Post by The Sandmen on May 27, 2013 18:02:13 GMT -5
Vitor Belfort glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Georges St-Pierre raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The Phenom wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom moves forward and holds GSP
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! GSP is throwing a flurry of punches!
The Phenom ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Vitor Belfort 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
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of The Phenom's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Phenom blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Phenom tries to cover his face,
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over GSP
Vitor Belfort aggressively and repeatedly punches GSP.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
GSP's Left eye is beginning to swell
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over GSP
1:23 Round 1 and The Phenom is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
The Phenom moves on the ground
The Phenom cannot take advantage in the ground
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to The Phenom's ribs.
That hit The Phenom who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over GSP
The Phenom is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Georges St-Pierre holds Vitor Belfort and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of The Phenom's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Phenom's side.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over GSP
The Phenom is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Phenom tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Left cheek
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over GSP
The Phenom is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Vitor Belfort moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Phenom misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Vitor Belfort moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Phenom is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds GSP's thigh
Good front kick from GSP!
Vitor Belfort blocks
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Shovel hook by Vitor Belfort
tags GSP.
GSP's Left eye is beginning to swell
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom tries to take Georges St-Pierre down... GSP stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard GSP's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom and GSP are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
GSP grab one of Vitor Belfort's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Vitor Belfort landed hard on his back
GSP is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort launches an up-kick intended for Georges St-Pierre's head...
It lands flush with Georges St-Pierre's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
GSP is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
GSP moves backwards and gestures for Vitor Belfort to stand up.
Vitor Belfort is on his feet again.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Vitor Belfort
Great move by GSP who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP is launching some bone breaking punches to The Phenom's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Vitor Belfort's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre pushes away The Phenom trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Phenom stumbles backwards and Georges St-Pierre circles to get the center of the cage
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for some grappling action
GSP has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Georges St-Pierre leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
GSP shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
0:23 Round 2 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
GSP goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Vitor Belfort is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Georges St-Pierre gets the advantage
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort closed his guard around Georges St-Pierre.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
GSP is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Vitor Belfort, who is barely covering up!
That punishment by Georges St-Pierre has left The Phenom staggered! Georges St-Pierre should try push forward now and finish this!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
GSP knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Vitor Belfort is having a nightmare! Mario Yamasaki watches for the moment he has to end this!
Georges St-Pierre turns out the lights for The Phenom! What an astonishing KO by GSP!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by KO (GnP) at 1:45 Round 2
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 239 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 22/29 (76%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 211 s
Vitor made it look like he had a legit shot at this fight in the first round. But GSP's gas take made it pretty clear Vitor had to finish it then and there or he was going to lose in later rounds. Turned out it never fully became a factor, as GSP came out strong in the 2nd, got the take down and finished up.
GSP+Finish=words never used in a sentence before.
Georges St-Pierre raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The Phenom wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom moves forward and holds GSP
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! GSP is throwing a flurry of punches!
The Phenom ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Vitor Belfort 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
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of The Phenom's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Phenom blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Phenom tries to cover his face,
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over GSP
Vitor Belfort aggressively and repeatedly punches GSP.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
GSP's Left eye is beginning to swell
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over GSP
1:23 Round 1 and The Phenom is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
The Phenom moves on the ground
The Phenom cannot take advantage in the ground
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to The Phenom's ribs.
That hit The Phenom who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over GSP
The Phenom is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Georges St-Pierre holds Vitor Belfort and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of The Phenom's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Phenom's side.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over GSP
The Phenom is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Phenom tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Left cheek
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over GSP
The Phenom is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Vitor Belfort moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Phenom misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Vitor Belfort moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Phenom is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds GSP's thigh
Good front kick from GSP!
Vitor Belfort blocks
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Shovel hook by Vitor Belfort
tags GSP.
GSP's Left eye is beginning to swell
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom tries to take Georges St-Pierre down... GSP stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard GSP's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom and GSP are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
GSP grab one of Vitor Belfort's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Vitor Belfort landed hard on his back
GSP is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort launches an up-kick intended for Georges St-Pierre's head...
It lands flush with Georges St-Pierre's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
GSP is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
GSP moves backwards and gestures for Vitor Belfort to stand up.
Vitor Belfort is on his feet again.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Vitor Belfort
Great move by GSP who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP is launching some bone breaking punches to The Phenom's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Vitor Belfort's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre pushes away The Phenom trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Phenom stumbles backwards and Georges St-Pierre circles to get the center of the cage
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for some grappling action
GSP has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
=========================================
Georges St-Pierre leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
GSP shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
0:23 Round 2 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
GSP goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Vitor Belfort is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Georges St-Pierre gets the advantage
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort closed his guard around Georges St-Pierre.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
GSP is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Vitor Belfort, who is barely covering up!
That punishment by Georges St-Pierre has left The Phenom staggered! Georges St-Pierre should try push forward now and finish this!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
GSP knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Vitor Belfort is having a nightmare! Mario Yamasaki watches for the moment he has to end this!
Georges St-Pierre turns out the lights for The Phenom! What an astonishing KO by GSP!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by KO (GnP) at 1:45 Round 2
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 239 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 22/29 (76%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 211 s
Vitor made it look like he had a legit shot at this fight in the first round. But GSP's gas take made it pretty clear Vitor had to finish it then and there or he was going to lose in later rounds. Turned out it never fully became a factor, as GSP came out strong in the 2nd, got the take down and finished up.
GSP+Finish=words never used in a sentence before.
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!