PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Daley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

St Pierre
vs
Daley

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Daley!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Daley misses.
Daley scores with a jab to the head.

St Pierre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Daley letting St Pierre take a breather here.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Daley manages to get underhooks.

St Pierre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daley looks to throw the jab but St Pierre is out of range.
Daley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
St Pierre checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Daley. No joy for St Pierre on that attempt.
Daley scores with a hook to the body. St Pierre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daley connects with a solid leg kick.
Daley throws a leg kick that misses.
St Pierre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daley throws a lazy right hand but St Pierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

St Pierre drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
St Pierre postures up in Daley's guard and throws a big left but Daley blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Daley blocks nicely.
St Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
St Pierre thows a big elbow that misses.
St Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Daley keeps moving.
St Pierre forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to control. Daley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daley is looking to escape.
Daley won't allow St Pierre to pass to mount.
Well, if St Pierre is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Daley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Pierre.
St Pierre controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Michael St Pierre wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Some bone on bone action there as St Pierre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
St Pierre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Daley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daley throws a body punch but St Pierre moves out of range.
Daley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. St Pierre eats them both and turns towards Daley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
St Pierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daley throws a low kick but it's checked well by St Pierre.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Daley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Daley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daley motions for St Pierre to come forward. Daley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by St Pierre.
Tim Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daley misses with a leg kick.
Daley throws a shot to the body.
Tim Daley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Daley as St Pierre shoots in.
St Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daley.
Daley is looking to score with low kicks.
Daley lands a leg kick that knocks St Pierre off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Daley misses.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daley as he avoids it easily.
Daley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt St Pierre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daley looks to score with a jab to the body but St Pierre is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
St Pierre checks the leg kick nicely there.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daley as he jumps to the side.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daley takes a swing at St Pierre's ribcage but misses.
Daley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by St Pierre as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim Daley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Daley throws a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as St Pierre checks a leg kick.
St Pierre moves out of range of the leg kick from Daley.
Daley misses with a body shot.
Daley keeps the fight on the outside.

Daley gets caught napping as St Pierre dives in and scores a takedown. Daley manages to retain guard.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Daley keeps moving.
St Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

St Pierre gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Michael St Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown but Daley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing St Pierre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daley keeps the fight on the outside.
St Pierre wants to clinch up but Daley keeps it at a distance.
Daley throws a leg kick that misses.
St Pierre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daley.
Daley motions for St Pierre to come forward. Daley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daley throws a leg kick but St Pierre checks it.

St Pierre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Daley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daley is trying to break the clinch but St Pierre is controlling him.
St Pierre tries to land knees in the clinch but Daley avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

St Pierre has his feet on Daley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping St Pierre at a distance.
St Pierre blocks a leg kick.

Daley tries to keep at a distance but St Pierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Daley gets underhooks to prevent St Pierre's takedown attempt.
St Pierre has Daley pressed against the cage, preventing Daley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St Pierre just leaning against Daley, taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daley blocks it with crossed arms.
St Pierre wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Daley manages to get underhooks.
St Pierre stalling in the clinch but Daley improves position.
Daley working hard to break the clinch.
St Pierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley tries to break free but St Pierre pushes him back against the cage.
St Pierre wants a takedown but no success here.

St Pierre breaks the clinch.
St Pierre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daley. Daley obviously looking to wear him down.
Daley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tim Daley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Pierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daley.
St Pierre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daley.
Daley throws a leg kick which misses St Pierre's front leg but catches the back leg as St Pierre tries to avoid it.
Daley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down St Pierre rather than just go for the knockout.
Daley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St Pierre checks it well.
St Pierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daley lands a jab.
A leg kick checked by St Pierre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael St Pierre dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Daley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daley tried to score with a low kick but St Pierre checks it.
Daley misses with a low kick.

St Pierre has closed the distance and engaged Daley in a clinch.
St Pierre throws an elbow but it misses.
Daley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Pierre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

St Pierre breaks the clinch.
Daley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daley tries to work over St Pierre's front leg with a kick but St Pierre checks it.
Daley scores with a leg kick.
Daley lands with a hook. St Pierre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

St Pierre clinches.

St Pierre breaks the clinch.
Daley feints and then cracks St Pierre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow St Pierre down.
St Pierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Pierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Daley.
St Pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daley.
Daley throws a nice inside leg kick.
St Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daley tries to avoid it but St Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daley to the ground. Daley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daley scores with a jab to the body.
St Pierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten St Pierre somewhat.
St Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Pierre shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daley misses with a low kick.
Daley throws a quick inside leg kick.
St Pierre needs to keep his hands up - Daley had a free shot at his head there.
St Pierre checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley throws the left hand but St Pierre avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daley.
A bone on bone clash there as St Pierre blocks the leg kick.
Daley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daley.
St Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown but Daley sprawls well. He's pushed St Pierre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daley connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daley works the jab nicely.
Daley feints and then cracks St Pierre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow St Pierre down.
Daley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on St Pierre. That did some damage!
Daley is looking to slow St Pierre down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daley.
Daley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daley throws a one two combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daley.

St Pierre clinches up against the cage.
Daley wants to break free but St Pierre has control.
Come on St Pierre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Daley is trying to break the clinch but St Pierre is controlling him.

St Pierre breaks from the clinch.
Daley throws a low kick but St Pierre moves out of range easily.
Daley misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Daley.
Daley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from Daley tenderised St Pierre's leg. St Pierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
St Pierre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daley.
Daley keeps the fight on the outside.
Daley throws a leg kick but St Pierre checks it.
Daley throws out a loose jab but St Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Pierre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daley.
Daley throws a low kick but it's checked well by St Pierre.
Daley motions for St Pierre to come forward. Daley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

St Pierre clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre leaning against his opponent.
St Pierre wants a takedown but no success here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Daley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daley 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Daley!