Post by The Sandmen on May 26, 2019 23:54:46 GMT -5
ManMMA Welterweight Championship
Ferocious staredown by B.J. while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Georges St-Pierre raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
And here we go with the title fight!
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.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Georges St-Pierre jumps back and jabs
That one hits but GSP seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Georges St-Pierre throws a combo
B.J. Penn ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! GSP swings again, only to get countered once more! GSP is looking bad here!
Quick hook by B.J. Penn
Good shot! GSP has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
GSP is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
B.J. Penn controls the situation despite Georges St-Pierre efforts for escaping from the full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. Penn tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. Penn 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 B.J. Penn and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by B.J. and it cost him top position.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
GSP measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll on the ground...
B.J. knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over GSP
B.J. Penn seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
B.J. Penn looks to posture up and open Georges St-Pierre's guard...
B.J. Penn forces Georges St-Pierre to open his guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in open guard over GSP
B.J. tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over GSP
B.J. Penn hooks GSP's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Georges St-Pierre manages to kick B.J. away and scrambles on top!
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J.'s Left cheek is beginning to swell
B.J. Penn is in half guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over GSP
B.J. Penn tries to free his leg
B.J. Penn uses some of his skill by jumping out of GSP's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. Penn hooks GSP's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Georges St-Pierre manages to kick B.J. away and scrambles on top!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
B.J.'s attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
B.J.'s attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
B.J.'s attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
GSP fires a barrage of punches at B.J.'s head!
The punches go wide.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
GSP struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over B.J.'s face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if B.J. doesn't fight back!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over B.J.'s face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if B.J. doesn't fight back!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
B.J. Penn jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nice punches from B.J. Penn.
Even nicer blocks from GSP.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. Penn throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Right cheek
Nice punch by B.J. Penn
that nearly tags GSP.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. Penn jumps backwards and frees his leg.
B.J. 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!
Surprise roundhouse punch by B.J..
It looks like GSP was hit by a bus!
GSP's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A right hand from Georges St-Pierre
makes B.J. stumble back!
Brilliant combination from B.J. Penn
GSP is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre charges at B.J. throwing flurries left and right.
B.J. Penn gets out of the way.
Quick hook by B.J. Penn
Good shot! GSP has reasons to be worried.
GSP has a small cut in his Forehead
GSP is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
GSP follows B.J. Penn
only to get counter punched in a big way! GSP needs to stop playing B.J. Penn's game or he'll get knocked out!
GSP has a small cut in his Forehead
B.J. is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Georges St-Pierre launches a body shot
B.J. dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
B.J. measures the resilience of GSP's chin with an uppercut while GSP lands some great crosses.
GSP's Nose is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn 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 B.J. Penn. 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.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
A furious flurry of punches from B.J. Penn
puts GSP in a world of hurt!
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn throws a looping left hand...
GSP moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
GSP is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to escape from the full mount...
B.J. Penn is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to escape from the full mount...
GSP struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre creates enough space to control B.J. Penn's leg.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre tries to close the guard.
GSP put B.J. Penn in closed guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over GSP
Stand up! This is what GSP's cornermen are shouting. B.J. Penn is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
B.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break Georges St-Pierre's guard...
GSP doesn't want to free his opponent and B.J. continues in closed guard
B.J. misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
B.J. Penn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over GSP
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. tries to escape from the closed guard
B.J. Penn any adventage in the ground.
GSP is trying to counter now!
B.J. is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
B.J. Penn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
Georges St-Pierre takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Brilliant combination from B.J. Penn
that forces GSP to try and defend better.
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
B.J. Penn and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
B.J. Penn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 3
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Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of GSP, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break GSP's ribs.
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 fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
B.J. blocks that. It was easy!
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
B.J. Penn pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with B.J. Penn
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre pushes away B.J. trying to keep the fight at striking range
B.J. doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Georges St-Pierre
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP stumbles backwards and B.J. Penn circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
GSP jumps and tries to free his leg! B.J. doesn't allow this but Georges St-Pierre is able to get half guard here.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
GSP tries to open up B.J. with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and B.J. is trying to block them with his hands...
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
B.J. tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
GSP is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Stand up! This is what GSP's cornermen are shouting. B.J. Penn is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
B.J. Penn takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Georges St-Pierre shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
Georges St-Pierre breaks that americana attempt!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll on the ground...
B.J. knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
B.J. Penn rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
B.J. is in rear mount 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.
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn slides his arm under Georges St-Pierre's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Georges St-Pierre pulls down on B.J. Penn's hand and staves off danger
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
GSP has given his back to B.J. Penn who is trying to get one hook in!
B.J. Penn has one hook in!
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
GSP measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
GSP measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
B.J. has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for GSP.
Nicely done! B.J. now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate GSP, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
B.J. moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
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 launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
GSP shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
GSP is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
A right hand from B.J. Penn
gets deflected.
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
That one hits but B.J. seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
A punch from B.J. Penn
grazes GSP's right cheek.
GSP's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. 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.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
A furious flurry of punches from B.J. Penn
puts GSP in a world of hurt!
GSP's Left cheek is beginning to swell
GSP has a small cut in his Left cheek
Some nice shots from Georges St-Pierre
that stun B.J..
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn's mind is definitely in the fight, GSP just got nailed! B.J. Penn saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! GSP is going to have a headache after this one.
GSP's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Nice punches from Georges St-Pierre.
Even nicer blocks from B.J..
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
GSP leads with a punch
B.J. Penn avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Right cheek
GSP is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre is holding B.J. Penn's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Georges St-Pierre! That one hits Georges St-Pierre left cheek like a hammer!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over B.J.'s face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if B.J. doesn't fight back!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. attempts a triangle from bottom! Georges St-Pierre slips out. B.J. quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Punishing hold!
Georges St-Pierre lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
B.J. Penn doesn't break the lock and Georges St-Pierre is running out of time!
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
Crippling lock!
Georges St-Pierre lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
B.J. Penn doesn't break the lock and Georges St-Pierre is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in GSP's eyes...
B.J. is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Georges St-Pierre lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
B.J. Penn loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
B.J. ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
B.J. tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
GSP tries to stand up!
B.J. doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
GSP is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Not a desiderable position that B.J. is in now. Georges St-Pierre 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.
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
B.J. Penn controls the situation despite Georges St-Pierre efforts for escaping from the full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre creates enough space to control B.J. Penn's leg.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over GSP
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP tries to stand up!
B.J. doesn't allow him!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over GSP
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
GSP seems staggered and B.J. Penn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for B.J..
The cutman is working on GSP's face.
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Round 5
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GSP dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts B.J. from the ground!
B.J. has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
GSP misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn fakes a punch and launches himself over Georges St-Pierre
Great move by B.J. who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
B.J. Penn pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP stumbles backwards and B.J. Penn circles to get the center of the cage
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Georges St-Pierre attempts to cut off B.J. with punches
B.J. avoids getting cornered.
Georges St-Pierre throws an uppercut
B.J. slips it.
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 B.J.
GSP leans back...
B.J. eyes him warily.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. tries an armbar from the bottom!
B.J. is locking that armbar...
That armbar from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
Georges St-Pierre breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
B.J.'s attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
GSP uses his strength to keep GSP at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
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
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
B.J. Penn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Left cheek
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
GSP is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn 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.
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
B.J. Penn rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn throws his leg over Georges St-Pierre's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from B.J. Penn's rear naked choke attempt!
B.J. is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
GSP's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Georges St-Pierre frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into B.J. Penn and ends up on top!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
GSP tries to stand up!
B.J. doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
GSP is moving on the ground...
B.J. tries to counter GSP's moves on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
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 B.J.'s moves.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over B.J.'s face!
B.J. Penn blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
B.J. leans and gets Georges St-Pierre's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
GSP is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
GSP seems staggered and B.J. Penn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:00 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.
B.J. Penn tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on GSP's face
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Georges St-Pierre and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of GSP, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break GSP's ribs.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
GSP is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A solid combination from Georges St-Pierre
mostly hits air.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
Quick hook by B.J. Penn
Good shot! GSP has reasons to be worried.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
B.J. Penn has to be confident that he won that round.
The cutman is working on GSP's face.
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Round 6
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B.J. Penn chases GSP and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! GSP steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
GSP's Right cheek is beginning to swell
GSP has a small cut in his Right cheek
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP launches a flurry of punches
B.J. slips out of danger.
The clock says 0:40 in the 6 round
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Georges St-Pierre jumps back and jabs
GSP seems staggered and B.J. Penn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
GSP's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
B.J. Penn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of GSP, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break GSP's ribs.
Crushing shot to GSP's body! He's holding his side
GSP seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
GSP stumbles back, his corner is screaming! B.J. Penn is coming in again!
GSP's Left cheek is beginning to swell
GSP has a small cut in his Left cheek
GSP seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 6 round
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
An overhand right from B.J. Penn that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! GSP's stops that one with his face! How is GSP standing?!
GSP hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by B.J. Penn has left GSP unconscious on the mat!
GSP's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Nose
Winner is B.J. Penn by KO (Punch) at 1:27 Round 6
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 74/113 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 892 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 19/61 (31%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 40/107 (37%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 892 s
B.J. Penn defends the Welterweight title!
Epic fight. Very even pretty much the entire time. BJ was doing good work late, and started to chip away at GSP, as GSP was struggling with the concept of going for takedowns. BJ's boxinga nd ability to keep it standing won him this fight. And his ability to get up, be up, stay up, and avoid takedowns. On the ground, GSP would have dominated this.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!