Post by The Sandmen on May 24, 2016 11:32:45 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Josh Koscheck doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Josh Koscheck is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Low kick by Josh Koscheck to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Koscheck jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Koscheck pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck takes a break to breathe while holding Georges St-Pierre.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
GSP is holding Josh Koscheck's right 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
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 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
Koscheck is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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 full 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,
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
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!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
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 gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Josh Koscheck work his BJJ game.
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 full 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 beginning to swell
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh 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 2:50 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Koscheck's being punished here!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Nose
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 gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
GSP is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Josh Koscheck hovers above GSP
Georges St-Pierre stops him from throwing strikes.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 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.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
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.
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
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 is not able to do it
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.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 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.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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0:13 Round 2 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
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!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 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
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
Josh Koscheck seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Koscheck tries to show some ground skills
Josh Koscheck put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half 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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
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
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 clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half 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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
GSP tries to get a side mount...
Koscheck wraps his leg around Georges St-Pierre leg and prevents him from moving.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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
GSP breaths deeply while on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Koscheck!
GSP ducks under...
Shovel hook by Georges St-Pierre
tags Koscheck.
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Left cheek
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Josh Koscheck's guard...
Josh Koscheck has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
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
Koscheck misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Josh Koscheck regains full guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
GSP sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
Koscheck waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Georges St-Pierre! He is reversed and nor Josh Koscheck is on half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! GSP's being punished here!
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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
GSP has a small cut in his Forehead
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
GSP sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half 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.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches GSP.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre tries to close the guard.
GSP put Josh Koscheck in closed guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck struggles on the ground and tries to break Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Josh Koscheck is in GSP open guard now
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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GSP and Koscheck are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
The two exchange wildly
Koscheck is connecting with a few punches
Crushing shot to GSP's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre paws at Koscheck.
Koscheck swings ineffectively.
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
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.
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
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 open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
This match is even... This could go the distance.
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 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 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 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.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Koscheck hovers above GSP
Good punches to GSP's body.
Crushing shot to GSP's body! He's holding his side
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
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 tries to open up Koscheck with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Koscheck blocks a few elbows and now Georges St-Pierre will have to look for another option here.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
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
Georges St-Pierre storms over Koscheck with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Koscheck's face with his elbows!
Georges St-Pierre is in open 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.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Koscheck moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Georges St-Pierre breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Middle kick from GSP.
Koscheck receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Koscheck ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for some grappling action
GSP has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
GSP grapple with Josh Koscheck and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Josh Koscheck managed to maintain his balances and move away from GSP
Josh Koscheck attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Middle kick from GSP.
Koscheck receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
A right hand from Georges St-Pierre
gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Koscheck!
GSP is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Koscheck tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Koscheck is clinching with GSP.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Koscheck tries to dirty boxing while holds GSP against cage
GSP is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Those punches are hitting! GSP covers his head!
GSP has a small cut in his Forehead
Georges St-Pierre pushes away Koscheck trying to keep the fight at striking range
Koscheck doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Georges St-Pierre
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
GSP doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Koscheck embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Koscheck pushes GSP forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Nothing from this... Josh Koscheck seems frustrated.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
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!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
Koscheck gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Koscheck gets hold of a leg and trips GSP to the mat!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Koscheck is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Georges St-Pierre is setting up a throw
He nearly drops Koscheck on his head!
Georges St-Pierre is in open 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.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre pushes Josh Koscheck against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Josh Koscheck struggles not allowing Georges St-Pierre improve his position.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck is moving on the ground...
GSP tries to counter Koscheck's moves on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
Koscheck tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
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
You can see Koscheck's blood making stains in the mat.
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.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Koscheck
Josh Koscheck stops him from throwing strikes.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Not a desiderable position that Koscheck is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP sits over his knees and pushes away Koscheck's leg!
Koscheck closes his legs around Georges St-Pierre's leg. GSP is not able to move away now!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
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.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Koscheck is on the receiving end of a great combo by GSP.
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open 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 clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Koscheck uses his forearms to block the impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP moves on the ground
GSP cannot take advantage in the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open 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 open guard 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.
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 3:35 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open 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 open guard over Koscheck
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Koscheck's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like GSP
GSP is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Koscheck's ribs.
Koscheck blocks Georges St-Pierre's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
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
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.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Koscheck's guard...
Koscheck doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
GSP is swinging for the fences!
Koscheck backpedals and creates space. Georges St-Pierre is asking him if he is going to fight!
GSP is holding Josh Koscheck's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Koscheck!
GSP is going to have a big headache after that blow!
GSP's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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A furious flurry of punches from Josh Koscheck
just misses GSP.
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.
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Chin
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Josh Koscheck charges at GSP throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! GSP is rocked!
GSP's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and launches himself over GSP!
Nice move by Koscheck who clinches and pushes GSP against the cage
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...
One swing hits hard GSP's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP pushes off of Josh Koscheck and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Koscheck stumbles backwards but Georges St-Pierre chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Koscheck's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Koscheck tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Josh Koscheck is holding Georges St-Pierre against the fence with his fingers all over GSP's face
GSP looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Josh Koscheck took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
GSP doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Koscheck embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Koscheck pushes GSP forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP and Josh Koscheck are cliched up against the cage. GSP steps for a throw
Koscheck stays on his feet
GSP misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP goes down.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to GSP's face!
GSP's Right eye is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! GSP's being punished here!
GSP's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Left cheek
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 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
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Koscheck moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck storms over GSP with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Koscheck doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again GSP's face with his elbows!
GSP has a small cut in his Mouth
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
GSP tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Josh Koscheck tries to free his leg
Josh Koscheck uses some of his skill by jumping out of GSP's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
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 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 Koscheck's moves.
Josh Koscheck is in side 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!
Bang! GSP's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! GSP's being punished here!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Koscheck fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Georges St-Pierre's arm and tries an armbar!
GSP's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
GSP struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Josh Koscheck appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Josh Koscheck appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Mario Yamasaki breaks Josh Koscheck's lock! This is over! GSP didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Josh Koscheck by Submission (Armbar) at 4:22 Round 5
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 10/16 (62%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/13 (62%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 21/54 (39%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1000 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 13/32 (41%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/16 (56%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 55/84 (65%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1000 s
Wow. Good, even fight. Have not seen Koscheck fight to this form in a long, long time. Kinda nice to see, but would rather GSP beat Koscheck all the time, as Koscheck is pretty douchey.
Josh Koscheck doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Josh Koscheck is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Low kick by Josh Koscheck to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Koscheck jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Koscheck pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck takes a break to breathe while holding Georges St-Pierre.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
GSP is holding Josh Koscheck's right 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
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 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
Koscheck is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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 full 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,
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
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!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
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 gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Josh Koscheck work his BJJ game.
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 full 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 beginning to swell
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh 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 2:50 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Koscheck's being punished here!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Nose
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 gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
GSP is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Josh Koscheck hovers above GSP
Georges St-Pierre stops him from throwing strikes.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 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.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
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.
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
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 is not able to do it
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.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 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.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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0:13 Round 2 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
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!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 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
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
Josh Koscheck seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Koscheck tries to show some ground skills
Josh Koscheck put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half 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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
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
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 clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half 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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
GSP tries to get a side mount...
Koscheck wraps his leg around Georges St-Pierre leg and prevents him from moving.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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
GSP breaths deeply while on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Koscheck!
GSP ducks under...
Shovel hook by Georges St-Pierre
tags Koscheck.
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Left cheek
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Josh Koscheck's guard...
Josh Koscheck has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
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
Koscheck misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Josh Koscheck regains full guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
GSP sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
Koscheck waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Georges St-Pierre! He is reversed and nor Josh Koscheck is on half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! GSP's being punished here!
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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
GSP has a small cut in his Forehead
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
GSP sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half 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.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches GSP.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre tries to close the guard.
GSP put Josh Koscheck in closed guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck struggles on the ground and tries to break Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Josh Koscheck is in GSP open guard now
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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GSP and Koscheck are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
The two exchange wildly
Koscheck is connecting with a few punches
Crushing shot to GSP's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre paws at Koscheck.
Koscheck swings ineffectively.
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
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.
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
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 open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
This match is even... This could go the distance.
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 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 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 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.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Koscheck hovers above GSP
Good punches to GSP's body.
Crushing shot to GSP's body! He's holding his side
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
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 tries to open up Koscheck with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Koscheck blocks a few elbows and now Georges St-Pierre will have to look for another option here.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
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
Georges St-Pierre storms over Koscheck with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Koscheck's face with his elbows!
Georges St-Pierre is in open 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.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Koscheck moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Georges St-Pierre breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Middle kick from GSP.
Koscheck receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Koscheck ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for some grappling action
GSP has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
GSP grapple with Josh Koscheck and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Josh Koscheck managed to maintain his balances and move away from GSP
Josh Koscheck attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Middle kick from GSP.
Koscheck receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
A right hand from Georges St-Pierre
gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Koscheck!
GSP is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Koscheck tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Koscheck is clinching with GSP.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Koscheck tries to dirty boxing while holds GSP against cage
GSP is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Those punches are hitting! GSP covers his head!
GSP has a small cut in his Forehead
Georges St-Pierre pushes away Koscheck trying to keep the fight at striking range
Koscheck doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Georges St-Pierre
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
GSP doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Koscheck embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Koscheck pushes GSP forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Nothing from this... Josh Koscheck seems frustrated.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
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!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
Koscheck gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Koscheck gets hold of a leg and trips GSP to the mat!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Koscheck is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Georges St-Pierre is setting up a throw
He nearly drops Koscheck on his head!
Georges St-Pierre is in open 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.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre pushes Josh Koscheck against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Josh Koscheck struggles not allowing Georges St-Pierre improve his position.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck is moving on the ground...
GSP tries to counter Koscheck's moves on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
Koscheck tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
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
You can see Koscheck's blood making stains in the mat.
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.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Koscheck
Josh Koscheck stops him from throwing strikes.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Not a desiderable position that Koscheck is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP sits over his knees and pushes away Koscheck's leg!
Koscheck closes his legs around Georges St-Pierre's leg. GSP is not able to move away now!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
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.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Koscheck is on the receiving end of a great combo by GSP.
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open 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 clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Koscheck uses his forearms to block the impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP moves on the ground
GSP cannot take advantage in the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open 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 open guard 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.
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 3:35 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open 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 open guard over Koscheck
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Koscheck's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like GSP
GSP is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Koscheck's ribs.
Koscheck blocks Georges St-Pierre's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
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
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.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Koscheck's guard...
Koscheck doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
GSP is swinging for the fences!
Koscheck backpedals and creates space. Georges St-Pierre is asking him if he is going to fight!
GSP is holding Josh Koscheck's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Koscheck!
GSP is going to have a big headache after that blow!
GSP's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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A furious flurry of punches from Josh Koscheck
just misses GSP.
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.
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Chin
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Josh Koscheck charges at GSP throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! GSP is rocked!
GSP's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and launches himself over GSP!
Nice move by Koscheck who clinches and pushes GSP against the cage
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...
One swing hits hard GSP's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP pushes off of Josh Koscheck and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Koscheck stumbles backwards but Georges St-Pierre chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Koscheck's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Koscheck tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Josh Koscheck is holding Georges St-Pierre against the fence with his fingers all over GSP's face
GSP looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Josh Koscheck took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
GSP doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Koscheck embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Koscheck pushes GSP forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP and Josh Koscheck are cliched up against the cage. GSP steps for a throw
Koscheck stays on his feet
GSP misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP goes down.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to GSP's face!
GSP's Right eye is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! GSP's being punished here!
GSP's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Left cheek
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 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
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Koscheck moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck storms over GSP with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Koscheck doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again GSP's face with his elbows!
GSP has a small cut in his Mouth
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
GSP tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Josh Koscheck tries to free his leg
Josh Koscheck uses some of his skill by jumping out of GSP's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
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 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 Koscheck's moves.
Josh Koscheck is in side 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!
Bang! GSP's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! GSP's being punished here!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Koscheck fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Georges St-Pierre's arm and tries an armbar!
GSP's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
GSP struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Josh Koscheck appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Josh Koscheck appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Mario Yamasaki breaks Josh Koscheck's lock! This is over! GSP didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Josh Koscheck by Submission (Armbar) at 4:22 Round 5
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 10/16 (62%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/13 (62%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 21/54 (39%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1000 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 13/32 (41%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/16 (56%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 55/84 (65%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1000 s
Wow. Good, even fight. Have not seen Koscheck fight to this form in a long, long time. Kinda nice to see, but would rather GSP beat Koscheck all the time, as Koscheck is pretty douchey.