Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2013 20:07:50 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre looks very relaxed.
Matt Hughes glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
GSP moves forward looking for some action
Georges St-Pierre shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hughes has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre gets control of Matt Hughes's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Matt Hughes shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP pushes Matt Hughes against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Hughes blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Georges St-Pierre who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
GSP tries to take Matt Hughes to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Hughes is with is back on the ground now.
Hughes has a small cut in his Mouth
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
GSP moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
Not a desiderable position that Hughes is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
GSP moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes 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 Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Hughes
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
Georges St-Pierre any adventage in the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Hughes
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Hughes
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
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.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hughes is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Hughes's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Hughes is unable to cover himself now!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Hughes misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hughes from the side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Matt Hughes
GSP tries to open up Matt Hughes's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Hughes in the side of the head
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes 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 full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes 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 full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
GSP catch Matt Hughes's left arm and tries a kimura
Matt Hughes holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
GSP tries to stand up!
Hughes doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. 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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
GSP is holding Matt Hughes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes 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 side mount over Matt Hughes
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Hughes.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Georges St-Pierre takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Matt Hughes shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Matt Hughes breaks that americana attempt!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
GSP is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Low kick by Matt Hughes to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Hughes may be in trouble!
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
Georges St-Pierre sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Hughes misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Hughes!
Nice move by GSP who clinches and pushes Hughes against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab one of Matt Hughes's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Hughes lose his balance and falls to the mat
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Hughes's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Hughes is unable to cover himself now!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
Terrible one sided match... Hughes was not ready to fight a fighter of Georges St-Pierre caliber.
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Hughes.
Good job by Hughes blocking and slipping the blows.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Matt Hughes, who is barely covering up!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Matt Hughes, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Hughes
GSP tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Hughes.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Matt Hughes
GSP tries to open up Matt Hughes's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Hughes in the side of the head
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Stand up! This is what GSP's cornermen are shouting. Matt Hughes is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hughes's moves.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. 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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Matt Hughes's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Hughes
GSP is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Hughes
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Hughes is covering himself! GSP tries to force the situation and Hughes clumsily gives his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP is in rear mount over Hughes
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Hughes
Good punches to Hughes's body.
GSP is in rear mount over Hughes
Georges St-Pierre throws his leg over Matt Hughes's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Georges St-Pierre's rear naked choke attempt!
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Matt Hughes frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Georges St-Pierre and ends up on top!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over GSP
Matt Hughes 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
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Hughes is holding Georges St-Pierre's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre shows great balance while pushing away Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Hughes with a double overhooks!
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Hughes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Hughes's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Hughes's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
Georges St-Pierre pushes Matt Hughes against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
GSP jumps and tries to free his leg! Hughes doesn't allow this but Georges St-Pierre is able to get half guard here.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Hughes
Deep breaths from Matt Hughes who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Hughes's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Hughes
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls Matt Hughes to his stomach and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Hughes
Hughes has given his back to Georges St-Pierre who is trying to get one hook in!
Georges St-Pierre has one hook in!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Pulverizing punch to Hughes's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
That punishment by Georges St-Pierre has left Hughes staggered! Georges St-Pierre should try push forward now and finish this!
Georges St-Pierre runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Matt Hughes who almost cannot stand!
One after another Georges St-Pierre is punishing Hughes! Wow! Herb Dean should be doing something soon!
Hughes hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Georges St-Pierre has left Hughes unconscious on the mat!
Hughes's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by KO (Punches) at 0:32 Round 3
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 33/44 (75%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 463 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/24 (42%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 463 s
Very even first half, but GSP just had more gusto later in the fight. It was not really a conditioning issue on Hughes' part. Just a lack of being good later in the fight. Hughes could be a beast. You should trade him to someone who will groom him into a contender.
Matt Hughes glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
GSP moves forward looking for some action
Georges St-Pierre shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hughes has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre gets control of Matt Hughes's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Matt Hughes shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP pushes Matt Hughes against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Hughes blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Georges St-Pierre who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
GSP tries to take Matt Hughes to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Hughes is with is back on the ground now.
Hughes has a small cut in his Mouth
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
GSP moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
Not a desiderable position that Hughes is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
GSP moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes 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 Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Hughes
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
Georges St-Pierre any adventage in the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Hughes
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Hughes
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
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.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hughes is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Hughes's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Hughes is unable to cover himself now!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Hughes misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hughes from the side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Matt Hughes
GSP tries to open up Matt Hughes's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Hughes in the side of the head
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes 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 full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes 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 full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
GSP catch Matt Hughes's left arm and tries a kimura
Matt Hughes holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
GSP tries to stand up!
Hughes doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. 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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
GSP is holding Matt Hughes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes 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 side mount over Matt Hughes
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Hughes.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Georges St-Pierre takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Matt Hughes shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Matt Hughes breaks that americana attempt!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
GSP is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Low kick by Matt Hughes to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Hughes may be in trouble!
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
Georges St-Pierre sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Hughes misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Hughes!
Nice move by GSP who clinches and pushes Hughes against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab one of Matt Hughes's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Hughes lose his balance and falls to the mat
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Hughes's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Hughes is unable to cover himself now!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
Terrible one sided match... Hughes was not ready to fight a fighter of Georges St-Pierre caliber.
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Hughes.
Good job by Hughes blocking and slipping the blows.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Matt Hughes, who is barely covering up!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Matt Hughes, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Hughes
GSP tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Hughes.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Matt Hughes
GSP tries to open up Matt Hughes's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Hughes in the side of the head
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Stand up! This is what GSP's cornermen are shouting. Matt Hughes is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hughes's moves.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. 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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Matt Hughes's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Hughes
GSP is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Hughes
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Hughes is covering himself! GSP tries to force the situation and Hughes clumsily gives his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP is in rear mount over Hughes
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Hughes
Good punches to Hughes's body.
GSP is in rear mount over Hughes
Georges St-Pierre throws his leg over Matt Hughes's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Georges St-Pierre's rear naked choke attempt!
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Matt Hughes frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Georges St-Pierre and ends up on top!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over GSP
Matt Hughes 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
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Hughes is holding Georges St-Pierre's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre shows great balance while pushing away Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Hughes with a double overhooks!
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Hughes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Hughes's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Hughes's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Hughes
Georges St-Pierre pushes Matt Hughes against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
GSP jumps and tries to free his leg! Hughes doesn't allow this but Georges St-Pierre is able to get half guard here.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Hughes
Deep breaths from Matt Hughes who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Hughes's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Hughes
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls Matt Hughes to his stomach and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Hughes
Hughes has given his back to Georges St-Pierre who is trying to get one hook in!
Georges St-Pierre has one hook in!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Pulverizing punch to Hughes's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
That punishment by Georges St-Pierre has left Hughes staggered! Georges St-Pierre should try push forward now and finish this!
Georges St-Pierre runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Matt Hughes who almost cannot stand!
One after another Georges St-Pierre is punishing Hughes! Wow! Herb Dean should be doing something soon!
Hughes hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Georges St-Pierre has left Hughes unconscious on the mat!
Hughes's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by KO (Punches) at 0:32 Round 3
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 33/44 (75%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 463 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/24 (42%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 463 s
Very even first half, but GSP just had more gusto later in the fight. It was not really a conditioning issue on Hughes' part. Just a lack of being good later in the fight. Hughes could be a beast. You should trade him to someone who will groom him into a contender.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!