Post by The Sandmen on Aug 10, 2019 19:46:01 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by B.J. while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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GSP and B.J. move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
and hits GSP ribs hard
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Several good body shots
land on GSP.
GSP leads with a punch
B.J. Penn avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
A punch from B.J. Penn
gets blocked by GSP.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. Penn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre storms over B.J. with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again B.J.'s face with his elbows!
B.J.'s Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
B.J. uses his forearms to block the impact!
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.
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to B.J.'s face!
B.J.'s Left cheek is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. Penn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 1:55 in the 1 round
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.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. Penn looks to pass to mount...
GSP creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 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.
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 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
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
GSP has B.J. controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills GSP manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along B.J.
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.
Pulverizing punch to GSP's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
B.J. Penn swings...
hard impact to GSP's face!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre launches a body shot
B.J. evades.
B.J. Penn put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That's just incredible! That punch hits Georges St-Pierre's face like a wrecking ball!
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.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
B.J. Penn put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn throws up a triangle attempt!
Georges St-Pierre postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills B.J. Penn's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over B.J.
GSP sits over his knees and pushes away B.J.'s leg!
Georges St-Pierre is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Georges St-Pierre jumps back and jabs
B.J. only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
B.J. has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
B.J. grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
GSP struggles... B.J. Penn is unable to take him down
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 gets a good position on the ground. ..
B.J. holds Georges St-Pierre arms and counters his opponent punches.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre storms over B.J. with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
B.J. Penn blocks them all showing some great skills here.
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 1:15 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. Penn 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!
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.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. Penn tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
GSP is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
GSP is trying to counter now!
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
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.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over GSP
B.J. moves on the ground
B.J. Penn moves to side mount
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
GSP breaks free.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. Penn looks to pass to mount...
B.J. slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Georges St-Pierre.
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 rolls him over and takes his back!
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has B.J. controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
B.J. is unable to move under GSP control.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP
B.J. tries to end this with a RNC!
GSP manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP has B.J. controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
B.J. is unable to move under GSP control.
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has given his back to B.J. Penn who is trying to get one hook in!
GSP struggles in the ground trying to break B.J.'s control
B.J. misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP has B.J. controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
B.J. is unable to move under GSP control.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard 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.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
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.
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
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from B.J. Penn
miss their mark.
B.J. Penn tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Mouth
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.
GSP misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. tries to grapple
He puts GSP in a double underhook!
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 4:05 in the 2 round
GSP decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
B.J. Penn 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.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over GSP
B.J. tries to escape from the closed guard
B.J. succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
B.J. Penn is in open guard over GSP
B.J. moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over GSP
B.J. Penn tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre can't prevent his opponent from passing. B.J. looks to work from half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for B.J. Penn, but it's close.
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Round 3
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B.J. is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
B.J. Penn charges at GSP throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! GSP is rocked!
Nice punches from B.J. Penn.
GSP staggers backwards. B.J. wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
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.
B.J. Penn throws up a triangle attempt!
Georges St-Pierre postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP tries to open up B.J. Penn's defense faking a few punches.
B.J. Penn wraps his arms around GSP's arms and counters the punches.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at B.J. Penn! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if B.J. Penn doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
B.J. Penn closed his guard around Georges St-Pierre.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Georges St-Pierre storms over B.J. with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
B.J. Penn blocks them all showing some great skills here.
GSP misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over B.J.
Nice moves from Georges St-Pierre who positions himself for using his knees on B.J.!
One, two! Look at B.J. Penn's grimace of pain!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over B.J.
GSP tries to get a side mount...
B.J. wraps his leg around Georges St-Pierre leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
B.J. has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. Penn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over B.J.
GSP holds B.J. Penn and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
B.J. is fast enough to block that knee!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but B.J. Penn sees and opening and traps him in 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...
B.J. blocks a few elbows and now Georges St-Pierre will have to look for another option here.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
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!
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 rolls him over and takes his back!
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP
B.J. works on the ground with his fingers over GSP's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has B.J. controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
B.J. is unable to move under GSP control.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 3:15 in the 3 round
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
GSP measures the resilience of B.J.'s chin with an uppercut while B.J. lands some great crosses.
GSP's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Middle kick from GSP.
The kick just misses.
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
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from B.J. Penn
makes GSP stumble back!
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.
That punishment by B.J. Penn has left GSP staggered! B.J. Penn should try push forward now and finish this!
Brutal-looking high kick from Georges St-Pierre!
B.J. dodges!
Georges St-Pierre moves forward and launches a low kick.
B.J. blocks that.
GSP misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
GSP's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
GSP has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by B.J. Penn has left GSP staggered! B.J. Penn should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
GSP blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Georges St-Pierre's cheek! GSP stumbles and the falls to the mat!
B.J. is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
B.J. launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
B.J. is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
B.J. launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
B.J. is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn creates space and allows Georges St-Pierre to stand up.
GSP climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Georges St-Pierre tries a middle kick
B.J. Penn blocks and steps away.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
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 Left eye
Georges St-Pierre seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for B.J. Penn!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Pulverizing punch to GSP's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
GSP's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
and hits GSP ribs hard
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. launches a furious hook!
That hits GSP's chin like a wrecking ball! GSP loses balance and goes to the mat.
B.J. is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
B.J. launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
B.J. is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
B.J. launches a kick to GSP's thigh
GSP checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre kicks his legs trying to keep B.J. Penn away.
No damage done by those kicks.
B.J. is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
B.J. launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
B.J. is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
GSP tries to hit B.J. Penn with a kick to his knee from the ground.
B.J. dodges that
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. opts to jump inside GSP's guard.
GSP didn't see that coming. B.J. Penn is in open guard over GSP now.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over GSP
B.J. is in open guard over GSP... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
B.J. is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
GSP rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
GSP climbs to his feet and is standing now.
GSP is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
B.J. tries to hit Georges St-Pierre with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. GSP steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
B.J. Penn is on his feet again.
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on GSP's chin
GSP has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
B.J. Penn shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
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.
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
Georges St-Pierre paws at B.J..
B.J. answers with solid punches!
GSP's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by B.J..
It looks like GSP was hit by a bus!
GSP's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
GSP's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Nice punch by B.J. Penn
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
GSP's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:40 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.
A furious flurry of punches from B.J. Penn
puts GSP in a world of hurt!
GSP's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
B.J. struggles... Georges St-Pierre is unable to take him down
B.J. Penn was tooling Georges St-Pierre for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Georges St-Pierre lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
B.J. Penn is opening up on GSP and raining down combinations!
GSP's corner looks worried!
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.
B.J. Penn throws a looping right hand...
That lands on GSP's chin! That stops GSP in his tracks!
GSP has a small cut in his Left eye
GSP seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
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 launches a hook to the body
B.J. Penn moves aside looking for a counter...
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from B.J. Penn
makes GSP stumble back!
GSP's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Not a desiderable position that B.J. is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP steps backwards away from B.J. Penn. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over GSP
B.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break Georges St-Pierre's guard...
B.J. Penn is in GSP open guard now
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
B.J. is on the receiving end of a great combo by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
B.J. launches a kick
but Georges St-Pierre avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
B.J. Penn throws a looping right hand...
That lands on GSP's chin! That stops GSP in his tracks!
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. launches a furious hook!
That hits GSP's chin like a wrecking ball! GSP loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Chin
B.J. is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
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 hit B.J. Penn with a kick to his knee from the ground.
B.J. dodges that
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. cartwheels towards GSP!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Georges St-Pierre.
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.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. Penn isolates Georges St-Pierre's right arm looking for an armbar...
Georges St-Pierre manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! B.J. Penn lost his dominant position.
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. 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.
B.J. is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
GSP struggles to free himself
GSP's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
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 doesn't break the lock and Georges St-Pierre is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in GSP's eyes...
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!
Crippling lock!
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
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. 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.
Crippling lock!
GSP's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
GSP struggles to free himself
GSP struggles to free himself
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
B.J. Penn put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That punch barely misses as Georges St-Pierre steps backwards!
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
B.J. blocks that. He made it look easy!
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
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.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
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. doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Georges St-Pierre embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from B.J. who put distance between them
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
That punishment by B.J. Penn has left GSP staggered! B.J. Penn should try push forward now and finish this!
B.J. launches a furious hook!
That hits GSP's chin like a wrecking ball! GSP loses balance and goes to the mat.
B.J. Penn turns out the lights for GSP! What an astonishing KO by B.J.!
GSP's Chin is beginning to swell
GSP has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is B.J. Penn by KO (Punch) at 2:22 Round 5
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 17/33 (52%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/2 (250%)
GnP strikes 20/55 (36%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 646 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 71/97 (73%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 587 s
Penn is THE guy to have in a GP.
Ferocious staredown by B.J. while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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GSP and B.J. move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
and hits GSP ribs hard
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Several good body shots
land on GSP.
GSP leads with a punch
B.J. Penn avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
A punch from B.J. Penn
gets blocked by GSP.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. Penn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre storms over B.J. with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again B.J.'s face with his elbows!
B.J.'s Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
B.J. uses his forearms to block the impact!
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.
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to B.J.'s face!
B.J.'s Left cheek is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. Penn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 1:55 in the 1 round
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.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. Penn looks to pass to mount...
GSP creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 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.
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 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
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
GSP has B.J. controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills GSP manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along B.J.
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.
Pulverizing punch to GSP's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
B.J. Penn swings...
hard impact to GSP's face!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre launches a body shot
B.J. evades.
B.J. Penn put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That's just incredible! That punch hits Georges St-Pierre's face like a wrecking ball!
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.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
B.J. Penn put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn throws up a triangle attempt!
Georges St-Pierre postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills B.J. Penn's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over B.J.
GSP sits over his knees and pushes away B.J.'s leg!
Georges St-Pierre is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Georges St-Pierre jumps back and jabs
B.J. only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
B.J. has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
B.J. grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
GSP struggles... B.J. Penn is unable to take him down
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 gets a good position on the ground. ..
B.J. holds Georges St-Pierre arms and counters his opponent punches.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre storms over B.J. with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
B.J. Penn blocks them all showing some great skills here.
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 1:15 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. Penn 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!
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.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. Penn tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
GSP is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
GSP is trying to counter now!
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
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.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over GSP
B.J. moves on the ground
B.J. Penn moves to side mount
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
GSP breaks free.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. Penn looks to pass to mount...
B.J. slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Georges St-Pierre.
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 rolls him over and takes his back!
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has B.J. controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
B.J. is unable to move under GSP control.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP
B.J. tries to end this with a RNC!
GSP manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP has B.J. controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
B.J. is unable to move under GSP control.
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has given his back to B.J. Penn who is trying to get one hook in!
GSP struggles in the ground trying to break B.J.'s control
B.J. misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP has B.J. controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
B.J. is unable to move under GSP control.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard 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.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
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.
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
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from B.J. Penn
miss their mark.
B.J. Penn tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Mouth
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.
GSP misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. tries to grapple
He puts GSP in a double underhook!
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 4:05 in the 2 round
GSP decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
B.J. Penn 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.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over GSP
B.J. tries to escape from the closed guard
B.J. succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
B.J. Penn is in open guard over GSP
B.J. moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over GSP
B.J. Penn tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre can't prevent his opponent from passing. B.J. looks to work from half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for B.J. Penn, but it's close.
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Round 3
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B.J. is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
B.J. Penn charges at GSP throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! GSP is rocked!
Nice punches from B.J. Penn.
GSP staggers backwards. B.J. wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
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.
B.J. Penn throws up a triangle attempt!
Georges St-Pierre postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP tries to open up B.J. Penn's defense faking a few punches.
B.J. Penn wraps his arms around GSP's arms and counters the punches.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at B.J. Penn! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if B.J. Penn doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
B.J. Penn closed his guard around Georges St-Pierre.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Georges St-Pierre storms over B.J. with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
B.J. Penn blocks them all showing some great skills here.
GSP misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over B.J.
Nice moves from Georges St-Pierre who positions himself for using his knees on B.J.!
One, two! Look at B.J. Penn's grimace of pain!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over B.J.
GSP tries to get a side mount...
B.J. wraps his leg around Georges St-Pierre leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
B.J. has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. Penn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over B.J.
GSP holds B.J. Penn and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
B.J. is fast enough to block that knee!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but B.J. Penn sees and opening and traps him in 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...
B.J. blocks a few elbows and now Georges St-Pierre will have to look for another option here.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
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!
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 rolls him over and takes his back!
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP
B.J. works on the ground with his fingers over GSP's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has B.J. controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
B.J. is unable to move under GSP control.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 3:15 in the 3 round
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
GSP measures the resilience of B.J.'s chin with an uppercut while B.J. lands some great crosses.
GSP's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Middle kick from GSP.
The kick just misses.
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
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from B.J. Penn
makes GSP stumble back!
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.
That punishment by B.J. Penn has left GSP staggered! B.J. Penn should try push forward now and finish this!
Brutal-looking high kick from Georges St-Pierre!
B.J. dodges!
Georges St-Pierre moves forward and launches a low kick.
B.J. blocks that.
GSP misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
GSP's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
GSP has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by B.J. Penn has left GSP staggered! B.J. Penn should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
GSP blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Georges St-Pierre's cheek! GSP stumbles and the falls to the mat!
B.J. is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
B.J. launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
B.J. is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
B.J. launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
B.J. is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn creates space and allows Georges St-Pierre to stand up.
GSP climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Georges St-Pierre tries a middle kick
B.J. Penn blocks and steps away.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
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 Left eye
Georges St-Pierre seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for B.J. Penn!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Pulverizing punch to GSP's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
GSP's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
and hits GSP ribs hard
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. launches a furious hook!
That hits GSP's chin like a wrecking ball! GSP loses balance and goes to the mat.
B.J. is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
B.J. launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
B.J. is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
B.J. launches a kick to GSP's thigh
GSP checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre kicks his legs trying to keep B.J. Penn away.
No damage done by those kicks.
B.J. is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
B.J. launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
B.J. is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
GSP tries to hit B.J. Penn with a kick to his knee from the ground.
B.J. dodges that
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. opts to jump inside GSP's guard.
GSP didn't see that coming. B.J. Penn is in open guard over GSP now.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over GSP
B.J. is in open guard over GSP... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
B.J. is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
GSP rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
GSP climbs to his feet and is standing now.
GSP is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
B.J. tries to hit Georges St-Pierre with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. GSP steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
B.J. Penn is on his feet again.
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on GSP's chin
GSP has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
B.J. Penn shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
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.
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
Georges St-Pierre paws at B.J..
B.J. answers with solid punches!
GSP's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by B.J..
It looks like GSP was hit by a bus!
GSP's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
GSP's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Nice punch by B.J. Penn
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
GSP's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:40 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.
A furious flurry of punches from B.J. Penn
puts GSP in a world of hurt!
GSP's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
B.J. struggles... Georges St-Pierre is unable to take him down
B.J. Penn was tooling Georges St-Pierre for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Georges St-Pierre lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
B.J. Penn is opening up on GSP and raining down combinations!
GSP's corner looks worried!
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.
B.J. Penn throws a looping right hand...
That lands on GSP's chin! That stops GSP in his tracks!
GSP has a small cut in his Left eye
GSP seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
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 launches a hook to the body
B.J. Penn moves aside looking for a counter...
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from B.J. Penn
makes GSP stumble back!
GSP's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Not a desiderable position that B.J. is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP steps backwards away from B.J. Penn. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over GSP
B.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break Georges St-Pierre's guard...
B.J. Penn is in GSP open guard now
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
B.J. is on the receiving end of a great combo by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
B.J. launches a kick
but Georges St-Pierre avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
B.J. Penn throws a looping right hand...
That lands on GSP's chin! That stops GSP in his tracks!
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. launches a furious hook!
That hits GSP's chin like a wrecking ball! GSP loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Chin
B.J. is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
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 hit B.J. Penn with a kick to his knee from the ground.
B.J. dodges that
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. cartwheels towards GSP!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Georges St-Pierre.
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.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. Penn isolates Georges St-Pierre's right arm looking for an armbar...
Georges St-Pierre manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! B.J. Penn lost his dominant position.
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. 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.
B.J. is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
GSP struggles to free himself
GSP's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
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 doesn't break the lock and Georges St-Pierre is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in GSP's eyes...
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!
Crippling lock!
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over B.J.
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. 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.
Crippling lock!
GSP's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
GSP struggles to free himself
GSP struggles to free himself
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
B.J. Penn put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That punch barely misses as Georges St-Pierre steps backwards!
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
B.J. blocks that. He made it look easy!
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
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.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
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. doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Georges St-Pierre embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from B.J. who put distance between them
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
That punishment by B.J. Penn has left GSP staggered! B.J. Penn should try push forward now and finish this!
B.J. launches a furious hook!
That hits GSP's chin like a wrecking ball! GSP loses balance and goes to the mat.
B.J. Penn turns out the lights for GSP! What an astonishing KO by B.J.!
GSP's Chin is beginning to swell
GSP has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is B.J. Penn by KO (Punch) at 2:22 Round 5
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 17/33 (52%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/2 (250%)
GnP strikes 20/55 (36%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 646 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 71/97 (73%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 587 s
Penn is THE guy to have in a GP.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!