Post by The Sandmen on Nov 25, 2016 9:36:07 GMT -5
ManMMA Middleweight Championship
Anderson Silva is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Ferocious staredown by GSP while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
GSP is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Anderson Silva 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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Anderson and GSP move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva 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!
Anderson is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under GSP control.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Anderson Silva looks to posture up and open Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Georges St-Pierre has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Anderson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Anderson Silva fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
Anderson Silva tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Anderson Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Anderson Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Anderson Silva takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Georges St-Pierre shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Georges St-Pierre breaks that americana attempt!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
GSP is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Anderson Silva holds Georges St-Pierre and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva sits up and gets an arm around GSP's neck!
GSP pushes Anderson Silva back to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Anderson Silva tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
GSP is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Anderson is in rear mount over GSP
Anderson Silva throws his leg over Georges St-Pierre's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Anderson Silva's rear naked choke attempt!
Georges St-Pierre frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Anderson Silva and ends up on top!
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under GSP control.
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 EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
A bad move from Georges St-Pierre
allows Anderson to land a solid head kick.
Tremendous strikes from Anderson!
GSP blocks with confidence
Anderson Silva and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Solid jabs from Anderson Silva.
Nice punches.
GSP's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
GSP has a small cut in his Chin
Anderson Silva tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of GSP, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! GSP is wobbling!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Anderson Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson Silva jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Low kick by Anderson Silva to maintain his distance.
That hits Georges St-Pierre's ankle
Anderson moves forward looking for some action
Georges St-Pierre struggles a bit before breaking Anderson's attemp of grappling
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
GSP is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Anderson Silva sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Anderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Anderson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
GSP struggles and frees his leg!
Anderson Silva 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.
GSP measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
Anderson Silva tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Anderson Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Anderson Silva 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.
Anderson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
GSP doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes GSP forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Georges St-Pierre is a brick wall. He doesn't allow himself to be brought to the ground. Anderson Silva abandons the guard pull attempt.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab one of Anderson Silva's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Anderson lose his balance and falls to the mat
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
GSP struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Anderson Silva isolates Georges St-Pierre's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Georges St-Pierre is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Anderson Silva doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva sits high on Georges St-Pierre's chest and pulls his leg underneath GSP's head. There's the triangle attempt!
GSP tries to roll out. He's too quick for Anderson Silva and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Anderson and it cost him top position.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Anderson
Anderson Silva stops him from throwing strikes.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
GSP blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Anderson's guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Not a desiderable position that Anderson is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson works on the ground with his fingers over GSP's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Anderson Silva sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Anderson Silva's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Anderson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson tries an armbar from the bottom!
Georges St-Pierre breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Anderson Silva, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Superb haymaker by Anderson
GSP manages to move aside
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
GSP was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Left cheek
Anderson Silva is opening up on GSP and raining down combinations!
GSP's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Forehead
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre postures up and launches another series of punches!
Anderson pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Georges St-Pierre's offensive.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
GSP is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
GSP uses his strength to keep GSP at a disadvantage
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Anderson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Anderson time to recover. Anderson Silva seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Anderson blocks with his arms and leg
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Anderson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits GSP's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for some grappling action
GSP has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Georges St-Pierre pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Georges St-Pierre
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab Anderson Silva's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Anderson sprawl and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson tries to take Georges St-Pierre down... GSP stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard GSP's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre slightly pushes Anderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Anderson Silva tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Georges St-Pierre's knows what to do here and blocks them
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from GSP!
Anderson blocks with confidence
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Georges St-Pierre is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Anderson moves forward looking for some action
Anderson Silva shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Anderson Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Anderson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Anderson Silva takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Georges St-Pierre shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Georges St-Pierre breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll on the ground...
Anderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Anderson
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP is in closed guard... Anderson 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 Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP is in closed guard... Anderson 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 Anderson
GSP is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP tries to open up Anderson Silva's defense faking a few punches.
Anderson Silva wraps his arms around GSP's arms and counters the punches.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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.
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Round 4
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Anderson Silva throws a looping right hand...
That lands on GSP's chin! That stops GSP in his tracks!
Solid low kick from Anderson Silva.
GSP deflects it.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
A left hook from GSP
falls short.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Middle kick from Anderson.
GSP receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Anderson Silva tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Georges St-Pierre's knows what to do here and blocks them
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
GSP blocks and pushes his opponent.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Anderson 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.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Anderson Silva pushes Georges St-Pierre down and prevents his attempts to escape
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva 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!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre creates enough space to control Anderson Silva's leg.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
Stand up! This is what GSP's cornermen are shouting. Anderson Silva is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Anderson Silva tries to free his leg
Anderson Silva uses some of his skill by jumping out of GSP's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson Silva looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Georges St-Pierre takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva aggressively and repeatedly punches GSP.
Good job by GSP blocking and slipping the blows.
Mario Yamasaki 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 EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson tries to grapple
He puts GSP in a double underhook!
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP circles out and slips free of Anderson Silva's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva paws at GSP.
GSP swings ineffectively.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with GSP's chin!
GSP's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre tries a hook to the body
and hits Anderson ribs hard
Anderson pushes Georges St-Pierre and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
GSP is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Anderson Silva put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Anderson Silva sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
GSP tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Anderson from the side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
Anderson holds Georges St-Pierre arms and counters his opponent punches.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson Silva
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Anderson Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
Anderson ties him up.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson tries an armbar from the bottom!
Georges St-Pierre breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
GSP uses his strength to keep GSP at a disadvantage
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Anderson won't allow him to take this position easily.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Georges St-Pierre takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Anderson is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Shovel hook by Georges St-Pierre
tags Anderson.
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Anderson is on the receiving end of a great combo by GSP.
Some counter punches against Anderson Silva
almost hit him as he moves away.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre'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 to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
deflected by Anderson.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson 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 0:55 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Anderson has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Georges St-Pierre takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Anderson Silva moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson avoids a dangerous strike from GSP
and counters with a solid straight!
Anderson throws a low kick
Georges St-Pierre blocks.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over GSP!
Georges St-Pierre is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Anderson and pushes him away!
The two exchange wildly
GSP is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Anderson Silva circles around 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.
Anderson launches a stiff jab!
GSP ducks that one.
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson Silva
Great move by GSP who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Nothing from this... Anderson Silva seems frustrated.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
GSP launches a hook to the body
Bang! Anderson stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Anderson's being punished here!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
GSP moves on the ground
Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson Silva
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Anderson Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Anderson Silva
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Anderson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Anderson Silva.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Anderson Silva
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Anderson Silva efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 6
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:25 in the 6 round
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:35 in the 6 round
Anderson showing excellent timing, blasts Georges St-Pierre with a right hand.
GSP steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
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 Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
Not a desiderable position that Anderson is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
That hit Anderson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:45 in the 6 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over GSP
GSP launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Anderson's ribs.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Anderson has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Anderson Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP holds Anderson Silva's head against his chin in the closed guard.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anderson Silva!
The clock says 2:05 in the 6 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Georges St-Pierre pushes Anderson Silva down and prevents his attempts to escape
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 6 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Anderson Silva
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
GSP steps backwards away from Anderson Silva. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:50 in the 6 round
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anderson Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Anderson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
GSP succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:15 in the 6 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
GSP is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Anderson's ribs.
Anderson is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 3:40 in the 6 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Stand up! This is what GSP's cornermen are shouting. Anderson Silva is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:10 in the 6 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 6 round
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP throws a lazy kick
Anderson blocks and keeps his distance.
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a low kick.
GSP blocks that.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Crushing shot! GSP's mouthpiece flies out of his mouth
Anderson Silva chases GSP and launches a few perfect strikes
GSP ducks backwards and avoids them.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre attempts to cut off Anderson with punches
Anderson reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Mouth
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 7
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GSP is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Anderson Silva
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson struggles and frees his leg!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre throws a flurry of punches at Anderson...
A lot of them are hitting Anderson's face
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Right cheek
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Anderson from the side mount!
The clock says 1:05 in the 7 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson Silva
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Anderson Silva sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
GSP tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:35 in the 7 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Anderson Silva
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Anderson Silva's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Anderson doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre is setting up a throw
He nearly drops Anderson on his head!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
You can see Anderson's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Anderson Silva closed his guard around Georges St-Pierre.
The clock says 2:50 in the 7 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
Anderson 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.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Anderson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Anderson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Anderson is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 3:30 in the 7 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva 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 open guard over Anderson
You can see Anderson's blood making stains in the mat.
Georges St-Pierre pushes Anderson Silva against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
GSP jumps and tries to free his leg! Anderson doesn't allow this but Georges St-Pierre is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:00 in the 7 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Anderson is covering himself! GSP tries to force the situation and Anderson clumsily gives his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Anderson
Anderson Silva doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Anderson Silva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson launches a furious hook!
GSP ducks under and pushes Anderson Silva creating some space.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Georges St-Pierre takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
GSP is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 8
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Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and moves laterally.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Anderson's being punished here!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Anderson Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Anderson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Anderson has a small cut in his Forehead
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson Silva 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 closed guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva 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.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Anderson's kick.
A left hook from Anderson
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
A left hook from GSP
grazes the chin of Anderson.
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Georges St-Pierre takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Some counter punches against Anderson Silva
almost hit him as he moves away.
Anderson Silva is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Deep breaths from Anderson Silva who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Anderson Silva
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Anderson Silva, who is barely covering up!
Anderson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Anderson Silva
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Anderson Silva efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 8 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Anderson Silva
GSP goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Georges St-Pierre appears to be unbreakable
Anderson's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Anderson Silva taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by Submission (Armbar) at 2:50 Round 8
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 20/52 (38%)
Kicks 5/10 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/25 (8%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1361 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 28/52 (54%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 34/71 (48%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1361 s
What a huge upset! Georges St-Pierre is the winner!
Georges St-Pierre wins the Middleweight title!
This was an epic fight. Anderson did whatever he wanted for the first 4 rounds. He was definitely winning, taking a commanding lead, but not necessarily doing ridiculous amounts of damage. At his peak to this point, GSP was probably down about 20-25% of his health. Then suddenly, out of NOWHERE (Randy Orton RKO style), GSP comes out in the 5th, takes Anderson down, and does HEAVY damage to turn the whole fight around. I think Anderson began to grow a little tired. GSP did not, so he kept at it. Anderson had a bit more in him by about the 7th round, got some offense in, but GSP had not only crawled back into the fight at that point, he was taking over. And unlike ANderson, when GSP had his change, he did damage.
Early fight of the year candidate here. And it's gonna be hard to top this one.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!