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Event:
WFC 15:Miller vs Savitaipale
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
St Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Darwin counters with a stiff right hand.
George St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Darwin.
Darwin's corner calls for a 1-2. Darwin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Darwin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St Pierre.
Darwin scores with a jab. St Pierre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A lazy left from Darwin finds it's target.
Nice body punch from Darwin. #KD#
Darwin lands a left and a right that send St Pierre crashing to the mat, dazed. Darwin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
St Pierre is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like George St Pierre has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Pierre gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Darwin gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Darwin!
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Event:
DFN#25 Conchito vs White
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
St Pierre dives in and scores a takedown into Magician's guard.
St Pierre working some strikes from top position.
Magician looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Magician working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Magician is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St Pierre defends well.#SUB2#
Magician has his feet on St Pierre's thighs here. He's pushed St Pierre off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! St Pierre screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Metaphysical Magician!
A very excited looking The Metaphysical Magician rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
DFN#22 Vee vs Mckenna
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Dickens darts in looking for a takedown but St Pierre gets double underhooks and turns Dickens into the cage.
Dickens misses with a straight left. #TD2#
St Pierre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dickens wants to control but St Pierre postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickens is looking for a sweep.
Dickens defending against the ground and pound.
The referee asks St Pierre politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. St Pierre prefers to stall for the moment though.
St Pierre advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre looking to ground and pound but Dickens is blocking nicely.
Dickens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St Pierre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dickens is squirming around, avoiding St Pierre's attempts to control the action.
Dickens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dickens tries to get out of the position.
Dickens wants to hold on but St Pierre pushes him away.#T1#
Dickens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dickens is looking to escape.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw St Pierre working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dickens is bucking up trying to escape but St Pierre cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dickens wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a big shot there that rocks Dickens but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dickens working to try and regain half guard.
St Pierre thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
St Pierre with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
St Pierre thowing shots but they're missing.
St Pierre content just to control the position here.
It looks like St Pierre might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, St Pierre cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dickens tries to hold on but St Pierre postures up.
Dickens is squirming around, avoiding St Pierre's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T3#
St Pierre scoring with strikes but Dickens is staying in there.
Dickens can't escape the position.
Dickens is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
St Pierre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dickens hang on?
St Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dickens is looking to escape.
Dickens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
St Pierre looking to control but Dickens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
St Pierre lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Dickens is in all sorts of trouble here.
St Pierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dickens takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dickens is in all sorts of trouble here.
St Pierre looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
St Pierre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#
Dickens is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Dickens scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from St Pierre land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. St Pierre stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George St Pierre!
George St Pierre spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Hughs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St Pierre.
St Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hughs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hughs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from St Pierre is defended easily by Hughs.
Joe Hughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Pierre.
St Pierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hughs can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs digs a good hook to St Pierre's body.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hughs defends it nicely.
Hughs tries to counter by clinching up but St Pierre breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Hughs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
St Pierre just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHughs.
Hughs punishes St Pierre's body with a nice straight punch.
St Pierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hughs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten St Pierre somewhat.
Hughs throws a quick inside leg kick.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hughs as he avoids it easily.
Hughs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Hughs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Hughs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hughs lands a high kick!
St Pierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
George St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughs throws a right hand that St Pierre ducks under and follows up with a left that St Pierre also avoids with ease.
St Pierre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hughs defends it well.
St Pierre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
St Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hughs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Hughs misses #TD2#
and St Pierre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hughs's guard.
St Pierre looks winded!
St Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
St Pierre trying to control but Hughs is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hughs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St Pierre defends it easily.
Hughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
St Pierre lands with a heel strike from the guard.
St Pierre wants to sweep here but Hughs controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
St Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
St Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughs defends well.#SUB2#
St Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughs is aware though and is defending well.
Hughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Pierre is keeping the position for now.
St Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hughs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Pierre on the ground.
St Pierre wants to sweep here but Hughs controlling him for the moment.
Hughs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Pierre thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
St Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughs is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hughs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
St Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hughs counters with a right hand to the body.
Hughs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hughs darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
St Pierre gets a takedown into half guard.
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Hughs actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hughs looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre drops an elbow to the side of Hughs's head.
St Pierre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hughs has hold of St Pierre's hands but St Pierre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Hughs is trying to get back to full guard.
St Pierre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
George St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre is trying to control. Hughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hughs looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
St Pierre is working for a kimura but Hughs is defending it quite comfortably.
St Pierre working Hughs over with strikes.
St Pierre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hughs moves into full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Hughs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hughs looking for a guillotine here but St Pierre defends easily.
Hughs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Pierre can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughs has momentary wrist control but St Pierre slips an elbow through the middle.
St Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Hughs's brow.
St Pierre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hughs's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw St Pierre working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
St Pierre with a nice head shot there.#T3##SUB#
Hughs working for a triangle but St Pierre defends it easily.
St Pierre sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Hughs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St Pierre scoring with some ground and pound.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
St Pierre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hughs keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
St Pierre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
St Pierre working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Hughs keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
St Pierre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but Hughs shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Hughs moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hughs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hughs moves into the clinch.
Hughs is pressed up against the cage. St Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hughs down to the mat. Hughs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joe Hughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Pierre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St Pierre.
Hughs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from St Pierre.
St Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hughs connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Hughs's jab looks to have found its range, popping St Pierre under the eye.
St Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St Pierre walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hughs.
St Pierre shoots in and drives through. Hughs sprawls well.
St Pierre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hughs to score with a decent uppercut.
Hughs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hughs lands with a kick to the ribs.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hughs as he jumps to the side.
Hughs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Hughs scores with the left hand. St Pierre knows he should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hughs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hughs.
St Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughs.
Hughs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Hughs has managed to clinch.
St Pierre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3##TD2#
St Pierre tightens his grip and picks Hughs up, before dumping him to the ground. Hughs manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Hughs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St Pierre scoring with punches to the head and body.
St Pierre controls from within his opponent's guard.
St Pierre lands a couple of digs.
St Pierre trying to control but Hughs is working from the bottom.
St Pierre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Hughs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St Pierre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hughs's head.#T4#
St Pierre forces his way into half guard.
Hughs tries to get to full guard but St Pierre has control of the leg.
St Pierre blocks the strikes from Hughs.
Hughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St Pierre is taking a breather. Hughs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
St Pierre tries to pass to full mount but Hughs defends it. #SUB#
St Pierre moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hughs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Hughs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hughs 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Hughs!
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Event:
DUEL#87 Kasparaitis vs Sam
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
St Pierre misses with a takedown
and Leadpunch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps St Pierre thinking. #CL2#
Leadpunch darts in and clinches St Pierre up against the cage.
Leadpunch stalling in the clinch but St Pierre improves position.
Leadpunch stalling in the clinch but St Pierre improves position.
Leadpunch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leadpunch crunches a lovely knee into St Pierre's ribcage.
Stalling in the clinch from Leadpunch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leadpunch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leadpunch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St Pierre is trying to drag Leadpunch to the mat but Leadpunch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leadpunch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.#T1#
Knees to the body from Leadpunch.
Leadpunch stalling.
Leadpunch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leadpunch lands a knee to the head.
Leadpunch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
St Pierre takes an elbow to the temple.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Leadpunch manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leadpunch lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Leadpunch effectively controlling the action here.
Leadpunch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Leadpunch connects with a knee to the head.
Leadpunch lands an elbow that stopped St Pierre in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leadpunch stalling against the cage.
Nice elbow from Leadpunch.
St Pierre takes a knee right on the jaw!
Leadpunch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leadpunch lands a damaging elbow.
Leadpunch leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Leadpunch slows down the pace here.
Leadpunch lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Leadpunch.
Leadpunch stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by The Leadpunch.#TD#
St Pierre scores with a takedown into Leadpunch's guard.
Leadpunch is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and St Pierre dives into side control.
#REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee asks St Pierre politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. St Pierre prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
St Pierre postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Leadpunch parries the strikes from St Pierre easily there. St Pierre is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Leadpunch to escape.
St Pierre is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Leadpunch will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
St Pierre has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Leadpunch!
St Pierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Leadpunch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that St Pierre has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre scoring with strikes but Leadpunch is staying in there. #SUB#
Leadpunch has left one of his arms exposed and St Pierre doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Leadpunch screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George St Pierre!
In his post fight interview, George St Pierre started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DUEL#78 oCrazy vs Reilly
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Monk enables St Pierre to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Monk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
St Pierre works over Monk with some ground and pound from guard.
Monk keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Monk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Monk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Monk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
St Pierre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
St Pierre scoring with some ground and pound.
Monk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Monk tries to get out of the position.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
St Pierre postures up in Monk's guard and throws a big left but Monk blocks it.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Monk is keeping the position.
St Pierre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
St Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monk counters with a stiff right hand.
St Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monk.
Monk lands a jab-cross combination.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Monk circles away easily
and Monk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Monk counters with a stiff right hand.
Blink Monk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Pierre.#T3#
Monk with a jab.
St Pierre misses with a takedown
and Monk counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
St Pierre drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
St Pierre has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Monk!
St Pierre lands a big shot there that rocks Monk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#CUT2#
It looks like Blink Monk has been cut.
St Pierre lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
St Pierre punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
St Pierre controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
St Pierre is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Monk is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George St Pierre!
A less than humble George St Pierre misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Blink Monk spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck it!!!'.
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Event:
DUEL#72 oCrazy vs Harris
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Guy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and St Pierre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
St Pierre is thwarting Guy's attempts to control the position.
Guy gets back to full guard.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
St Pierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
St Pierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy being controlled here, momentarily.
Guy is trying to keep St Pierre in close.
#T1#
Guy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Pierre.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre passes Guy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
St Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St Pierre prevents Guy from improving his position.#SUB2#
St Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Guy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but Guy defending well.
St Pierre slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that St Pierre has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St Pierre trying to control the action but Guy is working from the bottom.
St Pierre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Guy has hold of St Pierre's hands but St Pierre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
St Pierre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Guy is trying to get back to full guard.
St Pierre is taking a breather. Guy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Guy wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
#T3#
St Pierre working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre trying to control from half guard but Guy is working away.
St Pierre throwing shots but Guy is blocking nicely.
St Pierre working over Guy with some ground and pound. Guy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
St Pierre trying to control the pace.
Guy is looking to control St Pierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guy avoid being mounted?
St Pierre trying to mount his opponent but Guy defends it.
St Pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Guy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
St Pierre misses with a head shot. Guy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Guy trying to keep a closed guard but St Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
St Pierre with a nice head shot there.
St Pierre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving. #SUB#
Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy controls St Pierre momentarily but St Pierre frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
St Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
so Guy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Guy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
St Pierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St Pierre throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
St Pierre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
George St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre is trying to control the position but Guy postures up. #SUB2#
St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
St Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guy defends well.
St Pierre controls Guy momentarily but Guy frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Guy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guy landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SUB2#
St Pierre is looking for a triangle but Guy pushes his legs off easily.
St Pierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guy is aware though and is defending well.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
St Pierre looking to control.
Guy advances position into side control!
St Pierre takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Guy working away.
Check out the look on Guy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
St Pierre takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
St Pierre tries to buck Guy off but Guy is having none of it.#SUB#
Guy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by St Pierre, who protects the arm well.
Guy wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Pierre keeps working.
Guy lands an elbow.
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guy scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
St Pierre can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
St Pierre is trying to strike from the bottom but Guy has passed into full mount.
Guy looking to control but St Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
St Pierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
St Pierre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
St Pierre trying to hold on to Guy's head to control him but Guy postures up.
Guy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Guy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Guy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Guy breaks from St Pierre's wrist control and lands an elbow.
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guy tries to control but St Pierre wriggling away.
St Pierre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Guy seems to be working for a kimura but St Pierre defends the submission attempt.
St Pierre wants to control but Guy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Guy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Guy's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
My Guy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
St Pierre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
St Pierre works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Guy is trying to improve his position.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Guy is trying to work for a sweep but St Pierre has mounted him!
St Pierre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Guy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
St Pierre landing strikes, looking to finish!
St Pierre cracks Guy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Guy is looking to improve his position but St Pierre isn't that keen on the idea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre looking to finish Guy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Guy!#ROC2#
Guy is rocked!
St Pierre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Guy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
St Pierre unloading with bombs!#T1#
St Pierre lands a big elbow - Guy is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Guy is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). George St Pierre!
George St Pierre spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
DUEL#66 dAnconia vs A Bomb
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Garcia punishes St Pierre's body with a nice straight punch.
Garcia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around St Pierre's waist but St Pierre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcia off to one side.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Garcia circles away easily#CL#
and Garcia counters by clinching up. #TD#
Garcia successfully pulls guard.
St Pierre distracts Garcia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garcia has momentary wrist control but St Pierre slips an elbow through the middle.
St Pierre pushes down on Garcia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
St Pierre wants to take a breather but Garcia is having none of it.
St Pierre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia has hold of St Pierre's hands but St Pierre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Pierre on the ground.
St Pierre content to control rather than advance. #T1#
St Pierre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
St Pierre passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garcia!
Garcia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
St Pierre dominating with strikes here.
St Pierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia is in a horrible position here. St Pierre smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
St Pierre postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Garcia bigstyle! Two more strikes land for St Pierre and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George St Pierre!
A less than humble George St Pierre misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Alexandre Garcia was interviewed post fight and said 'tava sentindo dores'.
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Event:
DUEL#62 Romero vs Bangsit
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Osiansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Osiansen tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
Osiansen trying to control from the bottom.
St Pierre wants to control but Osiansen is keeping him busy.
St Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osiansen is staying active underneath St Pierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
St Pierre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Osiansen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
St Pierre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
St Pierre is keen to just control but Osiansen is a slippery customer.#SUB#
St Pierre is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
St Pierre thows a huge punch but Osiansen dodges it nicely.
Osiansen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Pierre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Osiansen's head.
Ground and pound from St Pierre.
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Osiansen trying to hold on to St Pierre's head to control him but St Pierre postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre moves nicely into side control.
Osiansen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
St Pierre creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Osiansen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Osiansen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked St Pierre off and has taken his back!
Osiansen has the hooks in. St Pierre is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Osiansen is trying to stick to St Pierre's back but St Pierre is turning into Osiansen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Osiansen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by St Pierre.
Osiansen is controlling St Pierre's posture.
St Pierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
St Pierre throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
St Pierre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Osiansen's head.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osiansen is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Osiansen can do anything to dispel that myth.
St Pierre won't allow Osiansen to get back to his feet.
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Osiansen.
Osiansen keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
St Pierre advances position into side control!
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
St Pierre creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Osiansen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Osiansen is looking to reverse the position.
St Pierre lands a decent elbow from side control.
St Pierre taking a breather here.
Osiansen taking punishment in the form of punches.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osiansen tries to improve position but can't.
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.
An elbow from St Pierre crashes against the mat.
St Pierre throws an elbow but Osiansen slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
St Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Osiansen tries to avoid it but St Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Osiansen to the ground. Osiansen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Osiansen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but St Pierre defends it well.#TD#
St Pierre gets a takedown into half guard.
St Pierre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Osiansen's head.
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
St Pierre moves nicely into side control.
St Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osiansen can do to turn this around?
St Pierre working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
St Pierre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
St Pierre tries to score with some ground and pound. Osiansen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Osiansen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Osiansen tries to buck St Pierre off but St Pierre is having none of it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
St Pierre connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Osiansen some visible discomfort.
Osiansen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
St Pierre misses with the ground and pound.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osiansen keeps working.
Osiansen is trying to control St Pierre's posture but St Pierre avoids it.
Osiansen on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
St Pierre scores with punches from side control.
St Pierre working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Osiansen is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes there by St Pierre.
The ground and pound from St Pierre seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
St Pierre cracks Osiansen with a big elbow.
Osiansen is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
Osiansen taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
St Pierre throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Osiansen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
St Pierre passes to full mount!
St Pierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
St Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Osiansen is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, St Pierre cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! St Pierre connects with a massive shot to the dome!
St Pierre with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
St Pierre landing punches.
St Pierre with good strikes from the mount here!
Osiansen taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Osiansen is rocked!
Osiansen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as St Pierre tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre with shots to the head and body - Osiansen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Osiansen is still in real trouble! Can St Pierre finish him?
St Pierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Osiansen seems to have recovered his senses.
St Pierre landing shots from mount.
Osiansen taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by St Pierre.
St Pierre has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Osiansen!
St Pierre tries to control but Osiansen wriggling away.
Osiansen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Osiansen tries to hold on but St Pierre pushes him away.
St Pierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St Pierre thowing shots but they're missing.
George St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre unloads with some shots from mount but Osiansen bucks and avoids them well.
Osiansen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St Pierre with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
St Pierre trying to control but Osiansen is having none of it.
St Pierre raining down shots from the mount!
St Pierre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Osiansen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
St Pierre tries to control but Osiansen wriggling away.
Osiansen is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
St Pierre jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Osiansen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Osiansen and St Pierre has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
St Pierre scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Check out the look on St Pierre's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
St Pierre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
St Pierre cracks Osiansen with a big right hand but Osiansen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB#
St Pierre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no St Pierre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
St Pierre sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Osiansen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3#
St Pierre just content to control the position.
St Pierre misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Osiansen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of St Pierre.
St Pierre throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Osiansen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Osiansen wants to get back to full guard.
St Pierre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
St Pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Osiansen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Osiansen wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
Osiansen is still trying to improve position.
Still in half guard, St Pierre seems content to control.#SUB#
St Pierre seems to be working for a kimura but Osiansen defends the submission attempt.
St Pierre controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
St Pierre is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Osiansen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George St Pierre!
In his post fight interview, George St Pierre started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Beasley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
St Pierre is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Beasley can't fight it off and eventually St Pierre manages to take the fight to the floor. Beasley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
St Pierre prevents Beasley from getting back to his feet.
St Pierre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beasley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beasley's head.
St Pierre cracks Beasley with a solid left hand.
St Pierre scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Beasley is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Emilio Beasley has been cut.
St Pierre postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Beasley covers up, he's hurt! St Pierre keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from St Pierre and the ref steps in to end the fight! St Pierre can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George St Pierre!
George St Pierre spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1#
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but Guerrero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As St Pierre tries to get set, Guerrero tries to push him back and clinch up but St Pierre manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
St Pierre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Guerrero is letting St Pierre control him for a moment.
St Pierre is working Guerrero over with some ground and pound from side control.
St Pierre wants to take a breather but Guerrero manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for St Pierre.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Guerrero is keeping the position.
Guerrero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving.
Guerrero wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling the position. #T1#
Guerrero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
St Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guerrero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guerrero has momentary wrist control but St Pierre slips an elbow through the middle.
Guerrero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre won't allow Guerrero to sweep him here.
St Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Guerrero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as St Pierre controls the pace.
Guerrero is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
St Pierre connects with a couple of short punches.
St Pierre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like St Pierre might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Guerrero keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
Guerrero wants to get back to his feet but St Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Guerrero gets the takedown into side control.
St Pierre defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre is looking to regain half guard here but Guerrero keeps moving and retains side control.
St Pierre manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Guerrero prevents St Pierre from improving his position.
St Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Guerrero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Guerrero's back!
Guerrero is keeping busy.
St Pierre lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by St Pierre.
#SUB2#
Guerrero fending off the submission attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre trying to control momentarily.
St Pierre has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Guerrero's body.
#T4#
Guerrero tries to escape but St Pierre has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Guerrero is trying to get back to his feet but St Pierre has full control of the position and if anything, Guerrero has just worked his way into a worse spot.
St Pierre punches Guerrero on the ear.
A bit of a pause in the action here. St Pierre controlling the positon.
The referee is taking a good look at Guerrero as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from St Pierre!
St Pierre slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
St Pierre is trying to stick to Guerrero's back but Guerrero is turning into St Pierre. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in St Pierre's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Guerrero.
Guerrero could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guerrero is working St Pierre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
St Pierre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre 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.
#R2#
Guerrero is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Pierre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Guerrero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. St Pierre manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
St Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Guerrero defends easily.
St Pierre has a closed guard, preventing Guerrero from standing up. #SUB2#
St Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Guerrero defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
St Pierre has his foot on Guerrero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guerrero works his way back into a safe position though.
St Pierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Guerrero trying to stand up but can't free himself from St Pierre's guard.
Guerrero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
St Pierre is trying to control the position but Guerrero postures up.
St Pierre wants to sweep here but Guerrero controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Pierre is on top in guard.
#REVB#
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guerrero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Pierre preventing the sweep.
Guerrero has momentary wrist control but St Pierre slips an elbow through the middle.
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guerrero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
St Pierre trying to control but Guerrero is working from the bottom. #T2#
St Pierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
St Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
St Pierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Guerrero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Guerrero is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerrero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St Pierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
St Pierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
St Pierre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
St Pierre landing a few strikes.
Guerrero tries to buck St Pierre off but St Pierre is having none of it.
George St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guerrero on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
St Pierre grinds an elbow into Guerrero's temple. #ROC2#
Guerrero is rocked!
Guerrero is trying to improve his position.
Oh Guerrero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
St Pierre is working Guerrero over with some ground and pound from side control.
St Pierre scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Guerrero is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and St Pierre can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George St Pierre!
A less than humble George St Pierre misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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