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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George St pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Awesome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George St pierre had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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171 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St pierre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Awesome!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Awesome.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
St pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St pierre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Awesome's best efforts.
St pierre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Awesome with a flurry of punches that miss.
Awesome got a little sloppy there for a moment and St pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Awesome has managed to get both his arms back between St pierre's legs - danger averted.
St pierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Awesome is aware though and is defending well.
Awesome wants to stand and escape but instead St pierre has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
St pierre controls from within his opponent's guard.
St pierre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awesome looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
St pierre decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Awesome, up you get!
St pierre throws a nice looking combination but Awesome bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Awesome lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and St pierre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St pierre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Awesome dodges the punch combination from St pierre.
No luck for St pierre with that takedown attempt.
Awesome misses with a hook.
Awesome tries to clinch but St pierre moves away
and St pierre counters with a nice leg kick.
Awesome tries to land a front kick but St pierre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
St pierre looks to land a combination but Awesome avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from St pierre.
St pierre blocks the body kick.
Awesome tries a head kick but it misses.
St pierre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
St pierre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
St pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St pierre jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Awesome manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Awesome struggling a bit here.
St pierre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
St pierre trying to control the position but Awesome is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St pierre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no St pierre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
St pierre trying to control the position but Awesome is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St pierre working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awesome stops St pierre from passing to mount.
St pierre is looking to take a break and control but Awesome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Awesome's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
St pierre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St pierre taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St pierre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
St pierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Awesome tries to sprawl out of it but St pierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Awesome manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
St pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Awesome lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
St pierre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Awesome looks to land a combination but St pierre avoids it well.
St pierre's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and St pierre duly obliges.
Awesome tries to close the distance and clinch up but St pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Awesome throws a nice looking combination but St pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St pierre drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
St pierre is trying to get an arm triangle but Awesome is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St pierre is looking to take a break and control but Awesome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Awesome wants to control but St pierre postures up.
St pierre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Awesome is looking to reverse the position.
Awesome tries to escape but St pierre is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awesome tries to buck St pierre off but St pierre is having none of it.
St pierre tries for a kimura but Awesome is defending well.
Awesome is looking to regain half guard here but St pierre keeps moving and retains side control.
St pierre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Awesome knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St pierre tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Awesome is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Awesome's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
George St pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St pierre is trying to get an arm triangle but Awesome is defending well.
St pierre throws an elbow but Awesome slips to the side and avoids it well.
St pierre is trying to get an arm triangle but Awesome is defending well.
St pierre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no St pierre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
St pierre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no St pierre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St pierre is trying to get an arm triangle but Awesome is defending well.
St pierre fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St pierre goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Awesome has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for St pierre but great work by Awesome.
Awesome working away.
St pierre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Awesome off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St pierre dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
St pierre fails with the takedown.
St pierre dodges the punch combination from Awesome.
St pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Awesome tries to clinch but St pierre is having none of it.
Awesome tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
St pierre throws a nice looking combination but Awesome bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Awesome stuffs the takedown.
St pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Awesome.
Awesome throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St pierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St pierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Awesome sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten St pierre somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Awesome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St pierre shoots in looking for a takedown but Awesome manages to keep the fight standing, pushing St pierre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St pierre feints a jab promting Awesome to slip. St pierre then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Awesome slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
St pierre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Awesome slips a jab and a cross from St pierre.
St pierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Awesome tries to sprawl out of it but St pierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Awesome manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Awesome darts in and clinches St pierre up against the cage.
Awesome lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Awesome stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Awesome scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Awesome scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Awesome.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St pierre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Awesome walks away with a smile on his face. St pierre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mister Awesome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Awesome has closed the distance and engaged St pierre in a clinch.
St pierre is trying to pull guard but Awesome has him pressed against the cage.
St pierre has Awesome pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Awesome manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Awesome misses with a hook to the ribs.
St pierre can't get the takedown.
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 blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Awesome leaning against his opponent.
St pierre is looking for a takedown.
Awesome's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Awesome using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St pierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
St pierre tries to pull guard but Awesome forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Awesome.
Awesome lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Awesome stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St pierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Awesome is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Awesome is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mister Awesome.
Good work by St pierre as he checks the leg kick.
St pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Awesome defends it nicely.
St pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Awesome moves in looking to clinch but St pierre pushes him off.
Awesome looks to land a right hand but St pierre moved out of range.
Awesome tries to clinch but St pierre is having none of it.
St pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St pierre checks a low kick from Awesome.
St pierre misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St pierre motions for Awesome to come forward. St pierre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St pierre blocks a head kick by Awesome.
St pierre tries to bum rush Awesome with a series of wild strikes but Awesome uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Awesome moves into the clinch.
St pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
St pierre blocks an elbow strike from Awesome.
Awesome tries to land a knee to the head but St pierre blocks with his arms.
Awesome breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mister Awesome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Awesome misses with a jab, cross combination.
Awesome defends well against a solid takedown attempt from St pierre.
Awesome stuffs the takedown attempt from St pierre. St pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Awesome is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Awesome throws a series of strikes that have St pierre backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Awesome really dominated that round.
That's time! St pierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
St pierre shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Awesome manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
St pierre throws a strike but Awesome rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
St pierre is looking for a triangle but Awesome pushes his legs off easily.
Awesome is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
St pierre wants to improve his position but instead Awesome has moved into half guard.
Awesome is trying to control. St pierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
St pierre is looking for a sweep. Awesome is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awesome wants to take a breather but St pierre is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Awesome is stalling here. St pierre is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Awesome 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.
Awesome is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
St pierre trying to control the action but Awesome is working from the bottom.
St pierre swings around for an armbar but Awesome sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into St pierre's guard.
Awesome must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Awesome is aware though and is defending well.
Awesome with a nice head shot there.
Awesome trying to control the position from guard on top but St pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Awesome wants to control the action here but instead St pierre manages to pass to full mount!
St pierre working for a guillotine from mount but Awesome is in no mood to give up.
St pierre scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awesome slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Awesome manages to get to full guard.
St pierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and St pierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
St pierre trying to control but Awesome is working from the bottom.
St pierre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
St pierre has hold of Awesome's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Awesome seems comfortable defending it but St pierre has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Awesome is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Awesome is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but St pierre couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George St pierre!
George St pierre retains his welterweight title!
As George St pierre got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: thanks to alistair overeem for buying me painkillers and steroids'.
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