Post by The Sandmen on Sept 10, 2013 17:19:36 GMT -5
ManMMA Middleweight Championship
Georges St-Pierre glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Cung Le glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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GSP and Le move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Cung Le swings...
...no good.
Le fires low kicks
punishing GSP's legs repeatedly.
GSP hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Cung Le
are blocked by GSP.
Cung Le jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
GSP blocks with his arms and moves laterally looking for a counter
Le misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Le's cheek from the guard.
Cung Le uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cung Le circles around GSP
Cung Le launches a low kick
that almost wrenches GSP's knee!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Le launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits GSP's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
GSP tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. GSP is clinching with Le.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Le tries to take Georges St-Pierre down... GSP stumbles backwards and Cung Le launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard GSP's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Le struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Nothing from this... Cung Le seems frustrated.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
GSP catches an ankle and Le is tripped to the mat!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
GSP is in closed guard... Le 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 Le
Le breaths deeply while on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Cung Le's guard...
Cung Le has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Cung Le's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Cung Le regains full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
Le ties him up.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
GSP decides to launch some tentative punches
Cung Le takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Georges St-Pierre and Le engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Georges St-Pierre is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Le's Chin is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cung Le is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
Le breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Cung Le's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
Cung Le 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 Cung Le. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
GSP dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Cung Le takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cung Le is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Cung Le's guard...
Le doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Cung Le looks to counter!
GSP is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
GSP breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
GSP is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Cung Le is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Le fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Georges St-Pierre's arm and tries an armbar!
GSP hold his own hand and breaks Le's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Cung Le.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Cung Le
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Cung Le...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Cung Le
Cung Le 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.
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.
Good leg kicks from Cung Le.
GSP winces a bit.
Cung Le goes with a looping right hand while Georges St-Pierre jumps back and jabs
That one hits but GSP seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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GSP feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Le moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Le goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Le
GSP leans back...
Le eyes him warily.
GSP misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Le tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP breaks the closed guard of Cung Le and moves to half guard
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Cung Le
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Le's head!
The punches go wide.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Cung Le
Le launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting GSP's ribs.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Cung Le
Cung Le attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Cung Le manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Le leans and gets Georges St-Pierre's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
deflected by Le.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
GSP is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Le is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Le
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Cung Le jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Cung Le is in closed guard over GSP
Le is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cung Le is in closed guard over GSP
Le is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cung Le!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Cung Le
GSP goes for an armbar!
Cung Le breaks the lock and pushes away Georges St-Pierre, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Cung Le and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Cung Le launches a low kick
that almost wrenches GSP's knee!
GSP hyper-extended his leg
Georges St-Pierre chases Le and launches a few perfect strikes
Le ducks backwards and avoids them.
Le looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Le measures the resilience of GSP's chin with an uppercut while GSP lands some great crosses.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Le is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Le
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Le
Good punches to Le's body.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Le
Le tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
Le breaths deeply while on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
GSP is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Cung Le pushes Georges St-Pierre down and prevents his attempts to escape
Cung Le is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Cung Le in his guard...
Cung Le keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Cung Le is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Cung Le rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
Le is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has Le controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Le is unable to move under GSP control.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Cung Le to fight back!
Body shots by Cung Le
GSP covers up.
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.
Georges St-Pierre is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Le.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Georges St-Pierre has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Cung Le fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Georges St-Pierre! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Georges St-Pierre.
Even nicer blocks from Le.
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 Le
Georges St-Pierre pushes Cung Le against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Cung Le struggles not allowing Georges St-Pierre improve his position.
Le is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Cung Le who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Le
Deep breaths from Cung Le who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Cung Le gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Cung Le's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Le has a small cut in his Nose
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Le
Le tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Le
Le tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
Deep breaths from Cung Le who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Le's face with those brutal elbows! Le needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Cung Le's guard...
Cung Le has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
Le is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
GSP is holding Cung Le's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cung Le loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Cung Le
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Cung Le...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Cung Le
Le tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Le
Cung Le attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Le
GSP tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Le from the side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Cung Le
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Cung Le
Cung Le attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Cung Le manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
GSP is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Cung Le is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Cung Le in his guard...
Cung Le keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Cung Le is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
Deep breaths from Cung Le who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Cung Le's guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Le
Cung Le tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Cung Le gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
deflected by Le.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Le
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Cung Le's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Cung Le
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Cung Le.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Cung Le
Le 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.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for GSP, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
GSP throws a low kick
Cung Le blocks.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
GSP steps forward
Le feints.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre has found an opening in the defense of Le, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Le's ribs.
Georges St-Pierre chases Le and launches a few perfect strikes
Le ducks backwards and avoids them.
GSP is holding Cung Le's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cung Le loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Cung Le
Cung Le attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Cung Le manages to switch to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Le
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cung Le 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 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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Inside leg kick from GSP
that goes awry.
Le 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 is trying to lift Le!
Brilliant side slam!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Cung Le
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Cung Le's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Le's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Cung Le's Nose
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Cung Le
Le launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Cung Le
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Cung Le's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Cung Le
Cung Le 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 GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Cung Le
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Le's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Cung Le
Le breaths deeply while on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Cung Le
Le tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Cung Le
Cung Le 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 GSP's moves.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Cung Le
Le launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Cung Le! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Le goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Le
Le tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Le
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Le
Cung Le attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Le
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Cung Le's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Cung Le
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Cung Le...
Cung Le takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Le
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Cung Le
Le is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Le is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Georges St-Pierre pushes Cung Le down and prevents his attempts to escape
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Le is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Cung Le
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Cung Le's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Cung Le
Cung Le tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls Cung Le to his stomach and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Le
Le has GSP controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Cung Le
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Cung Le...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for GSP, who walks calmly to his corner.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Cung Le.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Good leg kicks from Georges St-Pierre.
Le winces a bit.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Cung Le's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Le
Le 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.
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Cung Le's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Le
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Le's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Cung Le
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Cung Le...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Cung Le
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cung Le
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Cung Le
GSP goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Georges St-Pierre appears to be unbreakable
Cung Le taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by Submission (Armbar) at 1:17 Round 5
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 11/33 (33%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/38 (53%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 850 s
Statistics: Cung Le
Punches 5/14 (36%)
Kicks 9/13 (69%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/15 (20%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 850 s
Georges St-Pierre defends the Middleweight title!
Another epic fight from these two. Le came out kicking, which gave him an early advantage. Damage was done. GSP countered by taking Le down and doing nothing for a round or two. After that, Le got frustrated, and GSP started to actually fight. GnP took place, Le, demoralized, wasn;t ever really back into the fight and GSP slowly, SLOWLY, took over and finished him.
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!