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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chase Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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171 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chase Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St pierre!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but St pierre shows good takedown defense.
Rollins tries for a takedown but St pierre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
St pierre misses with a double jab.
Rollins dives in and grabs St pierre's left leg, looking for a takedown. St pierre pushes down on Rollins's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St pierre swinging wildly here.
St pierre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rollins's waist but Rollins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing St pierre off to one side.
St pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away.
St pierre misses with a double jab.
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by St pierre.
Rollins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rollins showed some decent athleticism there.
St pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rollins pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rollins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
St pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rollins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rollins's back!
Rollins 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 doesn't have the hooks in and Rollins manages to turn into his guard.
St pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rollins is aware though and is defending well.
St pierre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rollins!
St pierre goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rollins is on top in guard.
Rollins 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 trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
St pierre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rollins passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins is trying to work for a kimura but St pierre is defending well.
Rollins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
St pierre wants to control the action here but instead Rollins manages to pass to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins avoids the attempt from St pierre to control.
St pierre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rollins lands a big shot there that rocks St pierre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rollins raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rollins controlling from mount.
Rollins prevents St pierre from getting the reversal.
Rollins wants to control the pace but St pierre is squirming around nicely.
St pierre gets back to half guard.
St pierre is trying to get back to full guard.
St pierre is looking to control Rollins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St pierre avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St pierre tries to roll over but Rollins keeps him under control.
St pierre is staying active underneath Rollins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
St pierre is trying to get back to full 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!
Rollins wants to control but St pierre is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rollins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, St pierre has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chase Rollins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rollins tries for a takedown but St pierre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A momentary lapse in concentration from St pierre enables Rollins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. St pierre manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
St pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rollins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rollins working the ground and pound.
Rollins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rollins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rollins trying to control the position but St pierre is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St pierre tries to buck Rollins off but Rollins is having none of it.
St pierre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rollins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rollins trying to pass the guard but St pierre defending well.
St pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rollins pulls his head out easily.
Rollins working over St pierre with some ground and pound. St pierre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
St pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rollins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St pierre is in trouble now - Rollins has advanced to mount!
St pierre tries to hold on but Rollins postures up.
Rollins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rollins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St pierre is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins prevents St pierre from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish St pierre?
Rollins controlling his opponent.
St pierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rollins content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St pierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
St pierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St pierre is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rollins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
St pierre is squirming around, avoiding Rollins's attempts to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St pierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Rollins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
St pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rollins tries to avoid it but St pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rollins to the ground. Rollins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rollins is defended easily by St pierre.
Rollins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rollins is controlling the pace.
St pierre actively working from the bottom here.
St pierre pushes Rollins off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St pierre throws a combination that misses
and Rollins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St pierre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rollins sprawls well initially but St pierre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St pierre tries to pass to full mount but Rollins defends it.
Rollins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St pierre.
St pierre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
St pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rollins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
St pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rollins trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St pierre decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
George St pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rollins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St pierre tries to avoid it but Rollins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St pierre to the ground. St pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from St pierre. Those never looked like landing.
St pierre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rollins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in St pierre's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins looking to pass the guard.
Rollins throws a big right hand that misses.
Rollins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St pierre keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully.
St pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rollins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
St pierre looking for a guillotine here but Rollins defends easily.
Rollins trying to control but St pierre is working from the bottom.
Rollins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from St pierre.
Rollins wants to control from the top but St pierre keeps moving.
Rollins stands and throws St pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rollins wants to control but St pierre is keeping him busy.
St pierre is looking to regain half guard here but Rollins keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rollins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, St pierre has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Rollins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rollins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Rollins!
Chase Rollins made sure to mention his sponsor, 5th Round Clothing in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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