Post by The Sandmen on Aug 15, 2012 11:07:27 GMT -5
Luke Rockhold doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Georges St-Pierre shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Luke Rockhold and Georges St-Pierre touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
GSP moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A high kick from Luke Rockhold
falls short of the mark.
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Georges St-Pierre jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
GSP launches a stiff jab!
Rockhold ducks that one.
GSP misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP leads with a punch
Luke Rockhold avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Nose
GSP is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
GSP tries to open up Luke Rockhold's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rockhold in the side of the head
Rockhold's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
GSP tries to get a side mount...
Rockhold wraps his leg around Georges St-Pierre leg and prevents him from moving.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
GSP struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Rockhold
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Inside leg kick from Rockhold
that goes awry.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Luke Rockhold's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Rockhold
GSP is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Rockhold
GSP is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Rockhold
GSP is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rockhold misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rockhold's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Luke Rockhold's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
GSP uses his strength to keep GSP at a disadvantage
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Rockhold's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Rockhold is unable to cover himself now!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Rockhold's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Luke Rockhold's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by GSP.
Luke Rockhold leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
GSP wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP showing excellent timing, blasts Luke Rockhold with a right hand.
Great hook by Georges St-Pierre! Luke Rockhold is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
GSP is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold kicks his legs trying to keep Georges St-Pierre away.
No damage done by those kicks.
GSP is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold launches an up-kick intended for Georges St-Pierre's head...
GSP leans out of the way.
GSP is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold launches an up-kick intended for Georges St-Pierre's head...
GSP leans out of the way.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Rockhold climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Luke Rockhold is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Rockhold
Terrible one sided match... Rockhold was not ready to fight a fighter of Georges St-Pierre caliber.
GSP is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold looks to be in very good shape.
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
Deep breaths from Luke Rockhold who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg...
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rockhold's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
GSP moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rockhold with a double overhooks!
Georges St-Pierre and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and moves laterally.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Rockhold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Rockhold's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Rockhold
Georges St-Pierre pushes Luke Rockhold against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
GSP jumps and tries to free his leg! Rockhold doesn't allow this but Georges St-Pierre is able to get half guard here.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
Rockhold's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rockhold's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Stand up! This is what Rockhold'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.
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Georges St-Pierre pushes Luke Rockhold down and prevents his attempts to escape
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls Luke Rockhold to his stomach and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Rockhold
Rockhold has GSP controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
GSP is unable to move under Rockhold control.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Rockhold.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rockhold's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
GSP is in rear mount over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
GSP is in rear mount over Rockhold
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Luke Rockhold work his BJJ game.
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
GSP is in rear mount over Rockhold
Rockhold has given his back to Georges St-Pierre who is trying to get one hook in!
Georges St-Pierre has one hook in!
GSP is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rockhold has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Rockhold is unable to find a way to scape from this.
GSP is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
GSP pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Luke Rockhold's face!
Rockhold's Right eye is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
GSP moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
GSP is connecting with a few punches
Rockhold's Chin is beginning to swell
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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GSP wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
GSP moves forward and holds Rockhold
Luke Rockhold pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold launches a few hard punches to Georges St-Pierre's ribs!
GSP struggles and protects himself.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Luke Rockhold has found an opening in the defense of GSP, launching a big uppercut
Georges St-Pierre is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Luke Rockhold throws an uppercut
GSP slips it.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Luke Rockhold's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Rockhold
GSP is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Rockhold
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Rockhold
Good punches to Rockhold's body.
Hard blow to Rockhold's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Rockhold
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Georges St-Pierre forces Luke Rockhold to open his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Rockhold
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Luke Rockhold, who is barely covering up!
This is over! That impact from Georges St-Pierre has left Rockhold laying flat on the mat!
Rockhold's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rockhold has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by KO (GnP) at 1:30 Round 3
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 432 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/35 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 402 s
Shocker...
Georges St-Pierre shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Luke Rockhold and Georges St-Pierre touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
GSP moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A high kick from Luke Rockhold
falls short of the mark.
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Georges St-Pierre jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
GSP launches a stiff jab!
Rockhold ducks that one.
GSP misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP leads with a punch
Luke Rockhold avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Nose
GSP is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
GSP tries to open up Luke Rockhold's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rockhold in the side of the head
Rockhold's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
GSP tries to get a side mount...
Rockhold wraps his leg around Georges St-Pierre leg and prevents him from moving.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
GSP struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Rockhold
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Inside leg kick from Rockhold
that goes awry.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Luke Rockhold's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Rockhold
GSP is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Rockhold
GSP is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Rockhold
GSP is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rockhold misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rockhold's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Luke Rockhold's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
GSP uses his strength to keep GSP at a disadvantage
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Rockhold's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Rockhold is unable to cover himself now!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Rockhold's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Luke Rockhold's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by GSP.
Luke Rockhold leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
GSP wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP showing excellent timing, blasts Luke Rockhold with a right hand.
Great hook by Georges St-Pierre! Luke Rockhold is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
GSP is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold kicks his legs trying to keep Georges St-Pierre away.
No damage done by those kicks.
GSP is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold launches an up-kick intended for Georges St-Pierre's head...
GSP leans out of the way.
GSP is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold launches an up-kick intended for Georges St-Pierre's head...
GSP leans out of the way.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Rockhold climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Luke Rockhold is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Rockhold
Terrible one sided match... Rockhold was not ready to fight a fighter of Georges St-Pierre caliber.
GSP is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold looks to be in very good shape.
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
Deep breaths from Luke Rockhold who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg...
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rockhold's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
GSP moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rockhold with a double overhooks!
Georges St-Pierre and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and moves laterally.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Rockhold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Rockhold's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Rockhold
Georges St-Pierre pushes Luke Rockhold against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
GSP jumps and tries to free his leg! Rockhold doesn't allow this but Georges St-Pierre is able to get half guard here.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
Rockhold's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Rockhold
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rockhold's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Stand up! This is what Rockhold'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.
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Georges St-Pierre pushes Luke Rockhold down and prevents his attempts to escape
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls Luke Rockhold to his stomach and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Rockhold
Rockhold has GSP controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
GSP is unable to move under Rockhold control.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Rockhold.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rockhold's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
GSP is in rear mount over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
GSP is in rear mount over Rockhold
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Luke Rockhold work his BJJ game.
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
GSP is in rear mount over Rockhold
Rockhold has given his back to Georges St-Pierre who is trying to get one hook in!
Georges St-Pierre has one hook in!
GSP is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rockhold has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Rockhold is unable to find a way to scape from this.
GSP is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
GSP pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Luke Rockhold's face!
Rockhold's Right eye is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
GSP moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
GSP is connecting with a few punches
Rockhold's Chin is beginning to swell
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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GSP wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
GSP moves forward and holds Rockhold
Luke Rockhold pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold launches a few hard punches to Georges St-Pierre's ribs!
GSP struggles and protects himself.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Luke Rockhold has found an opening in the defense of GSP, launching a big uppercut
Georges St-Pierre is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Luke Rockhold throws an uppercut
GSP slips it.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Luke Rockhold's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Rockhold
GSP is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Rockhold
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Rockhold
Good punches to Rockhold's body.
Hard blow to Rockhold's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Rockhold
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Georges St-Pierre forces Luke Rockhold to open his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Rockhold
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Luke Rockhold, who is barely covering up!
This is over! That impact from Georges St-Pierre has left Rockhold laying flat on the mat!
Rockhold's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rockhold has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by KO (GnP) at 1:30 Round 3
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 432 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/35 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 402 s
Shocker...