PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georgius St Pierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch has chosen Till I Collapse- Eminem as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

St Pierra
vs
Fitch

185 cm
19
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georgius St Pierra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitch circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitch throws the left hand but Pierra avoids the punch easily.
Fitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierra.
Fitch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pierra backs up against the cage.

It looks like Georgius St Pierra has been cut.
Pierra misses with a low kick.
Fitch lands with an uppercut that bounces Pierra off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Fitch misses.
Jab by Fitch.
Pierra looks to land a body kick but Fitch moved away.
Fitch lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitch dips to his left and cracks Pierra with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pierra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitch's hands.
Pierra misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitch throws the left hand but Pierra avoids the punch easily.
Fitch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fitch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fitch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Fitch.
Pierra is trying to force a seperation but Fitch has the dominant position.
Fitch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierra blocks a body shot from Fitch.
Pierra blocks a body shot from Fitch.
Fitch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pierra wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fitch has him pressed against the cage.
Pierra wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitch won't allow it.
Fitch lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitch.
Fitch gets through Pierra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitch presses Pierra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch tries to work over Pierra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitch scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitch.
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!
Nice body punch from Fitch - that landed with a thud.
Fitch pushes Pierra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitch.
Pierra tries to break the clinch but Fitch is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Fitch as the two fighters clinch.
Pierra is breathing heavily.
Fitch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pierra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Fitch.
Fitch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pierra backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Fitch.
Fitch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Fitch wants the takedown. Pierra is fighting it off but Fitch persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pierra's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitch landing with the ground and pound.
Pierra being controlled here, momentarily.
Fitch postures up.
Fitch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fitch is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierra has wrist control.
Pierra has momentary wrist control but Fitch slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitch with a nice head shot there.
Fitch is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierra has wrist control.
Fitch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fitch pushing down on Pierra's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fitch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierra keeps working.
Pierra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fitch works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Fitch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitch lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fitch raining down shots from the mount!
Fitch avoids the attempt from Pierra to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Fitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georgius St Pierra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierra.
A shot to the liver by Fitch. Beautiful body shot.
Fitch misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitch misses the target.
Fitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pierra was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitch.
Pierra throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Fitch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pierra doesn't seem phased though.
Fitch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pierra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitch misses the shot to the body.
Fitch misses the jab.
Pierra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Pierra.
Fitch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pierra throws a front kick aimed at Fitch's knee but Fitch avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch loads up on a big right hand but Pierra slips the punch.
Pierra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fitch.
Fitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierra.

Fitch moves into the clinch.
Pierra gets underhooks to prevent Fitch's takedown attempt.
Pierra blocks a body shot from Fitch.
Fitch scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitch.
Fitch is leaning against Pierra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pierra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Georgius St Pierra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Fitch.
Fitch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitch throws a head punch that misses.
Fitch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch goes for a takedown attempt but Pierra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big left from Pierra misses.
Nice defenses there by Pierra.
Fitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitch looks to throw the jab but Pierra is out of range.
Georgius St Pierra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Fitch.
Pierra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitch throws a big shot that misses.
Fitch throws the left hand but Pierra avoids the punch easily.
Pierra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pierra.
Pierra misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Fitch.
Fitch looks to land a left hand but Pierra moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pierra counters with a leg kick.
Pierra tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitch avoids the head kick by Pierra.
Fitch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pierra blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Fitch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pierra doesn't seem phased though.
Some wild striking there from Pierra.
Fitch looks to land a combination but Pierra avoids it well.
Pierra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Georgius St Pierra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Fitch finds it's target.
Fitch blocks the body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pierra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Fitch with that takedown attempt.
Fitch lands a glancing blow to the side of Pierra's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pierra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitch lands a jab.
Pierra takes one on the button.

Georgius St Pierra's cut is getting worse.

Fitch scores with a takedown into Pierra's guard.
Fitch wants to control from the top but Pierra keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitch throws an elbow that misses. Pierra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fitch's guard. Nice move by Pierra!
Fitch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pierra is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Fitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Georgius St Pierra's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fitch swings for the body but Pierra moves out of range.
Pierra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pierra ducks under a wild hook from Fitch.
Fitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pierra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice cross by Fitch.
Pierra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pierra.
Pierra dips to his left and cracks Fitch with an uppercut!
Pierra throws a shot from downtown. Fitch moves away and avoids it.
Pierra throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fitch sizes up Pierra with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fitch blocks a leg kick.
Pierra just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch misses with a wild combination.
Fitch lands with an uppercut that bounces Pierra off the cage and back into range.

Fitch feints and as Pierra raises his hands in defense, Fitch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fitch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitch landing with the ground and pound.
Fitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pierra is keeping the position for now.

Fitch drops back looking for a leg! Pierra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pierra manages to kick Fitch off! Fitch jumps back into Pierra's guard.
Pierra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fitch!
Georgius St Pierra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitch trying to control from the bottom.
Pierra looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pierra is thwarting Fitch's attempts to control the position.
Fitch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pierra wants to control from the top but Fitch keeps moving.

Fitch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fitch controls Pierra momentarily but Pierra frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitch is on top in guard.
Fitch slips nicely into half guard.
Fitch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Fitch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pierra has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pierra tries to kick Fitch off but Fitch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pierra!
Fitch landing strikes from the mount.
Pierra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fitch lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierra tries to reverse the position but Fitch maintains control.
Fitch with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Fitch.
Fitch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitch lands a big shot there that rocks Pierra but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Pierra is rocked!

Georgius St Pierra's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fitch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Pierra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jeez, Georgius St Pierra's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Georgius St Pierra's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jon Fitch!
As Jon Fitch got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Im coming for your belt David Mcdonald, and theres nothing you can do about it! .'.