PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dracus Stronghold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Stronghold
vs
St Pierre

180 cm
21
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dracus Stronghold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

St Pierre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stronghold to the mat! Stronghold manages to get full guard.
Stronghold looking for a sweep. Not yet Stronghold, not yet.
St Pierre would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stronghold looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Pierre is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stronghold's guard.
St Pierre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stronghold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stronghold controls St Pierre momentarily but St Pierre frees himself.
St Pierre would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stronghold as he avoids it easily.

St Pierre looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stronghold trying to control but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Stronghold moves into full guard.
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 postures up.
St Pierre wants to get up but he can't break Stronghold's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

St Pierre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
St Pierre wants to stand but Stronghold has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
St Pierre looks gassed!
Stronghold trying to control from the bottom.
Stronghold wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
St Pierre wants to stand up but Stronghold has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stronghold is looking to control St Pierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stronghold avoid being mounted?
St Pierre prevents Stronghold from improving his position.
Stronghold is working hard here to advance position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

St Pierre feints and as Stronghold raises his hands in defense, St Pierre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stronghold is trying to control the position but St Pierre postures up.
Stronghold looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Pierre is one step ahead there.
Stronghold is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stronghold looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Pierre is one step ahead there.
St Pierre has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stronghold is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stronghold working a defensive guard here.
St Pierre would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges St Pierre dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

St Pierre shoots in and bounces Stronghold off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stronghold is trying to keep St Pierre in close.
St Pierre trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stronghold's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronghold trying to control the position.
St Pierre trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stronghold's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stronghold wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.

St Pierre stands and steps away. Stronghold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Stronghold gets caught flat footed, as St Pierre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
St Pierre wants to stand but Stronghold has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
St Pierre won't allow Stronghold to get back to his feet.
St Pierre wants to get up but he can't break Stronghold's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stronghold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stronghold is proving hard to escape from.
Stronghold wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
St Pierre tries to stand but Stronghold is controlling from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

St Pierre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stronghold's guard.
St Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Pierre is looking to stand up but Stronghold won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stronghold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St Pierre has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stronghold is proving hard to escape from.
St Pierre wants to stand and escape but instead Stronghold has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Stronghold wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
St Pierre wants to stand up but Stronghold is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stronghold pushing down on St Pierre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stronghold wants to pass to mount but St Pierre is defending the position.
St Pierre tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Stronghold manages to move to mount!

Stronghold gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

St Pierre drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Georges St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre tries to stand but Stronghold is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Stronghold fails with a takedown attempt.

St Pierre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
St Pierre tries to stand but Stronghold is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Stronghold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stronghold is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Stronghold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

St Pierre decides to stand back up. St Pierre steps back and let's Stronghold get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

St Pierre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
St Pierre seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Stronghold trying to control here.
Stronghold is looking for a sweep. St Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stronghold trying to control from the bottom.
St Pierre tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stronghold.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

St Pierre shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than St Pierre was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
St Pierre prevents Stronghold from getting the reversal.
Stronghold tries to buck St Pierre off but he can't manage it.
St Pierre wants to get back to his feet but Stronghold is holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stronghold wants to control but St Pierre is having none of it.
Stronghold is in all sorts of trouble here.
St Pierre wants to get back to his feet but Stronghold is holding on tight.
Stronghold is squirming around, avoiding St Pierre's attempts to control the action.
St Pierre tries to get up but Stronghold was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
St Pierre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stronghold fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

St Pierre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dracus Stronghold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Pierre has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Stronghold works to full guard.
Stronghold will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
St Pierre tries to stand but Stronghold is controlling from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georges St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St Pierre 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges St Pierre!