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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges ST PIERRE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges ST PIERRE!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ST PIERRE shoots for a takedown but Adams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adams has ST PIERRE up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams tries a knee to the head but ST PIERRE blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ST PIERRE.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but ST PIERRE blocks with his arms.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
Adams misses with a knee strike.
Adams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ST PIERRE blocks it with crossed arms.
Adams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from ST PIERRE.
Adams tries to break the clinch but ST PIERRE is controlling the position.
Adams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
Adams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ST PIERRE has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ST PIERRE lands a body shot.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Adams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Adams is breathing heavily.
ST PIERRE pulls Adams into guard.
ST PIERRE is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
ST PIERRE pulls Adams in close to his closed guard and prevents Adams from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ST PIERRE is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Georges ST PIERRE.
Adams wants to clinch
and ST PIERRE decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adams's guard.
ST PIERRE loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
ST PIERRE must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but ST PIERRE is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adams holds on and takes a little breather.
ST PIERRE drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adams dives on top into guard.
ST PIERRE looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adams is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ST PIERRE is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
ST PIERRE is thwarting Adams's attempts to control the position.
That's four 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brian Adams just wasn't active enough.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of ST PIERRE backwards.
Adams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adams working aggressively here.
Adams working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges ST PIERRE dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ST PIERRE counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Adams's guard now.
Adams is pulling down on ST PIERRE's head. It's preventing any offense from ST PIERRE, at least for the moment.
Adams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
ST PIERRE is pushing down on Adams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adams is fighting to maintain full guard but ST PIERRE has managed to sneak the leg through.
Adams is trying to control but can't.
ST PIERRE is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
ST PIERRE drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adams dives on top into guard.
Adams pushing down on ST PIERRE's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Adams stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ST PIERRE is trying to stand back up but Adams is controlling him
Adams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Adams wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but ST PIERRE swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams connects with a high kick.
Adams pushes ST PIERRE up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ST PIERRE.
Adams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ST PIERRE blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but ST PIERRE is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ST PIERRE tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
ST PIERRE misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by ST PIERRE.
Adams connects with a knee to the head.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but ST PIERRE is blocking nicely.
ST PIERRE tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adams with a knee to the head.
Adams misses with the head strike.
ST PIERRE has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
ST PIERRE dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Adams connects with a knee to the head.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but ST PIERRE blocks with his arms.
ST PIERRE jumps guard and drags Adams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Adams won't allow ST PIERRE to get back to his feet.
ST PIERRE striking off his back but it's not causing Adams any problems.
That's four 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.
ST PIERRE wants to sweep but no luck.
Adams stops ST PIERRE from standing up.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
ST PIERRE escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adams wants to control from the top but ST PIERRE keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Georges ST PIERRE will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
ST PIERRE gets tackled into the cage by Adams. Adams maintains the clinch.
ST PIERRE tries to pull guard but Adams holds him up against the cage and eventually ST PIERRE drops back down to his feet.
ST PIERRE tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adams smiles and moves away.
ST PIERRE takes the fight into the clinch.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but ST PIERRE is blocking nicely.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adams landing knees to the head.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but ST PIERRE blocks with his arms.
Adams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams misses with a knee strike.
Adams working aggressively here.
ST PIERRE goes for a takedown attempt but Adams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brian Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges ST PIERRE.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ST PIERRE counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by ST PIERRE.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams landing knees to the head.
ST PIERRE jumps guard but Adams stands there with ST PIERRE around his waist. ST PIERRE gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adams connects with a nasty looking knee right to ST PIERRE's face.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams lands with a short shot to the head.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ST PIERRE counters with a left and a right that stings Adams.
ST PIERRE gets a clinch.
ST PIERRE wants to break free but Adams has control.
ST PIERRE takes a knee right on the jaw!
ST PIERRE tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
ST PIERRE drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
ST PIERRE blocking some punches.
Adams tries a knee to the head but ST PIERRE blocks it.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but ST PIERRE has double underhooks.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but ST PIERRE blocks with his arms.
ST PIERRE tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adams just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adams landing knees to the head.
ST PIERRE is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by ST PIERRE.
ST PIERRE fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Adams gets through ST PIERRE's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
ST PIERRE drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
Adams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ST PIERRE has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by ST PIERRE.
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams blocks the body kick.
Brian Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams tries to clinch
and ST PIERRE counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
ST PIERRE is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ST PIERRE is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adams has managed to free his arm - good work.
ST PIERRE missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
ST PIERRE throws a strike but Adams avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adams manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brian Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
and ST PIERRE counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Adams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
ST PIERRE trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in ST PIERRE's guard.
Georges ST PIERRE is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Georges ST PIERRE has got the better of the ground game so far.
ST PIERRE is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges ST PIERRE comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got ST PIERRE 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges ST PIERRE!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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