries to clinch up
and Trepanier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trepanier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from STPIERRE.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trepanier lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trepanier lands a two punch combo.
STPIERRE wants to clinch.
STPIERRE with a poor takedown
and Trepanier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for GEORGES STPIERRE. That's going to take a lot out of him.
STPIERRE tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trepanier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten STPIERRE somewhat.
Trepanier throws a wild body kick that STPIERRE sees coming a mile off.
Trepanier looks to land a left hand but STPIERRE moved out of range nicely.
STPIERRE looks for a takedown but Trepanier sprawls well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Trepanier.
STPIERRE moves out of range as Trepanier throws a body kick.
Donk. STPIERRE catches Trepanier right on the button with a cross.
Trepanier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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.
Trepanier throws an overhand right that lands on STPIERRE's shoulder, as STPIERRE tries to avoid the shot.
STPIERRE lands with a slapping head kick.
STPIERRE tries for a takedown but Trepanier circles away easily
and Trepanier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trepanier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
STPIERRE fails to land the takedown.
Trepanier throws a series of punches but STPIERRE moves out of range.
STPIERRE shoots in for a takedown but Trepanier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trepanier throws a series of punches but STPIERRE avoids them all with ease.
Trepanier cracks STPIERRE with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
STPIERRE shoots in for a double leg but Trepanier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
STPIERRE with a poor takedown
and Trepanier counters with a three punch combo that has STPIERRE backing up. STPIERRE nods at Trepanier to acknowledge the strikes.
GEORGES STPIERRE is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
STPIERRE clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Trepanier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trepanier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trepanier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
STPIERRE stalling in the clinch.
STPIERRE escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trepanier.
A slapping body kick lands there for Trepanier.
Trepanier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with STPIERRE, pushing him back against the cage.
STPIERRE blocks a body shot from Trepanier.
STPIERRE drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trepanier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Trepanier fails to land with a series of punches.
Trepanier throws a combination that misses
and STPIERRE counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by STPIERRE.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as STPIERRE takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Trepanier looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
STPIERRE has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trepanier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
STPIERRE manages to break the clinch.
STPIERRE shoots for a takedown but Trepanier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trepanier scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Trepanier throws a looping overhand right but STPIERRE ducks down to avoid it.
STPIERRE closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trepanier circles away.
A combination from Trepanier does no damage.
Trepanier stuffs the takedown attempt from STPIERRE. STPIERRE gets slowly back to his feet.
STPIERRE closes the distance and pushes Trepanier back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trepanier breaks from the clinch.
STPIERRE shoots for a double leg takedown but Trepanier sprawls well. He's pushed STPIERRE's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trepanier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and STPIERRE counters by moving into the clinch.
Trepanier looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Trepanier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trepanier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Trepanier!
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energy
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