Post by The Sandmen on Apr 27, 2012 11:44:31 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Josh Koscheck glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Georges St-Pierre comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Koscheck cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Georges St-Pierre moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Koscheck's right thigh
Georges St-Pierre jabs at Koscheck
hitting his chest.
Koscheck studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre swings and Koscheck has to retreat
Tremendous strikes from Koscheck!
GSP blocks with confidence
Koscheck misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
A left hook from GSP
grazes the chin of Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
1:12 Round 1 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
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
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
Koscheck's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
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
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,
GSP's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
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.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Koscheck tries to grapple
He puts GSP in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
GSP takes a break to breathe while holding Josh Koscheck.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
GSP launches a furious low kick!
Koscheck receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Koscheck hyper-extended his leg
Koscheck launches a hook to the body
Georges St-Pierre moves aside looking for a counter...
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Koscheck with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and launches himself over Georges St-Pierre
GSP counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
A right hand from Josh Koscheck
makes GSP stumble back!
Josh Koscheck tries a middle kick
Georges St-Pierre blocks and steps away.
Josh Koscheck tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
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
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
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 4:10 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Josh Koscheck looks to pass to mount...
GSP creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP launches a flurry of punches
Koscheck slips out of danger.
Josh Koscheck is measuring GSP with his jab.
GSP isn't fazed.
Koscheck cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Koscheck sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and launches himself over Georges St-Pierre
GSP counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Koscheck is holding Georges St-Pierre's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Josh Koscheck.
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Round 2
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Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
GSP launches a few weak punches
Koscheck blocks them effectively.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
Koscheck ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck is looking to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Georges St-Pierre has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Koscheck any adventage in the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck 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
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
GSP tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Georges St-Pierre is in half 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!
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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh 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.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Koscheck
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck is moving on the ground...
GSP tries to counter Koscheck's moves on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to show some ground skills
GSP uses his strength to keep GSP at a disadvantage
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
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
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Koscheck struggles and frees his leg!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Koscheck's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Josh Koscheck's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg...
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Koscheck's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to show some ground skills
GSP uses his strength to keep GSP at a disadvantage
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Left cheek
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full 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 full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 3
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Josh Koscheck seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Koscheck studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
GSP fires low kicks
punishing Koscheck's legs repeatedly.
Some counter punches against Georges St-Pierre
land while he's on his bicycle.
GSP studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The two exchange wildly
Koscheck is connecting with a few punches
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Koscheck!
Nice move by GSP who clinches and pushes Koscheck against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches towards GSP's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
GSP seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP grapple with Josh Koscheck and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Josh Koscheck falls hard on the mat with Georges St-Pierre on top of him
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
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
Pitty-pat punches from GSP
They're bothering Koscheck even though they aren't hurting him.
Georges St-Pierre is in full 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 full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to escape from the full mount...
Georges St-Pierre is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Josh Koscheck
misses its target.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
A solid combination from Josh Koscheck
mostly hits air.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Koscheck tries to grapple
He puts GSP in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck tries to breaks Georges St-Pierre's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Koscheck doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch to Josh Koscheck ribs and the tries to trip him
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Josh Koscheck, who is barely covering up!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Right eye
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Stand up! This is what Koscheck's cornermen are shouting. Georges St-Pierre is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
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
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) is cheering him!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
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 is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Koscheck's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Josh Koscheck's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 4
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Middle kick from GSP.
The kick just misses.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Koscheck jabs at GSP
to no visible effect.
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.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab Josh Koscheck's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
GSP scoop up Josh Koscheck's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Koscheck to the mat
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Koscheck's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Stand up! This is what Koscheck's cornermen are shouting. Georges St-Pierre is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Koscheck's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Koscheck is unable to cover himself now!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Forehead
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Left eye
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Koscheck's face with those brutal elbows! Koscheck needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Koscheck's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Right eye
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Josh Koscheck efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
GSP is getting frustrated here.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck is moving on the ground...
GSP tries to counter Koscheck's moves on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Koscheck tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Georges St-Pierre pushes Josh Koscheck down and prevents his attempts to escape
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 rolls him over and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck has given his back to Georges St-Pierre who is trying to get one hook in!
Georges St-Pierre has one hook in!
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with one hook in
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Koscheck.
Nicely done! GSP now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Forehead
Koscheck seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
You can see Koscheck's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Josh Koscheck, who is barely covering up!
Koscheck's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Josh Koscheck's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Koscheck's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Koscheck, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
GSP moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Koscheck!
Koscheck adopts the turtle defense and GSP is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
GSP steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
GSP is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Koscheck, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
GSP moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
Georges St-Pierre has seen better days.
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Koscheck! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Koscheck doesn't defend himself!
Koscheck's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Koscheck!
Koscheck adopts the turtle defense and GSP is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
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.
The cutman is working on Koscheck's face.
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Round 5
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Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Georges St-Pierre tries a middle kick
Koscheck blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
That punishment by Georges St-Pierre has left Koscheck staggered! Georges St-Pierre should try push forward now and finish this!
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
Josh Koscheck paws at GSP.
GSP answers with solid punches!
Koscheck's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Mouth
Koscheck seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Koscheck is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre shows great balance while pushing away Josh Koscheck
GSP is trying to counter now!
Shovel hook by Georges St-Pierre
tags Koscheck.
Koscheck seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
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.
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP grab one of Josh Koscheck's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Georges St-Pierre throw Koscheck to the mat like a ragdoll
Crushing shot to Koscheck's body! He's holding his side
GSP is standing while Koscheck is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... Koscheck was not ready to fight a fighter of Georges St-Pierre caliber.
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Koscheck's guard.
Koscheck didn't see that coming. GSP is in open guard over Koscheck now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
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 continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Koscheck is covering himself! GSP tries to force the situation and Koscheck clumsily gives his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck
GSP tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Koscheck! GSP has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with one hook in
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Josh Koscheck, who is barely covering up!
Koscheck's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with one hook in
GSP has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Koscheck.
Nicely done! GSP now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
Not a desiderable position that Koscheck is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
GSP tries to end this with a RNC!
Punishing hold!
Koscheck is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Josh Koscheck is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by Submission (RNC) at 2:11 Round 5
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 6/7 (86%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 67/84 (80%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 855 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 9/23 (39%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 2/16 (12%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 863 s
A highlight reel performance by GSP from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
A decent performance by Josh Koscheck today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!
Josh Koscheck glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Georges St-Pierre comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Koscheck cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Georges St-Pierre moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Koscheck's right thigh
Georges St-Pierre jabs at Koscheck
hitting his chest.
Koscheck studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre swings and Koscheck has to retreat
Tremendous strikes from Koscheck!
GSP blocks with confidence
Koscheck misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
A left hook from GSP
grazes the chin of Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
1:12 Round 1 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
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
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
Koscheck's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
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
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,
GSP's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
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.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Koscheck tries to grapple
He puts GSP in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
GSP takes a break to breathe while holding Josh Koscheck.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
GSP launches a furious low kick!
Koscheck receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Koscheck hyper-extended his leg
Koscheck launches a hook to the body
Georges St-Pierre moves aside looking for a counter...
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Koscheck with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and launches himself over Georges St-Pierre
GSP counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
A right hand from Josh Koscheck
makes GSP stumble back!
Josh Koscheck tries a middle kick
Georges St-Pierre blocks and steps away.
Josh Koscheck tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
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
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
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 4:10 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Josh Koscheck looks to pass to mount...
GSP creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP launches a flurry of punches
Koscheck slips out of danger.
Josh Koscheck is measuring GSP with his jab.
GSP isn't fazed.
Koscheck cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Koscheck sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and launches himself over Georges St-Pierre
GSP counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Koscheck is holding Georges St-Pierre's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Josh Koscheck.
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Round 2
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Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
GSP launches a few weak punches
Koscheck blocks them effectively.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
Koscheck ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck is looking to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Georges St-Pierre has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Koscheck any adventage in the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck 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
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
GSP tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Georges St-Pierre is in half 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!
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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh 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.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Koscheck
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck is moving on the ground...
GSP tries to counter Koscheck's moves on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to show some ground skills
GSP uses his strength to keep GSP at a disadvantage
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
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
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Koscheck struggles and frees his leg!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Koscheck's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Josh Koscheck's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg...
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Koscheck's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to show some ground skills
GSP uses his strength to keep GSP at a disadvantage
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Left cheek
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full 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 full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 3
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Josh Koscheck seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Koscheck studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
GSP fires low kicks
punishing Koscheck's legs repeatedly.
Some counter punches against Georges St-Pierre
land while he's on his bicycle.
GSP studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The two exchange wildly
Koscheck is connecting with a few punches
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Koscheck!
Nice move by GSP who clinches and pushes Koscheck against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches towards GSP's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
GSP seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP grapple with Josh Koscheck and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Josh Koscheck falls hard on the mat with Georges St-Pierre on top of him
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
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
Pitty-pat punches from GSP
They're bothering Koscheck even though they aren't hurting him.
Georges St-Pierre is in full 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 full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to escape from the full mount...
Georges St-Pierre is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Josh Koscheck
misses its target.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
A solid combination from Josh Koscheck
mostly hits air.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Koscheck tries to grapple
He puts GSP in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck tries to breaks Georges St-Pierre's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Koscheck doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch to Josh Koscheck ribs and the tries to trip him
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Josh Koscheck, who is barely covering up!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Right eye
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Stand up! This is what Koscheck's cornermen are shouting. Georges St-Pierre is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
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
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) is cheering him!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
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 is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Koscheck's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Josh Koscheck's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 4
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Middle kick from GSP.
The kick just misses.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Koscheck jabs at GSP
to no visible effect.
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.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab Josh Koscheck's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
GSP scoop up Josh Koscheck's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Koscheck to the mat
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Koscheck's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Stand up! This is what Koscheck's cornermen are shouting. Georges St-Pierre is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Koscheck's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Koscheck is unable to cover himself now!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Forehead
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Left eye
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Koscheck's face with those brutal elbows! Koscheck needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Koscheck's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Right eye
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Josh Koscheck efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
GSP is getting frustrated here.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck is moving on the ground...
GSP tries to counter Koscheck's moves on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Koscheck tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Georges St-Pierre pushes Josh Koscheck down and prevents his attempts to escape
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 rolls him over and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck has given his back to Georges St-Pierre who is trying to get one hook in!
Georges St-Pierre has one hook in!
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with one hook in
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Koscheck.
Nicely done! GSP now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Forehead
Koscheck seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
You can see Koscheck's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Josh Koscheck, who is barely covering up!
Koscheck's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Josh Koscheck's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Koscheck's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Koscheck, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
GSP moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Koscheck!
Koscheck adopts the turtle defense and GSP is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
GSP steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
GSP is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Koscheck, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
GSP moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
Georges St-Pierre has seen better days.
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Koscheck! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Koscheck doesn't defend himself!
Koscheck's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Koscheck!
Koscheck adopts the turtle defense and GSP is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
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.
The cutman is working on Koscheck's face.
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Round 5
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Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Georges St-Pierre tries a middle kick
Koscheck blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
That punishment by Georges St-Pierre has left Koscheck staggered! Georges St-Pierre should try push forward now and finish this!
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
Josh Koscheck paws at GSP.
GSP answers with solid punches!
Koscheck's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Mouth
Koscheck seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Koscheck is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre shows great balance while pushing away Josh Koscheck
GSP is trying to counter now!
Shovel hook by Georges St-Pierre
tags Koscheck.
Koscheck seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
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.
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP grab one of Josh Koscheck's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Georges St-Pierre throw Koscheck to the mat like a ragdoll
Crushing shot to Koscheck's body! He's holding his side
GSP is standing while Koscheck is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... Koscheck was not ready to fight a fighter of Georges St-Pierre caliber.
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Koscheck's guard.
Koscheck didn't see that coming. GSP is in open guard over Koscheck now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
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 continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Koscheck is covering himself! GSP tries to force the situation and Koscheck clumsily gives his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck
GSP tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Koscheck! GSP has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with one hook in
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Josh Koscheck, who is barely covering up!
Koscheck's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with one hook in
GSP has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Koscheck.
Nicely done! GSP now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck with two hooks in
Not a desiderable position that Koscheck is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
GSP tries to end this with a RNC!
Punishing hold!
Koscheck is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Josh Koscheck is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by Submission (RNC) at 2:11 Round 5
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 6/7 (86%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 67/84 (80%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 855 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 9/23 (39%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 2/16 (12%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 863 s
A highlight reel performance by GSP from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
A decent performance by Josh Koscheck today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!