Post by The Sandmen on Sept 11, 2017 21:28:35 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Lyoto Machida glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
GSP is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Georges St-Pierre and Lyoto Machida touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
GSP's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto Machida isolates Georges St-Pierre's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Georges St-Pierre is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto Machida takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Georges St-Pierre shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Georges St-Pierre breaks that americana attempt!
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lyoto misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
Lyoto holds Georges St-Pierre arms and counters his opponent punches.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto Machida isolates Georges St-Pierre's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Georges St-Pierre is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
Crushing shot to Lyoto's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lyoto's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Lyoto put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto leans and gets Georges St-Pierre's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. GSP spins out, but Lyoto Machida was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
GSP is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lyoto's guard.
Lyoto did not see that coming! Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto now.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Lyoto put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lyoto Machida blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto Machida takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Georges St-Pierre shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Georges St-Pierre breaks that americana attempt!
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
GSP avoids a dangerous strike from Lyoto
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
GSP launches a kick
but Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Lyoto Machida seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Incredible haymaker from Lyoto Machida!
You can see Georges St-Pierre's head being snapped backwards!
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lyoto measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
0:54 Round 2 and Lyoto is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Lyoto Machida gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Lyoto Machida's arm and tries an armbar!
Lyoto hold his own hand and breaks GSP's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Georges St-Pierre.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto Machida is holding Georges St-Pierre's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Lyoto Machida! That one hits Lyoto Machida cheek like a hammer!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Stand up! This is what Lyoto's cornermen are shouting. Georges St-Pierre is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
GSP tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto uses his strength to keep Lyoto at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto delivers a few accurate elbows!
GSP is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over GSP
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Lyoto tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
Lyoto Machida wraps his arms around GSP's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Georges St-Pierre storms over Lyoto with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lyoto Machida blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Lyoto won't allow him to take this position easily.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Lyoto won't allow him to take this position easily.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Lyoto Machida holds Georges St-Pierre and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto Machida fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to GSP's face!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Georges St-Pierre! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Georges St-Pierre doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Nose
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Georges St-Pierre efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
GSP misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida tries to open GSP's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Lyoto Machida. GSP is unable to cover himself now!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto pushes Georges St-Pierre and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Lyoto Machida, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto delivers a few accurate elbows!
Georges St-Pierre blocks them all showing some great skills here.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto tries to escape from closed guard...
Lyoto struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida pushes GSP's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lyoto who is in full mount! GSP is in trouble now!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
GSP's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give GSP time to recover. Georges St-Pierre seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Georges St-Pierre!
Lyoto ducks under...
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Brutal-looking high kick from Lyoto Machida!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left GSP staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida is looking to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Lyoto Machida gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida isolates Georges St-Pierre's right arm looking for an armbar...
Georges St-Pierre manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Lyoto Machida lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Lyoto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
GSP is covering himself! Lyoto tries to force the situation and GSP clumsily gives his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has Lyoto controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lyoto is unable to move under GSP control.
GSP misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for GSP! Lyoto has one hook in and keeps working!
Lyoto is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
GSP is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Lyoto tries to use some of his tricky moves but Lyoto's is smart enough to counter him.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lyoto pushes Georges St-Pierre and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
GSP attempts a shoot
Lyoto Machida hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
GSP's Chin is beginning to swell
GSP has a small cut in his Chin
Incredible high kick!
GSP is worried!
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
GSP seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto Machida tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on GSP's face
GSP's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Mouth
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches GSP!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! GSP was not intelligently defending himself!
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
Winner is Lyoto Machida by TKO (High kick) at 4:23 Round 3
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/10 (40%)
GnP strikes 8/49 (16%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 622 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 21/35 (60%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 622 s
Macheeds brings it. GSP has limited ground success, Macheeds gets the stand up work goin, and here we are.
Lyoto Machida glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
GSP is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Georges St-Pierre and Lyoto Machida touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
GSP's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto Machida isolates Georges St-Pierre's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Georges St-Pierre is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto Machida takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Georges St-Pierre shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Georges St-Pierre breaks that americana attempt!
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lyoto misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
Lyoto holds Georges St-Pierre arms and counters his opponent punches.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto Machida isolates Georges St-Pierre's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Georges St-Pierre is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
Crushing shot to Lyoto's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lyoto's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Lyoto put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto leans and gets Georges St-Pierre's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. GSP spins out, but Lyoto Machida was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
GSP is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lyoto's guard.
Lyoto did not see that coming! Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto now.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Lyoto put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lyoto Machida blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto Machida takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Georges St-Pierre shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Georges St-Pierre breaks that americana attempt!
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
GSP avoids a dangerous strike from Lyoto
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
GSP launches a kick
but Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Lyoto Machida seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Incredible haymaker from Lyoto Machida!
You can see Georges St-Pierre's head being snapped backwards!
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lyoto measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
0:54 Round 2 and Lyoto is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Lyoto Machida gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Lyoto Machida's arm and tries an armbar!
Lyoto hold his own hand and breaks GSP's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Georges St-Pierre.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto Machida is holding Georges St-Pierre's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Lyoto Machida! That one hits Lyoto Machida cheek like a hammer!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Stand up! This is what Lyoto's cornermen are shouting. Georges St-Pierre is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
GSP tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto uses his strength to keep Lyoto at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto delivers a few accurate elbows!
GSP is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over GSP
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Lyoto tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
Lyoto Machida wraps his arms around GSP's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Georges St-Pierre storms over Lyoto with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lyoto Machida blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Lyoto won't allow him to take this position easily.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Lyoto won't allow him to take this position easily.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Lyoto Machida holds Georges St-Pierre and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto Machida fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to GSP's face!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Georges St-Pierre! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Georges St-Pierre doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Nose
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Georges St-Pierre efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
GSP misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida tries to open GSP's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Lyoto Machida. GSP is unable to cover himself now!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto pushes Georges St-Pierre and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Lyoto Machida, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto delivers a few accurate elbows!
Georges St-Pierre blocks them all showing some great skills here.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto tries to escape from closed guard...
Lyoto struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida pushes GSP's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lyoto who is in full mount! GSP is in trouble now!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
GSP's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give GSP time to recover. Georges St-Pierre seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Georges St-Pierre!
Lyoto ducks under...
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Brutal-looking high kick from Lyoto Machida!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left GSP staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida is looking to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Lyoto Machida gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida isolates Georges St-Pierre's right arm looking for an armbar...
Georges St-Pierre manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Lyoto Machida lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Lyoto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
GSP is covering himself! Lyoto tries to force the situation and GSP clumsily gives his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has Lyoto controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lyoto is unable to move under GSP control.
GSP misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for GSP! Lyoto has one hook in and keeps working!
Lyoto is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
GSP is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Lyoto tries to use some of his tricky moves but Lyoto's is smart enough to counter him.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lyoto pushes Georges St-Pierre and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
GSP attempts a shoot
Lyoto Machida hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
GSP's Chin is beginning to swell
GSP has a small cut in his Chin
Incredible high kick!
GSP is worried!
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
GSP seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto Machida tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on GSP's face
GSP's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Mouth
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches GSP!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! GSP was not intelligently defending himself!
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
Winner is Lyoto Machida by TKO (High kick) at 4:23 Round 3
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/10 (40%)
GnP strikes 8/49 (16%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 622 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 21/35 (60%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 622 s
Macheeds brings it. GSP has limited ground success, Macheeds gets the stand up work goin, and here we are.