PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeni Klebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes into the arena with Make Smash Ya Tap! blaring out of the sound system. Klebanov has chosen Your Worst Nightmare as his entrance music. George St Pierre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Evgeni Klebanov's chin.

St Pierre
vs
Klebanov

175 cm
27
185 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

168 cm
26
166 lbs
17 - 4 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evgeni Klebanov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klebanov keeps the fight on the outside.
St Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Klebanov counters with a leg kick.
St Pierre fails with the takedown
and Klebanov counters with a nice body kick.
St Pierre misses with a takedown
and Klebanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klebanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Klebanov thumps St Pierre with a low kick.
Klebanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klebanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klebanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Klebanov clinches with his opponent.
Klebanov digs a right hand underneath St Pierre's ribcage. St Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klebanov lands a shot to the body.
Klebanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Pierre jumps guard but Klebanov stands there with St Pierre around his waist. St Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klebanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klebanov just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Klebanov.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
Klebanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from St Pierre.
Klebanov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Klebanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klebanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Pierre's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Klebanov.
Klebanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klebanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Klebanov.
A short uppercut from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
A short right from Klebanov.
Klebanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klebanov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klebanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klebanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Klebanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Klebanov.
Klebanov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klebanov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Klebanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Klebanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klebanov digs a right hand underneath St Pierre's ribcage. St Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klebanov.
Klebanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klebanov scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov gets through St Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klebanov digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
Klebanov gets through St Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klebanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St Pierre takes a shot to the head.
Klebanov is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klebanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Klebanov.
Klebanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klebanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Klebanov.
Klebanov scores with a hook to the body.
Klebanov tries to work over St Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klebanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klebanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klebanov lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Klebanov.
Klebanov digs a right hand underneath St Pierre's ribcage. St Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Klebanov.
A right hand to the body from Klebanov.
A hook to the body from Klebanov.
A left hand lands to the body for Klebanov.
Klebanov lands with a light punch inside.
Klebanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klebanov is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klebanov.
A short body shot lands from Klebanov as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klebanov lands a hook that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a shoulder strike.
Klebanov lands a hook that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klebanov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Klebanov lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Klebanov.
Klebanov gets through St Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klebanov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klebanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klebanov is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klebanov.
Nice body punch from Klebanov - that landed with a thud.
Klebanov lands a body shot.
Klebanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Klebanov.
Klebanov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klebanov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Klebanov scores with a hook to the body.
Klebanov digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
Klebanov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov lands a nice uppercut.
Klebanov digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klebanov.
A short body shot lands from Klebanov as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Klebanov.
Klebanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
Klebanov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
Klebanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Klebanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
St Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
Klebanov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klebanov lands a body shot.
Klebanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Klebanov as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
A nice left hand lands by Klebanov.
Klebanov gets underhooks to prevent St Pierre's takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Klebanov as the two fighters clinch.
Klebanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Klebanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Klebanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St Pierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
George St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre darts in trying to clinch
and Klebanov counters with a nice low kick that buckles St Pierre's knee momentarily.
St Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klebanov counters with a body kick that stops St Pierre in his tracks momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klebanov thumps St Pierre with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Klebanov.
Klebanov is looking to slow St Pierre down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klebanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Klebanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klebanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Klebanov has St Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klebanov lands a body shot.
Klebanov lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Klebanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klebanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klebanov.
A right hook to the body lands for Klebanov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klebanov.
A right hook to the body lands for Klebanov.
Klebanov digs a right hand underneath St Pierre's ribcage. St Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klebanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klebanov digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
Klebanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klebanov lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Klebanov as the two fighters clinch.
St Pierre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Klebanov as the two fighters clinch.
Klebanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klebanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klebanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klebanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klebanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Klebanov digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
Klebanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klebanov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klebanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a hook that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Klebanov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klebanov.
A body shot lands from Klebanov.
Klebanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Evgeni Klebanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Klebanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klebanov is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klebanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klebanov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Klebanov.
St Pierre prevents a body shot from Klebanov.
Klebanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klebanov gets through St Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klebanov lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Klebanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Klebanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov lands a body shot.
Klebanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klebanov lands a right hand.
Klebanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Klebanov.
Klebanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Klebanov.
Klebanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klebanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klebanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Pierre or not.
Klebanov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Klebanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Klebanov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klebanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klebanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klebanov misses with a body punch.
Klebanov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Klebanov lands with a left to the head.
Klebanov lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Klebanov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klebanov.
St Pierre takes a shot to the head.
St Pierre wants a takedown.
Klebanov lands a nice uppercut.
Klebanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klebanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Klebanov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klebanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Klebanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Klebanov lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Klebanov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klebanov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Klebanov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
Klebanov digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Klebanov.
A body shot lands from Klebanov.
Klebanov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Klebanov lands a nice uppercut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for St Pierre. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klebanov.
Klebanov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Klebanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Klebanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klebanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Klebanov.
Klebanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klebanov lands a shot to the body.
Klebanov tries to work over St Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Klebanov.
St Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Klebanov.
Klebanov scores with a hook to the body.
Klebanov lands a nice uppercut.
Klebanov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Klebanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
St Pierre blocks a body shot from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Klebanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Klebanov lands a leg kick that knocks St Pierre off balance momentarily.
Klebanov lands with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Klebanov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
St Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klebanov counters with a good low kick that St Pierre was not able to check.
Klebanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Pierre moves away.
Good leg kick by Klebanov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
St Pierre has his takedown stuffed
and Klebanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
St Pierre has his takedown stuffed

and Klebanov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Klebanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klebanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Klebanov.
St Pierre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Klebanov walks away with a smile on his face. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Klebanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
St Pierre with a poor takedown
and Klebanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Klebanov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Pierre's calf.
Klebanov scores with a leg kick.
Jab from Klebanov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klebanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Pierre takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Klebanov tenderised St Pierre's leg. St Pierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klebanov lunges at St Pierre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St Pierre's hand.

Klebanov pushes St Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
Klebanov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
St Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Klebanov misses with a punch to the body.
Klebanov lands an uppercut.
Klebanov lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre fails to pull guard.
Klebanov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Klebanov is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klebanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Pierres head.
A left hand lands to the body for Klebanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klebanov lands a nice uppercut.
Klebanov lands a body shot.
Klebanov lands a body punch.
Klebanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Klebanov lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Klebanov.
Klebanov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klebanov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Klebanov lands a hook that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
St Pierre takes a shot to the head.
Klebanov is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klebanov tries to work over St Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klebanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klebanov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klebanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klebanov.
A short left from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands with a right to the head.
St Pierre takes a shot to the head.
Klebanov lands a body shot.
Klebanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klebanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klebanov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Klebanov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klebanov.
Klebanov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Klebanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klebanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Pierre's elbow.
Klebanov lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Klebanov.
A right hand to the body from Klebanov.
Klebanov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klebanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klebanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klebanov lands a hook that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Klebanov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Klebanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klebanov gets through St Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klebanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klebanov tries to throw a body punch but St Pierre avoids it by throwing Klebanov back against the cage.
Klebanov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Klebanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov lands with a short shot to the head.
St Pierre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Klebanov walks away with a smile on his face. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good leg kick by Klebanov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a nice uppercut.
Klebanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klebanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Klebanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
St Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Klebanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Klebanov - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Klebanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klebanov lands a left hand.
Klebanov struggles to land a body shot inside as St Pierre controls his hands.

St Pierre jumps guard.

St Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klebanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
George St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Klebanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Klebanov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Evgeni Klebanov!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Evgeni Klebanov!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Evgeni Klebanov!

Evgeni Klebanov wins by unanimous decision!