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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Blackadder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edmund Blackadder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Saint Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackadder stuffs the takedown.
Blackadder throws a right hand that Saint Pierre ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint Pierre also avoids with ease.
Blackadder closes the distance and clinches.
Saint Pierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blackadder pulls guard effortlessly.
Blackadder keeping moving, preventing Saint Pierre from controlling successfully.
Blackadder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackadder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saint Pierre won't allow Blackadder to sweep him here.
Blackadder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blackadder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saint Pierre controls the pace.
Saint Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackadder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackadder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saint Pierre is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackadder is trying to control Saint Pierre's posture but Saint Pierre avoids it.
Blackadder tries to improve position but can't.
Saint Pierre trying to control the action but Blackadder is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blackadder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blackadder closes the distance and clinches up with Saint Pierre, looking for a takedown. Blackadder pushes Saint Pierre against the cage but Saint Pierre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blackadder closes the distance and pushes Saint Pierre back into the cage.
Blackadder pulls guard.
Blackadder keeping moving, preventing Saint Pierre from controlling successfully.
Saint Pierre looks gassed!
Saint Pierre won't allow Blackadder to sweep him here.
Blackadder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blackadder tries to get out of the position.
Blackadder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blackadder is looking to stand up but Saint Pierre isn't so interested in that idea.
Blackadder is pulling down on Saint Pierre's head to control his posture.
Saint Pierre trying to control but Blackadder is working from the bottom.
Blackadder wants to sweep but no luck.
Saint Pierre trying to control but Blackadder is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blackadder clinches up with Saint Pierre and pushes him back against the cage.
Saint Pierre wants a takedown but no success here.
Edmund Blackadder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre prevents Blackadder from breaking the clinch.
Saint Pierre wants a takedown.
Blackadder wants to break free but Saint Pierre has control.
Blackadder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saint Pierre just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blackadder can't get the takedown.
Blackadder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saint Pierre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Saint Pierre prevents a body shot from Blackadder.
Saint Pierre wants a takedown.
Blackadder wants to get back to striking at distance but Saint Pierre won't allow it.
Saint Pierre is trying to drag Blackadder to the mat but Blackadder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Blackadder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saint Pierre pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blackadder.
Blackadder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saint Pierre is fending him off so far but Blackadder persists. Nope, Saint Pierre circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackadder shoots in but Saint Pierre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saint Pierre stuffs the takedown attempt from Blackadder. Blackadder gets slowly back to his feet.
Saint Pierre tries to keep at a distance but Blackadder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blackadder is pressed up against the cage. Saint Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blackadder down to the mat. Blackadder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blackadder 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.
Saint Pierre controls Blackadder momentarily but Blackadder frees himself.
Blackadder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Saint Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Blackadder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saint Pierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blackadder is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Blackadder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blackadder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saint Pierre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saint Pierre showed some decent athleticism there.
Blackadder is staying active underneath Saint Pierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blackadder is looking for a sweep. Saint Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saint Pierre trying to control from half guard but Blackadder is working away.
Saint Pierre is breathing heavily.
Blackadder tries to roll over but Saint Pierre keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackadder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackadder trying to hold on to Saint Pierre's head to control him but Saint Pierre postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saint Pierre takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blackadder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blackadder.
Blackadder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmund Blackadder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackadder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blackadder shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Blackadder was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saint Pierre wants to hold on but Blackadder pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Pierre holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Blackadder tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Saint Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blackadder throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Blackadder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saint Pierre wants to hold on but Blackadder pushes him away.
Blackadder looking to control but Saint Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Blackadder there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Blackadder throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Saint Pierre because Blackadder loaded up on that one.
Blackadder is working for a guillotine from mount but Saint Pierre frees his head quite easily.
Saint Pierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saint Pierre tries to lock up and control but Blackadder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blackadder throwing strikes here but Saint Pierre is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Blackadder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blackadder throwing strikes here but Saint Pierre is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blackadder content just to control the position here.
Blackadder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edmund Blackadder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Saint Pierre with a poor takedown
and Blackadder counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Saint Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blackadder counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Saint Pierre is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Blackadder clinches up against the cage.
Blackadder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saint Pierre uses from the top position.
Blackadder wants to stand and escape but Saint Pierre is having none of it.
Blackadder is adopting a defensive guard.
Blackadder looking to control.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Edmund Blackadder just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Blackadder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saint Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saint Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saint Pierre stuffs the takedown attempt from Blackadder. Blackadder gets slowly back to his feet.
Blackadder looks for a takedown but Saint Pierre sprawls well.
Blackadder tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackadder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saint Pierre as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmund Blackadder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackadder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blackadder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blackadder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saint Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackadder.
Edmund Blackadder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saint Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blackadder looks for a takedown but Saint Pierre sprawls well.
Nice body kick there by Blackadder.
Blackadder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saint Pierre circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackadder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saint Pierre as he jumps to the side.
Blackadder tries to clinch there but Saint Pierre circles away.
Georges Saint Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saint Pierre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blackadder is fending him off so far but Saint Pierre persists. Nope, Blackadder circles away and we're back to standing.
Blackadder shoots in for a takedown but Saint Pierre shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Saint Pierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Blackadder which made him look bad.
Blackadder shoots for a double leg takedown but Saint Pierre sprawls well. He's pushed Blackadder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saint Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackadder counters with a thumping low kick.
Saint Pierre has his takedown stuffed
so Blackadder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saint Pierre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blackadder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saint Pierre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saint Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blackadder is one step ahead there.
Blackadder postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder content to stall in guard here.
Saint Pierre has control of Blackadder's left arm, preventing Blackadder from doing any damage.
Blackadder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blackadder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blackadder wants to clinch up but Saint Pierre keeps it at a distance.
A nice combination there by Blackadder.
Saint Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and Blackadder counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blackadder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saint Pierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blackadder is working away from the top position though.
Edmund Blackadder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder trying to mount his opponent but Saint Pierre defends it.
Saint Pierre tries to get to full guard but Blackadder has control of the leg.
Blackadder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saint Pierre wants to control but Blackadder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blackadder trying to pass the guard but Saint Pierre defending well.
Blackadder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blackadder drives through and clinches with Saint Pierre against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Blackadder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blackadder, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Blackadder!
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RATING
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