PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George St pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter VIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lecter VIII comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Getting Away With Murder kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! George St pierre has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

St pierre
vs
Lecter VIII

196 cm
22
171 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

174 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Lecter VIII!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for St pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Lecter VIII fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with St pierre, pushing him back against the ropes.

Lecter VIII breaks from the clinch.
Lecter VIII throws a left and a right that both miss

and St pierre counters with a single leg into guard. Lecter VIII didn't expect that.
St pierre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lecter VIII is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
St pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St pierre wants to control from the top but Lecter VIII keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
St pierre is looking to advance position but Lecter VIII has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
St pierre is trying to reverse the position but instead Lecter VIII has taken his back - oops!
St pierre is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lecter VIII is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter VIII doesn't have the hooks in and St pierre manages to turn into his guard.

St pierre has gone for a leg lock! Lecter VIII slips out almost immediately though and dives into St pierre's guard.
Lecter VIII sitting in guard, not really doing much.
St pierre keeping moving, preventing Lecter VIII from controlling successfully.
St pierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lecter VIII is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

St pierre throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lecter VIII escapes and throws St pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt St pierre will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Lecter VIII decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sloppy strikes from St pierre. Those never looked like landing.
Hannibal Lecter VIII seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St pierre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lecter VIII.
St pierre is breathing heavily.
St pierre takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII swinging wildly here.
Lecter VIII slips under a jab from St pierre.
St pierre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lecter VIII fails to land with a series of punches.
St pierre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lecter VIII swinging wildly here.
Lecter VIII lands the left hand.
St pierre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lecter VIII. Lecter VIII obviously looking to wear him down.
Lecter VIII lands with a shot to the body.
Lecter VIII fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but St pierre avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Lecter VIII, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lecter VIII.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lecter VIII misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII throws a series of punches but St pierre moves out of range.
Lecter VIII fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St pierre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
St pierre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lecter VIII smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lecter VIII throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lecter VIII scores with a hook.
Lecter VIII lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but St pierre circles away quickly and effectively.
St pierre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
St pierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St pierre walks into a straight right hand from Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

St pierre is rocked!
Lecter VIII wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh St pierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lecter VIII sizes up St pierre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lecter VIII throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St pierre.
Lecter VIII swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and St pierre counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Lecter VIII is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Lecter VIII dominated that round.
That's time! St pierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lecter VIII throws a right and a left that St pierre avoids nicely.
St pierre seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut there from St pierre.
Lecter VIII lands a jab to St pierre's midsection.
St pierre drops his hands momentarily and Lecter VIII takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lecter VIII lands with a good body shot.
St pierre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lecter VIII fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lecter VIII swinging wildly here.
Lecter VIII bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of St pierre's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lecter VIII throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lecter VIII throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent St pierre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lecter VIII stalks St pierre and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into St pierre's face. St pierre staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lecter VIII lands a glancing blow to the side of St pierre's head.
Lecter VIII moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter VIII moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lecter VIII shoots in but no luck this time.
Lecter VIII scores with a nice strike.
Donk. Lecter VIII catches St pierre right on the button with a cross.
Lecter VIII looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lecter VIII looks to land a combination but St pierre avoids it well.
Lecter VIII misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lecter VIII.
St pierre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lecter VIII counters with a lovely straight right hand!

St pierre gets caught flat footed, as Lecter VIII shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

St pierre throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lecter VIII escapes and throws St pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control!
St pierre is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII trying to control the action but St pierre is working from the bottom.
St pierre is looking to regain half guard here but Lecter VIII keeps moving and retains side control.
St pierre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lecter VIII off and has taken his back!
Lecter VIII tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII is looking to improve his position but St pierre isn't that keen on the idea.

St pierre goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lecter VIII turns into him and now he's in St pierre's guard.
Lecter VIII pushing down on St pierre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
St pierre is looking to improve his position.
St pierre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII is taking a breather. St pierre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lecter VIII tries to stand but can't do so whilst St pierre controls his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lecter VIII frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lecter VIII lands a heavy elbow.

Lecter VIII stands up from mount. Strange move.
George St pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lecter VIII connects with a nice looking jab.
Lecter VIII works over St pierre's head and body with a nice combination.
Lecter VIII lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Lecter VIII showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

St pierre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lecter VIII misses with a hook.

Lecter VIII shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. St pierre is trying to defend but Lecter VIII finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lecter VIII trying to pass the guard but St pierre defending well.
Lecter VIII tries to stand but can't do so whilst St pierre controls his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Lecter VIII gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lecter VIII throws a hook to the side of St pierre's head but St pierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lecter VIII closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. St pierre quickly recovers to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St pierre tries to roll over but Lecter VIII keeps him under control.
Well, if Lecter VIII is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lecter VIII works his way into full mount!
St pierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lecter VIII tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Lecter VIII gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
St pierre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
St pierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Lecter VIII has St pierre up against the ropes in a clinch.

Lecter VIII breaks the clinch.
St pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lecter VIII dives in and grabs St pierre's left leg, looking for a takedown. St pierre pushes down on Lecter VIII's head and hops out.
St pierre throws a jab but it's blocked by Lecter VIII.
A head kick misses from Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII looks to score with a jab to the body but St pierre is just out of range.
Lecter VIII is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lecter VIII throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St pierre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lecter VIII swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and St pierre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lecter VIII's guard now.

St pierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and St pierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lecter VIII keeping moving, preventing St pierre from controlling successfully.
St pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lecter VIII is keeping the position for now.
Hannibal Lecter VIII is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St pierre is working hard here to advance position.
George St pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lecter VIII controlling St pierre's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Lecter VIII stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Lecter VIII takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lecter VIII is leaning against St pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
St pierre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Lecter VIII comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lecter VIII 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 William Peck scores the fight for Hannibal Lecter VIII!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Hannibal Lecter VIII!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Hannibal Lecter VIII!

Hannibal Lecter VIII wins by unanimous decision!