PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kesigan St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by aint no sunshine. 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
Nelson

188 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Juiced inc.

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kesigan St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

St Pierre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

St Pierre lands a takedown into guard.

Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. St Pierre is aware though and is defending well.
St Pierre cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
St Pierre pushing down on Nelson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nelson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
St Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but St Pierre has control of the leg.
St Pierre is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.
St Pierre moves nicely into side control.
St Pierre in side control, throwing shots but Nelson defends.

St Pierre swings around for an armbar but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into St Pierre's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
St Pierre is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

St Pierre is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
St Pierre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nelson manages to get himself to full guard.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nelson trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre kicks off Nelson and gets to his feet.

St Pierre has closed the distance and engaged Nelson in a clinch.
Nelson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
St Pierre is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson avoiding damage as St Pierre throws knees to the body.
Nelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. St Pierre smiles and moves away.

St Pierre clinches up with Nelson and pushes him back against the cage.

St Pierre pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
St Pierre thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kesigan St Pierre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

St Pierre gets a double leg takedown into Nelson's guard.
St Pierre working some strikes from top position.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in St Pierre's guard.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Pierre pulls Nelson in close to prevent any damage.
St Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
St Pierre 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

St Pierre scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but St Pierre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing St Pierre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but St Pierre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kesigan St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Nelson.
Nelson has a takedown stuffed.
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but St Pierre circles away.
St Pierre dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
St Pierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nelson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
St Pierre doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson with a poor takedown
and St Pierre counters with a leg kick.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
St Pierre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nelson avoids it really well and circles away.
St Pierre closes the distance but Nelson moves to the side
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.

St Pierre has managed to clinch.
St Pierre prevents Nelson from breaking the clinch.
St Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

St Pierre manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nelson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nelson wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is controlling Nelson's posture.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tony Nelson wasn't active enough on the ground.

St Pierre clinches up with Nelson and pushes him back against the cage.
St Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Pierre can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kesigan St Pierre dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from St Pierre.

Nelson moves into range and clinches up with St Pierre.
St Pierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nelson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

St Pierre pulls guard effortlessly.
Nelson is stalling in the full guard.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tony Nelson wasn't active enough on the ground.
St Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nelson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kesigan St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nelson circles away.
Nelson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but St Pierre prevents it.

St Pierre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nelson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for St Pierre!
Nelson tries to move to mount but St Pierre blocks the move with his legs.

Nelson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, St Pierre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nelson but great work by St Pierre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

St Pierre decides to stand back up.
Nelson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and St Pierre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
St Pierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nelson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
St Pierre with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson gets underhooks to prevent St Pierre's takedown attempt.
Nelson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but St Pierre is keeping busy.
Nelson wants to break the clinch but can't.
St Pierre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nelson prevents it.
St Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson tries to pull guard but St Pierre won't allow it.
Nelson avoiding damage as St Pierre throws knees to the body.
Nelson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nelson crunches a lovely knee into St Pierre's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson jumps guard but St Pierre stands there with Nelson around his waist. Nelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nelson tries to work over St Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
St Pierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nelson lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson looks to clinch
and St Pierre counters with a nice leg kick.
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Pierre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tony Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kesigan St Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think St Pierre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kesigan St Pierre!
After the fight, Kesigan St Pierre was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.