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Event:
IFCXS4: S.Heavy v McDonald
Date: Dec 24, 2018 |
#R1# St George smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. St George throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Sheven swings away with a body shot that misses
and St George cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. St George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sheven gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sheven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sheven misses with a kick to the body.
St George stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. St George falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sheven counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT# It looks like Pierre St George has been cut. St George throws a front kick that sends Sheven stumbling back into the cage. Sheven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sheven wants it to stay on the feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Sheven connects with a solid leg kick. #T1# Sheven takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Sheven leaves St George with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Sharven Sheven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre St George. Sheven throws out a token jab with nothing on it. St George is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Pierre St George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sheven fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St George is out of range. Sheven avoids the head kick by St George.
Sheven thinks about countering with a body kick. St George throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheven. St George walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sheven. St George attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. St George swings for the body but Sheven moves out of range.
St George throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheven sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sheven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St George changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Sheven misses with an uppercut. #T2# St George avoids the body shot from Sheven.
St George checks a leg kick. St George has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD# Sheven shoots in for a takedown and gets it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Sheven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sheven prevents St George from improving his position.#SUB# Sheven maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! St George could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sheven has cracked it and St George is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sheven!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sharven Sheven!
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Event:
S02:E07 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Dec 02, 2018 |
#R1# St George shoots in looking for a takedown. Noir tries to sprawl out of it but St George keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Noir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Noir checks a low kick from St George. Noir dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A combination from Noir does no damage. Noir scores with a nice head shot.#TD2# Noir scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Noir working the head with strikes. St George struggling a bit here. St George prevents Noir from improving position. St George takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Noir in side control lands a decent elbow. St George tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Noir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1# Noir cracks St George with an elbow. That is naaassty. St George is not content to let Noir control the position. St George is letting Noir control him for a moment. Noir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Noir lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear St George down.
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 George tries to bench press Noir off him but Noir keeps the position. St George throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Noir working the ground and pound. St George struggling a bit here.#T2# St George is looking for a sweep. Noir working the ground and pound. St George is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Noir controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. St George is looking for a sweep. Noir tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Noir wants to control but St George is keeping him busy. Noir is chipping away with strikes.
St George is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2# Noir is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. St George knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! You can see the frustration on St George's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3# Noir wants to control but St George is keeping him busy. St George is trying to improve his position.#SUB2# St George is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Noir's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Noir! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and St George has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Noir! A very excited looking James Noir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
IFCMW46: Vasquez vs Pugberg
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1# Noir jabbing away but nothing is landing. St George drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Noir defends it well. St George uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noir. Noir misses with a hook. St George ducked under it nicely. Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St George.
Noir takes a swing at St George's ribcage but misses. Noir throws a hook but St George blocks it.#TD# Noir closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. St George has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Noir is working away from the top position though. St George is concentrating on defense, preventing Noir from advancing position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noir winds up and cracks St George with a swinging punch to the side of the head. St George tries to get to full guard but Noir has control of the leg. Noir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1# St George is trying to maintain the position but Noir is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Noir working St George over with strikes. Noir 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. St George is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. St George trying to control from the bottom.
Noir working over St George with some ground and pound. St George looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. St George felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Ground and pound from Noir. Noir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. St George trying to control from the bottom.
Noir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. St George has hold of Noir's hands but Noir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Noir working the head and body with strikes. Noir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Noir drops an elbow to the side of St George's head. #T2# Noir is controlling the pace.
#SUB2# St George actively working from the bottom here. St George is in trouble now - Noir has advanced to mount! Noir landing strikes, looking to finish! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Noir swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and St George is now in Noir's guard. A big mistake from Noir there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB# Noir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St George trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Noir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. St George trying to control but Noir is working from the bottom. Noir looking to hit a scissor sweep but St George is one step ahead there. Noir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Noir sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4# 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. Noir scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Noir tries to free his leg and advance position but St George is retaining full guard. Noir is in close to St George's body, working some short punches and elbows. Noir scoring with punches to the head and body. Noir 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. Noir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of St George's head. Noir controls from within his opponent's guard. Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but St George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. St George is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Noir dominated that round. That's time! Noir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but St George is just out of range. Noir misses the jab. Pierre St George is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. St George throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. St George misses with a looping left. St George keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St George tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Noir scores with a hook to the body. St George takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Noir scores with a crisp jab that stopped St George in his tracks. Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St George manages to avoid it. St George misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. St George takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD# St George gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Noir to score an easy takedown into full guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Noir wants to pass the guard but St George is keeping the position.#T1# Noir controlling from the top position. Noir seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down St George for as long as he can get away with. Noir wants to control from the top but St George keeps moving. Noir lands a couple of decent looking shots. Noir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Noir sitting in guard here, content to control. Noir stands up over St George, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. St George pulls Noir in close to his closed guard and prevents Noir from doing any damage or advancing position. Noir content to stall in guard here. Noir preventing the sweep. St George is trying to control the position but Noir postures up. Noir is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. James Noir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# St George has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3# Noir with a nice head shot there. Noir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. St George is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Noir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB# Noir drops back looking for a leg! St George is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and St George manages to kick Noir off! Noir jumps back into St George's guard. St George keeping full guard, as Noir tries to pass. #SUB2# St George working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Noir has passed into half guard!
#T4# Noir performing his best blanket impression for a moment. St George taking some punishment here, with Noir in his half guard. Noir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. St George regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2# St George has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Noir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Noir dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Noir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Noir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. St George ducks under a wild hook from Noir. Noir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St George looks to land a combination but Noir avoids it well. St George throws a half hearted mid kick. Noir feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St Georges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD# Noir scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. A lull in the action here. Noir lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear St George down.
This has been an exciting period of action! St George is looking to regain half guard here but Noir keeps moving and retains side control. St George is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1# Noir works to advance to full mount. St George defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. St George is bucking up trying to escape but Noir cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Noir lands with some vicious ground and pound - can St George hang on? St George tries to hold on but Noir pushes him away. Noir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. St George can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Noir controlling the position easily from mount. Noir lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Noir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St George can do to turn this around? Noir with a couple of short strikes.#ROC# St George is rocked! Noir 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 George is still in real trouble! Can Noir finish him? St George is looking to get to half guard. Noir cracks St George with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Noir! An out of breath James Noir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1# St George moves out of range as Cider strikes. Cider lands a really nice looking cross but St George seems unphased.
A combination from Cider does no damage. Cider swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by St George. St George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St George moves forwards but Cider connects with a nice, crisp jab. Cider with a body punch. A glancing blow. Cider moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Cider stuffs the takedown. A big left from Cider misses. St George misses the jab. Cider throws a front kick that sends St George stumbling back into the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. St George thows a left - swing and a miss! Cider tried to counter with a leg kick but St George avoided it. Decent striking displayed by Cider there. A head kick from Cider lands but St George takes it in his stride. Cider misses with the combination.
#T1# Cider throws a head kick but St George moves out of range.
Cider scores with a head kick.
Justin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. St George gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. St George throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St George has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cider . St George has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cider . St George shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Cider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. St George has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Cider goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. St George just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Cider throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. St George throws a fast counter high kick but Cider manages to duck under it in time. St George checks a low kick from Cider . We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St George moves away. St George changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cider tries to avoid it but St George manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cider to the ground. Cider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre St George. St George stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider . Cider gets cracked there but stands up to it.
St George lands with an uppercut that bounces Cider off the cage and back into range.#T2# An inside leg kick from St George misses. St George on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Cider throws a body shot but no joy. Cider throws a shot to the body.
#TD2# St George decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. St George prevents Cider from standing back up.
St George throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. St George prevents Cider from standing back up.
Cider trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. St George connects with a body shot that sends Cider 's belly button to the back. St George on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3# Cider connects with an inside leg kick. St George blocks a leg kick. Cider thumps St George with a low kick. Cider is looking to slow St George down with leg kicks. St George missing with a left hand there. Cider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cider is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Cider digs a good body shot into St George's ribs. Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt St George. St George on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
St George walks into a stiff left hand from Cider . St George throws a head kick but Cider moves out of range.
A big right from Cider misses. Cider scores with a body shot.
St George takes one on the button. St George throws a lazy right hand but Cider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! St George walks into a left hand. Cider throws a big shot that misses. St George tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. St George misses with a looping right.#T4# St George misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St George moves forwards but Cider connects with a nice, crisp jab. St George tries for a takedown but Cider sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. St George's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. St George has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cider . Cider looks to score with a jab to the body but St George is just out of range. Jab by Cider . St George gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cider lands with a nice body punch. The fighters circle momentarily. Cider darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. St George staying out of range there. St George takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cider darts in and out, connecting with a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. St George on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Cider throws a shot from downtown. St George moves away and avoids it. A big right from Cider misses. A swing and a miss from St George. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Cider dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Cider 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cider connects with a good right hand that stumbles St George. St George circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Nice defenses there by Cider . Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
St George looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Cider loads up on a big right hand but St George slips the punch. Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St Georges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Justin Cider is winning the standup battle so far. Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St George has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cider lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Cider . Cider throws a chopping leg kick but St George manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Some wild striking there from St George.
Cider feinted there with a counter leg kick. Cider tried to score with a low kick but St George checks it. St George takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St George can do to turn this around? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jab from Cider . Cider misses with a body shot.
St George just misses with a punch to the body.
St George rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cider moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1# St George looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Decent striking displayed by Cider there. St George has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A jab lands there for Cider . Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cider , right into the meat.
Cider slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. St George throws a push kick but Cider slaps the foot to one side. Cider dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on St George. That did some damage! Cider lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cider . Cider lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Cider scores with a nice right hand.
Pierre St George is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cider looks to land a left hand but St George moved out of range nicely. A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow St George down. Cider lands with a right hand. St George takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Cider slips a jab and a cross from St George.
#T2# Cider throws a looping overhand right but St George ducks down to avoid it. St George drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cider defends it well. Cider connects with a high kick. Cider tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cider connects with a jab. Cider dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St George has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cider on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cider lands a nice shot that snaps St George's head back.
Cider stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. St George takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. St George on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. St George shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cider but Cider pushes him off and we're back to square one. St George lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Cider . Beautiful body shot. Jab from Cider .#T3# St George goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. St George moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow St George down. Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St George was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider . Cider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Cider scores with a head kick.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St George.
A quick step to the side and Cider tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. St George shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cider sprawls well. Cider wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. St George gets slowly back to his feet. Cider chopping away at his opponent's legs.
St George drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. St George has a takedown stuffed. Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre St George. Cider lands a head shot.#T4# St George takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action! Cider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt St George. Cider throws a half hearted mid kick. Cider scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Cider scores with a decent looking hook. St George looks for the body kick but Cider saw that one coming. St George avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cider scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
A shot to the liver by Cider . Beautiful body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Cider misses the target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cider scores with a leg kick.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. St George walks into a jab. St George just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on St George's shoulder, as St George tries to avoid the shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Cider dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Cider scores with a leg kick.
St George checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cider pushes St George away with a front kick. Nice takedown defense from Cider . No joy for St George on that attempt. Cider lands with a good body shot. Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses St George's sensitive parts. Cider pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Cider moves away from the strike by St George. St George has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cider . St George finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cider works the jab nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. St George lands a nice hook to Cider 's body. Cider takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Cider throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck St George on the side of the head. St George shoots in but Cider avoids the takedown attempt easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cider throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1# Cider scores with a leg kick.
Cider scores with a leg kick.
Cider misses with a straight left. A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Cider misses with a low kick. St George fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cider avoids it really well and circles away. Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre St George. Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
The fighters circling - St George throws out the jab but it was never going to land. St George tries to bum rush Cider with a series of wild strikes but Cider uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Cider connects with a leg kick. St George looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2# Cider lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cider . Cider bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of St George's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cider looks to land a left hand but St George moved out of range nicely. St George checks a leg kick. St George closes the distance and clinches up with Cider , looking for a takedown. St George pushes Cider against the cage but Cider circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. St George moves out of range of the leg kick from Cider . Cider throws a big shot that misses. A jab from Cider finds it's way through St George's defenses. Cider scores with a jab to the body. Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. St George's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cider connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! St George scrambles back to his feet. Cider throws a low kick but St George avoids it. St George throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Cider digs a good hook to St George's body.
Cider cracks the inside of St George's front leg. #T3# A cross from Cider lands. Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Cider connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St George momentarily.
St George keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on St George's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. St George chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cider can pounce on him.
St George chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cider can pounce on him.
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks St George off balance momentarily. St George tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cider swivels and escapes. St George looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Decent striking displayed by Cider there. An inside leg kick lands from Cider . Cider tries a low kick but St George avoids it. Cider misses with a hook. St George takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. This has been an exciting period of action! Cider works the jab nicely. Cider connects with a solid leg kick. St George moves out of range of the leg kick from Cider .#T4# St George misses with an uppercut. Cider saw that one coming. The fighters circle momentarily. Cider darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. St George takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
St George looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pierre St George has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nice body kick there by Cider . Cider pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Cider misses with a double jab.
Cider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St George moves out of range and avoids them all easily. St George takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. St George throws a jab when Cider was well out of range. St George on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Cider stuffs the takedown. Cider lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. A solid body kick from Cider . Cider with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Justin Cider showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cider , 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Cider ! A very excited looking Justin Cider made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EFL 10 - Claremont v Rob
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1# St George walks into a straight right hand from Yi. Yi scores with a body shot.
St George seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. A cross from Yi lands. Yi dips to his left and cracks St George with an uppercut! Yi dips to his left and cracks St George with an uppercut! Hsing Yi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# St George gets the takedown into side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Yi manages to work his way to half guard, despite St George's best efforts. Yi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Yi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St George pulls his head out easily. Yi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Yi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1# St George looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. St George trying to control from half guard but Yi is working away. #SUB2# Yi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St George pulls his head out easily. St George prevents Yi from improving his position. St George wants to pass to mount but Yi is defending the position. #SUB2# Yi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St George pulls his head out easily. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. St George working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2# Yi actively working from the bottom here.#SU# St George escapes and gets back to his feet. Yi scores with a nice head shot. St George takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Yi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St George manages to avoid it. Yi lands with an uppercut that bounces St George off the cage and back into range.#CL2# Yi closes the distance and clinches.#T3# Yi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. St George avoiding damage.
#BC2# Yi breaks from the clinch.
St George on the wrong end of a nice jab. No luck for St George with that takedown attempt. Yi wants to counter the offense by St George and move into the clinch position. St George just misses with a punch to the body.
St George's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! St George scrambles back to his feet. Hsing Yi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Yi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St George moves away. Yi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSt George. Yi lands with a nice body punch. St George wants to clinch up but Yi keeps it at a distance. St George uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yi.
Yi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St George fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yi just manages to avoid it.#T4# St George throws a head kick but Yi moves out of range.
Yi connects with a body shot. Yi keeps the fight on the outside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yi stuffs the takedown attempt from St George. St George gets slowly back to his feet. Yi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2# Yi darts in and clinches St George up against the cage. St George fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre St George. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yi lands with a light punch inside. Yi scores with a nice hook to the head. A short left from Yi. A short right from Yi on the inside. Yi lands a shoulder strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hsing Yi dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# St George on the wrong end of a nice jab. Nice body punch from Yi. Yi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. St George throws an off balance right hand
and Yi counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Yi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St George has time to react.#CL# St George pushes Yi up against the cage in a clinch. Yi lands a hook that snaps the head of St George backwards. Yi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! St George looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. St George has a couple of punches blocked by Yi.
#BC2# Yi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Yi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. St George ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yi moves away. Yi walks into a stiff left hand from St George. Yi works St George's body with a nice hook.#T1##TD# St George feints and as Yi raises his hands in defense, St George changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2# Yi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Yi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Yi has an active guard here but St George has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2# Yi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St George pulls his head out easily. St George is looking to take a break and control but Yi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2# Yi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Yi is looking for a sweep. St George is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. St George trying to control the action but Yi is working from the bottom. Yi is trying to get back to full guard. Yi is refusing to be controlled, as St George sits in half guard. #T3# Yi is looking to improve his position.
Yi wants to get back to full guard but St George has passed into side control. Yi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Yi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yi tries to bench press St George off him but St George keeps the position. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. St George throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. St George is looking to take a break and control but Yi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Yi is looking for a sweep. Yi is trying to work for a sweep but St George has mounted him! Yi regains half guard.#SUB2# Yi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Yi is looking to get back to full guard here but St George has managed to pass to side control instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hsing Yi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Yi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St George moves away. Yi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
St George wants to clinch up but Yi keeps it at a distance.#CL# St George closes the distance and pushes Yi back into the cage. St George has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. St George wants to get back to striking at distance but Yi won't allow it.
Yi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Georges head. Yi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St George backwards. #BC2# Yi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Yi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab from Yi. St George is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yi connects with a good right hand that stumbles St George. St George circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hsing Yi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yi scores with a jab. St George acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A jab lands there for Yi.#T1# St George takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yi scores with a sloppy right hand. St George should have avoided that one. Yi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Sloppy strikes from St George. Those never looked like landing. St George tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten St George somewhat. Yi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St George. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre St George. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Yi works the jab nicely. Pierre St George is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Yi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Yi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2# St George is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. St George takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Oh St George is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Yi connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends St George to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Yi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hsing Yi! An out of breath Hsing Yi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EFA 58 Kerr vs Legatius
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1# Farmery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. St George looks to score with a jab to the body but Farmery is just out of range. Farmery scores with a punch to the head. Farmery lands with a kick to the ribs.
Farmery misses with a head kick.
St George takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Farmery dips down and scores with a jab to the body. St George will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Farmery lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've been hearing reports that Farmery has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Farmery moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Farmery with a poor takedown and St George counters with a lovely shot to the body. Farmery goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD# Farmery looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Farmery wants to control from the top but St George keeps moving. Farmery throws a big elbow that misses. #T1# Farmery passes easily into side control. Nice work. Farmery scores with punches from side control. St George seems a little lost for a moment, as Farmery dominates the positioning. Farmery connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused St George some visible discomfort.
St George is trying to control Farmery's posture but Farmery avoids it. Farmery advances nicely into full mount. #SUB# Farmery looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB# St George defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Farmery. #T2# St George tries to reverse the position but Farmery maintains control. Farmery putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Farmery throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. St George keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
St George avoids a series of strikes thrown by Farmery.
#SUB# Farmery looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. St George really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farmery. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Farmery lands a nice shot to the head. #T3##SUB# St George defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Farmery. Farmery landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Farmery has hold of St George's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and St George manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Farmery is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB# Farmery has hold of St George's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and St George manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Farmery throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Farmery working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4# St George tries to reverse the position but Farmery maintains control. Farmery throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
St George is working to get back to half guard.
St George is squirming around, avoiding Farmery's attempts to control the action. St George tries to reverse the position but Farmery maintains control. Farmery fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Farmery looking for a guillotine from mount but St George is having none of it. #SUB# St George defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Farmery. St George taking shots to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Farmery dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Farmery scores with a crisp jab that stopped St George in his tracks. Farmery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St George moves away. Farmery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and St George releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Farmery pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Farmery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St George was well out of range. Poor timing from Farmery. Philip Farmery is winning the standup battle so far. St George gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Farmery throws a left and a right that both miss
and St George counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Farmery misses with a body shot.
St George leaves Farmery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farmery throws a combination that misses and St George counters with a one-two to the body. Farmery keeps St George at a distance using the push kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Good standup being displayed there by Farmery as he connects with a hook. St George tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farmery was well out of range. Poor timing from St George. Farmery clobbers St George with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1# Farmery shoots in for a takedown but St George shows good takedown defense. St George walks into a left hand. Farmery shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St George as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Farmery. That's going to take a lot out of him. Farmery throws a series of strikes that have St George backpedaling.
#ROC# St George is rocked! Farmery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Farmery lands a glancing blow to the side of St George's head. St George is still on wobbly legs! Can Farmery finish him? Philip Farmery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Farmery lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Farmery drops St George with a straight right hand, right on the button! Farmery follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Farmery! Philip Farmery decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 11
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1# Korth cracks a nice hook into St George's ribs. Korth throws an overhand right that lands on St George's shoulder, as St George tries to avoid the shot. St George slips under a jab from Korth. A jab from Korth finds it's way through St George's defenses. Korth thuds his right hand into St George's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Korth misses with a left hand and St George counters with a series of strikes. Korth will be more careful next time no doubt. St George digs a good body shot into Korth's ribs. St George on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Korth misses the target. Korth closes the distance but St George moves to the side and St George makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. St George steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korth. St George jabs Korth to the body, keeping him at a distance. St George's coach down at School of Hard Knocks was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on St George's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Korth misses the shot to the body. A countering left hand to the body from St George misses.#T1# Korth throws an off balance right hand
and St George connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Elton Korth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. St George lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Korth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St George counters with a nice low kick that buckles Korth's knee momentarily. Korth ducks under a wild hook from St George. Korth avoids the body shot from St George.
Korth throwing a counter right hand but St George manages to avoid it. St George blocks a jab. St George is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Korth rather than just go for the knockout. Korth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St George. Korth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Korth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A nice inside leg kick there by St George. That's going to slow Korth down. Korth throws a predictable looking body shot
and St George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Korth scores with a one two! St George had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice shot lands for St George.#T2# St George scoring well with a low kick there.
St George throws a sloppy head kick and Korth moves out of range easily. St George tried to score with a low kick but Korth checks it. St George ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korth moves away. Korth misses with a straight left. Korth swings for the body but St George moves out of range.
Korth tries to clinch there but St George circles away.
Korth looks to land a right hand but St George moved out of range. Korth throws a lazy head kick and St George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. St George throws a big shot that misses. Korth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Korth lands a jab to the head.
#T3# Korth connects with a solid leg kick. Korth throws an overhand right that lands on St George's shoulder, as St George tries to avoid the shot. Korth blocks a head kick by St George.
Jab from Korth. Korth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St George was well out of range. Poor timing from Korth. Korth lands a jab to the head.
Korth throws an overhand right that lands on St George's shoulder, as St George tries to avoid the shot. St George let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Korth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Korth tries to close the distance and clinch but St George swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Korth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches St George on the side of the head. A low kick from Korth is predictable there and St George counters with a straight right hand. St George uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korth.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Korth moves out of range of the strikes. Korth blocks a head kick by St George.
Korth misses with a two punch combination.
Korth jabs St George right on the nose. St George blinks but takes it well. St George tries to land a leg kick but Korth saw it coming and moves away.
Korth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Korth darts in trying to clinch and St George counters with a two punch combo. St George throws a lazy right hand but Korth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Korth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Korth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pierre St George will probably get the nod. That's time! Korth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Korth throws a sloppy head kick and St George counters with a straight right hand. Korth feints a jab promting St George to slip. Korth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. St George slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL# Korth gets in close and instigates a clinch. St George lands a nice shot to the body. Korth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St George's efforts to push away. St George is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
St George misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# St George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Korth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Korth. Korth is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A countering left hand to the body from St George misses.#T1# St George moves away from the strike by Korth. St George tries to work over Korth's front leg with a kick but Korth checks it. St George takes a swing at Korth's ribcage but misses. Korth tries a head kick but it misses.
Korth with a jab. Korth throws a jab when St George was well out of range. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from St George in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. St George staying out of range there. St George uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korth. St George 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. Korth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St George. Korth misses with a head kick.
#T2# Korth moves into range and connects with a jab. Korth looks to throw the jab but St George is out of range. Korth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice jab there from Korth. Korth misses with a hook
and St George counters with a slapping leg kick. Korth doesn't manage to clinch there - St George circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Korth misses with a straight left. St George throws a good cross that connects.
Korth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. St George connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Korth's hands. St George lands a glancing blow to the side of Korth's head.#T3# Korth throws a hook but St George avoids it easily. Korth dips to his left and cracks St George with an uppercut! Korth misses with a looping right. St George throws out a counter right but Korth avoids it with no problem. St George circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from St George! But no joy. Korth motions for St George to come forward. Korth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. St George needs to keep his hands up - Korth had a free shot at his head there. Korth throws a shot from downtown. St George moves away and avoids it. As Korth backs off St George throws a huge counter combo but Korth manages to avoid it all. St George checks a low kick from Korth. St George lands a head shot. Korth takes a shot right to the bread basket. Sloppy strikes from Korth. Those never looked like landing. St George was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Korth scores with a jab. Elton Korth is winning the standup battle so far.#T4# Korth misses with the combination.
St George moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. St George misses the jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Korth moves out of range of the body kick. Korth throws a hook but St George blocks it. Korth throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A shot to the liver by Korth. Beautiful body shot. Korth misses with a wild body shot. Korth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Korth throws a shot from downtown. St George moves away and avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elton Korth dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Korth misses with an uppercut
and St George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Korth thows a left - swing and a miss! St George fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korth manages to avoid it. Korth misses with a straight right. St George lands with an uppercut that bounces Korth off the cage and back into range. Korth looks to throw the jab but St George is out of range. Korth wants to clinch but St George slips to the side and St George counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Korth throws a right hand that St George ducks under and follows up with a left that St George also avoids with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Korth throws out a loose jab but St George uses good head movement to avoid it. St George swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. St George takes a swing at Korth's ribcage but misses. Korth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on St George. That did some damage! Korth lands with a cross. #T1# St George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St George uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korth. St George now looks to counter with a shot at the body. St George throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Korth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Korth cracks St George with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Korth throws a combination that misses and St George counters with an outside leg kick.
Korth throws a lazy uppercut
and St George counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Korth throws an off balance right hand
and St George counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. St George uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korth. Korth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St George was well out of range. Poor timing from Korth. Korth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
St George blocks a head kick by Korth.
#T2# The fight stays on the outside here - Korth looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Korth tries to clinch but St George moves away and St George counters with a nice body shot. St George with a hook. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Korth throws a right hand that misses
and Korth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Korth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korth misses the body punch and Korth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Korth connects with a body shot that sends St George's belly button to the back. Korth misses with a hook. St George ducked under it nicely. St George now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Korth throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Korth swings and misses with a shot to the body and St George counters with a nice uppercut. St George throws a body punch but Korth moves out of range. Korth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3# Korth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St George. A nice side step and St George releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. St George walks into a stiff left hand from Korth. Korth misses with a shot to the body and St George counters with a left and a right that stings Korth. Korth tries a head kick but it misses.
Korth scores with a three punch combo!
St George needs to keep his hands up - Korth had a free shot at his head there. Korth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St George. St George moves out of range as Korth strikes. Korth throws a combination that misses and St George makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Korth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St George. St George looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Korth throws a lazy uppercut
and St George counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. St George slips a jab from Korth. St George lands a nice looking body shot.
Korth throws a hook but St George avoids it easily. Korth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and St George counters with a straight right hand. Korth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Korth there as he acknowledges the shot. St George avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Korth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St George appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Korth misses with a looping left. St George swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. St George checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight! Pierre St George comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well St George has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pierre St George! A victorious Pierre St George thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 9
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1# St George misses with the combination.
Alvarez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St George is out of range. Alvarez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St George moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A countering left hand to the body from St George misses. Alvarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St George counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on St George. That did some damage! Alvarez lands with a nice body punch. Alvarez darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A nice leg kick lands there from Alvarez. St George throws a leg kick that misses. St George checks a leg kick nicely. Alvarez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Good work by St George as he checks the leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Alvarez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. St George throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease. Alvarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
St George throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range. Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Good work by St George as he checks the leg kick. St George misses the shot to the body. A jab lands there for Alvarez. Ricardo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as St George checks a leg kick. Alvarez connects with a good right hand that stumbles St George. St George circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick. Alvarez lands a really nice looking cross but St George seems unphased.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alvarez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by St George. St George feints a counter leg kick. Alvarez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Alvarez backing away here, and St George unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Alvarez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Alvarez lands with an overhand left.#ROC# St George is rocked! Alvarez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
St George has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvarez. Alvarez scores with a shot to the body.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that drops St George like a sack of potatoes! Alvarez dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Alvarez! Ricardo Alvarez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TGC 40: Cobb vs Bell
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1# St George connects with a body shot that sends DeVito's belly button to the back. DeVito tries to clinch but St George is having none of it. St George throws out a counter right but DeVito avoids it with no problem. DeVito moves in looking to clinch but St George pushes him off. St George circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# DeVito moves into range and clinches up with St George. With the two fighters working up against the cage, St George just misses with a elbow thrown towards DeVito's brow. #BC2# St George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. St George is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeVito is defending well for now. DeVito struggles to land a body shot inside as St George controls his hands.
#BC2# St George's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. St George missing with a left hand there. DeVito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# St George tries to keep at a distance but DeVito has taken the fight into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St George. DeVito misses with the head strike.
DeVito has a couple of punches blocked by St George.
DeVito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1##BC2# St George breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# DeVito moves into the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for DeVito.
DeVito has a couple of punches blocked by St George.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeVito. An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeVito. I was talking to DeVito's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. DeVito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD# DeVito has St George pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. DeVito pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending St George tumbling to the mat - DeVito dives into St George's guard. St George looking for a sweep. Not yet St George, not yet. DeVito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St George is keeping the position for now. DeVito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. DeVito misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. DeVito wants to lay and pray for a moment but St George keeps working. St George is trying to control DeVito's posture but DeVito avoids it. #SUB# DeVito is trying to get an arm triangle but St George is defending well. You can see the frustration on St George's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. DeVito advances to mount. #T3# DeVito trying to control but he's not successful this time. St George wants to control but DeVito is having none of it. DeVito wants to control the pace but St George is squirming around nicely. #SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. DeVito working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. DeVito throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for St George because DeVito loaded up on that one. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. St George is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, DeVito has taken his back.
St George looking very determined here, making life difficult for DeVito.
#SUB# DeVito is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged St George with him. St George is trying to defend but DeVito has an arm under the chin now! St George grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy DeVito! A victorious Tommy DeVito thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
IHOF 2.0: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1# Rat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but St George circles away quickly and effectively. Rat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rat moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Rat throws a head kick that half lands.
St George bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rat's head backwards. Rat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like St George wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rat throws a left and a right that both miss
and St George counters with a lovely straight right hand! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A combination from Rat does no damage. St George moves out of range of the body kick from Rat.
Rat throws a left and a right that both miss
and St George counters with a flying knee. Nice. Rat misses with a body kick. An inside leg kick from Rat misses. #TD# St George shoots in for a takedown and gets it. St George lands with a punch from half guard. #T1# St George frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. St George cracks Rat with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by St George. St George looking to finish Rat with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rat! A nice elbow there by St George. St George controlling from the full mount. St George raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB# St George has control of Rat's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rat regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! St George punching from mount but Rat doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2# St George in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
St George 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. St George landing strikes from the mount and Rat is in trouble! St George scores with a couple of good head shots there.
St George landing strikes, looking to finish! St George lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rat hang on? St George pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB# St George working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. St George is landing with some decent strikes but Rat is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. St George is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rat can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3# St George in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
St George lands a couple of good shots and Rat has given up his back, trying to escape the position! St George is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB# St George sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rat taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre St George! Pierre St George retains his welterweight title! Pierre St George decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GFO
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1# Brown wants to clinch and St George counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Brown tries to clinch and St George counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Brown closes the distance but St George moves to the side and St George makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Brown fails with the takedown. St George is looking for the big counter here. Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. St George ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Brown wants to clinch and St George counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking. Brown misses with a double jab
and St George counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Brown with a lazy takedown attempt and St George counters with a thumping low kick. Brown shoots and misses and St George counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Brown . That's going to take a lot out of him. Brown is breathing heavily. Brown darts in trying to clinch and St George makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. St George connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2# Brown is rocked! Brown tries to clinch up and St George counters with a straight right hand. Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! BOOM! St George lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brown . Brown tries to recover but St George is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brown lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre St George! Pierre St George is the new welterweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Pierre St George thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GFO: The Special Friday
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1# Kurita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. St George keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kurita shoots in and drives through. St George sprawls well. A countering left hand to the body from St George misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minobu Kurita. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kurita misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurita misses with a few strikes there.
St George let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Kurita throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting St George counter with a right hand. St George cracks the inside of Kurita's front leg. Kurita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. St George tries to counter with a clinch but Kurita shakes him off and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kurita fails in his attempt to clinch. Kurita jabs St George right on the nose. St George blinks but takes it well. St George moves into range and connects with a jab. St George misses with a few strikes there.
Kurita fails with a takedown attempt. A little jabbing left from St George on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1# St George throws a leg kick but Kurita sees it coming and moves out of range. Kurita darts in looking for a takedown but St George gets double underhooks and turns Kurita into the cage. St George now looks to counter with a shot at the body. St George throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St George thuds a left hand into Kurita's body. Minobu Kurita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kurita shoots for a takedown but St George saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. St George appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Kurita is breathing heavily. Decent striking displayed by St George there. Kurita goes for a double leg but St George avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as St George continues to drive forward. Kurita gets cracked with a nice right hand there by St George. St George keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kurita darts in looking for a takedown but St George gets double underhooks and turns Kurita into the cage. Kurita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St George is fending him off so far but Kurita persists. Nope, St George circles away and we're back to standing. A nice side step and St George releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. St George scores with a jab to the body. A jab lands there for St George. Kurita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! St George cracks a nice hook into Kurita's ribs. That kick from St George tenderised Kurita's leg. Kurita is trying to keep his angry face on. St George lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A big right from Kurita misses. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that St George has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. St George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St George thumps Kurita with a low kick. Kurita throws a big shot that misses. St George is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kurita rather than just go for the knockout. Kurita has his takedown stuffed and St George counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. St George scores with a body shot.
Kurita tries to close the distance and clinch but St George swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. St George was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Kurita changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St George tries to avoid it but Kurita manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St George to the ground. St George escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Pierre St George is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kurita throws a right hand that St George ducks under and follows up with a left that St George also avoids with ease. St George cracks Kurita with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3# Kurita tries to clinch there but St George circles away.
St George chopping away at his opponent's legs.
St George keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurita. Kurita shoots and misses and St George counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. St George throws a head kick that half lands.
St George tests Kurita's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2# Kurita is rocked! St George throws a monster overhand right that drops Kurita! St George follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre St George! An out of breath Pierre St George thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. The defeated Minobu Kurita had this to say: 'Sayonara'.
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Event:
GFO 10: St George v Ozolins
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1# St George scores with a hook. Ozolins thuds a left hand into St George's body. Ozolins wants to slow St George down by chopping away at his legs. Ozolins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St George looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ozolins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ozolins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St George. St George obviously looking to wear him down.
Ozolins throws a sloppy head kick and St George moves out of range easily. Ozolins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St George.
Ozolins misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling St George to counter with a crisp jab. Ozolins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St George.
It looked like St George was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozolins. Janis Ozolins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ozolins throws a head kick but St George moves out of range.
Ozolins looks to throw a body kick and St George counters with a nice leg kick. Ozolins swings for the body but St George moves out of range.
Ozolins throws a series of punches but St George moves out of range. St George is looking to counter with a shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ozolins throws a combination that misses letting St George counter with a right hand. #T1# Ozolins misses with a low kick as St George jumps back. St George is looking for a counter combo. St George blocks the body kick.
Ozolins lands with a straight right. St George didn't see that one coming. Ozolins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down St George rather than just go for the knockout. Ozolins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St George looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ozolins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. St George is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Ozolins takes a body punch but keeps moving. Ozolins misses with a leg kick enabling St George to counter with a crisp jab. Ozolins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Ozolins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. St George fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ozolins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. St George connects with a solid leg kick. #T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! St George avoids the head kick by Ozolins.
St George showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ozolins.
Ozolins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
St George throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Ozolins. St George seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Ozolins throws a leg kick and St George makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ozolins throws a head kick but St George moves out of range.
St George was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Ozolins has a takedown stuffed. Ozolins looks winded! St George connects with a body shot.#T3# Ozolins throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling St George to counter with a crisp jab. St George fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ozolins. Ozolins throws a head kick that misses and St George counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ozolins misses with a kick to the body.
St George on the wrong end of a nice hook. Ozolins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from St George. That one must have hurt. Ozolins throws a combination that misses and St George counters with a straight right hand. Ozolins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St George. Ozolins throws a head kick that misses. Ozolins misses with a jab to the body
and St George counters with an inside leg kick. #CL# St George instigates a clinch. Nice body punch from St George. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. St George lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A quick uppercut on the inside from St George. #BC# St George manages to break the clinch.
Ozolins throws a head kick but St George moves out of range.
St George dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ozolins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. St George pushes Ozolins away with a front kick. St George throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ozolins's head. St George connects with a body shot that sends Ozolins's belly button to the back. Ozolins throws a half hearted mid kick. Ozolins on the wrong end of a nice hook. Donk. St George catches Ozolins right on the button with a cross. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St George dominated that round. 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. #R2# Ozolins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. St George seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Ozolins tries to land a front kick but St George steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. We've been informed that Ozolins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL# St George moves into the clinch successfully.
St George softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. St George goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St George manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC# St George breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. St George swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ozolins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. St George lands a jab-cross combination. Ozolins swings away with a body shot that misses
and St George counters with an inside leg kick. Ozolins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and St George counters with a lovely straight right hand! St George is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozolins can do to turn this around?#T1# Ozolins throws a head kick that misses and Ozolins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ozolins tries a head kick but it misses.
Ozolins is breathing heavily. Ozolins shoots in looking for a takedown but St George manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ozolins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. As Ozolins looks to move away, St George throws a big counter combo but Ozolins just gets out of the way. Ozolins throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ozolins throws a wild combination but nothing lands. St George takes a swing at Ozolins's ribcage but misses. Ozolins throws a left and a right that both miss
and St George counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Ozolins dodges the punch combination from St George.
Ozolins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ozolins takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2# St George chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick by Ozolins misses and St George counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. St George punishes Ozolins's body with a nice straight punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ozolins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ozolins misses with an uppercut
and St George counters with a lovely shot to the body. Ozolins thows a left - swing and a miss! Ozolins misses with a body kick. Nice body punch from St George. St George throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. St George cracks Ozolins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. St George stuns Ozolins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. St George lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ozolins's sensitive parts. #T3# A nice inside leg kick there by St George. That's going to slow Ozolins down. St George lands with a cross. St George misses with a wild body shot. Ozolins misses with a head kick.
St George lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ozolins's sensitive parts. Ozolins feints a jab promting St George to slip. Ozolins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. St George slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Ozolins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ozolins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St George tries to avoid it but Ozolins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St George to the ground. St George escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. St George scores with a one two! Ozolins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. St George lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action! Ozolins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and St George counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# St George lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. St George buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St George has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. St George thuds his right hand into Ozolins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Pierre St George is winning the standup battle so far. St George stuns Ozolins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by St George. Ozolins throws a sloppy body shot
and St George counters with a nice uppercut. Ozolins swings and misses with a shot to the body letting St George counter with a right hand. Ozolins lands a jab-cross combination. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# St George gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. St George has Ozolins pushed against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St George dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Ozolins thuds his right hand into St George's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. St George swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ozolins misses with a kick to the body.
Ozolins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ozolins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and St George counters with a right hand to the body. St George lands with a kick to the temple. Ozolins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Ozolins throws a lazy head kick and St George counters with a two punch combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozolins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ozolins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozolins swings widly with a right hand
and St George counters with a one-two to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! St George blocks the body kick.
Ozolins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# St George feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ozolinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ozolins misses with a head kick.
Ozolins throws a low kick but it's checked well by St George. St George scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ozolins misses with an uppercut. St George saw that one coming. Ozolins throws a sloppy head kick and St George counters with a thumping low kick. St George scores with a punch to the head. Ozolins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ozolins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ozolins throws a body kick that misses and St George counters with an inside leg kick. St George connects with a solid leg kick. #T2# Ozolins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# St George moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# St George breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by St George. Ozolins takes one to the chin there. Pierre St George is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. St George throws a series of punches but Ozolins moves out of range. Ozolins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. St George misses with a few strikes there.
Ozolins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St George was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolins. St George lands a high kick!
Ozolins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. St George takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3# St George throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozolins swings for the body but St George moves out of range.
St George went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ozolins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ozolins throws a nice looking combination but St George bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ozolins throws a right and a left that both miss. St George was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. St George moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Ozolins misses with a shot to the body and St George counters with a head kick. St George throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
St George fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. St George lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4# St George ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. St George clobbers Ozolins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ozolins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It looked like St George was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozolins. Ozolins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St George swivels and escapes. Ozolins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
St George cracks a nice hook into Ozolins's ribs. St George lands a jab to Ozolins's midsection. St George lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ozolins misses with a hook. A low kick from Ozolins misses and St George counters with a stiff right hand. Janis Ozolins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ozolins misses with a kick to the body and St George counters with a low kick, right behind Ozolins 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight! Pierre St George showed his dominance in that final round. Well St George has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre St George! After winning the bout, Pierre St George thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GFO VIII: Kaalee v Beecher
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1# St George tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grady was well out of range. Poor timing from St George. Grady tries to counter with a takedown but St George is quick to defend against it. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Grady misses with a combination
and St George counters with a left to the body. St George misses with a left hand and Grady counters with a nice body shot. Grady looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. An inside leg kick lands from St George. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that St George has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. St George avoids the body shot from Grady.
St George throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grady fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Grady sizes up St George with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Grady dives in for a single leg takedown but St George sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1# St George throws a big shot that misses. Grady checks a leg kick. St George scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. St George throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Grady counters with a nice double leg into side control. St George won't be happy with that. Grady wants to lay and pray for a moment but St George keeps working. St George is trying to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on St George's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Grady is working to tighten his grip on St George's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. St George has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Grady is really squeezing tight and eventually St George passes out! Grady breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Myles Grady! Myles Grady retains his welterweight title! Myles Grady decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GFO VI: Ozolins v Ustinov
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# St George dodges the punch combination from Rat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that St George has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Rat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A head kick by Rat misses #TD2# and St George counters with a shoot takedown. Rat fights it but they end up in guard. St George postures up and lands a big shot to Rat's brow. Rat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Rat has momentary wrist control but St George slips an elbow through the middle. St George forces his way into half guard. St George looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. St George has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. St George content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. St George winds up and cracks Rat with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1# Rat blocking the ground and pound attempt from St George. St George content to control rather than advance. St George thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rat's head. St George throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St George lands a nice short elbow. St George winds up and cracks Rat with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Rat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St George is working away from the top position though. St George lands with a punch from half guard. St George not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2# St George sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rat defending well though. Rat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St George. #SUB2# St George is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. St George content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. St George trying to mount his opponent but Rat defends it. St George thows a huge punch but Rat dodges it nicely.
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 George connects with a nice short shot to Rat's temple. #T3# Ground and pound from St George. #SUB2# Rat is defending against the submission attempts here by St George.
St George throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. St George is working for a submission of some sort.
St George lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. St George slips a nice elbow through Rat's hands, connecting with Rat's forehead.#T4# St George prevents Rat from standing back up.
St George drops an elbow to the side of Rat's head. St George lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. St George performing his best blanket impression for a moment. St George not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Rat has hold of St George's hands but St George slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. St George not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. St George is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St George lands a nice short elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St George dominated that round. That's time! Rat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Rat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rat closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2# and St George counters with a takedown into side control. Rat taking a bit of punishment here - St George scoring with strikes. St George working the ground and pound but Rat is defending the strikes. St George is chipping away with strikes.
Pierre St George has got the better of the ground game so far. Rat takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. St George happy to just control the position for now. St George is chipping away with strikes.
Rat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. St George controls the position from side control.#T1# St George is chipping away with strikes.
Rat takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
St George works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. St George is working Rat over with some ground and pound from side control. St George lands some shots froms side control. St George in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Rat takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
St George looks up at the clock and then as Rat takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, St George smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
St George working the ground and pound. St George is staying tight to Rat's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2# St George cracks Rat with a big elbow. St George trying to control the position but Rat is working away. St George scoring with punches and elbows. Rat on the wrong end of some ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. St George working the head with strikes. St George in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. St George cracks Rat with a big elbow. Rat taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2# St George is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rat has escaped the position, nice work there. St George 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# St George is working Rat over with some ground and pound from side control. St George working the body and head with strikes. St George trying to control the action but Rat is working from the bottom. St George cracks Rat with a big elbow. St George landing strikes. St George lands some shots froms side control. St George in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. St George working the ground and pound. St George in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4##SUB2# St George in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rat is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre St George! Pierre St George got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
GFO III: Muniz v Felix
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1# Froelich with a lazy takedown attempt and St George counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. St George stuffs the takedown attempt from Froelich. Froelich gets slowly back to his feet. St George looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2# St George manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Froelich on his heels. He'll look to pass Froelich's guard now, I'm sure. St George stands up over Froelich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. St George distracts Froelich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. St George postures up and lands a big shot to Froelich's brow. St George wants to control from the top but Froelich keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. St George working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Froelich's head. St George not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. St George's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1# St George lands a couple of elbows. St George wants to control from the top but Froelich keeps moving. St George not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. St George in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. St George missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Froelich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St George not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. St George trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. St George landing with the ground and pound. St George trying to control the position from guard on top but Froelich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. St George advances position into side control! Froelich dodges the ground and pound from St George. Froelich wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3# Froelich is working to avoid the ground and pound but St George connects with a decent elbow. Froelich takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. St George cracks Froelich with a big right hand but Froelich just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. St George works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. St George is chipping away with strikes.
St George in side control, just content to control the action for now. Froelich on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Froelich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked St George off and has taken his back! Froelich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. St George breaks Froelich's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4# St George chips away with some ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! St George trying to control but Froelich is working from the bottom. St George controlling from the top position. St George is looking to work some ground and pound but Froelich has wrist control. St George is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. St George postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. St George working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Froelich's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. St George slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. St George stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Froelich swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St George dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# St George shoots in and bounces Froelich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. St George loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. St George chips away with some ground and pound. St George has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. St George preventing the sweep. St George wants to control from the top but Froelich keeps moving. Froelich looking to control but St George passes into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw St George working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. St George thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Froelich's head. St George is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1# St George scoring with strikes to the body and head. Froelich wants to control but St George is keeping busy and won't allow it. St George working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2# St George is working for a kimura but Froelich is defending it quite comfortably.
Froelich misses with some strikes from the bottom.
St George controlling the action here. St George slips a nice elbow through Froelich's hands, connecting with Froelich's forehead. St George slows the pace down in half guard. #T2# St George working over Froelich with some ground and pound. Froelich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Froelich wants to improve his position but St George is controlling well.
St George stops Froelich from getting back to his feet.
St George trying to control the pace. #SUB2# St George is looking for a kimura here.
St George not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3# St George looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Froelich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St George's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St George's back! Froelich avoiding St George 's attempts to control his hands. St George rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
St George works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2# St George looking for a guillotine here but Froelich defends easily.
#SUB2# St George looking for a guillotine here but Froelich defends easily.
#T4# St George keeping moving, preventing Froelich from controlling successfully. Froelich is fighting to break St George's control of his arms but St George is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Froelich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# St George is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St George showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# An inside leg kick lands from St George. #TD2# St George shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. St George is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. St George trying to control but Froelich is working from the bottom. St George missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. St George trying to control but Froelich is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. St George is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. St George lands a couple of decent looking shots. St George has been the more effective fighter overall so far. St George trying to control but Froelich is working from the bottom. St George stays in close to Froelich's body and controls the position. #T1# Froelich trying to strike off his back.
St George is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. St George connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB# Froelich has his foot on St George's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St George works his way back into a safe position though. St George stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Froelich swivels though and keeps the full guard. St George postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. St George trying to control but Froelich is working from the bottom. St George works over Froelich with some ground and pound from guard.#T2# Froelich trying to control the position.
Pierre St George has got the better of the ground game so far. St George postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. St George scoring with punches to the head and body. Froelich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St George on the ground. St George lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hammerfist, elbow! yells St George's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Pierre St George is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. St George slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. St George stands and throws Froelich's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3# Froelich is letting St George control him for a moment. #T4# 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. St George is continuing to stall.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Froelich fails with a takedown attempt from distance. St George is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Froelich shoots in for a double leg but St George sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2# St George closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Froelich tries to pull guard but St George forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Grady Froelich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Froelich. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. St George is trying to drag Froelich to the mat but Froelich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight! Pierre St George comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well St George has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre St George! Pierre St George decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GFO II: Bala x Hudson
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1# Rat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. St George is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2# St George rushes Rat and presses him up against the cage. Rat throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2# St George has picked Rat up - he's going for a ride! St George dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. St George takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. St George not landing any meaningful shots this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. St George thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Rat misses with some strikes from the bottom.
St George not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. St George is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Still in half guard, St George seems content to control. Nice strikes from St George there. #T1# St George stalling. St George looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Rat taking some punishment here, with St George in his half guard. St George working over Rat with some ground and pound. Rat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. St George 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. Rat is looking for a sweep. St George is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. St George sitting and controlling from the half guard. St George slips a nice elbow through Rat's hands, connecting with Rat's forehead.#T2##SUB2# St George is trying for a kimura here. Rat looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! St George wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre St George! During a confident post fight interview, Pierre St George thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GFO I: St George v Punzo
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD# St George closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Punzo wants to control but St George postures up. Punzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St George. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Punzo is trying to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Punzo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. St George is looking to take a break and control but Punzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU# St George decides to take the fight back to the feet. Punzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# St George has closed the distance and engaged Punzo in a clinch.
Good body shot from St George.
#TD# St George lands a takedown into guard.
#T1# St George throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Punzo has an active guard here but St George has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB# St George is working for a kimura but Punzo is defending it quite comfortably.
St George is trying to control. Punzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Punzo looking for a kimura from the bottom but St George passes into side control! St George cracks Punzo with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2# Punzo is trying to work for a sweep but St George has mounted him! Punzo wants to control but St George is having none of it. St George wants to control the pace but Punzo is squirming around nicely. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Punzo can do anything to dispel that myth. Punzo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. St George wants to control the pace but Punzo is squirming around nicely. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Punzo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB# St George looking for the RNC. #SUB# St George patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Punzo has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from St George.#T3# Punzo trying to control but not successfully. Punzo wants to escape the position.
St George struggling to keep hold of the position.
Punzo trying to control but not successfully. #SUB# Punzo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
St George trying to control.#T4# St George keeps control of the position as Punzo tries to break free.
#SUB# St George is persistently looking for the submission but Punzo is defending it well.
Punzo tries to roll but St George sticks to his back.
St George not allowing Punzo to control his hands. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. St George tries to keep control of the position but Punzo is staying busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St George dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Punzo. St George seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. St George lands a nice leg kick that just misses Punzo's sensitive parts. Punzo shoots in for a takedown but St George shows good takedown defense. #TD# Punzo gets caught flat footed, as St George shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU# St George gets to his feet. Punzo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL# St George fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Punzo, pushing him back against the cage. St George taking a breather. St George landing knees to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Lorenzo Punzo has been cut.#TD# St George successfully pulls guard.
Punzo looking to sit in guard and control but St George gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Punzo keeping moving, preventing St George from controlling successfully. #T1# Punzo can't keep his opponent in guard - St George advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Pierre St George overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. St George is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Punzo working to try and regain half guard.
Punzo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Punzo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control St George haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2# Punzo is looking to get to half guard. St George is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punzo can do to turn this around? St George wants to control the pace but Punzo is squirming around nicely. Punzo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
St George is in the full mount, landing strikes. Punzo has given up his back here.
#SUB# St George looking for the choke from the back. #SUB# St George is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB# Punzo fending off the submission attempt from St George. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# Punzo looking very determined here, making life difficult for St George.
Punzo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Punzo turns into St George and is now in his guard.
St George bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Punzo's guard. #REVR##SUB2# Punzo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St George defends it easily. St George passes into half guard. #T4# Punzo trying to control but St George postures up.
St George tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Punzo. St George is trying to control the action in half guard but Punzo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. St George is really struggling to control Punzo but he's trying to hold on to the position. Punzo wants to get back to full guard but St George has mounted him! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St George dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Lorenzo Punzo's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Punzo has a takedown stuffed. Punzo takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD# St George throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Punzo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. St George is in Punzo's guard. Punzo being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2# Punzo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! St George has his hands clasped together but Punzo extends and breaks St George's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Punzo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lorenzo Punzo!
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