Post by The Sandmen on Jul 29, 2013 0:30:05 GMT -5
Thiago Alves raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Georges St-Pierre 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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Alves and GSP move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Thiago Alves attempts a sweep single...
Thiago Alves catches Georges St-Pierre's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Alves.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
Thiago Alves tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Thiago Alves passes momentarily but Georges St-Pierre regains full guard.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
Alves is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Thiago Alves uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Alves struggles on the ground and tries to break Georges St-Pierre's guard...
GSP doesn't want to free his opponent and Alves continues in closed guard
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
Thiago Alves looks to posture up and open Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Thiago Alves forces Georges St-Pierre to open his guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
Alves looks to be in very good shape.
Alves throws a few hammer fists to the face of Georges St-Pierre
Blocked by GSP.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alves tries to cover his face,
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
Thiago Alves tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Alves
He succeeds!
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
Alves tries to escape from the closed guard
Thiago Alves any adventage in the ground.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alves is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Thiago Alves uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy 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 Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off GSP's arms.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre tries a hook to the body
and hits Alves ribs hard
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves tries a hook to the body
and hits GSP ribs hard
Alves showing excellent timing, blasts Georges St-Pierre with a right hand.
Great hook by Thiago Alves! Georges St-Pierre is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to GSP's thigh
GSP checks that kick!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to GSP's thigh
GSP checks that kick!
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre launches an up-kick intended for Thiago Alves's head...
It lands flush with Thiago Alves's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to GSP's thigh
GSP checks that kick!
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to GSP's thigh
GSP checks that kick!
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre kicks his legs trying to keep Thiago Alves away.
Thiago Alves takes a kick to the body.
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre kicks his legs trying to keep Thiago Alves away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to GSP's thigh
GSP checks that kick!
Alves misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP tries to hit Thiago Alves with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Alves dodges that
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Thiago Alves creates space and allows Georges St-Pierre to stand up.
Georges St-Pierre is on his feet again.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alves won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
Alves use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Georges St-Pierre holds Thiago Alves and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Alves misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Alves spins out, but Georges St-Pierre was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Alves is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Thiago Alves is standing now.
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
GSP tries to hit Thiago Alves with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Alves steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre kicks his legs trying to keep Thiago Alves away.
Thiago Alves takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Thiago Alves. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
GSP climbs to his feet and is standing now.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
GSP stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Thiago Alves is coming in again!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
A punch from Thiago Alves
whizzes past GSP.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Thiago Alves is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alves tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Alves's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Alves is unable to cover himself now!
Alves's Forehead is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 2
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Alves wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
GSP wants nothing of that and pushes Alves.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Georges St-Pierre
that stun Alves.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Alves throws a low kick
Georges St-Pierre blocks.
Alves throws a low kick
Georges St-Pierre blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Alves steps forward
Georges St-Pierre catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves fakes a punch and launches himself over Georges St-Pierre
GSP counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thiago Alves didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
Alves measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alves leans and gets Georges St-Pierre's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
Alves 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 closed guard over Alves
GSP is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
Alves holds Georges St-Pierre's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Alves.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Alves 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 2:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves tries to close the guard.
Alves put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
Alves holds Georges St-Pierre arms and counters his opponent punches.
Alves is trying to counter now!
GSP is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
GSP is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP tries to open up Thiago Alves's defense faking a few punches.
Thiago Alves wraps his arms around GSP's arms and counters the punches.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
Deep breaths from Thiago Alves who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Thiago Alves's guard...
Georges St-Pierre forces Thiago Alves to open his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Alves 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 Alves
Thiago Alves 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.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Alves's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Alves is unable to cover himself now!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Alves breaths deeply while on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Thiago Alves
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Thiago Alves. 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.
Alves has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Thiago Alves is opening up on GSP and raining down combinations!
GSP's corner looks worried!
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Thiago Alves's punches
Alves is on the receiving end of a great combo by GSP.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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GSP tries to grapple
He puts Alves in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves 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 Thiago Alves
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre pushes away Alves trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alves stumbles backwards and Georges St-Pierre circles to get the center of the cage
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves tries to breaks Georges St-Pierre's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Alves launches a couple of punches that leave marks in GSP's ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Thiago Alves's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! GSP is throwing a flurry of punches!
Thiago Alves just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves launches a knee towards Georges St-Pierre's left tight
GSP struggles and blocks the impact.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Alves hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Crushing shot to Alves's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Alves takes a break to breathe while holding Georges St-Pierre.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Thiago Alves is opening up on GSP and raining down combinations!
GSP doesn't look worried as he defends.
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Georges St-Pierre jumps back and jabs
GSP seems staggered and Thiago Alves runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
GSP pushes Thiago Alves and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
GSP tries to grapple
He puts Alves in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once GSP is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Georges St-Pierre slightly pushes Alves into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Alves's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Alves is unable to cover himself now!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
GSP tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Alves from the side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Alves's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like GSP
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Alves.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Alves's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Thiago Alves's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Alves's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Alves is unable to cover himself now!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Alves was not intelligently defending himself!
Alves's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by TKO (GnP) at 4:08 Round 3
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 10/28 (36%)
Kicks 2/9 (22%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/19 (32%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 426 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 33/53 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 523 s
Always interested in the battles of these two. This one was largely GSP via GnP. Alves wasn;t able to get the shots in he needed to get the advantages he needed to get the win he needed.
Georges St-Pierre 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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Alves and GSP move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Thiago Alves attempts a sweep single...
Thiago Alves catches Georges St-Pierre's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Alves.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
Thiago Alves tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Thiago Alves passes momentarily but Georges St-Pierre regains full guard.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
Alves is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Thiago Alves uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Alves struggles on the ground and tries to break Georges St-Pierre's guard...
GSP doesn't want to free his opponent and Alves continues in closed guard
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
Thiago Alves looks to posture up and open Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Thiago Alves forces Georges St-Pierre to open his guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
Alves looks to be in very good shape.
Alves throws a few hammer fists to the face of Georges St-Pierre
Blocked by GSP.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alves tries to cover his face,
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
Thiago Alves tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Alves
He succeeds!
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
Alves tries to escape from the closed guard
Thiago Alves any adventage in the ground.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alves is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Thiago Alves uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy 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 Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off GSP's arms.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre tries a hook to the body
and hits Alves ribs hard
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves tries a hook to the body
and hits GSP ribs hard
Alves showing excellent timing, blasts Georges St-Pierre with a right hand.
Great hook by Thiago Alves! Georges St-Pierre is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to GSP's thigh
GSP checks that kick!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to GSP's thigh
GSP checks that kick!
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre launches an up-kick intended for Thiago Alves's head...
It lands flush with Thiago Alves's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to GSP's thigh
GSP checks that kick!
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to GSP's thigh
GSP checks that kick!
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre kicks his legs trying to keep Thiago Alves away.
Thiago Alves takes a kick to the body.
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre kicks his legs trying to keep Thiago Alves away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to GSP's thigh
GSP checks that kick!
Alves misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP tries to hit Thiago Alves with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Alves dodges that
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Thiago Alves creates space and allows Georges St-Pierre to stand up.
Georges St-Pierre is on his feet again.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alves won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
Alves use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Georges St-Pierre holds Thiago Alves and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Alves misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Alves spins out, but Georges St-Pierre was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Alves is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Thiago Alves is standing now.
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
GSP tries to hit Thiago Alves with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Alves steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre kicks his legs trying to keep Thiago Alves away.
Thiago Alves takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Alves is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Thiago Alves. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
GSP climbs to his feet and is standing now.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
GSP stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Thiago Alves is coming in again!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
A punch from Thiago Alves
whizzes past GSP.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Thiago Alves is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alves tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Alves's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Alves is unable to cover himself now!
Alves's Forehead is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 2
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Alves wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
GSP wants nothing of that and pushes Alves.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Georges St-Pierre
that stun Alves.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Alves throws a low kick
Georges St-Pierre blocks.
Alves throws a low kick
Georges St-Pierre blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Alves steps forward
Georges St-Pierre catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves fakes a punch and launches himself over Georges St-Pierre
GSP counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thiago Alves didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
Alves measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alves leans and gets Georges St-Pierre's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
Alves 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 closed guard over Alves
GSP is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
Alves holds Georges St-Pierre's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Alves.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Alves 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 2:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves tries to close the guard.
Alves put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
Alves holds Georges St-Pierre arms and counters his opponent punches.
Alves is trying to counter now!
GSP is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
GSP is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP tries to open up Thiago Alves's defense faking a few punches.
Thiago Alves wraps his arms around GSP's arms and counters the punches.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
Deep breaths from Thiago Alves who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Thiago Alves's guard...
Georges St-Pierre forces Thiago Alves to open his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Alves 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 Alves
Thiago Alves 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.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Alves's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Alves is unable to cover himself now!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Alves breaths deeply while on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Thiago Alves
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Thiago Alves. 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.
Alves has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Thiago Alves is opening up on GSP and raining down combinations!
GSP's corner looks worried!
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Thiago Alves's punches
Alves is on the receiving end of a great combo by GSP.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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GSP tries to grapple
He puts Alves in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves 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 Thiago Alves
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre pushes away Alves trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alves stumbles backwards and Georges St-Pierre circles to get the center of the cage
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves tries to breaks Georges St-Pierre's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Alves launches a couple of punches that leave marks in GSP's ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Thiago Alves's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! GSP is throwing a flurry of punches!
Thiago Alves just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves launches a knee towards Georges St-Pierre's left tight
GSP struggles and blocks the impact.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Alves hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Crushing shot to Alves's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Alves takes a break to breathe while holding Georges St-Pierre.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Thiago Alves is opening up on GSP and raining down combinations!
GSP doesn't look worried as he defends.
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Georges St-Pierre jumps back and jabs
GSP seems staggered and Thiago Alves runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
GSP pushes Thiago Alves and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
GSP tries to grapple
He puts Alves in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once GSP is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Georges St-Pierre slightly pushes Alves into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Alves's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Alves is unable to cover himself now!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
GSP tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Alves from the side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Alves's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like GSP
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Alves.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Alves's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Thiago Alves's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Alves's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Alves is unable to cover himself now!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Alves was not intelligently defending himself!
Alves's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by TKO (GnP) at 4:08 Round 3
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 10/28 (36%)
Kicks 2/9 (22%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/19 (32%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 426 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 33/53 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 523 s
Always interested in the battles of these two. This one was largely GSP via GnP. Alves wasn;t able to get the shots in he needed to get the advantages he needed to get the win he needed.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!