Post by The Sandmen on Feb 15, 2012 23:48:16 GMT -5
Jon Jones is the favourite fighter of the crowd at MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba).
Georges St-Pierre is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Jon Jones looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Georges St-Pierre has fought Jon Jones once before. He lost.
Jon Jones is the better fighter in the odds-makers opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Georges St-Pierre comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Bones and GSP circle around the center of the cage.
Bones wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
GSP wants nothing of that and pushes Bones.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jon Jones didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Bones's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Jon Jones's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Bones tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Jon Jones is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Jon Jones can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Bones
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Jon Jones's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Jon Jones sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Bones
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) is cheering him!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy 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.
Bones grabs Georges St-Pierre
GSP shakes him off.
Bones clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP moves forward looking for some action
Georges St-Pierre shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Jones slightly pushes GSP into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Bones fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Georges St-Pierre didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Jon Jones tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Bones fires a barrage of punches at GSP's head!
The punches go wide.
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Jon Jones tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Bones tries to jump to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre closed his guard around Jon Jones.
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Jon Jones looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Jon Jones slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Jones is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bones can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bones tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Jones controls the situation despite Georges St-Pierre efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Jones is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Jones in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Bones works on the ground with his fingers over GSP's face
GSP shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Jones to fight back!
Jon Jones hovers above GSP
Georges St-Pierre stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Jones!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Bones.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Bones's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Bones grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
GSP struggles... Jon Jones is unable to take him down
Bones misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre jabs at Bones
hitting his chest.
Bones tries to grapple
He puts GSP in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Bones doesn't let GSP get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab one of Jon Jones's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Jon Jones sprawls and remain on his feet
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Bones tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bones is clinching with GSP.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Jones fakes a few punches and advance towards GSP trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Georges St-Pierre lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Bones is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
GSP tries to hit Jon Jones with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Bones steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Bones is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Jon Jones creates space and allows Georges St-Pierre to stand up.
GSP climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Bones 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 1:45 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones 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 measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bones's side.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
GSP 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Bones!
Nice move by GSP who clinches and pushes Bones against the cage
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Jones shoots and grab Georges St-Pierre's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
GSP sprawl and remain on his feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Jon Jones tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on GSP's face
GSP's Mouth is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
GSP launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
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.
Bones pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
GSP easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
A punch from Georges St-Pierre
grazes Bones's left cheek.
Bones's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Bones is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre shows great balance while pushing away Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Jon Jones's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Bones
GSP is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Jon Jones tries to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll on the ground...
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Bones fires a barrage of punches at GSP's head!
This is bad! Bones is just pounding on Georges St-Pierre's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Jon Jones is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jon Jones tries to open GSP's guard...
GSP breaks the lock and covers himself from Bones's punches
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Jon Jones is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bones tries to free his leg...
GSP doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Bones's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Bones wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bones moves forward and holds GSP
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre tries to stomp on Bones's feet while in the clinch.
Bones seems barely affected. Georges St-Pierre should look for a better strategy if he wants anything from this fight.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Jon Jones goes with a looping right hand while Georges St-Pierre jumps back and jabs
Bones only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jon Jones and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Georges St-Pierre is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Bones's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Jon Jones jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Bones seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Bones has a small cut in his Nose
Low kick by Georges St-Pierre to maintain his distance.
That hits Jon Jones's ankle
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Bones is holding Georges St-Pierre's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
GSP Hyper-extended his left arm
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Jon Jones hovers above GSP
Good punches to GSP's body.
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Bones 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!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Jon Jones aggressively and repeatedly punches GSP.
Good job by GSP blocking and slipping the blows.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Jon Jones is looking to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Georges St-Pierre has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
GSP leans and gets Jon Jones's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Jones!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jon Jones! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jon Jones doesn't defend himself!
Bones has a small cut in his Nose
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Jon Jones efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to escape from the full mount...
Bones struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
GSP 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Jones and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Bones with a double overhooks!
Jon Jones tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP won't budge, forcing Bones to pull guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Bones
Bones works on the ground with his fingers over GSP's face
GSP shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Bones
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Jon Jones's guard...
Jon Jones has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy 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.
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Round 4
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Bones launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits GSP's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Jon Jones closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bones tries to grapple
GSP moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
GSP decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. GSP moves back and takes a deep breath.
Here comes Jon Jones with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on GSP's ribs!
Bones tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bones is clinching with GSP.
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab one of Jon Jones's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Bones lose his balance and falls to the mat
Crushing shot to Bones's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Bones 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 Bones
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Jon Jones's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Jon Jones's Chin
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
GSP moves on the ground
Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Bones is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Bones tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
GSP is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Bones's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Bones doesn't stop bleeding.
Jon Jones 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 Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Bones's face with those brutal elbows! Bones needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Jon Jones...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Nice beating Jon Jones has received.
Jon Jones 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 clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones 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 Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Jon Jones...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones is a bloody mess!
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Jon Jones efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones 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 Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Jon Jones's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones is a bloody mess!
Bones 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.
Jon Jones 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 Jon Jones.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones 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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Jon Jones...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Jon Jones efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Bones breaks the lock showing some skills...
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Bones's face!
John McCarthy is asking Bones to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Bones.
Bones's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by TKO (GnP) at 4:22 Round 4
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 34/41 (83%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 711 s
Statistics: Jon Jones
Punches 7/17 (41%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 12/36 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/4 (75%)
Time on the ground 696 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Georges St-Pierre. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
Nice effort tonight from Jon Jones who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!
Georges St-Pierre is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Jon Jones looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Georges St-Pierre has fought Jon Jones once before. He lost.
Jon Jones is the better fighter in the odds-makers opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Georges St-Pierre comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Bones and GSP circle around the center of the cage.
Bones wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
GSP wants nothing of that and pushes Bones.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jon Jones didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Bones's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Jon Jones's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Bones tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Jon Jones is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Jon Jones can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Bones
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Jon Jones's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Jon Jones sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Bones
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) is cheering him!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy 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.
Bones grabs Georges St-Pierre
GSP shakes him off.
Bones clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP moves forward looking for some action
Georges St-Pierre shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Jones slightly pushes GSP into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Bones fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Georges St-Pierre didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Jon Jones tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Bones fires a barrage of punches at GSP's head!
The punches go wide.
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Jon Jones tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Bones tries to jump to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre closed his guard around Jon Jones.
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Jon Jones looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Jon Jones slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Jones is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bones can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bones tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Jones controls the situation despite Georges St-Pierre efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Jones is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Jones in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Bones works on the ground with his fingers over GSP's face
GSP shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Jones to fight back!
Jon Jones hovers above GSP
Georges St-Pierre stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Jones!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Bones.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Bones's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Bones grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
GSP struggles... Jon Jones is unable to take him down
Bones misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre jabs at Bones
hitting his chest.
Bones tries to grapple
He puts GSP in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Bones doesn't let GSP get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab one of Jon Jones's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Jon Jones sprawls and remain on his feet
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Bones tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bones is clinching with GSP.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Jones fakes a few punches and advance towards GSP trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Georges St-Pierre lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Bones is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
GSP tries to hit Jon Jones with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Bones steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Bones is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Jon Jones creates space and allows Georges St-Pierre to stand up.
GSP climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Bones 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 1:45 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones 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 measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bones's side.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
GSP 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Bones!
Nice move by GSP who clinches and pushes Bones against the cage
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Jones shoots and grab Georges St-Pierre's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
GSP sprawl and remain on his feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Jon Jones tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on GSP's face
GSP's Mouth is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
GSP launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
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.
Bones pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
GSP easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
A punch from Georges St-Pierre
grazes Bones's left cheek.
Bones's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Bones is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre shows great balance while pushing away Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Jon Jones's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Bones
GSP is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Jon Jones tries to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll on the ground...
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Bones fires a barrage of punches at GSP's head!
This is bad! Bones is just pounding on Georges St-Pierre's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Jon Jones is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jon Jones tries to open GSP's guard...
GSP breaks the lock and covers himself from Bones's punches
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Jon Jones is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bones tries to free his leg...
GSP doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Bones's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Bones wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bones moves forward and holds GSP
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre tries to stomp on Bones's feet while in the clinch.
Bones seems barely affected. Georges St-Pierre should look for a better strategy if he wants anything from this fight.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Jon Jones goes with a looping right hand while Georges St-Pierre jumps back and jabs
Bones only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jon Jones and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Georges St-Pierre is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Bones's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Jon Jones jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Bones seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Bones has a small cut in his Nose
Low kick by Georges St-Pierre to maintain his distance.
That hits Jon Jones's ankle
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Bones is holding Georges St-Pierre's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
GSP Hyper-extended his left arm
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Jon Jones hovers above GSP
Good punches to GSP's body.
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Bones 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!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Jon Jones aggressively and repeatedly punches GSP.
Good job by GSP blocking and slipping the blows.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Jon Jones is looking to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Georges St-Pierre has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
GSP leans and gets Jon Jones's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Jones!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jon Jones! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jon Jones doesn't defend himself!
Bones has a small cut in his Nose
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Jon Jones efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to escape from the full mount...
Bones struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
GSP 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Jones and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Bones with a double overhooks!
Jon Jones tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP won't budge, forcing Bones to pull guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Bones
Bones works on the ground with his fingers over GSP's face
GSP shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Bones
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Jon Jones's guard...
Jon Jones has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy 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.
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Round 4
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Bones launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits GSP's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Jon Jones closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bones tries to grapple
GSP moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
GSP decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. GSP moves back and takes a deep breath.
Here comes Jon Jones with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on GSP's ribs!
Bones tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bones is clinching with GSP.
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab one of Jon Jones's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Bones lose his balance and falls to the mat
Crushing shot to Bones's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Bones 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 Bones
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Jon Jones's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Jon Jones's Chin
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
GSP moves on the ground
Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Bones is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Bones tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
GSP is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Bones's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Bones doesn't stop bleeding.
Jon Jones 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 Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Bones's face with those brutal elbows! Bones needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Jon Jones...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Nice beating Jon Jones has received.
Jon Jones 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 clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones 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 Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Jon Jones...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones is a bloody mess!
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Jon Jones efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones 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 Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Jon Jones's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones is a bloody mess!
Bones 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.
Jon Jones 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 Jon Jones.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones 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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Jon Jones...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Jon Jones efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Bones breaks the lock showing some skills...
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Bones's face!
John McCarthy is asking Bones to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Bones.
Bones's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by TKO (GnP) at 4:22 Round 4
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 34/41 (83%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 711 s
Statistics: Jon Jones
Punches 7/17 (41%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 12/36 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/4 (75%)
Time on the ground 696 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Georges St-Pierre. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
Nice effort tonight from Jon Jones who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!