Post by The Sandmen on Mar 10, 2014 11:09:46 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Lyoto Machida glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lyoto Machida is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Lyoto seems staggered and Georges St-Pierre runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
GSP wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto wants nothing of that and pushes GSP.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
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 Lyoto
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Lyoto Machida closed his guard around Georges St-Pierre.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Lyoto Machida takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
GSP blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Lyoto Machida can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
Lyoto Machida wraps his arms around GSP's arms and counters the punches.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida regains full guard.
John McCarthy 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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Georges St-Pierre
miss their mark.
Lyoto throws a low kick
Georges St-Pierre blocks.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Nice punches from Georges St-Pierre.
Lyoto staggers backwards. GSP wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
GSP blocks and pushes his opponent.
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to GSP's thigh!
Georges St-Pierre is measuring Lyoto with his jab.
Lyoto isn't fazed.
GSP misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida 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 3:25 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Georges St-Pierre who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto takes a break to breathe while holding Georges St-Pierre.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lyoto Machida leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
Lyoto shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Those punches are hitting! GSP covers his head!
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Georges St-Pierre's face!
Lyoto is holding Georges St-Pierre's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Georges St-Pierre sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Lyoto tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling GSP from the side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto tries to launch a few punches to Georges St-Pierre
GSP is able to achieve closed guard and counter Lyoto Machida's punches.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 2
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Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Georges St-Pierre blocks
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab one of Lyoto Machida's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Lyoto lose his balance and falls to the mat
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre pushes Lyoto's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Lyoto rolls and he's now on half guard over Georges St-Pierre. Nice reversal.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre tries to close the guard.
GSP put Lyoto Machida in closed guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida throws a lot of punches
with little effect. GSP is doing a great job covering himself up.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida tries to open GSP's guard...
GSP breaks the lock and covers himself from Lyoto's punches
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Stand up! This is what Lyoto's cornermen are shouting. Georges St-Pierre is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Lyoto is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida tries to roll on the ground...
GSP knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Lyoto Machida moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
GSP struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
John McCarthy 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.
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Georges St-Pierre stumbles back.
Middle kick from Lyoto.
GSP receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Lyoto throws a low kick
Georges St-Pierre blocks.
Georges St-Pierre is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Middle kick from GSP.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
GSP blocks that. It was easy!
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
GSP blocks that. It was easy!
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.
Lyoto gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Lyoto gets hold of a leg and trips GSP to the mat!
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Lyoto Machida is in GSP open guard now
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over GSP
Pitty-pat punches from Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre doesn't flinch.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He succeeds!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Lyoto Machida manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Pitty-pat punches from Lyoto
They're bothering GSP even though they aren't hurting him.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
GSP launches a few weak punches
Lyoto blocks them effectively.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. 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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Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
GSP checks it.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
A right hand from Georges St-Pierre
misses its target.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lyoto blocks that. He made it look easy!
GSP misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
GSP blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
GSP moves forward looking for some action
Georges St-Pierre shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Georges St-Pierre's face!
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over GSP!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes GSP against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP tries to break the clinch... Lyoto Machida launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! GSP stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida shoots an incredible takedown!
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
GSP ducks under.
Lyoto misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by Georges St-Pierre
that nearly tags Lyoto.
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida launches a knee towards Georges St-Pierre's left tight
GSP struggles and blocks the impact.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP and Lyoto Machida are cliched up against the cage. GSP steps for a throw
Lyoto Machida is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
GSP easily blocks and looks for a counter!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lyoto
GSP shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida launches a knee while holding GSP's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits GSP in the abdomen
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Lyoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lyoto blocks that. It was easy!
Georges St-Pierre takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
GSP was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
GSP's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
GSP throws a low kick
Lyoto Machida blocks.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida 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 tries to free his leg
Lyoto Machida moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Georges St-Pierre blocks
GSP launches a flurry of punches
Lyoto slips out of danger.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and moves laterally.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
GSP pulls his arm out of danger.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre pushes Lyoto's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Lyoto wraps his legs while he holds Georges St-Pierre's head... Tight guard!
GSP misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lyoto's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Lyoto Machida, but it's close.
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Round 4
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GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto Machida didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Lyoto Machida
Solid shots!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
Lyoto ties him up.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP moves on the ground
Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Lyoto Machida.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP goes for an armbar!
Lyoto Machida breaks the lock and pushes away Georges St-Pierre, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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 Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Lyoto's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Lyoto is unable to cover himself now!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP moves on the ground
Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Lyoto Machida.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Lyoto Machida efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls him over and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Lyoto
Body shots by Georges St-Pierre
Solid blows to Lyoto's abdomen.
GSP is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto has GSP controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
GSP is unable to move under Lyoto control.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Lyoto Machida, who is barely covering up!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Right cheek
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Lyoto's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Lyoto is unable to cover himself now!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida 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 Lyoto
GSP tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lyoto Machida is not able to stop Lyoto ground skills and Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida 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.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Lyoto.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Lyoto's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida 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 Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 5
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Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Lyoto seems staggered and Georges St-Pierre runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Lyoto throws a low kick
Georges St-Pierre blocks.
Lyoto misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto leads with a punch
Georges St-Pierre avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Right eye
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Lyoto won't allow him to take this position easily.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Georges St-Pierre tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Lyoto struggles to free himself
Lyoto struggles to free himself
Lyoto is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Georges St-Pierre sits high on Lyoto Machida's chest and pulls his leg underneath Lyoto's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Lyoto tries to roll out. He's too quick for Georges St-Pierre and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by GSP and it cost him top position.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida 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 Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls Lyoto Machida to his stomach and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Lyoto
Lyoto holds Georges St-Pierre's arms and blocks the punches!
GSP is in rear mount over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre slides his arm under Lyoto Machida's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Lyoto Machida pushes up and slides Georges St-Pierre's arm over his chin.
GSP misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto has GSP controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
GSP is unable to move under Lyoto control.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) is cheering him!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll on the ground...
GSP knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
GSP struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Lyoto.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lyoto in the side of the head
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Lyoto Machida, who is barely covering up!
Lyoto's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lyoto in the side of the head
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Lyoto's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Lyoto Machida's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Lyoto's Right eye is beginning to swell
Lyoto has a small cut in his Right eye
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP catch Lyoto Machida's right arm and tries a kimura
Lyoto's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Lyoto's arm is bent at an awful angle! Lyoto Machida's taps again and again
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by Submission (kimura) at 4:26 Round 5
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 17/39 (44%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/11 (73%)
GnP strikes 43/64 (67%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 812 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 4/13 (31%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/31 (13%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 812 s
This was a lot different than I expected. First of all, I thought it would be pretty action-packed. I do not know why, but I did. And no one did anything until the 5th. 2 very elusive, technical fighters. But come the 5th, GSP had some super-effective ground work in place and was going to town on Machida. Interesting none the less, since this gives us a clearer picture of where this former HW champion actually sits within the MW division.
Lyoto Machida glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lyoto Machida is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Lyoto seems staggered and Georges St-Pierre runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
GSP wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto wants nothing of that and pushes GSP.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
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 Lyoto
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Lyoto Machida closed his guard around Georges St-Pierre.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Lyoto Machida takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
GSP blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Lyoto Machida can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
Lyoto Machida wraps his arms around GSP's arms and counters the punches.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida regains full guard.
John McCarthy 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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Georges St-Pierre
miss their mark.
Lyoto throws a low kick
Georges St-Pierre blocks.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Nice punches from Georges St-Pierre.
Lyoto staggers backwards. GSP wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
GSP blocks and pushes his opponent.
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to GSP's thigh!
Georges St-Pierre is measuring Lyoto with his jab.
Lyoto isn't fazed.
GSP misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida 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 3:25 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Georges St-Pierre who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto takes a break to breathe while holding Georges St-Pierre.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lyoto Machida leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
Lyoto shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Those punches are hitting! GSP covers his head!
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Georges St-Pierre's face!
Lyoto is holding Georges St-Pierre's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Georges St-Pierre sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Lyoto tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling GSP from the side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto tries to launch a few punches to Georges St-Pierre
GSP is able to achieve closed guard and counter Lyoto Machida's punches.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 2
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Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Georges St-Pierre blocks
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab one of Lyoto Machida's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Lyoto lose his balance and falls to the mat
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre pushes Lyoto's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Lyoto rolls and he's now on half guard over Georges St-Pierre. Nice reversal.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre tries to close the guard.
GSP put Lyoto Machida in closed guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida throws a lot of punches
with little effect. GSP is doing a great job covering himself up.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida tries to open GSP's guard...
GSP breaks the lock and covers himself from Lyoto's punches
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Stand up! This is what Lyoto's cornermen are shouting. Georges St-Pierre is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Lyoto is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida tries to roll on the ground...
GSP knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Lyoto Machida moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
GSP struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
John McCarthy 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.
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Georges St-Pierre stumbles back.
Middle kick from Lyoto.
GSP receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Lyoto throws a low kick
Georges St-Pierre blocks.
Georges St-Pierre is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Middle kick from GSP.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
GSP blocks that. It was easy!
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
GSP blocks that. It was easy!
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.
Lyoto gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Lyoto gets hold of a leg and trips GSP to the mat!
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Lyoto Machida is in GSP open guard now
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over GSP
Pitty-pat punches from Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre doesn't flinch.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He succeeds!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Lyoto Machida manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Pitty-pat punches from Lyoto
They're bothering GSP even though they aren't hurting him.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
GSP launches a few weak punches
Lyoto blocks them effectively.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. 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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Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
GSP checks it.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
A right hand from Georges St-Pierre
misses its target.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lyoto blocks that. He made it look easy!
GSP misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
GSP blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
GSP moves forward looking for some action
Georges St-Pierre shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Georges St-Pierre's face!
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over GSP!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes GSP against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP tries to break the clinch... Lyoto Machida launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! GSP stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida shoots an incredible takedown!
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
GSP ducks under.
Lyoto misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by Georges St-Pierre
that nearly tags Lyoto.
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida launches a knee towards Georges St-Pierre's left tight
GSP struggles and blocks the impact.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP and Lyoto Machida are cliched up against the cage. GSP steps for a throw
Lyoto Machida is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
GSP easily blocks and looks for a counter!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lyoto
GSP shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida launches a knee while holding GSP's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits GSP in the abdomen
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Lyoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lyoto blocks that. It was easy!
Georges St-Pierre takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
GSP was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
GSP's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
GSP throws a low kick
Lyoto Machida blocks.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida 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 tries to free his leg
Lyoto Machida moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Georges St-Pierre blocks
GSP launches a flurry of punches
Lyoto slips out of danger.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and moves laterally.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
GSP pulls his arm out of danger.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre pushes Lyoto's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Lyoto wraps his legs while he holds Georges St-Pierre's head... Tight guard!
GSP misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lyoto's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Lyoto Machida, but it's close.
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Round 4
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GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto Machida didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Lyoto Machida
Solid shots!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
Lyoto ties him up.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP moves on the ground
Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Lyoto Machida.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP goes for an armbar!
Lyoto Machida breaks the lock and pushes away Georges St-Pierre, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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 Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Lyoto's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Lyoto is unable to cover himself now!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP moves on the ground
Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Lyoto Machida.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Lyoto Machida efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls him over and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Lyoto
Body shots by Georges St-Pierre
Solid blows to Lyoto's abdomen.
GSP is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto has GSP controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
GSP is unable to move under Lyoto control.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Lyoto Machida, who is barely covering up!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Right cheek
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Lyoto's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Lyoto is unable to cover himself now!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida 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 Lyoto
GSP tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lyoto Machida is not able to stop Lyoto ground skills and Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida 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.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Lyoto.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Lyoto's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida 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 Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 5
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Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Lyoto seems staggered and Georges St-Pierre runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Lyoto throws a low kick
Georges St-Pierre blocks.
Lyoto misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto leads with a punch
Georges St-Pierre avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Right eye
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Lyoto won't allow him to take this position easily.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Georges St-Pierre tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Lyoto struggles to free himself
Lyoto struggles to free himself
Lyoto is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Georges St-Pierre sits high on Lyoto Machida's chest and pulls his leg underneath Lyoto's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Lyoto tries to roll out. He's too quick for Georges St-Pierre and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by GSP and it cost him top position.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida 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 Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls Lyoto Machida to his stomach and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Lyoto
Lyoto holds Georges St-Pierre's arms and blocks the punches!
GSP is in rear mount over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre slides his arm under Lyoto Machida's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Lyoto Machida pushes up and slides Georges St-Pierre's arm over his chin.
GSP misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto has GSP controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
GSP is unable to move under Lyoto control.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) is cheering him!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll on the ground...
GSP knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
GSP struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Lyoto.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lyoto in the side of the head
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Lyoto Machida, who is barely covering up!
Lyoto's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lyoto in the side of the head
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Lyoto's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Lyoto Machida's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Lyoto's Right eye is beginning to swell
Lyoto has a small cut in his Right eye
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP catch Lyoto Machida's right arm and tries a kimura
Lyoto's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Lyoto's arm is bent at an awful angle! Lyoto Machida's taps again and again
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by Submission (kimura) at 4:26 Round 5
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 17/39 (44%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/11 (73%)
GnP strikes 43/64 (67%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 812 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 4/13 (31%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/31 (13%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 812 s
This was a lot different than I expected. First of all, I thought it would be pretty action-packed. I do not know why, but I did. And no one did anything until the 5th. 2 very elusive, technical fighters. But come the 5th, GSP had some super-effective ground work in place and was going to town on Machida. Interesting none the less, since this gives us a clearer picture of where this former HW champion actually sits within the MW division.