Post by The Sandmen on Jul 28, 2014 15:20:25 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Josh Koscheck is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 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.
GSP throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Koscheck's defense muffles the blows.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) is cheering him!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Koscheck! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Koscheck doesn't defend himself!
Koscheck's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
GSP looks to be in very good shape.
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Koscheck can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Georges St-Pierre didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to GSP's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre can't prevent his opponent from passing. Koscheck looks to work from half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Koscheck's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Koscheck is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks Josh Koscheck's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! GSP's being punished here!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Koscheck is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck 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 Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 3:40 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to show some ground skills
GSP uses his strength to keep GSP at a disadvantage
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.
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and launches himself over GSP!
Nice move by Koscheck who clinches and pushes GSP against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
GSP jump forward with his knee rising
hard impact to the face!!! that strike sents Josh Koscheck to the mat
Koscheck's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
GSP is standing while Koscheck is on the ground on his back
Koscheck tries to hit Georges St-Pierre with a kick to his knee from the ground.
GSP dodges that
GSP is standing while Koscheck is on the ground on his back
GSP decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Koscheck's guard.
Koscheck tries to fight back with his feet and GSP just needs another plan now.
GSP is standing while Koscheck is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre decides to jump inside Koscheck's guard.
Koscheck didn't see that coming. GSP is in open guard over Koscheck now.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Josh Koscheck jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Georges St-Pierre
Blocked by GSP.
Koscheck misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP tries an armbar from the bottom!
Josh Koscheck breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
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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Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and moves laterally.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Koscheck!
Nice move by GSP who clinches and pushes Koscheck against the cage
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck fakes a few punches and advance towards GSP trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
GSP pushes Josh Koscheck and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Koscheck goes to the body...
He punishes GSP's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP won't budge, forcing Koscheck to pull guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Koscheck's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
GSP moves on the ground
Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Josh Koscheck.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Georges St-Pierre pushes Josh Koscheck down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Josh Koscheck's arm and tries an armbar!
Koscheck holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Koscheck's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Georges St-Pierre.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck hovers above GSP
Good punches to GSP's body.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! GSP's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
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.
Josh Koscheck tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck grapple with Georges St-Pierre and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Koscheck tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Koscheck tries to open up Georges St-Pierre's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching GSP in the side of the head
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Josh Koscheck throws an uppercut
GSP slips it.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Koscheck measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
Koscheck creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Georges St-Pierre!
Koscheck ducks under...
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
GSP only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
GSP moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck 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 open guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Koscheck
Josh Koscheck stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Koscheck can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting GSP's ribs.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Koscheck's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
GSP succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
GSP's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Solid shots!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Koscheck misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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
Georges St-Pierre 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Koscheck is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Josh Koscheck looks to pass to mount...
GSP creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Koscheck!
GSP is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Koscheck tries to grapple
GSP moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Shovel hook by Josh Koscheck
goes nowhere.
Koscheck is trying to lift GSP!
Brilliant side slam!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Georges St-Pierre takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Koscheck any adventage in the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Georges St-Pierre, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Body kick by Josh Koscheck...
just grazes his opponent.
GSP steps forward
Josh Koscheck catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Josh Koscheck was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Georges St-Pierre is opening up on Koscheck and raining down combinations!
Koscheck's corner looks worried!
GSP is holding Josh Koscheck's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
Josh Koscheck leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
Koscheck shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre has seen better days.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab both of Josh Koscheck's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Josh Koscheck managed to pull back his leg from Georges St-Pierre's grip and move away from him
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Josh Koscheck has seen better days.
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
GSP blocks that. He made it look easy!
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Koscheck!
Josh Koscheck is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by GSP and pushes him away!
GSP leads with a punch
Josh Koscheck avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
GSP's Chin is beginning to swell
Koscheck showing excellent timing, blasts Georges St-Pierre with a right hand.
GSP steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Koscheck is out! Koscheck is out! Georges St-Pierre has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by KO (Uppercut) at 2:09 Round 4
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 30/38 (79%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 663 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/58 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 690 s
All of this brilliant back and forth fighting in this dead-even fight, and bam - one crystal clean and clear shot from GSp, perfectly landed, finishes Koscheck's night. A flash Ko finish to end a very even war.
Josh Koscheck is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 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.
GSP throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Koscheck's defense muffles the blows.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) is cheering him!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Koscheck! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Koscheck doesn't defend himself!
Koscheck's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
GSP looks to be in very good shape.
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Koscheck can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Georges St-Pierre didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to GSP's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre can't prevent his opponent from passing. Koscheck looks to work from half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Koscheck's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Koscheck is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks Josh Koscheck's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! GSP's being punished here!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Koscheck is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck 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 Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
GSP is in rear mount over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 3:40 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to show some ground skills
GSP uses his strength to keep GSP at a disadvantage
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.
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and launches himself over GSP!
Nice move by Koscheck who clinches and pushes GSP against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
GSP jump forward with his knee rising
hard impact to the face!!! that strike sents Josh Koscheck to the mat
Koscheck's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
GSP is standing while Koscheck is on the ground on his back
Koscheck tries to hit Georges St-Pierre with a kick to his knee from the ground.
GSP dodges that
GSP is standing while Koscheck is on the ground on his back
GSP decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Koscheck's guard.
Koscheck tries to fight back with his feet and GSP just needs another plan now.
GSP is standing while Koscheck is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre decides to jump inside Koscheck's guard.
Koscheck didn't see that coming. GSP is in open guard over Koscheck now.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Josh Koscheck jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Georges St-Pierre
Blocked by GSP.
Koscheck misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP tries an armbar from the bottom!
Josh Koscheck breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
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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Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and moves laterally.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Koscheck!
Nice move by GSP who clinches and pushes Koscheck against the cage
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck fakes a few punches and advance towards GSP trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
GSP pushes Josh Koscheck and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Koscheck goes to the body...
He punishes GSP's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP won't budge, forcing Koscheck to pull guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Koscheck's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
GSP moves on the ground
Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Josh Koscheck.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Georges St-Pierre pushes Josh Koscheck down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Josh Koscheck's arm and tries an armbar!
Koscheck holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Koscheck's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Georges St-Pierre.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck hovers above GSP
Good punches to GSP's body.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! GSP's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
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.
Josh Koscheck tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck grapple with Georges St-Pierre and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Koscheck tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Koscheck tries to open up Georges St-Pierre's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching GSP in the side of the head
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Josh Koscheck throws an uppercut
GSP slips it.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Koscheck measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
Koscheck creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Georges St-Pierre!
Koscheck ducks under...
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
GSP only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
GSP moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck 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 open guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Koscheck
Josh Koscheck stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Koscheck can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting GSP's ribs.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Koscheck's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Koscheck
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
GSP succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
GSP's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Solid shots!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Koscheck misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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
Georges St-Pierre 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Koscheck is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Josh Koscheck looks to pass to mount...
GSP creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Koscheck!
GSP is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Koscheck tries to grapple
GSP moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Shovel hook by Josh Koscheck
goes nowhere.
Koscheck is trying to lift GSP!
Brilliant side slam!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Georges St-Pierre takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over GSP
Koscheck tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Koscheck any adventage in the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Georges St-Pierre, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Body kick by Josh Koscheck...
just grazes his opponent.
GSP steps forward
Josh Koscheck catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Josh Koscheck was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Georges St-Pierre is opening up on Koscheck and raining down combinations!
Koscheck's corner looks worried!
GSP is holding Josh Koscheck's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
Josh Koscheck leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
Koscheck shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre has seen better days.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab both of Josh Koscheck's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Josh Koscheck managed to pull back his leg from Georges St-Pierre's grip and move away from him
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Josh Koscheck has seen better days.
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
GSP blocks that. He made it look easy!
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Koscheck!
Josh Koscheck is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by GSP and pushes him away!
GSP leads with a punch
Josh Koscheck avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
GSP's Chin is beginning to swell
Koscheck showing excellent timing, blasts Georges St-Pierre with a right hand.
GSP steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Koscheck is out! Koscheck is out! Georges St-Pierre has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by KO (Uppercut) at 2:09 Round 4
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 30/38 (79%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 663 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/58 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 690 s
All of this brilliant back and forth fighting in this dead-even fight, and bam - one crystal clean and clear shot from GSp, perfectly landed, finishes Koscheck's night. A flash Ko finish to end a very even war.
lol
He's not in the Storm auction, is he?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!