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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Ledoux throws a shot to the body.
Ledoux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ledoux scores with the left hand. St Pierre knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Georges St Pierre has been cut.#CL2#
Ledoux rushes St Pierre and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Ledoux is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. St Pierre can't fight it off and eventually Ledoux manages to take the fight to the floor. St Pierre looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ledoux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of St Pierre's head.
St Pierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ledoux on the ground.
Ledoux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
My spies in Gym inform me that Ledoux has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ledoux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of St Pierre's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ledoux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
St Pierre has momentary wrist control but Ledoux slips an elbow through the middle.
Ledoux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Let's hope that Ledoux has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Ledoux postures up and lands a big shot to St Pierre's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ledoux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ledoux is working St Pierre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ledoux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ledoux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ledoux wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
St Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
St Pierre lands with a cross. #CL2#
Ledoux gets a clinch. #TD2#
Ledoux has clasped his hands together around St Pierre's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ledoux taking a breather here.
Ledoux fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Ledoux goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, St Pierre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ledoux but great work by St Pierre.
Ledoux sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Ledoux is concentrating on defense, preventing St Pierre from advancing position.
Ledoux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre won't allow Ledoux to sweep him here.
Ledoux managing to control the position.
St Pierre has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ledoux is proving hard to escape from.
Ledoux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ledoux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but St Pierre sees it coming and defends easily.
Ledoux works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ledoux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georges St Pierre's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
St Pierre walks into a straight right hand from Ledoux.
Ledoux throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for St Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ledoux fails to land the takedown.
Ledoux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ledoux walks into a left hand.
Ledoux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck St Pierre on the side of the head. #ROC2#St Pierre is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - St Pierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ledoux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ledoux cracks St Pierre with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends St Pierre tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ledoux pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! St Pierre is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ledoux!
Pierre Ledoux gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Georges St Pierre had this to say: 'I'm training all the time. My goal is perfection. But I will never reach perfection'. |
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Event:
OFK 174 - Do Urden Vs Gomez
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christ, as that shot connected.
Christ stuns St Pierre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christ lands a two punch combo.
#KD#
Christ lands a left and a right that send St Pierre crashing to the mat, dazed. Christ thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#St Pierre is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Georges St Pierre has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ lands a body shot.
St Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Christ finish him?
St Pierre gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Christ points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. St Pierre wakes up just in time to hear Christ thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan Christ!
A very excited looking Johan Christ made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Georges St Pierre spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm training all the time. My goal is perfection. But I will never reach perfection'. |
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Event:
OFK 164 - Cosby Vs Krnacova
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
St Pierre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendy.
Mendy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mendy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
St Pierre with a jab.
Mendy takes a jab right on the kisser.
St Pierre misses the jab.
Mendy with a jab.
Mendy throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from St Pierre.
Mendy throws a hook but St Pierre blocks it.
St Pierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mendy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Pierre.
Mendy scores with a crisp jab that stopped St Pierre in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre takes a jab right on the kisser.
St Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Mendy lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre throws a head kick that misses.
St Pierre looks to throw the jab but Mendy is out of range.
Mendy jabs at St Pierre's body.#T1#
Mendy misses with a two punch combination.
Mendy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
St Pierre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by St Pierre.
Mendy misses with a body kick.
Mendy misses the jab.
A head kick misses from St Pierre. #TD#
Mendy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
St Pierre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Pierre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendy is taking a breather. St Pierre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mendy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Mendy controlling the pace.
Mendy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
St Pierre is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendy tries to pass the half guard into mount. St Pierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
St Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendy.
Mendy controlling the action here.
Mendy 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.
St Pierre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
St Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendy.
Mendy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendy thows a huge punch but St Pierre dodges it nicely.
Mendy slows the pace down in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Mendy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. St Pierre is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
Georges St Pierre spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm training all the time. My goal is perfection. But I will never reach perfection'. |
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Event:
OFK 153 - Bagwis Vs Mustonen
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
St Pierre scores with a head kick.
Anjo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anjo lands a nice hook to St Pierre's body. St Pierre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
St Pierre throws a wild body kick that Anjo sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Anjo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches St Pierre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
St Pierre is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anjo has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
St Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape but Anjo has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! St Pierre taps out and Anjo picks up the big win! Great work there by Anjo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
Yoji Anjo Anjo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Georges St Pierre spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm training all the time. My goal is perfection. But I will never reach perfection'. |
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Event:
OFK 138 -
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
St Pierre darts in and clinches Porfirigo up against the cage.#TD2#
Porfirigo is trying to trip St Pierre. He has hold of a leg but St Pierre is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Porfirigo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Porfirigo is stalling in the full guard.
Porfirigo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Porfirigo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Porfirigo tries to pass.
St Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Porfirigo is one step ahead there.
Porfirigo stops St Pierre from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Porfirigo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Pierre is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
St Pierre has closed the distance and engaged Porfirigo in a clinch.
Porfirigo managing to block the knees to the body from St Pierre.
St Pierre prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
St Pierre gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Porfirigo regains guard.
St Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre wants to get up but he can't break Porfirigo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
St Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Porfirigo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully. #T2#
St Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Porfirigo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in St Pierre's guard. Nice move by Porfirigo!#REVB#
Porfirigo is stalling in the full guard.
St Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet St Pierre, not yet.
Porfirigo tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
Porfirigo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Porfirigo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Porfirigo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
St Pierre seems a little lost for a moment, as Porfirigo dominates the positioning.
St Pierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Porfirigo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Porfirigo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down St Pierre's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porfirigo working away.#SUB2#
Porfirigo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, St Pierre rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Porfirigo's guard! Nice work there by St Pierre! #SUB2#
Porfirigo is looking for a triangle but St Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porfirigo has control of St Pierre's left arm, preventing St Pierre from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tayaen Porfirigo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
St Pierre rushes Porfirigo and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
St Pierre pulls guard successfully.
Tayaen Porfirigo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Porfirigo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
St Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet St Pierre, not yet.
St Pierre being controlled here, momentarily.
Porfirigo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Porfirigo tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard. #T1#
St Pierre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Porfirigo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Porfirigo content to control rather than advance.
St Pierre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Porfirigo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Georges St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
St Pierre clinches up against the cage.
Porfirigo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Porfirigo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but St Pierre is defending well.
St Pierre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#TD2#
Porfirigo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics St Pierre uses from the top position.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
St Pierre decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Porfirigo, up you get! #T3##CL#
St Pierre gets a clinch. #TD#
St Pierre turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
St Pierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Porfirigo on the ground.
St Pierre passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Porfirigo!
The referee warns Porfirigo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
St Pierre jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Porfirigo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Porfirigo and St Pierre has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
St Pierre tries for a kimura but Porfirigo is defending well.
Porfirigo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Porfirigo manages to get to full guard.
St Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Porfirigo is keeping the position for now.
St Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Porfirigo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Porfirigo got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Porfirigo has managed to get both his arms back between St Pierre's legs - danger averted.
Porfirigo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porfirigo advances to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St Pierre 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!#R3#
St Pierre misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Porfirigo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
St Pierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Porfirigo advances to half guard.
Porfirigo trying to pass the guard but St Pierre defending well.
Still in half guard, Porfirigo seems content to control.
St Pierre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Porfirigo controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Porfirigo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for St Pierre!
Porfirigo controlling the position easily from mount.
Porfirigo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Porfirigo pushes him away.
Porfirigo looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Porfirigo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
St Pierre is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Porfirigo has taken his back.
I would not like to be St Pierre right now.
#T3#
Porfirigo scores with strikes from the back.
I would not like to be St Pierre right now.
St Pierre wants to escape the position.
#T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
St Pierre trying to control the action but Porfirigo just sinks the hooks in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on St Pierre's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Porfirigo controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tayaen Porfirigo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Porfirigo 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 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tayaen Porfirigo!
Tayaen Porfirigo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Georges St Pierre was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm training all the time. My goal is perfection. But I will never reach perfection'. |
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Event:
OFK 132 - Bagwis Vs Trump
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1#
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Claypool as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Claypool clinches.
Claypool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Pierre thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Claypool instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Claypool.
St Pierre working hard to break the clinch.
Claypool is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Claypool keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Pierre's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Claypool has St Pierre pressed against the cage.
Claypool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Still in the clinch, Claypool scores with a nice short uppercut.
Claypool just leaning against St Pierre, taking a breather.
St Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claypool taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
Claypool just leaning against St Pierre, taking a breather.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as St Pierre controls his hands.
Claypool is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
St Pierre looks winded!#T2#
Claypool gets through St Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Claypool breaks from the clinch.
Claypool keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Claypool holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Claypool makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Claypool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Pierre or not.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing St Pierre up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Claypool.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claypool lands a body shot.
Claypool cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.#BC#
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Claypool wants to clinch.#CL#
Claypool closes the distance and pushes St Pierre back into the cage.
Claypool taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
A right hand to the body from Claypool.
Come on Claypool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Claypool scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Claypool on the inside.
Come on Claypool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Claypool pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
St Pierre takes a shot to the head.
Claypool is pushing St Pierre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Claypool.
St Pierre's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on St Pierre's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Claypool leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kenny Claypool.
Claypool stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Claypool has St Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
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!#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Claypool dips to his left and cracks St Pierre with an uppercut!#CL#
Claypool gets a clinch.
Claypool has St Pierre pressed against the cage.
Claypool has St Pierre pressed against the cage.
Claypool tries to work over St Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Pierre working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Claypool is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Pierre can do to turn this around?
St Pierre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Claypool counters with a big head kick but St Pierre shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Claypool counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Claypool.
Good body shot from Claypool.
St Pierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Claypool gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Claypool digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Claypool - that landed with a thud.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
Claypool is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Claypool digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
Claypool is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool lands a body shot.
Claypool avoiding damage.
#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
St Pierre throws a lazy right hand but Claypool sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Claypool changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Claypool gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Claypool is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
Kenny Claypool has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Claypool is pushing St Pierre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Claypool just leaning against St Pierre, taking a breather. #BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Claypool tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Pierre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Claypool counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
St Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Claypool shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Claypool moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Claypool clinches with his opponent.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.
Claypool lands a body punch.
Claypool lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claypool.
Claypool lands a body shot.
Claypool stalling against the cage.
Claypool lands a body punch. #T4#
Claypool manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Claypool - that landed with a thud.
Claypool gets through St Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claypool is stalling here.
Claypool is stalling here.
Claypool is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Claypool lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Claypool closes the distance and pushes St Pierre back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claypool.
Claypool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Claypool stalling.
A hook to the body from Claypool.
Claypool manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kenny Claypool.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
St Pierre tries to keep at a distance but Claypool has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St Pierre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claypool pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Claypool lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards. #T1#
Claypool works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Claypool manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Claypool pushes St Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Pierre or not.
Claypool is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Claypool wants to clinch.
Claypool dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Claypool lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Claypool darts in and clinches St Pierre up against the cage.#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Claypool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Claypool lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Claypool manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Claypool rushes St Pierre and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claypool is struggling to control the position.
Claypool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Georges St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Pierre throws a lazy head kick
and Claypool counters with a straight right hand.
St Pierre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Claypool lands with a cross. #CL#
Claypool drives through and clinches with St Pierre against the cage.
#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
It looks like Claypool has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3##CL#
Claypool pushes St Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool lands a left hand.
Claypool works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.
Claypool has St Pierre pressed against the cage.
Claypool cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claypool.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
Claypool scores with a hook to the body.
Claypool is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Claypool lands a body punch.
Claypool lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##CL#
Claypool takes the fight into the clinch.
Claypool just leaning against St Pierre, taking a breather.
St Pierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Claypool pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Claypool fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with St Pierre, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claypool presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Claypool cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Claypool softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Claypool pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Claypool stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Claypool lands a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Claypool showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Claypool has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool!
In defeat, Georges St Pierre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm training all the time. My goal is perfection. But I will never reach perfection'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
#R1#
St Pierre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maldusa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maldusa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maldusa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Maldusa darts in and clinches St Pierre up against the cage.
St Pierre jumps guard but Maldusa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
St Pierre jumps guard but Maldusa stands there with St Pierre around his waist. St Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maldusa tries to circle away but St Pierre has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maldusa avoids it.#T1##BC2#
Maldusa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
Maldusa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maldusa lands in his opponent's guard.
Maldusa won't allow St Pierre to sweep him here. #SU2#
Maldusa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Maldusa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
St Pierre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maldusa was covering up waiting for the punch and St Pierre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
St Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
St Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maldusa wants to get back to his feet but St Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Maldusa keeps moving.
Maldusa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Maldusa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maldusa holds on and takes a little breather.
Maldusa wants to get back to his feet but St Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maldusa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maldusa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Maldusa wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving. #T4#
Maldusa preventing the sweep.
St Pierre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maldusa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maldusa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Pierre pulls Maldusa in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Berry Maldusa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
St Pierre takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maldusa throws a nice head kick!
Maldusa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maldusa misses with a kick to the body.
Maldusa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maldusa throws a sloppy head kick and St Pierre moves out of range easily.
St Pierre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maldusa lands with a straight right. St Pierre didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maldusa as he avoids it easily.
Maldusa connects with a high kick. #TD#
St Pierre drives through with a takedown into Maldusa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Maldusa looking for a sweep. Not yet Maldusa, not yet.
St Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
St Pierre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
St Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maldusa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maldusa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maldusa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maldusa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Maldusa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maldusa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maldusa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Pierre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maldusa connects with a good right hand that stumbles St Pierre. St Pierre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maldusa punishes St Pierre's body with a nice straight punch.
Berry Maldusa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maldusa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maldusa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice uppercut lands for Maldusa. That snapped St Pierre's head back.
Maldusa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maldusa with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Maldusa lands with a straight right. St Pierre didn't see that one coming.
Maldusa thuds his shin into the meat of St Pierre's side.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick by Maldusa misses #TD#
and St Pierre counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maldusa!
Maldusa dodges the ground and pound from St Pierre.
Maldusa is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
St Pierre tries to score with some ground and pound. Maldusa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Maldusa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on St Pierre's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
St Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Maldusa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Pierre.
Georges St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St Pierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maldusa is looking to escape.
Maldusa trying to hold on to St Pierre's head to control him but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre working the head and body with strikes.
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 wants to control but Maldusa is keeping him busy.
Maldusa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Pierre.
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Berry Maldusa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
St Pierre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maldusa throws a head kick that St Pierre semi-blocks.
St Pierre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maldusa lands a leg kick that knocks St Pierre off balance momentarily.
Maldusa thumps St Pierre with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maldusa.
Maldusa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps St Pierre's head backwards.#TD2#
Maldusa dives in and scores a takedown into St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
St Pierre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maldusa is looking to stand up but St Pierre won't let him.
Maldusa looking to sit in guard and control but St Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Maldusa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
St Pierre is pulling down on Maldusa's head to control his posture.
St Pierre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
St Pierre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maldusa trying to stand up but can't free himself from St Pierre's guard.#T3#
Berry Maldusa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
St Pierre tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maldusa throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maldusa won't be happy with that.
Maldusa wants to get back to his feet but St Pierre is dominant here and he's now got Maldusa's back!#T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from St Pierre. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
St Pierre lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by St Pierre.
Georges St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maldusa is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Maldusa right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldusa tries to escape the position.
St Pierre lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Berry Maldusa.
I've got Maldusa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berry Maldusa!
Georges St Pierre spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm training all the time. My goal is perfection. But I will never reach perfection'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
St Pierre pushes Wolden up against the cage in a clinch.
Wolden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. St Pierre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a series of punches but Wolden avoids them all with ease.
St Pierre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wolden's head.
St Pierre scores with a kick to the body.
St Pierre delivers a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by St Pierre.
Wolden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and St Pierre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wolden scrambles back to his feet.
Wolden misses with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that St Pierre has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wolden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from St Pierre.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from St Pierre.
St Pierre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No luck for Wolden with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
St Pierre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Wolden stands and throws St Pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
Wolden has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for St Pierre!#SUB2#
Wolden is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Wolden extends the arm and St Pierre is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leif Wolden!
Leif Wolden was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Georges St Pierre was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm training all the time. My goal is perfection. But I will never reach perfection'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Danho moves out of range as St Pierre throws a body kick.
St Pierre tries a head kick but it misses.
Danho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by St Pierre.
Danho is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but St Pierre is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
St Pierre controlling the pace for now.
St Pierre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
St Pierre controlling the pace for now.
Danho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
St Pierre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Danho working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre controlling the pace for now.
Danho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Danho that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
St Pierre controlling his opponent.
St Pierre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Danho is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
St Pierre looking to control but Danho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Danho can't escape the position.
St Pierre looking to control but Danho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Danho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Danho takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danho manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3##SUB#
Danho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Pierre pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Danho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danho tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
St Pierre slows the pace down in half guard.
St Pierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Danho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Danho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Danho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
St Pierre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Danho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Danho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Pierre pulls his head out easily.
St Pierre wants to pass to mount but Danho is defending the position. #SUB#
Danho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St Pierre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
St Pierre is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Danho's half guard.
St Pierre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Danho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Danho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Danho has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for St Pierre. Oh but Danho has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! St Pierre goes limp - he's gone! Danho jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jordan Danho!
The defeated Georges St Pierre had this to say: 'I'm training all the time. My goal is perfection. But I will never reach perfection.'. |
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