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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint Pierre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dirty Hous. Georges Saint Pierre acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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178 lbs
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178 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georges Saint Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Pierre moves into the clinch.
Saint Pierre can't find room to land a body shot as Crane controls the action.
Saint Pierre lands a body punch.
Saint Pierre prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saint Pierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crane's elbow.
Crane could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Crane working hard to break the clinch.
Saint Pierre scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kenny Crane has been cut.
Saint Pierre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crane blocks it with crossed arms.
Crane has Saint Pierre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saint Pierre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saint Pierre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crane in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saint Pierre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Pierre stalling.
Crane prevents a body shot from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre pressing his opponent against the cage.
Saint Pierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Pierre trying to land knees to the body.
Crane can't find room to land a body shot as Saint Pierre controls the action.
Saint Pierre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saint Pierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre tries to throw a body punch but Crane avoids it by throwing Saint Pierre back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saint Pierre throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saint Pierre just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saint Pierre can't find room to land a body shot as Crane controls the action.
Crane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crane is breathing heavily.
Saint Pierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Saint Pierre throws a push kick but Crane slaps the foot to one side.
A jab lands there for Saint Pierre.
Crane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saint Pierre dips to his left and cracks Crane with an uppercut!
Crane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saint Pierre, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Pierre struggles to land a body shot inside as Crane controls his hands.
Saint Pierre misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Pierre will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crane up against the cage.
Crane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saint Pierre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saint Pierre lands with a cross.
Saint Pierre punishes Crane's body with a nice straight punch.
Crane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Pierre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saint Pierre clinches up against the cage.
Crane looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crane's elbow.
Saint Pierre struggles to land a body shot inside as Crane controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Saint Pierre tries a knee to the head but Crane blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Saint Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Crane's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Saint Pierre loads up on a big right hand but Crane slips the punch.
Saint Pierre throws an off balance right hand
and Crane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenny Crane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saint Pierre sprawls well. Saint Pierre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crane gets slowly back to his feet.
Saint Pierre clinches up with Crane and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Pierre scores with a knee to the head.
Crane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saint Pierre digs a right hand into Crane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crane's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint Pierre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crane blocks it with crossed arms.
Saint Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Saint Pierre is trying to escape back to his feet but Crane uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Saint Pierre is trying to get back to his feet.
Saint Pierre manages to get back to half guard.
Saint Pierre kicks Crane off and gets back to his feet.
Saint Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crane manages to avoid it.
Crane attempts a counter takedown but Saint Pierre avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Pierre stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saint Pierre! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Pierre lunges at Crane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crane's hand.
Saint Pierre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crane's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint Pierre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saint Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crane looks to throw the jab but Saint Pierre is out of range.
Saint Pierre instigates a clinch.
Crane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saint Pierre prevents it.
Saint Pierre struggles to land a body shot inside as Crane controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Pierre misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saint Pierre tries to work over Crane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saint Pierre after a bit of a struggle.
Crane has Saint Pierre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saint Pierre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crane can't get the takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crane blocks it with crossed arms.
Crane tries to pull guard but Saint Pierre forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saint Pierre tries to land a knee to the head but Crane blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint Pierre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Saint Pierre regains guard immediately.
Saint Pierre is looking to stand back up but Crane counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Crane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Saint Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Crane's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Saint Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crane ducks right into an uppercut from Saint Pierre.
Crane shoots for a takedown but Saint Pierre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saint Pierre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saint Pierre scores with a hook.
Saint Pierre thuds a left hand into Crane's body.
Saint Pierre connects with a right hand. Crane shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Georges Saint Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crane goes for a double leg but Saint Pierre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saint Pierre continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Saint Pierre as Crane shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Pierre misses with a few strikes there.
Saint Pierre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saint Pierre looks to land a left hand but Crane moved out of range nicely.
Crane moves into the clinch successfully.
Saint Pierre misses with a body punch.
Crane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saint Pierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saint Pierre is looking to control Crane's arms but Crane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saint Pierre has his back to the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crane as Saint Pierre tries to tie him up.
Saint Pierre is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Crane has denied him.
Crane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saint Pierre prevents it.
Saint Pierre is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Pierre prevents the takedown attempt.
Saint Pierre misses with a knee to the head.
Crane effectively controlling the action here.
Crane can't get the takedown.
Crane prevents a body shot from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre scores with a hook to the body.
Crane wants a takedown.
Saint Pierre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Crane successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Pierre stands up and waves to Crane to follow him.
Saint Pierre scores with a jab to the head.
Saint Pierre gets tackled into the cage by Crane. Crane maintains the clinch.
Saint Pierre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crane blocks it with crossed arms.
Crane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saint Pierre misses with a right hand
and Crane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Georges Saint Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crane drives through and clinches with Saint Pierre against the cage.
Saint Pierre is fighting off a takedown attempt but Crane is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Saint Pierre to the mat. Saint Pierre regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Pierre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saint Pierre working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint Pierre wants to stand and escape but Crane is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Saint Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saint Pierre winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Saint Pierre!
Georges Saint Pierre was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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