Post by The Sandmen on Nov 5, 2015 10:22:30 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Lyoto Machida looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lyoto is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Georges St-Pierre and Lyoto Machida touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Good front kick from Lyoto!
GSP stumbles backwards after that one!
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Low kick by Lyoto Machida to maintain his distance.
That hits Georges St-Pierre's ankle
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Solid shot from Lyoto Machida to the body.
GSP didn't like that.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto covers himself well
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida regains full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto leans and gets Georges St-Pierre's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
GSP grabs Lyoto Machida
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Lyoto Machida, who is barely covering up!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lyoto Machida blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lyoto is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lyoto's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Left cheek
GSP is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto has given his back to Georges St-Pierre who is trying to get one hook in!
Georges St-Pierre has one hook in!
GSP is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
GSP is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Lyoto 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 3:40 in the 1 round
GSP is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Lyoto has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Lyoto Machida uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! GSP stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
GSP throws a low kick
Lyoto Machida blocks.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
GSP receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Georges St-Pierre and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Lyoto launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
GSP moves forward looking for some action
Georges St-Pierre shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre pushes away Lyoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Georges St-Pierre
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Nothing from this... Lyoto Machida seems frustrated.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Brutal combination from Lyoto Machida!
GSP is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Chin
A bunch of leg kicks from Lyoto Machida
are bothering his opponent.
Lyoto is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds GSP's thigh
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Lyoto Machida jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to escape from the full mount...
Georges St-Pierre is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto Machida put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre pushes Lyoto's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Lyoto wraps his legs while he holds Georges St-Pierre's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Pitty-pat punches from GSP
Lyoto Machida doesn't flinch.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto Machida throws a flurry of punches at GSP...
A lot of them are hitting GSP's face
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Lyoto Machida pushes Georges St-Pierre down and prevents his attempts to escape
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls him over and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over GSP
Pitty-pat punches from Lyoto
They're bothering GSP even though they aren't hurting him.
Lyoto is in rear mount over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds GSP
The fighters are clinching.
GSP charge towards Lyoto Machida with a flying knee
Lyoto Machida saw that coming and block it wiht ease
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
As the fight continues it seems that Lyoto Machida is taking the best of the fight.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Those punches are hitting! GSP covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida slightly pushes GSP into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Good leg kicks from Lyoto Machida.
GSP winces a bit.
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces GSP to try and defend better.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lyoto's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lyoto's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Lyoto put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto Machida has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has Lyoto controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lyoto is unable to move under GSP control.
Lyoto is in rear mount over GSP
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
makes GSP stumble back!
A high kick from Lyoto Machida
grazes GSP's head, but he seems okay.
GSP has a small cut in his Right eye
Georges St-Pierre is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
GSP wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
GSP moves forward and holds Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto circles out and slips free of Georges St-Pierre's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
The cutman is working on GSP's face.
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Round 4
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GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
Lyoto waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Georges St-Pierre! He is reversed and nor Lyoto Machida is on half guard!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to GSP
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Pitty-pat punches from Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre doesn't flinch.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida tries to open GSP's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Lyoto Machida. GSP is unable to cover himself now!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg
Lyoto Machida uses some of his skill by jumping out of GSP's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto uses his strength to keep Lyoto at a disadvantage
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto uses his strength to keep Lyoto at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for GSP! Lyoto has one hook in and keeps working!
Lyoto is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
GSP has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
GSP is unable to find a way to scape from this.
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre throws a combo
Lyoto Machida ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! GSP swings again, only to get countered once more! GSP is looking bad here!
A punch from Lyoto Machida
grazes GSP's right cheek.
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches GSP!
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces GSP to try and defend better.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to improve position.
Lyoto adjusts and closes his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto leans and gets Georges St-Pierre's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Lyoto's guard...
Lyoto breaks the lock and covers himself from GSP's punches
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lyoto moves backwards and Georges St-Pierre is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Georges St-Pierre is unable to take him down
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to GSP
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Lyoto moves backwards and Georges St-Pierre is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Georges St-Pierre realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto Machida throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Georges St-Pierre is unable to take him down
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
Good shot! GSP has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
GSP seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Solid jabs from Lyoto Machida.
Nice punches.
GSP grabs Lyoto Machida
Lyoto shakes him off.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Georges St-Pierre takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on GSP's chin
GSP has a small cut in his Chin
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
GSP receives a hard blow on his left leg!
GSP hyper-extended his left leg
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Lyoto Machida pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida circles to get the center of the cage
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on GSP's chin
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
surprises GSP!
GSP has a small cut in his Left eye
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto Machida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
GSP may be in trouble!
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Lyoto steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Lyoto Machida by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 6/15 (40%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/4 (150%)
GnP strikes 11/55 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 621 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 40/51 (78%)
Kicks 15/16 (94%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/31 (61%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 621 s
Good fight. Most of this fight was Machida hurting GSP then GSP fighting through it and recovering.
Lyoto Machida looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lyoto is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Georges St-Pierre and Lyoto Machida touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Good front kick from Lyoto!
GSP stumbles backwards after that one!
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Low kick by Lyoto Machida to maintain his distance.
That hits Georges St-Pierre's ankle
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Solid shot from Lyoto Machida to the body.
GSP didn't like that.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto covers himself well
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida regains full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto leans and gets Georges St-Pierre's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
GSP grabs Lyoto Machida
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Lyoto Machida, who is barely covering up!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lyoto Machida blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lyoto is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lyoto's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Left cheek
GSP is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto has given his back to Georges St-Pierre who is trying to get one hook in!
Georges St-Pierre has one hook in!
GSP is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
GSP is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Lyoto 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 3:40 in the 1 round
GSP is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Lyoto has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Lyoto Machida uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! GSP stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
GSP throws a low kick
Lyoto Machida blocks.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
GSP receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Georges St-Pierre and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Lyoto launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
GSP moves forward looking for some action
Georges St-Pierre shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre pushes away Lyoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Georges St-Pierre
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Nothing from this... Lyoto Machida seems frustrated.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Brutal combination from Lyoto Machida!
GSP is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Chin
A bunch of leg kicks from Lyoto Machida
are bothering his opponent.
Lyoto is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds GSP's thigh
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Lyoto Machida jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to escape from the full mount...
Georges St-Pierre is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto Machida put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre pushes Lyoto's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Lyoto wraps his legs while he holds Georges St-Pierre's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Pitty-pat punches from GSP
Lyoto Machida doesn't flinch.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto Machida throws a flurry of punches at GSP...
A lot of them are hitting GSP's face
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Lyoto Machida pushes Georges St-Pierre down and prevents his attempts to escape
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls him over and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over GSP
Pitty-pat punches from Lyoto
They're bothering GSP even though they aren't hurting him.
Lyoto is in rear mount over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds GSP
The fighters are clinching.
GSP charge towards Lyoto Machida with a flying knee
Lyoto Machida saw that coming and block it wiht ease
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
As the fight continues it seems that Lyoto Machida is taking the best of the fight.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Those punches are hitting! GSP covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida slightly pushes GSP into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Good leg kicks from Lyoto Machida.
GSP winces a bit.
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces GSP to try and defend better.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lyoto's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lyoto's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Lyoto put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto Machida has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has Lyoto controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lyoto is unable to move under GSP control.
Lyoto is in rear mount over GSP
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
makes GSP stumble back!
A high kick from Lyoto Machida
grazes GSP's head, but he seems okay.
GSP has a small cut in his Right eye
Georges St-Pierre is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
GSP wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
GSP moves forward and holds Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto circles out and slips free of Georges St-Pierre's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
The cutman is working on GSP's face.
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Round 4
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GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
Lyoto waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Georges St-Pierre! He is reversed and nor Lyoto Machida is on half guard!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to GSP
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Pitty-pat punches from Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre doesn't flinch.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida tries to open GSP's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Lyoto Machida. GSP is unable to cover himself now!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg
Lyoto Machida uses some of his skill by jumping out of GSP's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto uses his strength to keep Lyoto at a disadvantage
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto uses his strength to keep Lyoto at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for GSP! Lyoto has one hook in and keeps working!
Lyoto is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
GSP has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
GSP is unable to find a way to scape from this.
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre throws a combo
Lyoto Machida ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! GSP swings again, only to get countered once more! GSP is looking bad here!
A punch from Lyoto Machida
grazes GSP's right cheek.
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches GSP!
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces GSP to try and defend better.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to improve position.
Lyoto adjusts and closes his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto leans and gets Georges St-Pierre's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Georges St-Pierre tries to open Lyoto's guard...
Lyoto breaks the lock and covers himself from GSP's punches
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lyoto moves backwards and Georges St-Pierre is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Georges St-Pierre is unable to take him down
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over GSP
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to GSP
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Lyoto moves backwards and Georges St-Pierre is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Georges St-Pierre realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto Machida throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Georges St-Pierre is unable to take him down
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
Good shot! GSP has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
GSP seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Solid jabs from Lyoto Machida.
Nice punches.
GSP grabs Lyoto Machida
Lyoto shakes him off.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Georges St-Pierre takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
GSP is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Georges St-Pierre
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on GSP's chin
GSP has a small cut in his Chin
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
GSP receives a hard blow on his left leg!
GSP hyper-extended his left leg
Georges St-Pierre continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Lyoto Machida pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida circles to get the center of the cage
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on GSP's chin
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
surprises GSP!
GSP has a small cut in his Left eye
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto Machida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
GSP may be in trouble!
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Lyoto steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Georges St-Pierre is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Lyoto Machida by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 6/15 (40%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/4 (150%)
GnP strikes 11/55 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 621 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 40/51 (78%)
Kicks 15/16 (94%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/31 (61%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 621 s
Good fight. Most of this fight was Machida hurting GSP then GSP fighting through it and recovering.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!