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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre St Georges (ranked 3500 p4p, 3912 weight class) and Shaun Hawkins (ranked 461 p4p, 498 weight class). The key to victory for Pierre St Georges has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Solid boxing
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pierre St Georges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shaun Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Georges with a nice cross.
Hawkins fails with the takedown.
St Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
St Georges scores with a body shot.
St Georges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawkins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming St Georges to the mat! St Georges manages to get full guard.
Hawkins preventing the sweep.
Hawkins postures up and lands a big shot to St Georges's brow.
Hawkins has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
St Georges wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hawkins working some strikes from top position.
Hawkins 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Georges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawkins on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins lands a couple of digs.
Hawkins slips nicely into half guard.
St Georges on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if St Georges tries to get out of the position.
Hawkins lands with a punch from half guard.
St Georges tries to roll over but Hawkins keeps him under control.
Hawkins is trying to control. St Georges wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
St Georges is looking for a sweep. Hawkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawkins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St Georges does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hawkins working the head and body with strikes.
Hawkins is trying to control the action in half guard but St Georges is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hawkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hawkins lands strikes from half guard.
Hawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St Georges trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from St Georges misses.
Hawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pierre St Georges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Georges tries to avoid it but Hawkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Georges to the ground. St Georges escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pierre St Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Hawkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for St Georges.
St Georges swinging wildly here.
St Georges leaves Hawkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
St Georges throws a big counter combination but Hawkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hawkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Georges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
St Georges looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St Georges as he jumps to the side.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with St Georges but St Georges pushes him off and we're back to square one.
St Georges appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
St Georges throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Georges will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Georges leaves Hawkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
St Georges fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawkins looks for a takedown but St Georges sprawls well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
St Georges lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawkins.
St Georges tries to counter with a takedown but Hawkins is quick to defend against it.
Hawkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St Georges pinned against the cage. St Georges gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Georges keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St Georges dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
St Georges throws a series of punches but Hawkins avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from St Georges misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawkins.
Hawkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Georges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Georges. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins slips a jab and a cross from St Georges.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
St Georges drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hawkins sprawls and moves away.
Pierre St Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Hawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
St Georges lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hawkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Georges moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hawkins shoots in looking for a takedown. St Georges tries to sprawl out of it but Hawkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. St Georges manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from St Georges does no damage.
Hawkins feints the counter takedown.
Hawkins shoots for a takedown but St Georges saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from St Georges. Those never looked like landing.
St Georges stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawkins. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaun Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Georges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but St Georges circles away easily
and St Georges counters with a nice body shot.
Hawkins throws a hook but St Georges avoids it easily.
Hawkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
St Georges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawkins can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Georges lands a nice looking body shot.
St Georges takes a swing at Hawkins's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Georges tries to avoid it but Hawkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Georges to the ground. St Georges escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St Georges misses with a double jab.
Hawkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
St Georges is looking to wear down Hawkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Georges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
St Georges will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Georges looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Georges fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Georges will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for St Georges, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pierre St Georges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawkins dives in and grabs St Georges's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Georges pushes down on Hawkins's head and hops out.
Hawkins slips a jab and a cross from St Georges.
St Georges stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawkins. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet.
St Georges misses with a wild combination.
St Georges moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
St Georges lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says St Georges as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Georges throws a series of punches but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins has his takedown stuffed
and St Georges holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
St Georges prevents a takedown attempt there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Georges lands with a short shot to the head.
St Georges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hawkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
St Georges breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St Georges dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
St Georges lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hawkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St Georges pinned against the cage. St Georges gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hawkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hawkins shoots in for a double leg but St Georges sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
St Georges throws a big counter combination but Hawkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
St Georges swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St Georges connects with a body shot that sends Hawkins's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown but St Georges shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pierre St Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Hawkins.
St Georges misses with a double jab.
Hawkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
St Georges looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St Georges throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Georges moves to clinch but Hawkins breaks away
and Hawkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins trying to control but St Georges is working from the bottom.
Hawkins lands a couple of elbows.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but St Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkins lands a couple of elbows.
St Georges working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawkins.
Hawkins distracts St Georges with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but St Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Hawkins lands a couple of elbows.
Hawkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but St Georges keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
St Georges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from St Georges.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawkins.
St Georges swings for the body but Hawkins moves out of range.
St Georges wants to clinch but Hawkins slips to the side
and Hawkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hawkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
St Georges tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hawkins is in close to St Georges's body, working some short punches and elbows.
St Georges is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Hawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
St Georges throws a right and a left that Hawkins avoids nicely.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but St Georges circles away easily
and St Georges counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierre St Georges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Georges looks to land a combination but Hawkins avoids it well.
St Georges tries to clinch up but Hawkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but St Georges sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Georges.
St Georges tries to bum rush Hawkins with a series of wild strikes but Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St Georges gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hawkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shaun Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Georges can't keep his opponent in guard - Hawkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Georges is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hawkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pierre St Georges.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for St Georges, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre St Georges!
After the fight, Pierre St Georges was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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