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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Sunderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grease St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunderland comes to the cage accompanied by Placebo - Running up that hill. St Pierre has chosen Jag - Worst Nightmare as his entrance music. James Sunderland could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Grease St Pierre's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Sunderland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grease St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunderland misses with the body kick
and St Pierre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
St Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
St Pierre checks the leg kick nicely there.
James Sunderland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
St Pierre throws a jab but it's blocked by Sunderland.
Sunderland throws a leg kick but St Pierre checks it.
Sunderland cracks the inside of St Pierre's front leg.
Sunderland scores with a nice body kick.
Sunderland throws the left hand but St Pierre avoids the punch easily.
Sunderland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
St Pierre fails with the takedown.
Sunderland lands a leg kick that knocks St Pierre off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sunderland throws a lazy right hand but St Pierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St Pierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sunderland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Pierre's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunderland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St Pierre.
Sunderland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Pierre.
Sunderland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sunderland tries a low kick but St Pierre avoids it.
St Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sunderland tries to avoid it but St Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sunderland to the ground. Sunderland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James Sunderland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grease St Pierre.
Sunderland takes one to the chin there.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Sunderland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Sunderland.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sunderland.
Sunderland throws a leg kick which misses St Pierre's front leg but catches the back leg as St Pierre tries to avoid it.
St Pierre feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
St Pierre is fighting to break Sunderland's control of his arms but Sunderland is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sunderland working a defensive guard here.
Sunderland managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sunderland wants to sweep but no luck.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Sunderland wasn't doing enough on the ground.
St Pierre moves out of range of the body kick.
Sunderland tried to score with a low kick but St Pierre checks it.
St Pierre tries to clinch but Sunderland moves out of range.
St Pierre checks a leg kick.
Sunderland throws a head kick but St Pierre moves out of range.
Sunderland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Pierre throws out the jab.
Sunderland swats away the attempt to clinch by St Pierre.
A good leg kick by Sunderland.
St Pierre lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick from Sunderland misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sunderland misses.
St Pierre moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for St Pierre.
Sunderland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sunderland ducks under a wild hook from St Pierre.
St Pierre thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Sunderland.
Sunderland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Pierre's calf.
St Pierre might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sunderland is looking to slow St Pierre down with leg kicks.
St Pierre checks a leg kick.
St Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sunderland!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre defending well as Sunderland loads up on a big left hand.
Sunderland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sunderland uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St Pierre has time to react.
Sunderland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sunderland.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sunderland. That's going to slow St Pierre down.
A big left from Sunderland misses.
Sunderland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sunderland lands a nice leg kick that just misses St Pierre's sensitive parts.
Sunderland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
St Pierre looks winded!
St Pierre throws a right hand that Sunderland ducks under and follows up with a left that Sunderland also avoids with ease.
Sunderland scores with a spinning back kick!
Sunderland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of St Pierre's head.
Nice straight punches there by Sunderland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sunderland.
Nice straight punches there by Sunderland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sunderland.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Sunderland.
St Pierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sunderland can pounce on him.
St Pierre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James Sunderland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Pierre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sunderland dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sunderland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St Pierre checks a low kick from Sunderland.
St Pierre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sunderland counters with a nice low kick that buckles St Pierre's knee momentarily.
Sunderland uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St Pierre has time to react.
St Pierre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sunderland.
Sunderland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Pierre jabs at Sunderland's body.
St Pierre moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Sunderland tenderised St Pierre's leg. St Pierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sunderland is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sunderland feints and then cracks St Pierre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow St Pierre down.
Sunderland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sunderland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre staying out of range there.
Sunderland throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
St Pierre misses with a straight right.
Sunderland looks to score with a jab to the body but St Pierre is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sunderland manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sunderland wants to control the pace but St Pierre is squirming around nicely.
St Pierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sunderland controlling the pace for now.
St Pierre working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
St Pierre tries to reverse the position but Sunderland maintains control.
Sunderland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St Pierre is looking to escape.
Sunderland looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sunderland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sunderland trying to control but St Pierre is having none of it.
Sunderland throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Sunderland pushes him away.
Sunderland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sunderland trying to control but St Pierre is having none of it.
St Pierre is trying to escape the mount.
St Pierre holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sunderland tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre wants to hold on but Sunderland pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sunderland dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Sunderland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sunderland misses with a series of wild punches.
St Pierre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sunderland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and St Pierre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sunderland thinking.
St Pierre avoids the body shot from Sunderland.
Sunderland lands a nice leg kick that just misses St Pierre's sensitive parts.
A punch combination from Sunderland misses.
Sunderland fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St Pierre checks it well.
St Pierre blocks a head kick by Sunderland.
Sunderland tried to score with a low kick but St Pierre checks it.
Sunderland throws a looping overhand right but St Pierre ducks down to avoid it.
St Pierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sunderland pinned against the cage. Sunderland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sunderland scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sunderland's jab looks to have found its range, popping St Pierre under the eye.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Sunderland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grease St Pierre.
Sunderland throws a body punch but St Pierre moves out of range.
St Pierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sunderland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Pierre throws a big shot that misses.
Sunderland scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Sunderland.
A jab from St Pierre misses.
Sunderland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Sunderland.
St Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sunderland throws a low kick but it's checked well by St Pierre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
St Pierre throws a jab when Sunderland was well out of range.
Sunderland throws a leg kick which misses St Pierre's front leg but catches the back leg as St Pierre tries to avoid it.
James Sunderland is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sunderland.
Sunderland is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sunderland lands a glancing blow to the side of St Pierre's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sunderland.
St Pierre misses with a hook.
Sunderland is looking to chop away at St Pierre's legs.
Sunderland misses with a wild body shot.
St Pierre checks the leg kick nicely there.
St Pierre moves forwards but Sunderland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sunderland thows a body shot but no joy.
Sunderland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt St Pierre.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sunderland.
St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on St Pierre. That did some damage!
Sunderland lands a nice looking body kick.
Sunderland blocks a jab.
St Pierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
St Pierre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sunderland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St Pierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sunderland connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between St Pierre's hands.
Sunderland throws a leg kick but St Pierre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Sunderland.
Sunderland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by Sunderland.
Sunderland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St Pierre is out of range.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sunderland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland lands a front kick.
St Pierre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
St Pierre tries to clinch up.
Sunderland wants to slow St Pierre down by chopping away at his legs.
Sunderland tries a head kick but it misses.
Sunderland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sunderland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
St Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Sunderland scores with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as St Pierre blocks the low kick.
A jab from St Pierre finds it's way through Sunderland's defenses.
Good work by St Pierre as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sunderland lets loose with a powerful body kick. St Pierre will feel that in the morning.
Sunderland misses with a body kick.
Sunderland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sunderland clearly takes that round.
That's time! Sunderland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sunderland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sunderland slips a jab from St Pierre.
Sunderland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
St Pierre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sunderland throws a low kick but St Pierre moves out of range easily.
St Pierre tries to clinch but Sunderland is having none of it.
St Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sunderland swivels and escapes.
St Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sunderland manages to avoid it.
Sunderland scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sunderland.
St Pierre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
St Pierre is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Sunderland.
Sunderland throws a leg kick which misses St Pierre's front leg but catches the back leg as St Pierre tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sunderland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Sunderland.
Nice body punch from Sunderland.
Sunderland lands a leg kick that knocks St Pierre off balance momentarily.
Sunderland lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sunderland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sunderland connects with a good right hand that stumbles St Pierre. St Pierre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sunderland.
St Pierre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sunderland swinging wildly here.
Sunderland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Pierre's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sunderland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St Pierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
St Pierre is looking to clinch but Sunderland is avoiding it.
Sunderland pivots, looking for a leg kick but St Pierre is out of range and Sunderland settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland tried to score with a low kick but St Pierre checks it.
St Pierre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
St Pierre avoids the body shot from Sunderland.
Sunderland throws a series of punches but St Pierre moves out of range.
St Pierre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from St Pierre.
Sunderland walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. St Pierre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
St Pierre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
St Pierre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
St Pierre is looking to clinch but Sunderland is avoiding it.
St Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Sunderland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Pierre can do to turn this around?
St Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sunderland moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Sunderland. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre slips a straight right by Sunderland.
Sunderland scores with a kick to the midsection.
St Pierre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. St Pierre showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sunderland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Pierre.
Sunderland trying to control from the bottom.
Sunderland is looking for a sweep. St Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sunderland is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland is trying to stand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sunderland has managed to free his arm - good work.
St Pierre seems to be working for a kimura but Sunderland defends the submission attempt.
St Pierre trying to control from half guard but Sunderland is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sunderland has his hands clasped together around St Pierre's back. He's all about the action.
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 trying to control from Sunderland's half guard. Sunderland has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sunderland had his way with Grease St Pierre in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sunderland fakes the leg kick and cracks St Pierre in the body.
Sunderland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown but Sunderland sprawls well. He's pushed St Pierre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sunderland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sunderland works the jab nicely.
A jab from St Pierre does it's job there.
St Pierre throws a right hand that Sunderland ducks under and follows up with a left that Sunderland also avoids with ease.
St Pierre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sunderland jabs St Pierre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sunderland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Pierre.
St Pierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sunderland throws a leg kick but St Pierre checks it.
St Pierre is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
St Pierre cracks Sunderland with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre moves out of range as Sunderland throws a body kick.
St Pierre moves forwards but Sunderland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sunderland throws a series of punches but St Pierre moves out of range.
Sunderland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Pierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sunderland tries to work over St Pierre's front leg with a kick but St Pierre checks it.
Sunderland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sunderland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and St Pierre is able to avoid easily.
Sunderland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sunderland looks to land a combination but St Pierre avoids it well.
A slow jab from Sunderland misses its intended target.
Sunderland goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
St Pierre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sunderland to the mat! Sunderland manages to get full guard.
Grease St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sunderland keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre advances position into side control!
St Pierre misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
St Pierre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre working the ground and pound but Sunderland is defending the strikes.
St Pierre goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sunderland rolls with the submission and now he's on top in St Pierre's guard! Nice work there by Sunderland!
St Pierre wants to sweep here but Sunderland controlling him for the moment.
Grease St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Sunderland from controlling successfully.
James Sunderland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sunderland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sunderland trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because James Sunderland wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sunderland counters with a good low kick that St Pierre was not able to check.
Good shot there by Sunderland.
St Pierre looks to land a left hand but Sunderland moved out of range nicely.
Sunderland tries to score with a low kick but St Pierre moves his leg out of the way.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sunderland.
Sunderland 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 lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sunderland at a distance.
Sunderland misses the jab.
Sunderland just misses with a punch to the body.
St Pierre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sunderland.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre moves out of range of the body kick.
St Pierre drives through with a takedown into Sunderland's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunderland looking for a sweep. Not yet Sunderland, not yet.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Sunderland.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sunderland, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Sunderland!
James Sunderland retains his middleweight title!
James Sunderland bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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