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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dyords St Pierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Can't Be Touched" by Roy Jones Jr.. Dyords St Pierrez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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225 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dyords St Pierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Cage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. St Pierrez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cage tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierrez is retaining full guard.
Cage has gone for a leg lock! St Pierrez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cage's guard.
St Pierrez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
St Pierrez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St Pierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierrez landing some decent shots from guard.
St Pierrez lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells St Pierrez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cage has eaten all the pies!
Cage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
St Pierrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cage wants to sweep here but St Pierrez controlling him for the moment.
St Pierrez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage is trying to keep St Pierrez in close.
St Pierrez stands up over Cage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
St Pierrez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Pierrez throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cage looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
St Pierrez is pressing down on Cage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cage wants to control from the top but St Pierrez keeps moving.
St Pierrez is trying to control the position but Cage postures up.
Cage looks gassed!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St Pierrez is working hard here to advance position.
St Pierrez seems keen to control Cage's posture.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cage preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Pierrez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cage counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
St Pierrez wants to control but Cage postures up.
St Pierrez is looking to reverse the position.
Cage takes a little break here. St Pierrez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
St Pierrez tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
St Pierrez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cage can't keep his opponent in guard - St Pierrez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierrez lands with a punch from half guard.
St Pierrez is looking to take a break and control but Cage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from St Pierrez.
St Pierrez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
St Pierrez throwing shots but Cage is blocking nicely.
St Pierrez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
St Pierrez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St Pierrez is working away from the top position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Pierrez with a poor takedown
and Cage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Cage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
St Pierrez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cage counters by moving into the clinch.
St Pierrez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cage can't get the takedown.
Cage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from St Pierrez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dyords St Pierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierrez is pressed up against the cage. Cage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag St Pierrez down to the mat. St Pierrez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cage shoots in and bounces St Pierrez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
St Pierrez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Pierrez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cage is one step ahead there.
Cage looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierrez is trying to keep Cage in close.
St Pierrez wants to sweep here but Cage controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
St Pierrez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cage counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in St Pierrez's guard now.
Cage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cage tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierrez is retaining full guard.
Cage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cage stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierrez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cage stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierrez.
Cage stands up and waves to St Pierrez to follow him.
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.
St Pierrez with a lazy takedown attempt
so Cage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
St Pierrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cage wants to control from the top but St Pierrez keeps moving.
Cage might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control St Pierrez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Cage 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! This is the final round!
St Pierrez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cage controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexander Cage.
St Pierrez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cage counters with a shoot takedown. St Pierrez fights it but they end up in guard.
Alexander Cage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cage is stalling in the full guard.
Cage passes St Pierrez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
St Pierrez wants to get back to his feet.
Cage not doing much here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage passes the guard and advances to mount!
St Pierrez tries to reverse the position but Cage maintains control.
Cage moves to take his opponent's back.
St Pierrez looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
St Pierrez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cage's guard. Nice work there by St Pierrez.
Cage is trying to control the position but St Pierrez postures up.
Cage keeping full guard, as St Pierrez tries to pass.
St Pierrez postures up in Cage's guard and throws a big left but Cage blocks it.
Cage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
St Pierrez won't allow Cage to sweep him here.
St Pierrez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St Pierrez as he jumps to the side.
St Pierrez moves in looking to clinch but Cage pushes him off.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but St Pierrez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Pierrez tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dyords St Pierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage is figuring out what he wants to do next.
St Pierrez is looking to control Cage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St Pierrez avoid being mounted?
St Pierrez is looking to improve his position.
Dyords St Pierrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Pierrez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cage is working away from the top position though.
St Pierrez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexander Cage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cage looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
St Pierrez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cage!
Cage tries to lock up and control but St Pierrez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cage 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Cage!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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