Post by The Sandmen on Nov 14, 2012 17:12:07 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Thiago Alves looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Alves grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
GSP struggles... Thiago Alves is unable to take him down
Alves fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Alves launches a furious low kick!
GSP receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Thiago Alves moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alves has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves circles to get the center of the cage
Thiago Alves leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
GSP wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
GSP fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Alves throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
GSP goes to the body...
He punishes Alves's ribs with a couple of hooks.
GSP looks to be in very good shape.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
deflected by Alves.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
GSP tries to open up Thiago Alves's defense faking a few punches.
Thiago Alves wraps his arms around GSP's arms and counters the punches.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Alves tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Thiago Alves regains full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Alves.
Good job by Alves blocking and slipping the blows.
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
GSP wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves launches a knee while holding GSP's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits GSP in the abdomen
Alves tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Alves is clinching with GSP.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Thiago Alves
Georges St-Pierre fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Thiago Alves fires an unorthodox punch to GSP's torso
that goes wide.
Alves throws a low kick
Georges St-Pierre blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Alves leads with a punch
Georges St-Pierre evades but whiffs with a counter.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Thiago Alves
Great move by GSP who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Thiago Alves 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 Thiago Alves
The fighters are clinching.
Alves struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Nothing from this... Thiago Alves seems frustrated.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP grapple with Thiago Alves and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Thiago Alves falls hard on the mat with Georges St-Pierre on top of him
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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 Alves
Thiago Alves 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 Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Alves's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Alves is unable to cover himself now!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for some grappling action
GSP has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP circles out and slips free of Thiago Alves's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Solid kick to the leg from Georges St-Pierre
Alves checks it.
Nice punches from Thiago Alves.
Even nicer blocks from GSP.
GSP looks to be in very good shape.
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Thiago Alves's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
Thiago Alves sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Thiago Alves moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to GSP's right thigh
GSP launches a kick
Alves checks it and keeps distance.
GSP is holding Thiago Alves's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alves's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Alves's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Thiago Alves
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves 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.
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls Thiago Alves to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
GSP is in rear mount over Alves
Thiago Alves 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
GSP tries to stand up!
Alves doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Thiago Alves. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
GSP is holding Thiago Alves's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Thiago Alves.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Not a desiderable position that Alves is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alves tries to escape from the full mount...
Georges St-Pierre is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Alves won't allow him to take this position easily.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves tries to show some ground skills
GSP uses his strength to keep GSP at a disadvantage
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Thiago Alves.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves 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 Thiago Alves
Alves 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.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
Thiago Alves tries to roll on the ground...
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.
Alves grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
GSP struggles... Thiago Alves is unable to take him down
Alves misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Alves with a double overhooks!
GSP studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Alves!
GSP blocks with confidence
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Georges St-Pierre who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP jump forward with his knee rising
hard impact to the face!!! that strike sents Thiago Alves to the mat
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Alves is the winner of this round.
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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 Alves
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves circles to get the center of the cage
Alves moves forward looking for some action
He surprises GSP with a double overhooks!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Thiago Alves tries a hook to the body
and hits GSP ribs hard
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Thiago Alves is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
GSP is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Alves.
Good job by Alves blocking and slipping the blows.
GSP misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alves tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Alves breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
GSP studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Alves!
Nice move by GSP who clinches and pushes Alves against the cage
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP pushes off of Thiago Alves and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Alves holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Alves doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Georges St-Pierre embrace and tries to move away...
Georges St-Pierre pushes Alves forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Alves tries to take Georges St-Pierre down... GSP stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves launches a few punches...
Georges St-Pierre dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
A right hand from Thiago Alves
gets deflected.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alves
GSP shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves tries to take Georges St-Pierre down... GSP stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves launches a few punches...
Georges St-Pierre dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Superb haymaker by Alves
that lands on GSP's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Alves throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Thiago Alves!
GSP ducks under...
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Thiago Alves
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre pushes Thiago Alves against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
GSP jumps and tries to free his leg! Alves doesn't allow this but Georges St-Pierre is able to get half guard here.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Alves's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Body shots by Georges St-Pierre
Solid blows to Alves's abdomen.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Alves 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 half guard over Alves
GSP tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Alves from the side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Alves.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting GSP's ribs.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Alves goes to the body...
his punches graze GSP's arm.
Alves launches a furious low kick!
GSP receives a hard blow on his right leg!
GSP hyper-extended his leg
GSP is holding Thiago Alves's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Thiago Alves takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
GSP moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Alves breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre pushes Alves's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by GSP who is in full mount! Alves is in trouble now!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Thiago Alves gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Alves.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
Alves holds Georges St-Pierre arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
Alves waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Georges St-Pierre! He is reversed and nor Thiago Alves is on half guard!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over GSP
GSP launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Alves's ribs.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over GSP
Alves tries to get a side mount...
GSP wraps his leg around Thiago Alves leg and prevents him from moving.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over GSP
Alves tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Thiago Alves in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
Thiago Alves 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
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Alves showing excellent timing, blasts Georges St-Pierre with a right hand.
Great hook by Thiago Alves! Georges St-Pierre is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
GSP tries to hit Thiago Alves with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Alves dodges that
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
GSP hyper-extended his left leg
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Thiago Alves creates space and allows Georges St-Pierre to stand up.
Georges St-Pierre is on his feet again.
Good movement from GSP
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
GSP tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. GSP is clinching with Alves.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alves takes a break to breathe while holding Georges St-Pierre.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from GSP!
Some big punches are landing!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
GSP is holding Thiago Alves's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
Alves is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Thiago Alves is cooling the fight on the ground
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Thiago Alves throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Thiago Alves uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Thiago Alves looks to pass to mount...
Alves slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Georges St-Pierre.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
Alves moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP tries to close his guard around Alves
He succeeds!
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
GSP launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Alves's ribs.
Hard blow to Alves's mid-section, he seems hurt
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alves blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
GSP uses his forearms to block the impact!
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
Alves is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Thiago Alves uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
Alves use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Georges St-Pierre holds Thiago Alves and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
Thiago Alves looks to posture up and open Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Thiago Alves forces Georges St-Pierre to open his guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
GSP tries to close his guard around Alves
He succeeds!
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
Thiago Alves is looking to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Georges St-Pierre has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 3:00 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Alves's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Alves measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
GSP is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Thiago Alves storms over GSP with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alves doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again GSP's face with his elbows!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alves blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Alves throws a few hammer fists to the face of Georges St-Pierre
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Alves fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Georges St-Pierre's arm and tries an armbar!
GSP holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks GSP's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Thiago Alves.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Thiago Alves manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Thiago Alves throws a looping left hand...
That lands on GSP's chin! That stops GSP in his tracks!
GSP launches a stiff jab!
Alves ducks that one.
Alves is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Thiago Alves
miss their mark.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by Split decision
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/8 (12%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 28/64 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Damage caused 1215,03
Clinch Damage 90,75
Ground Damage 659,45
Time on the ground 830 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 10/30 (33%)
Kicks 7/11 (64%)
Clinch strikes 1/10 (10%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 17/35 (49%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Damage caused 1378,9
Clinch Damage 34,5
Ground Damage 401,65
Time on the ground 777 s
Oooooooo. That's a controversial decision right there. GSP had bouts of goodness, but Alves did a lot more visible damage. GSP could use a bit of toughness.