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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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200 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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150 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Saint Pierre! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Logan Driver! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Driver throws a left and a right that both miss
and Driver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Driver looks gassed! Driver throws a leg kick that is checked letting Saint Pierre counter with a right hand. Driver misses with a takedown attempt and Saint Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Saint Pierre lands with a good body shot. Saint Pierre tests Driver's chin there with a solid looking shot. Saint Pierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Saint Pierre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Saint Pierre tests Driver's chin there with a solid looking shot. Saint Pierre punishes Driver's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Driver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Saint Pierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Saint Pierre connects with a body shot. Saint Pierre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Driver at a distance.
Logan Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Saint Pierre lands a slapping body shot.
Driver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Driver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saint Pierre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Saint Pierre lands a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Saint Pierre finds it's target. Saint Pierre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Driver. Saint Pierre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The fighters circle momentarily. Saint Pierre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. 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! Saint Pierre scores with a jab. Driver acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Saint Pierre cracks a nice hook into Driver's ribs. Saint Pierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Driver takes one to the chin there. Driver takes a shot right to the bread basket. Saint Pierre lands with a cross. Saint Pierre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Driver. Driver circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Saint Pierre lands a jab to the nose. Saint Pierre lands a glancing blow to the side of Driver's head. Saint Pierre lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Saint Pierre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Driver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Saint Pierre could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Driver closes the distance but Saint Pierre moves to the side letting Saint Pierre counter with a right hand. Saint Pierre is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Driver takes a shot right to the bread basket. Saint Pierre cracks Driver with a right hand to the side of the head. Driver darts in trying to clinch and Saint Pierre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Saint Pierre dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saint Pierre lands with a hook. Driver tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Driver shoots and misses and Saint Pierre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Saint Pierre lands a really nice looking cross but Driver seems unphased.
Saint Pierre keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Driver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saint Pierre to score with a decent uppercut. Driver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Driver has his takedown stuffed and Saint Pierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Driver is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Driver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A shot to the liver by Saint Pierre. Beautiful body shot. Saint Pierre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Driver doesn't seem bothered though. Driver gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Saint Pierre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jean Saint Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Driver. Saint Pierre scores with a jab to the head.
Saint Pierre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Driver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Driver walks into a straight right hand from Saint Pierre.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Saint Pierre scores with a shot to the body.
Saint Pierre lands a lovely overhand right. Jean Saint Pierre is winning the standup battle so far. Nice shot by Saint Pierre. Saint Pierre punishes Driver's body with a nice straight punch. Saint Pierre darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Driver is trying desperately to land a takedown but Saint Pierre is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Driver. Good shot there by Saint Pierre. Saint Pierre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Driver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Driver takes one to the side of the head.
Saint Pierre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Driver in his tracks. Saint Pierre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Driver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saint Pierre finds it's way round the side to connect with Driver's head. Saint Pierre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Driver doesn't succeed with the takedown and Saint Pierre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good standup being displayed there by Saint Pierre as he connects with a hook. Driver gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Saint Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Logan Driver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Saint Pierre lands with a good body shot. Driver wants to clinch and Saint Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Saint Pierre dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Driver walks into a left hand. Driver fails with the takedown letting Saint Pierre counter with a right hand. Saint Pierre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Driver gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saint Pierre lands a slapping body shot.
Driver closes the distance looking to clinch and Driver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saint Pierre lands with a good body shot. Saint Pierre lands a body shot.
Driver misses with a takedown attempt letting Saint Pierre counter with a right hand. Saint Pierre cracks Driver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Saint Pierre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Driver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Driver with a poor takedown and Saint Pierre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jean Saint Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Driver.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Saint Pierre. Jean Saint Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Driver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Saint Pierre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Driver at a distance.
Saint Pierre connects with a single shot there. Saint Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Saint Pierre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Driver drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Driver on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Saint Pierre punishes Driver's body with a nice straight punch. Saint Pierre scores with a body shot.
Saint Pierre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Driver in his tracks. Saint Pierre lands with a shot to the body. Driver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Saint Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driver can do to turn this around? Driver closes the distance looking to clinch and Saint Pierre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Saint Pierre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Saint Pierre scores with a jab. Driver acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Driver shoots and misses and Saint Pierre counters with a lovely shot to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Decent striking displayed by Saint Pierre there. Logan Driver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Saint Pierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight! Jean Saint Pierre showed his dominance in that final round. Well Saint Pierre has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Saint Pierre!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
33% |
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