Post by The Sandmen on Dec 20, 2012 15:48:31 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Josh Koscheck is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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GSP and Koscheck move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Josh Koscheck leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
GSP wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Not a desiderable position that Koscheck is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
GSP is holding Josh Koscheck's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Josh Koscheck's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
GSP tries to open up Josh Koscheck's defense faking a few punches.
Josh Koscheck wraps his arms around GSP's arms and counters the punches.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 1:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Josh Koscheck.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Josh Koscheck's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Koscheck's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
GSP goes for an armbar!
Josh Koscheck breaks the lock and pushes away Georges St-Pierre, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Koscheck didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting GSP's ribs.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to close the guard.
Koscheck put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
Koscheck holds Georges St-Pierre's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
GSP is in closed guard... Koscheck 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 Koscheck
Koscheck 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 Koscheck
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Georges St-Pierre for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Koscheck time to recover. Josh Koscheck seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
Georges St-Pierre sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
GSP catches an ankle and Koscheck is tripped to the mat!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Koscheck.
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Round 2
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Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
GSP is on the receiving end of a great combo by Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck 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.
A left hook from GSP
grazes the chin of Koscheck.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Koscheck struggles... Georges St-Pierre is unable to take him down
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
GSP struggles... Josh Koscheck is unable to take him down
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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! GSP is throwing a flurry of punches!
Josh Koscheck just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
GSP catches an ankle and Koscheck is tripped to the mat!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
GSP tries to open up Josh Koscheck's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Koscheck in the side of the head
Koscheck's Forehead is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre pushes Koscheck's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by GSP who is in full mount! Koscheck is in trouble now!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Koscheck breaks the lock showing some skills...
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck throws a lot of punches
with little effect. GSP is doing a great job covering himself up.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
GSP's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Koscheck misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Koscheck spins out, but Georges St-Pierre was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Koscheck is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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.
Terrible one sided match... Koscheck was not ready to fight a fighter of Georges St-Pierre caliber.
Low kick by Georges St-Pierre to maintain his distance.
That hits Josh Koscheck's ankle
Josh Koscheck takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A punch from Josh Koscheck
grazes GSP's right cheek.
Georges St-Pierre and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Koscheck is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Koscheck blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Koscheck steps forward
GSP feints.
Surprise roundhouse punch by GSP.
Josh Koscheck's reflexes save him!
Koscheck 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.
Koscheck grapple with Georges St-Pierre and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Georges St-Pierre falls hard on the mat with Josh Koscheck on top of him
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck hovers above GSP
Georges St-Pierre stops him from throwing strikes.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck struggles on the ground and tries to break Georges St-Pierre's guard...
GSP doesn't want to free his opponent and Koscheck continues in closed guard
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Josh Koscheck moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
GSP is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
GSP is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
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.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
GSP doesn't let Koscheck get in on his legs.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Josh Koscheck! GSP tries to finish him off with a RNC!
GSP is unable to lock that and Koscheck breaks the lock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Josh Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches towards GSP's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Georges St-Pierre receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! GSP is throwing a flurry of punches!
Josh Koscheck just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
GSP catches an ankle and Koscheck is tripped to the mat!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Koscheck
Koscheck holds Georges St-Pierre's arms and blocks the punches!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Josh Koscheck has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Josh Koscheck regains full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Blocked by Koscheck.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Josh Koscheck moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Koscheck!
Josh Koscheck is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by GSP and pushes him away!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
GSP fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Koscheck jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Josh Koscheck tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
GSP is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Koscheck tries to jump to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre closed his guard around Josh Koscheck.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
Koscheck shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
GSP uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Josh Koscheck pushes Georges St-Pierre down and prevents his attempts to escape
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
GSP steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Josh Koscheck pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP stumbles backwards and Josh Koscheck circles to get the center of the cage
Koscheck launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 4
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A punch from Georges St-Pierre
whizzes past Koscheck.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Josh Koscheck fires an unorthodox punch to GSP's torso
that goes wide.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck tries a hook to the body
and hits GSP ribs hard
Crushing shot to GSP's body! He's holding his side
GSP decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Koscheck takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Koscheck has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Koscheck moves backwards and Georges St-Pierre is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
Georges St-Pierre struggles a bit before breaking Koscheck's attemp of grappling
Tremendous strikes from Koscheck!
GSP blocks with confidence
GSP tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. GSP is clinching with Koscheck.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck shoots and grab Georges St-Pierre's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Koscheck scoop up Georges St-Pierre's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing GSP to the mat
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre can't prevent his opponent from passing. Koscheck looks to work from half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! GSP's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Koscheck gets a good position on the ground. ..
GSP holds Josh Koscheck arms and counters his opponent punches.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Koscheck slips out. GSP quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Koscheck slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Koscheck avoids a dangerous strike from GSP
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Koscheck tries to grapple
He puts GSP in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch to Josh Koscheck ribs and the tries to trip him
Koscheck loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
GSP launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Koscheck's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
GSP moves on the ground
GSP cannot take advantage in the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
GSP breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Josh Koscheck
GSP is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Koscheck misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck launches a kick
GSP checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck jabs at GSP
hitting his chest.
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and moves laterally.
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on GSP's chin
Some counter punches against Georges St-Pierre
land while he's on his bicycle.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Georges St-Pierre, but it's close.
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Round 5
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GSP seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Koscheck 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.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
0:38 Round 5 and Koscheck is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck tries to better his position on the ground...
Koscheck is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Georges St-Pierre blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Koscheck tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Koscheck controls the situation despite Georges St-Pierre efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Koscheck
Great move by GSP who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck launches a few hard punches to Georges St-Pierre's ribs!
GSP struggles and protects himself.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Multiple well placed knees from GSP!
Josh Koscheck is smart enough to block them!
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck tries to take Georges St-Pierre to the ground from the clinch...
GSP shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP and Josh Koscheck are cliched up against the cage. GSP hammers Koscheck face and hooks Koscheck leg
Koscheck stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck tries to take Georges St-Pierre down... GSP stumbles backwards and Josh Koscheck launches a few punches...
Georges St-Pierre dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Some nice shots from Josh Koscheck
that stun GSP.
Some counter punches against Georges St-Pierre
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP won't budge, forcing Koscheck to pull guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Josh Koscheck sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Josh Koscheck holds Georges St-Pierre and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 closed guard over Koscheck
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 Koscheck
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Josh Koscheck rolls over himself and stands up while Georges St-Pierre rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Koscheck jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches towards GSP's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Georges St-Pierre receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Koscheck is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck takes a break to breathe while holding Georges St-Pierre.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Koscheck with a double overhooks!
An overhand right from Georges St-Pierre that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Koscheck moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by Majority decision
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 4/19 (21%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 8/16 (50%)
Takedowns 6/12 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/34 (32%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 739 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 22/36 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/15 (27%)
Takedowns 2/7 (29%)
GnP strikes 17/48 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 739 s
OH. MY. GOD. Legit one of the craziest, closest back and forth fights we have had in a LONG time.
First GSP came out strong, beating on Koscheck. But koscheck has AMAZING recovery. GSP had Koscheck within finishing range. Then the round ended. Koscheck recovered enough. Then from there, koscheck came back and beat GSP within finishing range, and GSP ended the 4th round in desperation. When round 5 came out, it was REALLY even with GSP having less health throughout the round (and whole fight almost), but hanging on and doing enough damage as well to take the fight.
I liked this.
And I think GSP-Alves will be good too.
Josh Koscheck is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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GSP and Koscheck move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Josh Koscheck leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
GSP wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Not a desiderable position that Koscheck is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
GSP is holding Josh Koscheck's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Josh Koscheck's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
GSP tries to open up Josh Koscheck's defense faking a few punches.
Josh Koscheck wraps his arms around GSP's arms and counters the punches.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 1:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Josh Koscheck.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Josh Koscheck's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Koscheck's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
GSP goes for an armbar!
Josh Koscheck breaks the lock and pushes away Georges St-Pierre, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Koscheck didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting GSP's ribs.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to close the guard.
Koscheck put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
Koscheck holds Georges St-Pierre's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
GSP is in closed guard... Koscheck 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 Koscheck
Koscheck 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 Koscheck
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Georges St-Pierre for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Koscheck time to recover. Josh Koscheck seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
Georges St-Pierre sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
GSP catches an ankle and Koscheck is tripped to the mat!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Koscheck.
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Round 2
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Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
GSP is on the receiving end of a great combo by Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck 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.
A left hook from GSP
grazes the chin of Koscheck.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Koscheck struggles... Georges St-Pierre is unable to take him down
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
GSP struggles... Josh Koscheck is unable to take him down
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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! GSP is throwing a flurry of punches!
Josh Koscheck just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
GSP catches an ankle and Koscheck is tripped to the mat!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
GSP tries to open up Josh Koscheck's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Koscheck in the side of the head
Koscheck's Forehead is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre pushes Koscheck's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by GSP who is in full mount! Koscheck is in trouble now!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Koscheck breaks the lock showing some skills...
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck throws a lot of punches
with little effect. GSP is doing a great job covering himself up.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
GSP's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Koscheck misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Koscheck spins out, but Georges St-Pierre was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Koscheck is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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.
Terrible one sided match... Koscheck was not ready to fight a fighter of Georges St-Pierre caliber.
Low kick by Georges St-Pierre to maintain his distance.
That hits Josh Koscheck's ankle
Josh Koscheck takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A punch from Josh Koscheck
grazes GSP's right cheek.
Georges St-Pierre and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Koscheck is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Koscheck blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Koscheck steps forward
GSP feints.
Surprise roundhouse punch by GSP.
Josh Koscheck's reflexes save him!
Koscheck 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.
Koscheck grapple with Georges St-Pierre and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Georges St-Pierre falls hard on the mat with Josh Koscheck on top of him
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck hovers above GSP
Georges St-Pierre stops him from throwing strikes.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck struggles on the ground and tries to break Georges St-Pierre's guard...
GSP doesn't want to free his opponent and Koscheck continues in closed guard
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Josh Koscheck moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
GSP is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
GSP is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
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.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
GSP doesn't let Koscheck get in on his legs.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Josh Koscheck! GSP tries to finish him off with a RNC!
GSP is unable to lock that and Koscheck breaks the lock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Josh Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches towards GSP's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Georges St-Pierre receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! GSP is throwing a flurry of punches!
Josh Koscheck just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
GSP catches an ankle and Koscheck is tripped to the mat!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Koscheck
Koscheck holds Georges St-Pierre's arms and blocks the punches!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Josh Koscheck has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Josh Koscheck regains full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Blocked by Koscheck.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Josh Koscheck moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Koscheck!
Josh Koscheck is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by GSP and pushes him away!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
GSP fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Koscheck jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Josh Koscheck tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
GSP is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Koscheck tries to jump to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre closed his guard around Josh Koscheck.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
Koscheck shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
GSP uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Josh Koscheck pushes Georges St-Pierre down and prevents his attempts to escape
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
GSP steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Josh Koscheck pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP stumbles backwards and Josh Koscheck circles to get the center of the cage
Koscheck launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 4
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A punch from Georges St-Pierre
whizzes past Koscheck.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Josh Koscheck fires an unorthodox punch to GSP's torso
that goes wide.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck tries a hook to the body
and hits GSP ribs hard
Crushing shot to GSP's body! He's holding his side
GSP decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Koscheck takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Koscheck has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Koscheck moves backwards and Georges St-Pierre is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
Georges St-Pierre struggles a bit before breaking Koscheck's attemp of grappling
Tremendous strikes from Koscheck!
GSP blocks with confidence
GSP tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. GSP is clinching with Koscheck.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck shoots and grab Georges St-Pierre's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Koscheck scoop up Georges St-Pierre's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing GSP to the mat
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre can't prevent his opponent from passing. Koscheck looks to work from half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! GSP's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Koscheck gets a good position on the ground. ..
GSP holds Josh Koscheck arms and counters his opponent punches.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Koscheck slips out. GSP quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Koscheck slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Koscheck avoids a dangerous strike from GSP
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Koscheck tries to grapple
He puts GSP in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch to Josh Koscheck ribs and the tries to trip him
Koscheck loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
GSP launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Koscheck's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
GSP moves on the ground
GSP cannot take advantage in the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
GSP breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Josh Koscheck
GSP is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Koscheck misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck launches a kick
GSP checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck jabs at GSP
hitting his chest.
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and moves laterally.
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on GSP's chin
Some counter punches against Georges St-Pierre
land while he's on his bicycle.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Georges St-Pierre, but it's close.
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Round 5
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GSP seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Koscheck 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.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
0:38 Round 5 and Koscheck is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck tries to better his position on the ground...
Koscheck is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Georges St-Pierre blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Koscheck tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Koscheck controls the situation despite Georges St-Pierre efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Koscheck
Great move by GSP who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck launches a few hard punches to Georges St-Pierre's ribs!
GSP struggles and protects himself.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Multiple well placed knees from GSP!
Josh Koscheck is smart enough to block them!
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck tries to take Georges St-Pierre to the ground from the clinch...
GSP shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP and Josh Koscheck are cliched up against the cage. GSP hammers Koscheck face and hooks Koscheck leg
Koscheck stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck tries to take Georges St-Pierre down... GSP stumbles backwards and Josh Koscheck launches a few punches...
Georges St-Pierre dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Some nice shots from Josh Koscheck
that stun GSP.
Some counter punches against Georges St-Pierre
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP won't budge, forcing Koscheck to pull guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Josh Koscheck sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Josh Koscheck holds Georges St-Pierre and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 closed guard over Koscheck
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 Koscheck
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Josh Koscheck rolls over himself and stands up while Georges St-Pierre rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Koscheck jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches towards GSP's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Georges St-Pierre receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Koscheck is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck takes a break to breathe while holding Georges St-Pierre.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Koscheck with a double overhooks!
An overhand right from Georges St-Pierre that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Koscheck moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by Majority decision
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 4/19 (21%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 8/16 (50%)
Takedowns 6/12 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/34 (32%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 739 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 22/36 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/15 (27%)
Takedowns 2/7 (29%)
GnP strikes 17/48 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 739 s
OH. MY. GOD. Legit one of the craziest, closest back and forth fights we have had in a LONG time.
First GSP came out strong, beating on Koscheck. But koscheck has AMAZING recovery. GSP had Koscheck within finishing range. Then the round ended. Koscheck recovered enough. Then from there, koscheck came back and beat GSP within finishing range, and GSP ended the 4th round in desperation. When round 5 came out, it was REALLY even with GSP having less health throughout the round (and whole fight almost), but hanging on and doing enough damage as well to take the fight.
I liked this.
And I think GSP-Alves will be good too.