Post by The Sandmen on Feb 10, 2014 19:12:43 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Nick Diaz is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Georges St-Pierre is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Nick Diaz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Nick Diaz's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Brilliant combination from Nick Diaz
that forces GSP to try and defend better.
GSP's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nick Diaz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
GSP blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Diaz's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Diaz tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
Diaz misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Diaz's guard...
Diaz breaks the lock and covers himself from GSP's punches
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
1:23 Round 1 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Nick Diaz can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Georges St-Pierre realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. 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.
As the fight continues it seems that Nick Diaz is taking the best of the fight.
Nick Diaz throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of GSP.
GSP launches a furious low kick!
Diaz receives a hard blow on his right leg!
GSP tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. GSP is clinching with Diaz.
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab one of Nick Diaz's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Nick Diaz sprawls and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
GSP's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Nick Diaz.
Diaz pushes off of Georges St-Pierre and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
GSP holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP pushes off of Nick Diaz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Diaz stumbles backwards but Georges St-Pierre chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre grapple with Nick Diaz and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Hard blow to Diaz's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz 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 Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz 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 Nick Diaz
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Diaz
Good punches to Diaz's body.
Diaz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz tries to show some ground skills
Nick Diaz put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz sits up and gets an arm around GSP's neck!
GSP pushes Nick Diaz back to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
GSP blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Diaz
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Diaz's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Diaz.
Diaz has a small cut in his Mouth
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Nick Diaz
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Nick Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Georges St-Pierre throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Georges St-Pierre appears to be unbreakable
Diaz breaks the lock showing some skills...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for GSP, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Diaz with a double overhooks!
GSP is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Diaz's jaw!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Good leg kicks from Nick Diaz.
Georges St-Pierre defends with ease.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz throws an uppercut
GSP slips it.
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nick Diaz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Diaz's face with those brutal elbows! Diaz needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Diaz has a small cut in his Left cheek
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Diaz's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Nick Diaz's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Nick Diaz 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 open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for some grappling action
GSP has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
GSP gets hold of a leg and trips Diaz to the mat!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Nick Diaz
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Nick Diaz, who is barely covering up!
The ref pulls off Georges St-Pierre! Diaz seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Diaz's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by TKO (GnP) at 2:30 Round 2
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/27 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 258 s
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 258 s
GSP did a lot of lay around and do nothing, but eventually he snapped out of that and tried for the finish and got it.
Nick Diaz is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Georges St-Pierre is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Nick Diaz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Nick Diaz's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Brilliant combination from Nick Diaz
that forces GSP to try and defend better.
GSP's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nick Diaz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
GSP blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Diaz's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Diaz tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
Diaz misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Diaz's guard...
Diaz breaks the lock and covers himself from GSP's punches
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
1:23 Round 1 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Nick Diaz can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Georges St-Pierre realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. 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.
As the fight continues it seems that Nick Diaz is taking the best of the fight.
Nick Diaz throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of GSP.
GSP launches a furious low kick!
Diaz receives a hard blow on his right leg!
GSP tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. GSP is clinching with Diaz.
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab one of Nick Diaz's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Nick Diaz sprawls and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
GSP's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Nick Diaz.
Diaz pushes off of Georges St-Pierre and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
GSP holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP pushes off of Nick Diaz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Diaz stumbles backwards but Georges St-Pierre chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre grapple with Nick Diaz and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Hard blow to Diaz's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz 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 Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz 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 Nick Diaz
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Diaz
Good punches to Diaz's body.
Diaz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz tries to show some ground skills
Nick Diaz put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz sits up and gets an arm around GSP's neck!
GSP pushes Nick Diaz back to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
GSP blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Diaz
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Diaz's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Diaz.
Diaz has a small cut in his Mouth
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Nick Diaz
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Nick Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Georges St-Pierre throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Georges St-Pierre appears to be unbreakable
Diaz breaks the lock showing some skills...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for GSP, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Diaz with a double overhooks!
GSP is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Diaz's jaw!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Good leg kicks from Nick Diaz.
Georges St-Pierre defends with ease.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz throws an uppercut
GSP slips it.
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nick Diaz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Diaz's face with those brutal elbows! Diaz needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Diaz has a small cut in his Left cheek
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Diaz's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Nick Diaz's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Nick Diaz 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 open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for some grappling action
GSP has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
GSP gets hold of a leg and trips Diaz to the mat!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Diaz
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Nick Diaz
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Nick Diaz, who is barely covering up!
The ref pulls off Georges St-Pierre! Diaz seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Diaz's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by TKO (GnP) at 2:30 Round 2
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/27 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 258 s
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 258 s
GSP did a lot of lay around and do nothing, but eventually he snapped out of that and tried for the finish and got it.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!