PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Tamudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

StPierre
vs
Tamudo

182 cm
25
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George StPierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Tamudo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamudo digs a good body shot into StPierre's ribs.
StPierre looks for a takedown but Tamudo sprawls well.

StPierre scores a takedown into full mount!
Tamudo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

StPierre is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tamudo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tamudo shrugs it off.

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

StPierre moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tamudo has worked his arm free - good work by Tamudo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
StPierre is breathing heavily.

StPierre goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tamudo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for StPierre but great work by Tamudo.

Tamudo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamudo lands a slapping body shot.
Tamudo digs a good hook to StPierre's body.
StPierre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Tamudo. Beautiful body shot.
StPierre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like George StPierre has been cut.
Antonio Tamudo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
StPierre fails to land the takedown.
Tamudo misses with a low kick.
StPierre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
StPierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tamudo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends StPierre sprawling to the canvas! StPierre rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tamudo finish him?!

StPierre is rocked!
Tamudo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tamudo darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! StPierre's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Tamudo before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Tamudo!