Post by The Sandmen on Dec 15, 2012 2:12:01 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Wanderlei Silva raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Wanderlei Silva today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Wanderlei Silva's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
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.
Wanderlei takes a break to breathe while holding Georges St-Pierre.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Solid kick to the leg from Wanderlei Silva
GSP checks it.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
GSP launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Wanderlei's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
A solid combination from Wanderlei Silva
connects with GSP.
GSP has a small cut in his Chin
Wanderlei fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Georges St-Pierre didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over GSP
Not a desiderable position that Wanderlei is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
GSP measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over GSP
Wanderlei tries to move to full mount
Wanderlei succeeds
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Wanderlei suddenly holds Georges St-Pierre's arm and tries an armbar!
GSP can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Wanderlei Silva!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Wanderlei
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 closed guard over Wanderlei
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 Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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 half guard over Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg...
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Wanderlei's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Wanderlei Silva's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Georges St-Pierre is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Wanderlei Silva.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Wanderlei
Good punches to Wanderlei's body.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva 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 Wanderlei Silva. 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 Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Incredible high kick!
GSP deflects and sidesteps.
Wanderlei Silva is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Wanderlei decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Wanderlei moves back and takes a deep breath.
Wanderlei jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Wanderlei Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
GSP doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Wanderlei Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from GSP who put distance between them
Georges St-Pierre tries a middle kick
Wanderlei blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Wanderlei Silva launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Wanderlei seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Inside leg kick from Wanderlei
that goes awry.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
GSP gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
GSP blocks Wanderlei Silva's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Wanderlei
GSP is in closed guard... Wanderlei 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 Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Wanderlei Silva regains full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Incredible haymaker from Wanderlei Silva!
It misses by a mile.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre tries a hook to the body
but Wanderlei manages to dodge it
Georges St-Pierre and Wanderlei engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Georges St-Pierre is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Wanderlei Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Wanderlei
0:46 Round 2 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP breaks the closed guard of Wanderlei Silva and moves to half guard
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Wanderlei
GSP has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre pushes Wanderlei's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by GSP who is in full mount! Wanderlei is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
1:30 Round 2 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
GSP leans back...
Wanderlei eyes him warily.
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Wanderlei Silva 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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Georges St-Pierre sits high on Wanderlei Silva's chest and pulls his leg underneath Wanderlei's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Wanderlei tries to roll out. He's too quick for Georges St-Pierre and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by GSP and it cost him top position.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Wanderlei is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Wanderlei Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Wanderlei is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei 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 full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll on the ground...
GSP knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Wanderlei is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Deep breaths from Wanderlei Silva who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei 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 wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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 closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei 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 closed guard over Wanderlei
GSP is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Wanderlei Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
GSP breaks the lock showing some skills...
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Wanderlei's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre pushes Wanderlei's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by GSP who is in full mount! Wanderlei is in trouble now!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Wanderlei
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Wanderlei Silva 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 half guard over Wanderlei
GSP tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
GSP cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Wanderlei can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP breaks the closed guard of Wanderlei Silva and moves to half guard
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre tries a middle kick
Wanderlei Silva blocks and steps away.
Wanderlei is trying to counter now!
Wanderlei launches a furious low kick!
GSP blocks.
Georges St-Pierre launches a body shot
Wanderlei dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Brilliant combination from Georges St-Pierre
that forces Wanderlei to try and defend better.
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Wanderlei Silva
miss their mark.
Georges St-Pierre is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Georges St-Pierre launches a body shot
Wanderlei evades.
GSP avoids a dangerous strike from Wanderlei
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Wanderlei is trying to counter now!
A right hand from Wanderlei Silva
makes GSP stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Mouth
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Wanderlei is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei 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.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Wanderlei Silva jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Wanderlei tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Wanderlei Silva! He is reversed and nor Georges St-Pierre is on half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Wanderlei
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Wanderlei Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Wanderlei Silva attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Wanderlei Silva can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre pushes Wanderlei's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by GSP who is in full mount! Wanderlei is in trouble now!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting GSP's ribs.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Wanderlei Silva
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
GSP goes for an armbar!
Wanderlei Silva breaks the lock and pushes away Georges St-Pierre, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
GSP is connecting with a few punches
Wanderlei pushes Georges St-Pierre and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva fires an unorthodox punch to GSP's torso
that goes wide.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
GSP throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Wanderlei has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei Silva's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! GSP is throwing a flurry of punches!
Wanderlei Silva just can't get away!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
GSP pushes off of Wanderlei Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Wanderlei holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Georges St-Pierre and Wanderlei engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Right eye
Georges St-Pierre and Wanderlei engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Georges St-Pierre.
The cutman is working on Wanderlei's face.
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Round 4
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Nice punches from Georges St-Pierre.
Wanderlei staggers backwards. GSP wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Wanderlei Silva has found an opening in the defense of GSP, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! GSP is wobbling!
GSP's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Wanderlei moves forward looking for some action
Wanderlei Silva shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
GSP doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Wanderlei Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Wanderlei Silva pushes GSP forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
GSP goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Georges St-Pierre is on his back after that attempt
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Wanderlei is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Georges St-Pierre launches an up-kick intended for Wanderlei Silva's head...
It lands flush with Wanderlei Silva's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Wanderlei is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre kicks his legs trying to keep Wanderlei Silva away.
Wanderlei Silva takes a kick to the body.
Wanderlei is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
GSP tries to hit Wanderlei Silva with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Wanderlei steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Wanderlei is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre kicks his legs trying to keep Wanderlei Silva away.
Wanderlei Silva takes a kick to the body.
Wanderlei is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei Silva creates space and allows Georges St-Pierre to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Georges St-Pierre is standing now.
Wanderlei Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over GSP!
Georges St-Pierre is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Wanderlei and pushes him away!
GSP moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Wanderlei Silva checks the kick.
Wanderlei Silva closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A right hand from Wanderlei Silva
surprises GSP!
GSP has a small cut in his Mouth
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre throws a combo
Wanderlei Silva ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! GSP swings again, only to get countered once more! GSP is looking bad here!
Georges St-Pierre is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
A solid combination from Wanderlei Silva
connects with GSP.
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Forehead
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
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 fighters are clinching.
after measuring the distance Wanderlei jump forward with a flying knee
Georges St-Pierre block it with ease
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Wanderlei leads with a punch
Georges St-Pierre avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Nice punches from Georges St-Pierre.
Wanderlei staggers backwards. GSP wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Wanderlei Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A furious flurry of punches from Wanderlei Silva
just misses GSP.
Georges St-Pierre launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
GSP misses a step and Wanderlei Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by Wanderlei Silva
that nearly tags GSP.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Wanderlei Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for GSP.
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Round 5
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You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Wanderlei Silva steps forward and fires a high kick!
GSP blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Wanderlei won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Wanderlei Silva looks to posture up and open Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Georges St-Pierre has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Wanderlei is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
GSP goes for an armbar!
Wanderlei Silva breaks the lock and pushes away Georges St-Pierre, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Wanderlei Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Wanderlei
GSP tries to open up Wanderlei Silva's defense faking a few punches.
Wanderlei Silva wraps his arms around GSP's arms and counters the punches.
Wanderlei tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP is in closed guard... Wanderlei 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 Wanderlei
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Wanderlei 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 Wanderlei Silva.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Wanderlei Silva...
Wanderlei Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
GSP is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Wanderlei Silva 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 2:35 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Wanderlei.
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Nose
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Wanderlei 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 3:20 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva is a bloody mess!
Deep breaths from Wanderlei Silva who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Wanderlei Silva can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Wanderlei
GSP cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Wanderlei can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Wanderlei Silva 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 Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre pushes Wanderlei's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by GSP who is in full mount! Wanderlei is in trouble now!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Wanderlei Silva 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 Wanderlei Silva
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Wanderlei Silva's arm and tries an armbar!
Wanderlei holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Wanderlei's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Georges St-Pierre.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to show some ground skills
Georges St-Pierre put Wanderlei in half guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Wanderlei
He succeeds!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Stand up! This is what Wanderlei'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.
Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Wanderlei Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Wanderlei 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Georges St-Pierre has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 29/40 (72%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 5/13 (38%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 17/24 (71%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 843 s
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 21/42 (50%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/38 (26%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 787 s
This was a darned good fight. Back and forth, and both men doing stuff constantly. The decision is probably the right one, but these two put on a good show, and I would like to see another one if their paths should cross in the future.
Wanderlei Silva raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Wanderlei Silva today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Wanderlei Silva's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
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.
Wanderlei takes a break to breathe while holding Georges St-Pierre.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Solid kick to the leg from Wanderlei Silva
GSP checks it.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
GSP launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Wanderlei's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
A solid combination from Wanderlei Silva
connects with GSP.
GSP has a small cut in his Chin
Wanderlei fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Georges St-Pierre didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over GSP
Not a desiderable position that Wanderlei is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
GSP measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over GSP
Wanderlei tries to move to full mount
Wanderlei succeeds
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Wanderlei suddenly holds Georges St-Pierre's arm and tries an armbar!
GSP can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Wanderlei Silva!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Wanderlei
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 closed guard over Wanderlei
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 Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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 half guard over Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg...
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Wanderlei's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Wanderlei Silva's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Georges St-Pierre is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Wanderlei Silva.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Wanderlei
Good punches to Wanderlei's body.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva 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 Wanderlei Silva. 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 Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Incredible high kick!
GSP deflects and sidesteps.
Wanderlei Silva is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Wanderlei decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Wanderlei moves back and takes a deep breath.
Wanderlei jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Wanderlei Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
GSP doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Wanderlei Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from GSP who put distance between them
Georges St-Pierre tries a middle kick
Wanderlei blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Wanderlei Silva launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Wanderlei seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Inside leg kick from Wanderlei
that goes awry.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
GSP gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
GSP blocks Wanderlei Silva's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Wanderlei
GSP is in closed guard... Wanderlei 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 Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Wanderlei Silva regains full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Incredible haymaker from Wanderlei Silva!
It misses by a mile.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre tries a hook to the body
but Wanderlei manages to dodge it
Georges St-Pierre and Wanderlei engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Georges St-Pierre is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Wanderlei Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Wanderlei
0:46 Round 2 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP breaks the closed guard of Wanderlei Silva and moves to half guard
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Wanderlei
GSP has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre pushes Wanderlei's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by GSP who is in full mount! Wanderlei is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
1:30 Round 2 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
GSP leans back...
Wanderlei eyes him warily.
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Wanderlei Silva 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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Georges St-Pierre sits high on Wanderlei Silva's chest and pulls his leg underneath Wanderlei's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Wanderlei tries to roll out. He's too quick for Georges St-Pierre and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by GSP and it cost him top position.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Wanderlei is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Wanderlei Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Wanderlei is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei 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 full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll on the ground...
GSP knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Wanderlei is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Deep breaths from Wanderlei Silva who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei 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 wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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 closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei 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 closed guard over Wanderlei
GSP is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Wanderlei Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
GSP breaks the lock showing some skills...
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Wanderlei's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre pushes Wanderlei's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by GSP who is in full mount! Wanderlei is in trouble now!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Wanderlei
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Wanderlei Silva 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 half guard over Wanderlei
GSP tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
GSP cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Wanderlei can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP breaks the closed guard of Wanderlei Silva and moves to half guard
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre tries a middle kick
Wanderlei Silva blocks and steps away.
Wanderlei is trying to counter now!
Wanderlei launches a furious low kick!
GSP blocks.
Georges St-Pierre launches a body shot
Wanderlei dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Brilliant combination from Georges St-Pierre
that forces Wanderlei to try and defend better.
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Wanderlei Silva
miss their mark.
Georges St-Pierre is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Georges St-Pierre launches a body shot
Wanderlei evades.
GSP avoids a dangerous strike from Wanderlei
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Wanderlei is trying to counter now!
A right hand from Wanderlei Silva
makes GSP stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Mouth
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Wanderlei is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei 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.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Wanderlei Silva jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Wanderlei tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Wanderlei Silva! He is reversed and nor Georges St-Pierre is on half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Wanderlei
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Wanderlei Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Wanderlei Silva attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Wanderlei Silva can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre pushes Wanderlei's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by GSP who is in full mount! Wanderlei is in trouble now!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting GSP's ribs.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Wanderlei Silva
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
GSP goes for an armbar!
Wanderlei Silva breaks the lock and pushes away Georges St-Pierre, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
GSP is connecting with a few punches
Wanderlei pushes Georges St-Pierre and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva fires an unorthodox punch to GSP's torso
that goes wide.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
GSP throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Wanderlei has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei Silva's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! GSP is throwing a flurry of punches!
Wanderlei Silva just can't get away!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
GSP pushes off of Wanderlei Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Wanderlei holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Georges St-Pierre and Wanderlei engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Right eye
Georges St-Pierre and Wanderlei engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Georges St-Pierre.
The cutman is working on Wanderlei's face.
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Round 4
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Nice punches from Georges St-Pierre.
Wanderlei staggers backwards. GSP wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Wanderlei Silva has found an opening in the defense of GSP, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! GSP is wobbling!
GSP's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Wanderlei moves forward looking for some action
Wanderlei Silva shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
GSP doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Wanderlei Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Wanderlei Silva pushes GSP forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
GSP goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Georges St-Pierre is on his back after that attempt
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Wanderlei is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Georges St-Pierre launches an up-kick intended for Wanderlei Silva's head...
It lands flush with Wanderlei Silva's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Wanderlei is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre kicks his legs trying to keep Wanderlei Silva away.
Wanderlei Silva takes a kick to the body.
Wanderlei is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
GSP tries to hit Wanderlei Silva with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Wanderlei steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Wanderlei is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre kicks his legs trying to keep Wanderlei Silva away.
Wanderlei Silva takes a kick to the body.
Wanderlei is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei Silva creates space and allows Georges St-Pierre to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Georges St-Pierre is standing now.
Wanderlei Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over GSP!
Georges St-Pierre is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Wanderlei and pushes him away!
GSP moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Wanderlei Silva checks the kick.
Wanderlei Silva closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A right hand from Wanderlei Silva
surprises GSP!
GSP has a small cut in his Mouth
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre throws a combo
Wanderlei Silva ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! GSP swings again, only to get countered once more! GSP is looking bad here!
Georges St-Pierre is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
A solid combination from Wanderlei Silva
connects with GSP.
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Forehead
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
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 fighters are clinching.
after measuring the distance Wanderlei jump forward with a flying knee
Georges St-Pierre block it with ease
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Wanderlei leads with a punch
Georges St-Pierre avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Nice punches from Georges St-Pierre.
Wanderlei staggers backwards. GSP wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Wanderlei Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A furious flurry of punches from Wanderlei Silva
just misses GSP.
Georges St-Pierre launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
GSP misses a step and Wanderlei Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by Wanderlei Silva
that nearly tags GSP.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Wanderlei Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for GSP.
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Round 5
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You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Wanderlei Silva steps forward and fires a high kick!
GSP blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Wanderlei won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Wanderlei Silva looks to posture up and open Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Georges St-Pierre has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Wanderlei is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
GSP goes for an armbar!
Wanderlei Silva breaks the lock and pushes away Georges St-Pierre, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Wanderlei Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Wanderlei
GSP tries to open up Wanderlei Silva's defense faking a few punches.
Wanderlei Silva wraps his arms around GSP's arms and counters the punches.
Wanderlei tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP is in closed guard... Wanderlei 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 Wanderlei
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Wanderlei 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 Wanderlei Silva.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Wanderlei Silva...
Wanderlei Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
GSP is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Wanderlei Silva 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 2:35 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Wanderlei.
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Nose
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Wanderlei 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 3:20 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva is a bloody mess!
Deep breaths from Wanderlei Silva who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Wanderlei Silva can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Wanderlei
GSP cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Wanderlei can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Wanderlei Silva 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 Wanderlei
Georges St-Pierre pushes Wanderlei's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by GSP who is in full mount! Wanderlei is in trouble now!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Wanderlei Silva 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 Wanderlei Silva
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Wanderlei Silva's arm and tries an armbar!
Wanderlei holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Wanderlei's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Georges St-Pierre.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to show some ground skills
Georges St-Pierre put Wanderlei in half guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Wanderlei
He succeeds!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Stand up! This is what Wanderlei'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.
Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Wanderlei Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Wanderlei 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Georges St-Pierre has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 29/40 (72%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 5/13 (38%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 17/24 (71%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 843 s
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 21/42 (50%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/38 (26%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 787 s
This was a darned good fight. Back and forth, and both men doing stuff constantly. The decision is probably the right one, but these two put on a good show, and I would like to see another one if their paths should cross in the future.