Post by The Sandmen on Feb 9, 2012 12:40:27 GMT -5
Jon Jones is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec).
Georges St-Pierre raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Jon Jones looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Crushing shot to Bones's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Bones measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Bones tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Bones
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Bones's guard...
Bones breaks the lock and covers himself from GSP's punches
GSP misses a step and Jon Jones sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Bones
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
GSP succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Bones tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Jon Jones seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jon Jones launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Georges St-Pierre pushes Jon Jones against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
GSP jumps and tries to free his leg! Bones doesn't allow this but Georges St-Pierre is able to get half guard here.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Bones
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Jon Jones's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Jon Jones regains half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Bones
As the fight continues it seems that Jon Jones is taking the best of the fight.
Bones breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jon Jones attempts a sweep single...
Jon Jones catches Georges St-Pierre's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bones.
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bones's side.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
GSP breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
GSP shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Bones is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bones tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bones tries to launch a few punches to Georges St-Pierre
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting GSP's defense
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones tries to escape from the closed guard
Jon Jones any adventage in the ground.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bones is trying to counter now!
Jon Jones tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Jon Jones manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Herb Dean 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.
Solid shot from Georges St-Pierre to the body.
Bones blocks in time.
Jon Jones shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Georges St-Pierre is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bones into his guard.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Bones's ribs.
That hit Bones who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
GSP leans and gets Jon Jones's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jon Jones gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Bones is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Jones!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to escape from the full mount...
Georges St-Pierre is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Jones
Blocked by Bones.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Bones's face with those brutal elbows! Bones needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Bones's guard...
Bones breaks the lock and covers himself from GSP's punches
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Bones has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Jon Jones leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
Bones shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Jones pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP stumbles backwards and Jon Jones circles to get the center of the cage
Jon Jones tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
GSP is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Jon Jones 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
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bones is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre shows great balance while pushing away Jon Jones
GSP is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Georges St-Pierre!
Bones ducks under...
Here comes Jon Jones with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on GSP's ribs!
GSP is holding Jon Jones's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Jones loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Bones is doing a great job covering himself up.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Jones looks to counter!
Jon Jones attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Jon Jones manages to switch to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Bones
Bones measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Bones
Jon Jones launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Bones
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
Bones anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Bones
Jon Jones tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Jon Jones's guard...
Jon Jones's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Bones
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jon Jones rolls over himself and stands up while Georges St-Pierre rolls on his back.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bones launches a stiff jab!
GSP ducks that one.
Bones clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre fires an unorthodox punch to Bones's torso
that goes wide.
Jon Jones tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP goes down.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Bones fires a barrage of punches at GSP's head!
The punches go wide.
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Bones
He is not able to do it
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Jon Jones pushes Georges St-Pierre against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Georges St-Pierre struggles not allowing Jon Jones improve his position.
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Bones moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Bones misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bones's side.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Jon Jones uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Jon Jones looks to counter!
Jon Jones moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Jones wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Bones is smart enough to block that one.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre tries a hook to the body
but Bones manages to dodge it
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Jon Jones jumps back and jabs
GSP seems staggered and Jon Jones runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Georges St-Pierre circles around Bones
GSP launches a flurry of punches
Bones slips out of danger.
Jon Jones takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Bones fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Georges St-Pierre didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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GSP is holding Jon Jones's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Jones loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Jon Jones...
Jon Jones takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Bones
GSP is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bones can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bones leans back...
He clobbers Georges St-Pierre's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
GSP's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jon Jones 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jon Jones tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP goes down.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Bones
He is not able to do it
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Jon Jones tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Jon Jones manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Bones is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Jon Jones hovers above GSP
Georges St-Pierre stops him from throwing strikes.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Jon Jones uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Jon Jones tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Jon Jones manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Jon Jones looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Jon Jones slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Jones is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jon Jones doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jon Jones is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre creates enough space to control Jon Jones's leg.
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre moves forward and launches a low kick.
Bones blocks that.
GSP misses a step and Jon Jones sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jon Jones tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jon Jones who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Jon Jones 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 Jon Jones
The fighters are clinching.
Bones tries to take Georges St-Pierre down... GSP stumbles backwards and Jon Jones launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard GSP's jaw!
Georges St-Pierre pushes away Bones trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bones doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Georges St-Pierre
The fighters are clinching.
Bones grapple with Georges St-Pierre and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Georges St-Pierre falls hard on the mat with Jon Jones on top of him
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Bones's ribs.
Bones blocks those punches
Bones tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bones throws a few hammer fists to the face of Georges St-Pierre
Solid shots!
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Bones tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Jon Jones fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to GSP's face!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Nose
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Jon Jones throws down elbows...
He's tearing up GSP's face with those brutal elbows! GSP needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
GSP's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Left eye
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Jon Jones aggressively and repeatedly punches GSP.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Jon Jones looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Jon Jones slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Jones is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Bones is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Georges St-Pierre, who is barely covering up!
This is over! That impact from Jon Jones has left GSP laying flat on the mat!
GSPs corner is arguing that time expired. But the fighter is unconscious!
GSP's Forehead is beginning to swell
GSP has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Jon Jones by KO (GnP) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/47 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 622 s
Statistics: Jon Jones
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 28/45 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 622 s
A decent performance by Georges St-Pierre today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of engaging
People at Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) will not regret paying for this ticket. Bones' awesome performance was worth the money.
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!
Georges St-Pierre raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Jon Jones looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Crushing shot to Bones's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Bones measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Bones tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Bones
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Bones's guard...
Bones breaks the lock and covers himself from GSP's punches
GSP misses a step and Jon Jones sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Bones
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
GSP succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Bones tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Jon Jones seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jon Jones launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Bones
Georges St-Pierre pushes Jon Jones against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
GSP jumps and tries to free his leg! Bones doesn't allow this but Georges St-Pierre is able to get half guard here.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Bones
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Jon Jones's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Jon Jones regains half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Bones
As the fight continues it seems that Jon Jones is taking the best of the fight.
Bones breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jon Jones attempts a sweep single...
Jon Jones catches Georges St-Pierre's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bones.
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bones's side.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
GSP breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
GSP shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Bones is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bones tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bones tries to launch a few punches to Georges St-Pierre
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting GSP's defense
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones tries to escape from the closed guard
Jon Jones any adventage in the ground.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bones is trying to counter now!
Jon Jones tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Jon Jones manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Herb Dean 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.
Solid shot from Georges St-Pierre to the body.
Bones blocks in time.
Jon Jones shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Georges St-Pierre is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bones into his guard.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Bones's ribs.
That hit Bones who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
GSP leans and gets Jon Jones's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jon Jones gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Bones is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Jones!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to escape from the full mount...
Georges St-Pierre is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Jones
Blocked by Bones.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Bones's face with those brutal elbows! Bones needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Bones's guard...
Bones breaks the lock and covers himself from GSP's punches
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Bones has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Jon Jones leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
Bones shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Jones pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP stumbles backwards and Jon Jones circles to get the center of the cage
Jon Jones tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
GSP is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Jon Jones 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
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bones is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre shows great balance while pushing away Jon Jones
GSP is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Georges St-Pierre!
Bones ducks under...
Here comes Jon Jones with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on GSP's ribs!
GSP is holding Jon Jones's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Jones loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Bones is doing a great job covering himself up.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Jones looks to counter!
Jon Jones attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Jon Jones manages to switch to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Bones
Bones measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Bones
Jon Jones launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Bones
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
Bones anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Bones
Jon Jones tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Jon Jones's guard...
Jon Jones's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Bones
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jon Jones rolls over himself and stands up while Georges St-Pierre rolls on his back.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bones launches a stiff jab!
GSP ducks that one.
Bones clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre fires an unorthodox punch to Bones's torso
that goes wide.
Jon Jones tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP goes down.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Bones fires a barrage of punches at GSP's head!
The punches go wide.
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Bones
He is not able to do it
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Jon Jones pushes Georges St-Pierre against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Georges St-Pierre struggles not allowing Jon Jones improve his position.
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
Bones moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Bones misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bones's side.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Jon Jones uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Bones is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Jon Jones looks to counter!
Jon Jones moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Jones wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Bones is smart enough to block that one.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre tries a hook to the body
but Bones manages to dodge it
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Jon Jones jumps back and jabs
GSP seems staggered and Jon Jones runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Georges St-Pierre circles around Bones
GSP launches a flurry of punches
Bones slips out of danger.
Jon Jones takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Bones fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Georges St-Pierre didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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GSP is holding Jon Jones's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Jones loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Jones
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Jon Jones...
Jon Jones takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Bones
GSP is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bones can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bones leans back...
He clobbers Georges St-Pierre's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
GSP's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jon Jones 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jon Jones tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP goes down.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Bones
He is not able to do it
Jon Jones is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over GSP
Jon Jones tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Jon Jones manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Bones is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Jon Jones hovers above GSP
Georges St-Pierre stops him from throwing strikes.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Jon Jones uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Jon Jones tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Jon Jones manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Jon Jones looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Jon Jones slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Jones is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jon Jones doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jon Jones is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre creates enough space to control Jon Jones's leg.
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre moves forward and launches a low kick.
Bones blocks that.
GSP misses a step and Jon Jones sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jon Jones tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jon Jones who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Jon Jones 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 Jon Jones
The fighters are clinching.
Bones tries to take Georges St-Pierre down... GSP stumbles backwards and Jon Jones launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard GSP's jaw!
Georges St-Pierre pushes away Bones trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bones doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Georges St-Pierre
The fighters are clinching.
Bones grapple with Georges St-Pierre and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Georges St-Pierre falls hard on the mat with Jon Jones on top of him
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Bones's ribs.
Bones blocks those punches
Bones tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bones throws a few hammer fists to the face of Georges St-Pierre
Solid shots!
Jon Jones is in half guard over GSP
Bones tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Jon Jones fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to GSP's face!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Nose
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Jon Jones throws down elbows...
He's tearing up GSP's face with those brutal elbows! GSP needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
GSP's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Left eye
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Jon Jones aggressively and repeatedly punches GSP.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Jon Jones looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Jon Jones slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Jones is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Bones is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Georges St-Pierre, who is barely covering up!
This is over! That impact from Jon Jones has left GSP laying flat on the mat!
GSPs corner is arguing that time expired. But the fighter is unconscious!
GSP's Forehead is beginning to swell
GSP has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Jon Jones by KO (GnP) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/47 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 622 s
Statistics: Jon Jones
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 28/45 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 622 s
A decent performance by Georges St-Pierre today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of engaging
People at Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) will not regret paying for this ticket. Bones' awesome performance was worth the money.
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!