Post by The Sandmen on Mar 3, 2020 23:32:56 GMT -5
B.J. Penn is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Georges St-Pierre looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
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!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Middle kick from GSP.
B.J. receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Crushing shot to B.J.'s body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is opening up on B.J. and raining down combinations!
B.J. doesn't look worried as he defends.
GSP showing excellent timing, blasts B.J. Penn with a right hand.
B.J. steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
A furious flurry of punches from B.J. Penn
puts GSP in a world of hurt!
GSP has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Incredible haymaker from Georges St-Pierre!
You can see B.J. Penn's head being snapped backwards!
A right hand from B.J. Penn
surprises GSP!
B.J. shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
B.J. Penn throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
GSP shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
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.
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. tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
B.J. is not making himself an easy target.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
B.J. Penn blocks them all showing some great skills here.
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!
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
B.J. Penn isolates Georges St-Pierre's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Georges St-Pierre is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
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 mount Georges St-Pierre...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP breaths deeply while on the ground
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes B.J.'s knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
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.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
GSP fires a barrage of punches at B.J.'s head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on B.J. Penn's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. holds Georges St-Pierre's head against his chin in the closed guard.
GSP misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 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 3:50 in the 1 round
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
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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
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 tries to escape from the full mount...
GSP struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
B.J. misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
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,
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
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 trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
GSP launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits B.J.'s face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
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.
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.
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
A left hook from B.J.
grazes the chin of GSP.
GSP's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
GSP has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
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
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount B.J. Penn...
B.J. Penn takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in 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!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
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 is taking this opportunity to rest.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
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 2:05 in the 2 round
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 keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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
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...
GSP has given his back to B.J. Penn who is trying to get one hook in!
B.J. Penn has one hook in!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
B.J. Penn tries to get his arm under Georges St-Pierre's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Georges St-Pierre's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Georges St-Pierre easily defends the attempt.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
B.J. begins to launch a barrage of punches over GSP
Georges St-Pierre is smart enough to duck backwards
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
A solid combination from Georges St-Pierre
mostly hits air.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
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
B.J. Penn moves to side mount
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. Penn looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. goes for an armbar!
GSP's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Georges St-Pierre breaks the lock and pushes away B.J. Penn, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A wicked punch by B.J. Penn
rocks GSP!
Superb haymaker by B.J.
that lands on GSP's face like a cannon ball!
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
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. launches a furious hook!
That hits GSP's chin like a wrecking ball! GSP loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 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. launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
GSP hyper-extended his left leg
B.J. is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
B.J. moves backwards and gestures for Georges St-Pierre to stand up.
GSP climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for B.J. Penn.
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Round 3
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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. 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
B.J. moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over GSP
B.J. sits over his knees and pushes away GSP's leg!
B.J. Penn is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in side 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.
GSP misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to 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.
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
B.J. suddenly holds Georges St-Pierre's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
GSP can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over B.J. Penn!
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.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
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. Penn takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Georges St-Pierre shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in GSP's eyes...
That Americana looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in GSP's eyes...
Punishing hold!
B.J. is locking that Americana...
Georges St-Pierre breaks that americana attempt!
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
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
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
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.
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.
Bone shattering straight left hand from B.J. Penn!
GSP is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Right cheek
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Right cheek
GSP is swinging for the fences!
B.J. backpedals and creates space. Georges St-Pierre is asking him if he is going to fight!
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
B.J. Penn pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
B.J. Penn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
B.J. circles out and slips free of Georges St-Pierre's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
B.J. throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
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 is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Terrible one sided match... GSP was not ready to fight a fighter of B.J. Penn caliber.
A wicked punch by B.J. Penn
rocks GSP!
GSP's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
GSP has a small cut in his Right eye
GSP seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. B.J. moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. sprawls and remains on his feet.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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. 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. is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Brilliant combination from B.J. Penn
that forces GSP to try and defend better.
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.
GSP's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
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 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.
B.J. Penn and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn throws a looping left hand...
That lands on GSP's chin! That stops GSP in his tracks!
GSP's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for B.J..
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Round 4
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You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
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 closed guard...
GSP waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for B.J. Penn! He is reversed and nor Georges St-Pierre is on half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half 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.
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
GSP struggles to free himself
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!
GSP struggles to free himself
GSP struggles to free himself
GSP tries to break the lock slamming B.J. Penn against the mat!
B.J. Penn doesn't allow Georges St-Pierre to escape. He is tightening the Triangle to Armbar
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 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 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.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. suddenly holds Georges St-Pierre's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in GSP's eyes...
B.J. is locking that Armbar...
GSP struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
GSP can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over B.J. Penn!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
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
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
GSP's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
GSP's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
GSP struggles to free himself
That Armbar from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
GSP Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
GSP's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Josh Rosenthal breaks B.J. Penn's lock! This is over! GSP didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is B.J. Penn by Submission (Armbar) at 1:50 Round 4
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 44/63 (70%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 575 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 9/29 (31%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 3/1 (300%)
GnP strikes 10/34 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 606 s
Penn brought his GP Penn to this GSP fight. GSP also brought his GP form, which, regretably, is no where near as good as Penn's.
Georges St-Pierre looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
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!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Middle kick from GSP.
B.J. receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Crushing shot to B.J.'s body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is opening up on B.J. and raining down combinations!
B.J. doesn't look worried as he defends.
GSP showing excellent timing, blasts B.J. Penn with a right hand.
B.J. steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
A furious flurry of punches from B.J. Penn
puts GSP in a world of hurt!
GSP has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Incredible haymaker from Georges St-Pierre!
You can see B.J. Penn's head being snapped backwards!
A right hand from B.J. Penn
surprises GSP!
B.J. shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
B.J. Penn throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
GSP shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
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.
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. tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
B.J. is not making himself an easy target.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
B.J. Penn blocks them all showing some great skills here.
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!
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
B.J. Penn isolates Georges St-Pierre's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Georges St-Pierre is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
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 mount Georges St-Pierre...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP breaths deeply while on the ground
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes B.J.'s knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
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.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
GSP fires a barrage of punches at B.J.'s head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on B.J. Penn's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. holds Georges St-Pierre's head against his chin in the closed guard.
GSP misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 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 3:50 in the 1 round
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
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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
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 tries to escape from the full mount...
GSP struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
B.J. misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
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,
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
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 trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
GSP launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits B.J.'s face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
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.
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.
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
A left hook from B.J.
grazes the chin of GSP.
GSP's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
GSP has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
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
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount B.J. Penn...
B.J. Penn takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in 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!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
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 is taking this opportunity to rest.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
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 2:05 in the 2 round
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 keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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
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...
GSP has given his back to B.J. Penn who is trying to get one hook in!
B.J. Penn has one hook in!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
B.J. is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
B.J. Penn tries to get his arm under Georges St-Pierre's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Georges St-Pierre's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Georges St-Pierre easily defends the attempt.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
B.J. begins to launch a barrage of punches over GSP
Georges St-Pierre is smart enough to duck backwards
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
A solid combination from Georges St-Pierre
mostly hits air.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
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
B.J. Penn moves to side mount
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. Penn looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. goes for an armbar!
GSP's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Georges St-Pierre breaks the lock and pushes away B.J. Penn, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A wicked punch by B.J. Penn
rocks GSP!
Superb haymaker by B.J.
that lands on GSP's face like a cannon ball!
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
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. launches a furious hook!
That hits GSP's chin like a wrecking ball! GSP loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 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. launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
GSP hyper-extended his left leg
B.J. is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
B.J. moves backwards and gestures for Georges St-Pierre to stand up.
GSP climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for B.J. Penn.
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Round 3
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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. 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
B.J. moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over GSP
B.J. sits over his knees and pushes away GSP's leg!
B.J. Penn is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in side 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.
GSP misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to 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.
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
B.J. suddenly holds Georges St-Pierre's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
GSP can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over B.J. Penn!
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.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
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. Penn takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Georges St-Pierre shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in GSP's eyes...
That Americana looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in GSP's eyes...
Punishing hold!
B.J. is locking that Americana...
Georges St-Pierre breaks that americana attempt!
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
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
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
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.
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.
Bone shattering straight left hand from B.J. Penn!
GSP is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Right cheek
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Right cheek
GSP is swinging for the fences!
B.J. backpedals and creates space. Georges St-Pierre is asking him if he is going to fight!
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
B.J. Penn pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
B.J. Penn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
B.J. circles out and slips free of Georges St-Pierre's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
B.J. throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
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 is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Terrible one sided match... GSP was not ready to fight a fighter of B.J. Penn caliber.
A wicked punch by B.J. Penn
rocks GSP!
GSP's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
GSP has a small cut in his Right eye
GSP seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. B.J. moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. sprawls and remains on his feet.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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. 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. is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Brilliant combination from B.J. Penn
that forces GSP to try and defend better.
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.
GSP's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
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 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.
B.J. Penn and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn throws a looping left hand...
That lands on GSP's chin! That stops GSP in his tracks!
GSP's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for B.J..
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Round 4
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You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
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 closed guard...
GSP waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for B.J. Penn! He is reversed and nor Georges St-Pierre is on half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half 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.
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
GSP struggles to free himself
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!
GSP struggles to free himself
GSP struggles to free himself
GSP tries to break the lock slamming B.J. Penn against the mat!
B.J. Penn doesn't allow Georges St-Pierre to escape. He is tightening the Triangle to Armbar
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 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 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.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
B.J. suddenly holds Georges St-Pierre's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in GSP's eyes...
B.J. is locking that Armbar...
GSP struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
GSP can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over B.J. Penn!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over B.J.
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
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
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
GSP's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
GSP's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
GSP struggles to free himself
That Armbar from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
GSP Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
GSP's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Josh Rosenthal breaks B.J. Penn's lock! This is over! GSP didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is B.J. Penn by Submission (Armbar) at 1:50 Round 4
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 44/63 (70%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 575 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 9/29 (31%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 3/1 (300%)
GnP strikes 10/34 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 606 s
Penn brought his GP Penn to this GSP fight. GSP also brought his GP form, which, regretably, is no where near as good as Penn's.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!