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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Stoneman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoneman comes to the cage accompanied by Rich Homie Quan - Type of Way . St Pierre has chosen Man Ah Bad Man as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 lbs
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170 cm
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Stoneman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
St Pierre dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoneman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
St Pierre dodges an elbow strike from Stoneman.
Stoneman lands a knee to the head.
Stoneman misses with a body punch.
St Pierre is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stoneman can't fight it off and eventually St Pierre manages to take the fight to the floor. Stoneman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
St Pierre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stoneman dives on top into guard.
St Pierre working for a triangle but Stoneman defends it easily.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Stoneman from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoneman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoneman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St Pierre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stoneman wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
John Stoneman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A swing and a miss from Stoneman.
Stoneman throws a hook but St Pierre avoids it easily.
Stoneman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stoneman's waist but Stoneman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing St Pierre off to one side.
John Stoneman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges St Pierre.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, St Pierre seems content to control.
St Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
St Pierre tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stoneman controls his leg.
Stoneman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is thwarting Stoneman's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stoneman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
St Pierre works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've been informed that St Pierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
St Pierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St Pierre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stoneman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
St Pierre walks into a stiff left hand from Stoneman.
St Pierre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoneman avoids it really well and circles away.
Stoneman misses with an uppercut. St Pierre saw that one coming.
Georges St Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stoneman tries to clinch up
and St Pierre moves into the clinch.
St Pierre has Stoneman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. St Pierre pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stoneman tumbling to the mat - St Pierre dives into Stoneman's guard.
St Pierre preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoneman is retaining full guard.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoneman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Georges St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Stoneman keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Georges St Pierre.
Stoneman scores with a crisp jab that stopped St Pierre in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stoneman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten St Pierre somewhat.
John Stoneman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges St Pierre.
St Pierre looks for a takedown but Stoneman sprawls well.
Stoneman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by St Pierre.
Stoneman tries to clinch but St Pierre is having none of it.
Stoneman slips a jab from St Pierre.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoneman. St Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoneman moves in looking to clinch but St Pierre pushes him off.
St Pierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stoneman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten St Pierre somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoneman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
St Pierre shoots in but Stoneman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stoneman connects with a crisp jab.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but Stoneman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoneman slaps away a takedown attempt from St Pierre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
St Pierre shoots in for a double leg but Stoneman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
St Pierre scores with a takedown into Stoneman's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control but Stoneman is working from the bottom.
Stoneman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoneman tries to control but St Pierre wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre tries to lock up and control but Stoneman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Stoneman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stoneman digs a good hook to St Pierre's body.
Georges St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of St Pierre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
St Pierre fails with the takedown
and Stoneman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St Pierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoneman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoneman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
St Pierre has gone for a leg lock! Stoneman slips out almost immediately though and dives into St Pierre's guard.
Stoneman trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to stand but Stoneman is controlling the position.
John Stoneman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jab, jab by Stoneman - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Stoneman finds it's way through St Pierre's defenses.
A shot to the body from Stoneman misses
and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stoneman won't be happy with that.
St Pierre passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stoneman!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stoneman turns into him and now he's in St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Stoneman tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stoneman uses it to pass to side control.
St Pierre struggling a bit here.
St Pierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoneman trying to control the position but St Pierre is working away.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoneman wants to control for a moment but St Pierre uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Georges St Pierre.
I think St Pierre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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