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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Bronson (ranked 996 p4p, 96 weight class) and Jesus St Pierre (ranked 1109 p4p, 109 weight class). St Pierre has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bill Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
St Pierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in St Pierre's guard.
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.
Bronson tries to get to full guard but St Pierre has control of the leg.
St Pierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
St Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
St Pierre is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Bronson is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
St Pierre thows a huge punch but Bronson dodges it nicely.
Bronson is looking for a sweep. St Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bronson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson trying to control but St Pierre postures up.
Bronson actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from St Pierre there.
Bronson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Pierre.
Bronson is trying to get back to full guard.
Bronson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Pierre pulls his head out easily.
Bronson wants to get back to full guard.
Bronson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FAME, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
St Pierre slips a nice elbow through Bronson's hands, connecting with Bronson's forehead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bronson gets back to full guard.
St Pierre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bronson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. St Pierre connects with a nice short shot to Bronson's temple.
St Pierre is keen to just control but Bronson is a slippery customer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. St Pierre connects with a nice short shot to Bronson's temple.
Bronson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Pierre.
St Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Bronson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
St Pierre working Bronson over with strikes.
Bronson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bronson.
Bronson is trying to control the position but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
St Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronson controls St Pierre momentarily but St Pierre frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson has his foot on St Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.
St Pierre working some strikes from top position.
St Pierre connects with a couple of short punches.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
St Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bronson's head.
St Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
St Pierre passes Bronson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
St Pierre working Bronson over with strikes.
Bronson manages to get to full guard.
St Pierre slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Bronson.
Bronson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson won't allow St Pierre to pass to mount.
Bronson tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
Bronson has hold of St Pierre's hands but St Pierre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
St Pierre throwing shots but Bronson is blocking nicely.
St Pierre is working for a kimura but Bronson is defending it quite comfortably.
St Pierre is pressing down on Bronson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bronson is holding on for now.
St Pierre prevents Bronson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus St Pierre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
St Pierre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
St Pierre digs a good hook to Bronson's body.
St Pierre throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Pierre.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Pierre.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but St Pierre is out of range.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Pierre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bronson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from St Pierre finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson moves away from the strike by St Pierre.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
St Pierre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Pierre.
Bronson attempts a counter takedown but St Pierre avoids it well and moves away.
Bronson cracks St Pierre with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Bronson lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
St Pierre missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson moves away from the strike by St Pierre.
Bronson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
St Pierre misses with a combination
and Bronson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bronson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet St Pierre, not yet.
Bronson lands a couple of elbows.
St Pierre working for submissions but it's allowed Bronson to get to half guard.
St Pierre wants to improve his position but Bronson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson working over St Pierre with some ground and pound. St Pierre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bronson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
Bronson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
St Pierre has hold of Bronson's hands but Bronson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bronson trying to mount his opponent but St Pierre defends it.
St Pierre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bronson prevents St Pierre from improving his position.
St Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
St Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Pierre tries to get to full guard but Bronson has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
St Pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bronson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bronson working St Pierre over with strikes.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep. Bronson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bronson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
St Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bronson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
St Pierre is rocked!
Bronson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
St Pierre is still in real trouble! Can Bronson finish him?
Bronson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked St Pierre! More strikes land and this one is all over! Bronson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Bronson!
A relieved looking Bill Bronson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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