PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brett Isildor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isildor comes to the cage accompanied by The Hobbit Music. St Pierre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 16 FEVER. On his way into the cage it seems that Brett Isildor has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brett Isildor seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Isildor
vs
St Pierre

190 cm
30
184 lbs
19 - 9 - 3

181 cm
28
195 lbs
24 - 6 - 1

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World class MT
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Isildor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre swings for the body but Isildor moves out of range.
St Pierre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Isildor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
St Pierre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
St Pierre blocks the body kick.
Isildor feints and then cracks St Pierre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow St Pierre down.

St Pierre gets tackled into the cage by Isildor. Isildor maintains the clinch.
St Pierre tries to land knees in the clinch but Isildor avoids the damage to the body.
St Pierre scores with a shot to the side of Isildor's head.

St Pierre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Isildor throws a push kick but St Pierre slaps the foot to one side.
Isildor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre 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.
St Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Isildor.
Isildor throws a leg kick which misses St Pierre's front leg but catches the back leg as St Pierre tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isildor misses with a head kick.
St Pierre avoids a kick to the body.
Isildor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brett Isildor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre thows a body shot but no joy.
Isildor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Isildor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Isildor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brett Isildor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Isildor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Isildor throws a leg kick

and St Pierre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
St Pierre looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Isildor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isildor trying to keep a closed guard but St Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Isildor is retaining full guard.
Isildor keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
St Pierre postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
St Pierre grinds an elbow into Isildor's temple.
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is chipping away with strikes.
Isildor seems a little lost for a moment, as St Pierre dominates the positioning.

St Pierre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Isildor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Pierre fails to land a wild elbow strike.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Isildor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
St Pierre working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Isildor's face as St Pierre controls the position.
Isildor manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lance St Pierre will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Isildor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Isildor throws a leg kick
and St Pierre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Isildor wants to clinch
and St Pierre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Isildor lands a nice looking kick to the body. St Pierre takes a step back to recover.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
St Pierre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. St Pierre showed some decent athleticism there.
St Pierre throws a strike but Isildor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
Isildor wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
St Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
St Pierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Isildor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lance St Pierre wasn't active enough on the ground.
St Pierre avoids the head kick by Isildor.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Isildor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from St Pierre - the referee stops the clock and Isildor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says St Pierre. Isildor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
St Pierre throws a front kick aimed at Isildor's knee but Isildor avoids it well.
Isildor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St Pierre.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isildor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Pierre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Isildor rather than just go for the knockout.
Isildor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
St Pierre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Isildor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and St Pierre is able to avoid easily.
St Pierre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Isildor on the side of the head.
St Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Pierre throws a poor cross that misses
and Isildor counters with a nice leg kick.
St Pierre takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Isildor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Isildor moves out of range as St Pierre throws a body kick.
Isildor tries to clinch but St Pierre is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isildor lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Isildor is predictable there
and St Pierre counters with a stiff right hand.
St Pierre moves out of range of the body kick from Isildor.

St Pierre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Isildor's guard.
Isildor keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre pushing down on Isildor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lance St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Isildor controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance St Pierre 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!

St Pierre moves out of range of the leg kick from Isildor.
Isildor throws a hook but St Pierre avoids it easily.
Isildor scores with a jab. St Pierre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
St Pierre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Isildor is out of range and St Pierre settles back down.
Isildor tries to work over St Pierre's front leg with a kick but St Pierre checks it.
St Pierre throws a lazy uppercut
and Isildor counters with a stiff right hand.
St Pierre looks to throw a body kick
and Isildor counters with a nice kick to the body.
St Pierre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Isildor counters with a solid body kick.

Isildor moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre throws an elbow that misses.
St Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Isildor is trying to maintain a safe position but St Pierre gets an underhook and turns Isildor into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isildor has St Pierre pushed against the cage.
Isildor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Isildor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
St Pierre avoids a wild elbow strike from Isildor.
St Pierre avoiding damage as Isildor throws knees to the body.

Isildor manages to break the clinch.
Isildor looks to land a body kick but St Pierre moved away.

St Pierre feints and as Isildor raises his hands in defense, St Pierre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Isildor keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Isildor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Isildor 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.
St Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
St Pierre tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lance St Pierre wasn't active enough on the ground.
St Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Isildor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Isildor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Isildor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Isildor manages to avoid it.
Isildor throws a low kick, looking for St Pierre's leg but St Pierre calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Isildor misses
and St Pierre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Isildor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St Pierre checks it well.
Isildor blocks a jab.
Isildor throws a low kick but St Pierre moves out of range easily.
St Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Isildor circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isildor throws the kick towards the body but St Pierre avoids it.
Isildor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and St Pierre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Isildor tries to score with a low kick but St Pierre moves his leg out of the way.
Isildor connects with a crisp jab.
Isildor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on St Pierre. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Isildor, right into the meat.
St Pierre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Isildor leaves St Pierre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Isildor misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Isildor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Isildor lands with a nice body punch.
Isildor thumps St Pierre with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Isildor clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Isildor misses with a combination
and St Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Isildor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a body kick that misses.
Isildor avoids the body shot from St Pierre.
St Pierre checks a leg kick.
Isildor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Pierre.
Isildor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
St Pierre looks to throw the jab but Isildor is out of range.
St Pierre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Isildor thows a leg kick but St Pierre checks it

so St Pierre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
St Pierre is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Isildor is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isildor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St Pierre controlling from the top position.
Isildor looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Pierre is one step ahead there.
St Pierre is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lance St Pierre.

Isildor has managed to clinch.
St Pierre working hard to break the clinch.
Isildor is trying to maintain a safe position but St Pierre gets an underhook and turns Isildor into the cage.
St Pierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Isildor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by St Pierre as Isildor tries to tie him up.

St Pierre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Pierre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Isildor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as St Pierre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Isildor doesn't seem phased though.
Isildor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A clash of legs there as Isildor blocks the low kick.
Isildor looks to land a left hand but St Pierre moved out of range nicely.
Isildor throws a wild body kick that St Pierre sees coming a mile off.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Isildor is just out of range.
Isildor thuds his shin into the meat of St Pierre's side.
Isildor misses with a body kick.
St Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
Isildor checks a leg kick nicely.
Isildor throws a head kick that misses
enabling St Pierre to counter with a crisp jab.
St Pierre misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Isildor as he checks the leg kick.
St Pierre throws a leg kick but Isildor sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Isildor.
Isildor jabs St Pierre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Isildor lands a head kick. St Pierre smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Isildor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Isildor slips a straight right by St Pierre.
Isildor throws a solid leg kick but St Pierre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Isildor.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Isildor swivels and escapes.
St Pierre takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Isildor fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brett Isildor will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Isildor looks to score with a jab to the body but St Pierre is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from St Pierre.
Isildor moves out of range of the body kick from St Pierre.
Isildor misses the jab.
St Pierre takes a swing at Isildor's ribcage but misses.
St Pierre throws a jab but it's blocked by Isildor.
St Pierre checks a low kick from Isildor.
St Pierre has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Isildor.
Isildor pivots, looking for a leg kick but St Pierre is out of range and Isildor settles back down.
St Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St Pierre lands with a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from St Pierre. Isildor shrugs it off though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Isildor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and St Pierre is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isildor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Isildor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St Pierre checks it well.
St Pierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Isildor.
St Pierre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Isildor throws a leg kick but St Pierre moved away.
Isildor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
St Pierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Isildor.
St Pierre moves out of range of the body kick.
St Pierre throws a body kick the misses
enabling Isildor to counter with a crisp jab.
St Pierre checks a low kick from Isildor.
St Pierre walks into a stiff left hand from Isildor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre takes a head kick and keeps coming.
St Pierre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
St Pierre looks for a takedown but Isildor sprawls well.
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 Pierre throws a sloppy head kick and Isildor moves out of range easily.
Isildor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Pierre throws out the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Isildor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Isildor.
St Pierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Isildor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Isildor misses with a kick to the body
and St Pierre counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isildor throws a hook to the side of St Pierre's head but St Pierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Pierre throws a lazy right hand but Isildor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Isildor finds it's way through St Pierre's defenses.
St Pierre is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from St Pierre misses the target.
Isildor tries to work over St Pierre's front leg with a kick but St Pierre checks it.
Nice body kick there by Isildor.
Isildor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Isildor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Isildor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isildor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brett Isildor is winning the standup battle so far.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Isildor is just out of range.
Isildor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St Pierre.
Isildor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Isildor lands a nice looking kick to the body. St Pierre takes a step back to recover.
St Pierre blocks a low kick nicely.
Isildor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Isildor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Isildor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
St Pierre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Isildor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Isildor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Isildor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Brett Isildor retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!