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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bizzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bizzel comes to the cage accompanied by Beggin. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Bizzel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizzel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Pierre looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
St Pierre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bizzel is fending him off so far but St Pierre persists. Nope, Bizzel circles away and we're back to standing.
Bizzel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bizzel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bizzel advances to half guard.
Bizzel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bizzel stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bizzel throws a right hand that St Pierre ducks under and follows up with a left that St Pierre also avoids with ease.
St Pierre tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bizzel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Pierre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bizzel.
St Pierre gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizzel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bizzel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizzel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bizzel is pressing down on St Pierre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bizzel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Bizzel looking to sit in guard and control but St Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
St Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Pierre won't allow Bizzel to sweep him here.
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bizzel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bizzel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bizzel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bizzel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is stalling in the full guard.
Bizzel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St Pierre being controlled here momentarily.
Bizzel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bizzel looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Pierre is one step ahead there.
Bizzel controls St Pierre momentarily but St Pierre frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre preventing the sweep.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Bizzel keeps moving.
Bizzel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bizzel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bizzel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bizzel keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
Bizzel wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizzel keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizzel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bizzel working for a guillotine from mount but St Pierre is in no mood to give up.
St Pierre working to try and regain half guard.
St Pierre regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizzel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bizzel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Bizzel misses.
Bizzel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
St Pierre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bizzel. Bizzel obviously looking to wear him down.
Bizzel keeps St Pierre at a distance using the push kick.
Bizzel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. St Pierre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bizzel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bizzel wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Pierre keeps working.
St Pierre struggling a bit here.
Bizzel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bizzel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
St Pierre manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bizzel working the head and body with strikes.
Bizzel passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bizzel.
St Pierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bizzel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
St Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Bizzel's attempts to control the action.
Mike Bizzel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bizzel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. St Pierre looks a forlorn figure.
St Pierre is working to get back to half guard.
Bizzel wants to finish this one by submission but St Pierre is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bizzel.
That's two 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.
St Pierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bizzel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bizzel is landing with some decent strikes but St Pierre is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bizzel working for a submission but St Pierre is keeping him at bay.
Bizzel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bizzel scoring with strikes but St Pierre is staying in there.
Bizzel scoring with strikes but St Pierre is staying in there.
St Pierre is rocked!
Bizzel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
St Pierre is in a horrible position here. Bizzel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
St Pierre is still in real trouble! Can Bizzel finish him?
Bizzel prevents St Pierre from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizzel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, St Pierre has managed to escape the submission attempt.
St Pierre seems to have recovered his senses.
St Pierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bizzel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can St Pierre hang on?
Bizzel wants to finish this one by submission but St Pierre is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bizzel.
Bizzel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can St Pierre hang on?
St Pierre is trying to escape the mount.
St Pierre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
St Pierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Bizzel postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizzel moves to the back.
St Pierre trying to control the hands but Bizzel breaks the grip.
St Pierre rolls, trying to escape but Bizzel keeps control of the position.
Bizzel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bizzel lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns St Pierre.
St Pierre manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bizzel's guard. Nice work there by St Pierre.
Bizzel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
St Pierre preventing the sweep.
Bizzel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bizzel dominated that second round.
That's time! Bizzel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bizzel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St Pierre gets caught flat footed, as Bizzel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bizzel wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
Bizzel thows a big elbow that misses.
Bizzel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bizzel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bizzel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bizzel lands a couple of elbows.
St Pierre trying to control the position here.
Bizzel trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bizzel content to stall in guard here.
St Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizzel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bizzel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bizzel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bizzel trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Bizzel preventing the sweep.
St Pierre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bizzel.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bizzel instigates a clinch.
St Pierre is trying to break free.
St Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bizzel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizzel fails to land with a series of punches.
Mike Bizzel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bizzel fails with the takedown
and St Pierre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bizzel's guard.
Bizzel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre stands up over Bizzel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bizzel throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Bizzel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bizzel wants to sweep but no luck.
Bizzel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
St Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Bizzel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bizzel is working for a submission of some sort.
Bizzel wants to control but St Pierre is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizzel working St Pierre over with strikes.
St Pierre is trying to stand back up but Bizzel is controlling him
Bizzel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bizzel drops an elbow to the side of St Pierre's head.
St Pierre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bizzel.
Bizzel is looking to advance position but St Pierre won't allow it.
Bizzel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
St Pierre tries to roll over but Bizzel keeps him under control.
Bizzel drops an elbow to the side of St Pierre's head.
Bizzel working St Pierre over with strikes.
Bizzel stops St Pierre from getting back to his feet.
Bizzel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control but Bizzel postures up.
Bizzel is stalling here. St Pierre is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bizzel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and St Pierre has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
St Pierre trying to control the position but Bizzel is working away.
Bizzel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Pierre can do to turn this around?
St Pierre throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bizzel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bizzel trying to control but St Pierre postures up.
Bizzel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bizzel is looking for a triangle but St Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
Fedor St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizzel trying to keep a closed guard but St Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Bizzel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bizzel 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Bizzel!
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