PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

St Pierre
vs
St Pierre

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greg St Pierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greg St Pierre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Greg St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Michael St Pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greg St Pierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Michael St Pierre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Michael St Pierre doesn't manage to clinch there - Greg St Pierre circles away.
Greg St Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greg St Pierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Michael St Pierre. Those never looked like landing.
Greg St Pierre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Michael St Pierre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greg St Pierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Greg St Pierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Greg St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
Michael St Pierre is trying to control the position but Greg St Pierre postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greg St Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
Greg St Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greg St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michael St Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greg St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greg St Pierre looks gassed!
Michael St Pierre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greg St Pierre thows a big elbow that misses.
Greg St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greg St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Michael St Pierre.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greg St Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Michael St Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Michael St Pierre trying to control but Greg St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Michael St Pierre thows a big elbow that misses.
Michael St Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Michael St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greg St Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michael St Pierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael St Pierre is looking to advance position but Greg St Pierre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Greg St Pierre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Greg St Pierre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Michael St Pierre hang on?
Michael St Pierre throwing hammer fists to the chest of Greg St Pierre. What's that going to do exactly?
Michael St Pierre sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Greg St Pierre prevents Michael St Pierre from improving his position.
Greg St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greg St Pierre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Greg St Pierre is looking for a kimura here.

Greg St Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Michael St Pierre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greg St Pierre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Michael St Pierre's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg St Pierre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Greg St Pierre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Michael St Pierre, pushing him back against the cage.

Greg St Pierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michael St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greg St Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michael St Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greg St Pierre tries to clinch up.
Michael St Pierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michael St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greg St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greg St Pierre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michael St Pierre misses with a few strikes there.
Greg St Pierre moves in looking to clinch but Michael St Pierre pushes him off.
Michael St Pierre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michael St Pierre.
Michael St Pierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Greg St Pierre.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Michael St Pierre gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greg St Pierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greg St Pierre punishes Michael St Pierre's body with a nice straight punch.
Michael St Pierre moves to clinch but Greg St Pierre breaks away
and Greg St Pierre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Greg St Pierre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Michael St Pierre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michael St Pierre throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Greg St Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michael St Pierre swivels and escapes.
Michael St Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greg St Pierre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michael St Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Michael St Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greg St Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Greg St Pierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Greg St Pierre gets tackled into the cage by Michael St Pierre. Michael St Pierre maintains the clinch.
Michael St Pierre is struggling to control the position.
Michael St Pierre has had enough of the clinch but Greg St Pierre keeps him there for the moment.

Michael St Pierre breaks the clinch.
Greg St Pierre tries to clinch but Michael St Pierre moves out of range.

Greg St Pierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greg St Pierre effectively controlling the action here.
Michael St Pierre slows down the pace here.
Michael St Pierre looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael St Pierre is looking to break free of the clinch but Greg St Pierre has double underhooks.

Greg St Pierre has clasped his hands together around Michael St Pierre's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Michael St Pierre is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Greg St Pierre is controlling him well.
Michael St Pierre is not content to let Greg St Pierre control the position.
Greg St Pierre advances nicely into full mount.
Greg St Pierre tries to control but Michael St Pierre wriggling away.

Greg St Pierre swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Michael St Pierre is now in Greg St Pierre's guard. A big mistake from Greg St Pierre there, giving up the dominant position!
Greg St Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Michael St Pierre stands and throws Greg St Pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Michael St Pierre postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Michael St Pierre decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Michael St Pierre gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Greg St Pierre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Greg St Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michael St Pierre.

Greg St Pierre closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Greg St Pierre decides to pull guard.
Greg St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Michael St Pierre from controlling successfully.
Greg St Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Michael St Pierre slips nicely into half guard.
Michael St Pierre controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greg St Pierre trying to hold on to Michael St Pierre's head to control him but Michael St Pierre postures up.
Greg St Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
Michael St Pierre wants to take a breather but Greg St Pierre is having none of it.
Michael St Pierre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Michael St Pierre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Michael St Pierre thows a huge punch but Greg St Pierre dodges it nicely.
Greg St Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael St Pierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Michael St Pierre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Michael St Pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Greg St Pierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Greg St Pierre is looking for a sweep. Michael St Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Greg St Pierre kicks Michael St Pierre off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Michael St Pierre with that takedown attempt.
Michael St Pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greg St Pierre.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greg St Pierre tries to clinch up.
Greg St Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown but Michael St Pierre sprawls well. He's pushed Greg St Pierre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Greg St Pierre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Michael St Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greg St Pierre tries to avoid it but Michael St Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greg St Pierre to the ground. Greg St Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Greg St Pierre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Michael St Pierre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Michael St Pierre shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Michael St Pierre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Michael St Pierre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Michael St Pierre wants to stand but Greg St Pierre has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael St Pierre slips a nice elbow through Greg St Pierre's hands, connecting with Greg St Pierre's forehead.
Greg St Pierre is trying to maintain the position but Michael St Pierre is very close to passing his half guard.
Michael St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greg St Pierre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Greg St Pierre is looking for a sweep. Michael St Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Michael St Pierre looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Greg St Pierre trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael St Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greg St Pierre 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Greg St Pierre!