Post by The Sandmen on Jul 30, 2014 13:44:45 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Paul Daley looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Georges St-Pierre leans forwards and tries to grapple with Semtex
GSP shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex pushes off of Georges St-Pierre and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
GSP holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Semtex with uppercuts!
Nothing that Semtex must fear as he blocks nicely
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Semtex.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Semtex ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
GSP is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP measures the resilience of Semtex's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Semtex's side.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre moves to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Paul Daley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Paul Daley to fight back!
Semtex tries to open up Georges St-Pierre's defense faking a few punches.
Georges St-Pierre wraps his arms around Semtex's arms and counters the punches.
Paul Daley is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
GSP uses his forearms to block the impact!
Semtex misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Semtex grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
GSP struggles... Paul Daley is unable to take him down
A left hook from Semtex
falls short.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre throws a looping right hand...
Semtex moves aside and dodges.
Paul Daley fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on GSP's chin
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paul Daley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex breaths deeply while on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Semtex's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Paul Daley's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Semtex has a small cut in his Left eye
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP breaks the closed guard of Paul Daley and moves to half guard
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Paul Daley
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Paul Daley...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes GSP's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Paul Daley is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Daley is in open guard over GSP
Semtex tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tremendous strikes from Semtex!
Some big punches are landing!
GSP's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Superb haymaker by GSP
Semtex manages to move aside
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for GSP, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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GSP goes for a low kick..
Semtex avoids the deadly blow.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Semtex with a double overhooks!
Paul Daley just won't stop and continues to rain punches
GSP quickly defends.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. GSP is clinching with Semtex.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex is launching some bone breaking punches to GSP's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Georges St-Pierre's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP grapple with Paul Daley and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Paul Daley falls hard on the mat with Georges St-Pierre on top of him
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
GSP is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Paul Daley rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP
Semtex positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
GSP's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has Semtex controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Semtex is unable to move under GSP control.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Paul Daley tries to take advantage...
GSP has given his back to Paul Daley who is trying to get one hook in!
GSP struggles in the ground trying to break Semtex's control
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has Semtex controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Semtex is unable to move under GSP control.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over GSP
Semtex is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Paul Daley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
GSP uses his forearms to block the impact!
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Semtex is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Paul Daley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Semtex launches a hook to the body
Bang! GSP stops that one with his ribs!
Semtex wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
after measuring the distance GSP jump forward with a flying knee
Paul Daley block it with ease
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Semtex goes to the body...
his punches graze GSP's arm.
Semtex throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Crushing shot to Semtex's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Paul Daley's guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
GSP is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
Semtex cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP breaks the closed guard of Paul Daley and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Paul Daley
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Paul Daley
Solid shots!
Semtex has a small cut in his Right cheek
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Paul Daley
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Paul Daley moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
GSP tries to free his leg...
Semtex doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley 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.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Paul Daley rolls over himself and stands up while Georges St-Pierre rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Paul Daley. 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.
Solid low kick from Georges St-Pierre.
Semtex deflects it.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Paul Daley to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre paws at Semtex.
Semtex answers with solid punches!
Paul Daley and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Semtex feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Paul Daley throws a looping right hand...
That lands on GSP's chin! That stops GSP in his tracks!
GSP throws a lazy kick
Semtex dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Semtex with a double overhooks!
Georges St-Pierre moves forward and launches a high kick!
Semtex ducks under.
Semtex wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
GSP wants nothing of that and pushes Semtex.
Semtex misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Paul Daley!
That one almost breaks GSP's chin! He is knocked down!
Semtex is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre kicks his legs trying to keep Paul Daley away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Semtex is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley creates space and allows Georges St-Pierre to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Georges St-Pierre is standing now.
Georges St-Pierre and Semtex engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Semtex is trying to counter now!
GSP is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Paul Daley is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over GSP
GSP is getting frustrated here.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over GSP
Paul Daley is looking to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Paul Daley gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over GSP
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Paul Daley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Paul Daley to fight back!
Paul Daley pushes GSP's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Semtex who is in full mount! GSP is in trouble now!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Semtex 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
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Paul Daley tries to better his position on the ground...
Semtex is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Semtex tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Paul Daley keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Paul Daley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Semtex is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against GSP's ribs.
GSP is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Crushing shot to GSP's body! He's holding his side
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Semtex tries to open up GSP with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and GSP is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over GSP
Semtex is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Paul Daley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over GSP
Semtex struggles on the ground and tries to break Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Paul Daley is in GSP open guard now
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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GSP tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. GSP is clinching with Semtex.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting GSP hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP grapple with Paul Daley and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Paul Daley falls hard on the mat with Georges St-Pierre on top of him
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Paul Daley's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Georges St-Pierre chases Semtex and launches a few perfect strikes
Semtex ducks backwards and avoids them.
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Paul Daley!
GSP is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Paul Daley
Great move by GSP who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Semtex pummels back into position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
GSP and Paul Daley are cliched up against the cage. GSP steps for a throw
Paul Daley is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Paul Daley
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Semtex's face with those brutal elbows! Semtex needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Paul Daley
GSP tries to open up Paul Daley's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Semtex in the side of the head
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Paul Daley
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Semtex won't allow him to take this position easily.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Paul Daley tries to take advantage...
Paul Daley attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Paul Daley manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
Not a desiderable position that Semtex is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Semtex's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Paul Daley
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Semtex won't allow him to take this position easily.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Paul Daley
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
Semtex holds Georges St-Pierre arms and counters his opponent punches.
GSP misses a step and Paul Daley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Paul Daley attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Paul Daley manages to switch to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Paul Daley's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Paul Daley
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Paul Daley...
Paul Daley takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Semtex's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Semtex is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Semtex is trying to counter now!
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
GSP breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Paul Daley's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
GSP tries to open up Paul Daley's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Semtex in the side of the head
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
Paul Daley 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.
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
Semtex breaths deeply while on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Semtex's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Semtex is unable to cover himself now!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre pushes Paul Daley against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
GSP jumps and tries to free his leg! Semtex doesn't allow this but Georges St-Pierre is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre pushes Semtex's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by GSP who is in full mount! Semtex is in trouble now!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Paul Daley.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
A left hook from GSP
falls short.
Georges St-Pierre throws a looping right hand...
Semtex moves aside and dodges.
Semtex is trying to counter now!
Semtex wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
GSP doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
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.
GSP gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
GSP blocks Paul Daley's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Paul Daley's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Paul Daley regains full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
GSP is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Paul Daley 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
An overhand right from Paul Daley that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! GSP's stops that one with his face! How is GSP standing?!
GSP's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A left hook from GSP
falls short.
Semtex is trying to counter now!
Paul Daley charges at GSP throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! GSP is rocked!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Semtex!
Paul Daley is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by GSP and pushes him away!
Brutal combination from Paul Daley!
GSP is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Semtex 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.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Paul Daley is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Paul Daley looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Paul Daley slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Semtex 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
GSP has a small cut in his Forehead
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Paul Daley keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to escape from the full mount...
Paul Daley is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Paul Daley in his guard.
Paul Daley keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Paul Daley aggressively and repeatedly punches GSP.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Paul Daley aggressively and repeatedly punches GSP.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Paul Daley is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Semtex tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Paul Daley rolls him over and takes his back!
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP
Semtex is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against GSP's ribs.
GSP is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP
Semtex tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for GSP! Semtex has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
Georges St-Pierre 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 Semtex's moves.
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
Semtex 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!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Chin
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
Georges St-Pierre 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 Semtex's moves.
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
Semtex has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for GSP.
Nicely done! Semtex now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
Georges St-Pierre 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 Semtex's moves.
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for GSP!
GSP adopts the turtle defense and Semtex is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Paul Daley by Split decision
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 3/18 (17%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 33/55 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/4 (75%)
Time on the ground 950 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 32/43 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/15 (47%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 26/45 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 931 s
So like, GSP was winning longer in this back and forth super fight, but Daley did notably more damage. In the end, it probably could be argued it could go either way. The judges were split, and Daley's amazing run to the title fight continues. Epic.
Paul Daley looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Georges St-Pierre leans forwards and tries to grapple with Semtex
GSP shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex pushes off of Georges St-Pierre and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
GSP holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Semtex with uppercuts!
Nothing that Semtex must fear as he blocks nicely
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Semtex.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Semtex ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
GSP is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP measures the resilience of Semtex's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Semtex's side.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre moves to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Paul Daley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Paul Daley to fight back!
Semtex tries to open up Georges St-Pierre's defense faking a few punches.
Georges St-Pierre wraps his arms around Semtex's arms and counters the punches.
Paul Daley is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
GSP uses his forearms to block the impact!
Semtex misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Semtex grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
GSP struggles... Paul Daley is unable to take him down
A left hook from Semtex
falls short.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre throws a looping right hand...
Semtex moves aside and dodges.
Paul Daley fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on GSP's chin
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paul Daley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex breaths deeply while on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Semtex's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Paul Daley's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Semtex has a small cut in his Left eye
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP breaks the closed guard of Paul Daley and moves to half guard
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Paul Daley
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Paul Daley...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes GSP's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Paul Daley is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Daley is in open guard over GSP
Semtex tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tremendous strikes from Semtex!
Some big punches are landing!
GSP's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Superb haymaker by GSP
Semtex manages to move aside
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for GSP, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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GSP goes for a low kick..
Semtex avoids the deadly blow.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Semtex with a double overhooks!
Paul Daley just won't stop and continues to rain punches
GSP quickly defends.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. GSP is clinching with Semtex.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex is launching some bone breaking punches to GSP's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Georges St-Pierre's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP grapple with Paul Daley and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Paul Daley falls hard on the mat with Georges St-Pierre on top of him
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
GSP is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Paul Daley rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP
Semtex positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
GSP's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has Semtex controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Semtex is unable to move under GSP control.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Paul Daley tries to take advantage...
GSP has given his back to Paul Daley who is trying to get one hook in!
GSP struggles in the ground trying to break Semtex's control
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has Semtex controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Semtex is unable to move under GSP control.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over GSP
Semtex is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Paul Daley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
GSP uses his forearms to block the impact!
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Semtex is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Paul Daley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Semtex launches a hook to the body
Bang! GSP stops that one with his ribs!
Semtex wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
after measuring the distance GSP jump forward with a flying knee
Paul Daley block it with ease
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Semtex goes to the body...
his punches graze GSP's arm.
Semtex throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Crushing shot to Semtex's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Paul Daley's guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
GSP is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
Semtex cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP breaks the closed guard of Paul Daley and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Paul Daley
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Paul Daley
Solid shots!
Semtex has a small cut in his Right cheek
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Paul Daley
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Paul Daley moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
GSP tries to free his leg...
Semtex doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley 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.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Paul Daley rolls over himself and stands up while Georges St-Pierre rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Paul Daley. 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.
Solid low kick from Georges St-Pierre.
Semtex deflects it.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Paul Daley to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre paws at Semtex.
Semtex answers with solid punches!
Paul Daley and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Semtex feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Paul Daley throws a looping right hand...
That lands on GSP's chin! That stops GSP in his tracks!
GSP throws a lazy kick
Semtex dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Semtex with a double overhooks!
Georges St-Pierre moves forward and launches a high kick!
Semtex ducks under.
Semtex wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
GSP wants nothing of that and pushes Semtex.
Semtex misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Paul Daley!
That one almost breaks GSP's chin! He is knocked down!
Semtex is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre kicks his legs trying to keep Paul Daley away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Semtex is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley creates space and allows Georges St-Pierre to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Georges St-Pierre is standing now.
Georges St-Pierre and Semtex engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Semtex is trying to counter now!
GSP is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Paul Daley is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over GSP
GSP is getting frustrated here.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over GSP
Paul Daley is looking to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Paul Daley gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over GSP
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Paul Daley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Paul Daley to fight back!
Paul Daley pushes GSP's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Semtex who is in full mount! GSP is in trouble now!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Semtex 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
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Paul Daley tries to better his position on the ground...
Semtex is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Semtex tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Paul Daley keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Paul Daley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Semtex is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against GSP's ribs.
GSP is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Crushing shot to GSP's body! He's holding his side
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Semtex tries to open up GSP with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and GSP is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over GSP
Semtex is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Paul Daley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over GSP
Semtex struggles on the ground and tries to break Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Paul Daley is in GSP open guard now
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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GSP tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. GSP is clinching with Semtex.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting GSP hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP grapple with Paul Daley and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Paul Daley falls hard on the mat with Georges St-Pierre on top of him
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Paul Daley's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Georges St-Pierre chases Semtex and launches a few perfect strikes
Semtex ducks backwards and avoids them.
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Paul Daley!
GSP is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Paul Daley
Great move by GSP who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Semtex pummels back into position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
GSP and Paul Daley are cliched up against the cage. GSP steps for a throw
Paul Daley is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Paul Daley
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Semtex's face with those brutal elbows! Semtex needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Paul Daley
GSP tries to open up Paul Daley's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Semtex in the side of the head
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Paul Daley
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Semtex won't allow him to take this position easily.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Paul Daley tries to take advantage...
Paul Daley attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Paul Daley manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
Not a desiderable position that Semtex is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Semtex's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Paul Daley
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Semtex won't allow him to take this position easily.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Paul Daley
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
Semtex holds Georges St-Pierre arms and counters his opponent punches.
GSP misses a step and Paul Daley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Paul Daley attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Paul Daley manages to switch to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Paul Daley's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Paul Daley
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Paul Daley...
Paul Daley takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Semtex's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Semtex is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Semtex is trying to counter now!
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
GSP breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Paul Daley's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
GSP tries to open up Paul Daley's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Semtex in the side of the head
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
Paul Daley 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.
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
Semtex breaths deeply while on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Semtex's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Georges St-Pierre. Semtex is unable to cover himself now!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre pushes Paul Daley against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
GSP jumps and tries to free his leg! Semtex doesn't allow this but Georges St-Pierre is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre pushes Semtex's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by GSP who is in full mount! Semtex is in trouble now!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Paul Daley.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
A left hook from GSP
falls short.
Georges St-Pierre throws a looping right hand...
Semtex moves aside and dodges.
Semtex is trying to counter now!
Semtex wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
GSP doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
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.
GSP gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
GSP blocks Paul Daley's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Paul Daley's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Paul Daley regains full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Semtex
GSP is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Paul Daley 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
An overhand right from Paul Daley that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! GSP's stops that one with his face! How is GSP standing?!
GSP's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A left hook from GSP
falls short.
Semtex is trying to counter now!
Paul Daley charges at GSP throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! GSP is rocked!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Semtex!
Paul Daley is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by GSP and pushes him away!
Brutal combination from Paul Daley!
GSP is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Semtex 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.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Paul Daley is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Paul Daley looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Paul Daley slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Semtex 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
GSP has a small cut in his Forehead
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Paul Daley keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to escape from the full mount...
Paul Daley is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Paul Daley in his guard.
Paul Daley keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Paul Daley aggressively and repeatedly punches GSP.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Paul Daley aggressively and repeatedly punches GSP.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Paul Daley is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Semtex tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Paul Daley rolls him over and takes his back!
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP
Semtex is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against GSP's ribs.
GSP is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP
Semtex tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for GSP! Semtex has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
Georges St-Pierre 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 Semtex's moves.
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
Semtex 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!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Chin
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
Georges St-Pierre 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 Semtex's moves.
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
Semtex has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for GSP.
Nicely done! Semtex now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
Georges St-Pierre 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 Semtex's moves.
Semtex is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for GSP!
GSP adopts the turtle defense and Semtex is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Paul Daley by Split decision
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 3/18 (17%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 33/55 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/4 (75%)
Time on the ground 950 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 32/43 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/15 (47%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 26/45 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 931 s
So like, GSP was winning longer in this back and forth super fight, but Daley did notably more damage. In the end, it probably could be argued it could go either way. The judges were split, and Daley's amazing run to the title fight continues. Epic.