PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georges StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Tompkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). StPierre's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Moriner 4 Life. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

StPierre
vs
Tompkins

186 cm
21
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges StPierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Tompkins!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tompkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between StPierre's hands.
Tompkins throws a series of punches but StPierre avoids them all with ease.
Tompkins misses with a straight right.
StPierre checks a leg kick nicely.
StPierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tompkins circles away.
StPierre scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tompkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by StPierre.
StPierre fails to land the takedown.
Tompkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tompkins throws a series of punches but StPierre moves out of range.
Tompkins throws a sloppy head kick and StPierre moves out of range easily.
Tompkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
StPierre has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges StPierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tompkins tries a head kick but it misses.
StPierre has a takedown stuffed.
Tompkins looks to land a left hand but StPierre moved out of range nicely.
StPierre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tompkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and StPierre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

StPierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tompkins defends it well.
StPierre trying to mount his opponent but Tompkins defends it.

StPierre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tompkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Tompkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with StPierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
StPierre wants to pass the guard but Tompkins is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tompkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
StPierre throwing shots but Tompkins is blocking nicely.
StPierre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tompkins's head.

Tompkins is defending against the submission attempts here by StPierre.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
StPierre is breathing heavily.
Tompkins flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tompkins throws a lazy body kick
and StPierre counters with a one-two to the body.
A lazy body kick from Tompkins

and StPierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by StPierre.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
StPierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tompkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from StPierre.

StPierre drops back looking for a leg! Tompkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tompkins manages to kick StPierre off! StPierre jumps back into Tompkins's guard.
StPierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tompkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from StPierre.
Tompkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

StPierre is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tompkins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tompkins has escaped and now he's on top!
Tompkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

StPierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

StPierre had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tompkins is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. StPierre Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tompkins's back instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
StPierre gets his hands free as Tompkins looks to control.
Tompkins is trying to stand back up.

StPierre is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tompkins defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

StPierre looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges StPierre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tompkins tries to land a leg kick but StPierre saw it coming and moves away.
StPierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tompkins pinned against the cage. Tompkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paul Tompkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tompkins throws a jab when StPierre was well out of range.
Tompkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tompkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and StPierre counters with a left and a right that stings Tompkins.
Tompkins tries to clinch but StPierre is having none of it.
Tompkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Tompkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tompkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tompkins wants to clinch
and StPierre counters with a two punch combo.
StPierre shoots in for a double leg but Tompkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tompkins throws a jab when StPierre was well out of range.
Tompkins cracks a nice hook into StPierre's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tompkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and StPierre counters with a one-two to the body.
StPierre looks for a takedown but Tompkins sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges StPierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tompkins scores with a jab to the head.
Tompkins throws a jab when StPierre was well out of range.
Georges StPierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

StPierre darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
StPierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

StPierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Tompkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

StPierre seems to be working for a kimura but Tompkins defends the submission attempt.

StPierre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

StPierre seems to be looking for submissions.

StPierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

StPierre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tompkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Tompkins keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tompkins throws a leg kick but StPierre moved away.
Paul Tompkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tompkins lands a glancing blow to the side of StPierre's head.
Tompkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped StPierre in his tracks.
Tompkins catches StPierre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tompkins misses with a double jab

and StPierre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
StPierre uses his free foot to push down on Tompkins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tompkins.
StPierre thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
StPierre thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

StPierre looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

StPierre is working for a guillotine from mount but Tompkins frees his head quite easily.

StPierre jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tompkins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
StPierre creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tompkins sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

StPierre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

StPierre tries for a kimura but Tompkins is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges StPierre dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice shot lands for Tompkins.
Tompkins wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Tompkins. No joy for StPierre on that attempt.
Tompkins misses with a looping right.
Tompkins throws a sloppy head kick
and StPierre counters with a three punch combo that has Tompkins backing up. Tompkins nods at StPierre to acknowledge the strikes.
Tompkins stuffs the takedown attempt from StPierre. StPierre gets slowly back to his feet.
StPierre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges StPierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from StPierre.
Tompkins throws a sloppy head kick
and StPierre counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for Tompkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
StPierre slips a jab and a cross from Tompkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.

StPierre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tompkins sprawls well initially but StPierre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tompkins is trying to stand.

StPierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tompkins is just riding it out for now. StPierre eventually gives up the hold.
Tompkins is trying to stand up here but StPierre is controlling him well.
StPierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.

StPierre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tompkins is trying to stand up here but StPierre is controlling him well.

StPierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Tompkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tompkins is looking to clinch but StPierre is avoiding it.
A jab from Tompkins misses.
StPierre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
StPierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tompkins misses with a double jab

and StPierre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Tompkins is defending against the submission attempts here by StPierre.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

StPierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tompkins defends it well.

StPierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tompkins defends it well.
StPierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
StPierre wants to stand up but Tompkins has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
StPierre prevents Tompkins from improving his position.
Tompkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

StPierre is working for a submission of some sort.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
StPierre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tompkins.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tompkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and StPierre counters with a one-two to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from StPierre.
StPierre looks for a takedown but Tompkins sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georges StPierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for StPierre, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges StPierre!