Post by The Sandmen on Jun 25, 2012 16:32:51 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Anderson Silva looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Anderson Silva today.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Anderson is on the receiving end of a great combo by GSP.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
GSP seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
GSP and Anderson circle around the center of the cage.
Anderson Silva tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP won't budge, forcing Anderson to pull guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Georges St-Pierre efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Anderson looks to be in very good shape.
Anderson tries to launch a few punches to Georges St-Pierre
GSP is able to achieve closed guard and counter Anderson Silva's punches.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Anderson is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anderson Silva!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson 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!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
GSP misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
GSP holds Anderson Silva arms and counters his opponent punches.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
GSP uses his forearms to block the impact!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
GSP launches a few weak punches
Anderson blocks them effectively.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
Anderson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
GSP is covering himself! Anderson tries to force the situation and GSP clumsily gives his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over GSP
Georges St-Pierre is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Georges St-Pierre
glances off Anderson's arms.
Georges St-Pierre tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
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.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Those punches are hitting! GSP covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson 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.
Anderson Silva fakes a few punches and advance towards GSP trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
GSP pushes Anderson Silva and circle away keeping himself within striking range
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.
Georges St-Pierre tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Anderson Silva
well done Anderson falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Anderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
GSP is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
GSP cartwheels towards Anderson!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Anderson Silva.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Pitty-pat punches from GSP
Anderson Silva doesn't flinch.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
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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GSP studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre leans forwards and tries to grapple with Anderson
GSP shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Georges St-Pierre embrace and tries to move away...
Georges St-Pierre pushes Anderson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a few punches and advance towards Anderson trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Anderson Silva lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
GSP is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva launches an up-kick intended for Georges St-Pierre's head...
GSP leans out of the way.
GSP is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Anderson Silva launches an up-kick intended for Georges St-Pierre's head...
GSP leans out of the way.
GSP is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
GSP opts to jump inside Anderson's guard.
Anderson didn't see that coming. Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over GSP
Anderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
GSP holds Anderson Silva arms and counters his opponent punches.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under GSP control.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Anderson is in rear mount over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson is in rear mount over GSP
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for GSP! Anderson has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Anderson is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
GSP is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Anderson tries to use some of his tricky moves but Anderson's is smart enough to counter him.
Anderson is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
GSP has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Georges St-Pierre uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Anderson with a double overhooks!
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson goes down.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Anderson Silva can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Anderson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like GSP
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Anderson Silva is not able to stop Anderson ground skills and Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Anderson Silva put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Anderson is covering himself! GSP tries to force the situation and Anderson clumsily gives his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Anderson
Anderson has GSP controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Anderson
Anderson Silva stops him from throwing strikes.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Anderson Silva who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Georges St-Pierre throws a flurry of punches at Anderson...
Anderson is defending himself well. None of them connect.
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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Anderson Silva.
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Round 3
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GSP moves to shoot
Anderson misses a knee.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Anderson Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
1:08 Round 3 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting GSP's ribs.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
GSP sits over his knees and pushes away Anderson's leg!
Anderson closes his legs around Georges St-Pierre's leg. GSP is not able to move away now!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anderson Silva
Blocked by Anderson.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Stand up! This is what GSP's cornermen are shouting. Anderson Silva is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
GSP moves on the ground
GSP cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
GSP tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Anderson misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
deflected by Anderson.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre pushes Anderson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Anderson rolls and he's now on half guard over Georges St-Pierre. Nice reversal.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre tries to holds Anderson Silva in a clinch against the fence
GSP pushes back Anderson's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, Anderson was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP is launching some bone breaking punches to Anderson's ribs while in the clinch.
Anderson blocks.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Anderson moves forward looking for some action
Anderson Silva shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
GSP tries to open up Anderson Silva's defense faking a few punches.
Anderson Silva wraps his arms around GSP's arms and counters the punches.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
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 gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
GSP blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Anderson's guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Anderson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
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 4
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GSP has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
Anderson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Anderson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
GSP leans and gets Anderson Silva's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Anderson is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Anderson is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anderson Silva!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Deep breaths from Anderson Silva who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson struggles and frees his leg!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
Anderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to breaks Georges St-Pierre's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Anderson launches a couple of punches that leave marks in GSP's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson takes a break to breathe while holding Georges St-Pierre.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
GSP tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Anderson moves backwards and circles around Georges St-Pierre.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
Anderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab both of Anderson Silva's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
GSP lifted Anderson's off his feet and throws him on the mat
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Anderson Silva, who is barely covering up!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Anderson Silva's guard...
Georges St-Pierre forces Anderson Silva to open his guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre pushes Anderson Silva against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Anderson Silva struggles not allowing Georges St-Pierre improve his position.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
GSP moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Deep breaths from Anderson Silva who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
GSP launches a few weak punches
Anderson blocks them effectively.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Anderson suddenly holds Georges St-Pierre's arm and tries an armbar!
Anderson is locking that Armbar...
GSP can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Anderson Silva!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to GSP
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
GSP misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to GSP
GSP covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Anderson Silva, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Georges St-Pierre grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Anderson manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Anderson throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
GSP is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
Anderson Silva sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Anderson is clinching with GSP.
The fighters are clinching.
Once GSP is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
A dirty boxing lesson by GSP who is trying to punish Anderson Silva's ribs with a few punches.
He scores a few hits before the pain makes Anderson react and defend his side.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes GSP forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Georges St-Pierre postures up and launches another series of punches!
Anderson pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Georges St-Pierre's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Anderson is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
GSP is smart enough to block that one.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP circles out and slips free of Anderson Silva's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Anderson Silva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
GSP receives a hard blow on his right leg!
A right hand from Anderson Silva
makes GSP stumble back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
GSP attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Anderson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks GSP's jaw!
GSP has a small cut in his Right cheek
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson moves forward and holds GSP
GSP doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes GSP forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson grabs Georges St-Pierre in a clinch and tries to knee him in the face!
They land solid! Good Strikes!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Multiple well placed knees from Anderson!
Nice hits to GSP's ribs! Brilliant performance from Anderson Silva
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Anderson Silva falls hard on the mat with Georges St-Pierre on top of him
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Anderson Silva's guard...
Anderson Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Anderson
Anderson covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over GSP
Anderson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
Anderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
GSP anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
Anderson Silva tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Anderson Silva looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Anderson Silva by Split decision
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/16 (38%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 8/49 (16%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 931 s
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 11/14 (79%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/58 (21%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 972 s
A VERY even fight. For the first 4 rounds. Near the mid way point of the 5th, it seems Anderson came on strong and got a few quality shots in there to do some hefty damage. But for the most part, this epic superfight was a stalemate. Lots of work from these fine pros, but not a lot of destruction. I would like to see a rematch. But for a title (10 rounds). Make it happen, guys. Make it happen.
Anderson Silva looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Anderson Silva today.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Anderson is on the receiving end of a great combo by GSP.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
GSP seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
GSP and Anderson circle around the center of the cage.
Anderson Silva tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP won't budge, forcing Anderson to pull guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Georges St-Pierre efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Anderson looks to be in very good shape.
Anderson tries to launch a few punches to Georges St-Pierre
GSP is able to achieve closed guard and counter Anderson Silva's punches.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Anderson is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anderson Silva!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson 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!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
GSP misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
GSP holds Anderson Silva arms and counters his opponent punches.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
GSP uses his forearms to block the impact!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
GSP launches a few weak punches
Anderson blocks them effectively.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
Anderson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
GSP is covering himself! Anderson tries to force the situation and GSP clumsily gives his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over GSP
Georges St-Pierre is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Georges St-Pierre
glances off Anderson's arms.
Georges St-Pierre tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
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.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Those punches are hitting! GSP covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson 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.
Anderson Silva fakes a few punches and advance towards GSP trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
GSP pushes Anderson Silva and circle away keeping himself within striking range
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.
Georges St-Pierre tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Anderson Silva
well done Anderson falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Anderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
GSP is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
GSP cartwheels towards Anderson!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Anderson Silva.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Pitty-pat punches from GSP
Anderson Silva doesn't flinch.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
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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GSP studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre leans forwards and tries to grapple with Anderson
GSP shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Georges St-Pierre embrace and tries to move away...
Georges St-Pierre pushes Anderson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a few punches and advance towards Anderson trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Anderson Silva lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
GSP is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva launches an up-kick intended for Georges St-Pierre's head...
GSP leans out of the way.
GSP is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Anderson Silva launches an up-kick intended for Georges St-Pierre's head...
GSP leans out of the way.
GSP is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
GSP opts to jump inside Anderson's guard.
Anderson didn't see that coming. Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over GSP
Anderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
GSP holds Anderson Silva arms and counters his opponent punches.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under GSP control.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Anderson is in rear mount over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson is in rear mount over GSP
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for GSP! Anderson has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Anderson is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
GSP is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Anderson tries to use some of his tricky moves but Anderson's is smart enough to counter him.
Anderson is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
GSP has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Georges St-Pierre uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Anderson with a double overhooks!
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson goes down.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Anderson Silva can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Anderson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like GSP
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Anderson Silva is not able to stop Anderson ground skills and Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Anderson Silva put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Anderson is covering himself! GSP tries to force the situation and Anderson clumsily gives his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Anderson
Anderson has GSP controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Anderson
Anderson Silva stops him from throwing strikes.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Anderson Silva who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Georges St-Pierre throws a flurry of punches at Anderson...
Anderson is defending himself well. None of them connect.
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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Anderson Silva.
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Round 3
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GSP moves to shoot
Anderson misses a knee.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Anderson Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
1:08 Round 3 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting GSP's ribs.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
GSP sits over his knees and pushes away Anderson's leg!
Anderson closes his legs around Georges St-Pierre's leg. GSP is not able to move away now!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anderson Silva
Blocked by Anderson.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Stand up! This is what GSP's cornermen are shouting. Anderson Silva is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
GSP moves on the ground
GSP cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
GSP tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Anderson misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
deflected by Anderson.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre pushes Anderson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Anderson rolls and he's now on half guard over Georges St-Pierre. Nice reversal.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre tries to holds Anderson Silva in a clinch against the fence
GSP pushes back Anderson's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, Anderson was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP is launching some bone breaking punches to Anderson's ribs while in the clinch.
Anderson blocks.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Anderson moves forward looking for some action
Anderson Silva shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
GSP tries to open up Anderson Silva's defense faking a few punches.
Anderson Silva wraps his arms around GSP's arms and counters the punches.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
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 gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
GSP blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Anderson's guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Anderson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
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 4
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GSP has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
Anderson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Anderson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
GSP leans and gets Anderson Silva's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Anderson is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over GSP
Anderson is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anderson Silva!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Deep breaths from Anderson Silva who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson struggles and frees his leg!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
Anderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to breaks Georges St-Pierre's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Anderson launches a couple of punches that leave marks in GSP's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson takes a break to breathe while holding Georges St-Pierre.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
GSP tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Anderson moves backwards and circles around Georges St-Pierre.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
Anderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab both of Anderson Silva's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
GSP lifted Anderson's off his feet and throws him on the mat
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Anderson Silva, who is barely covering up!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Anderson Silva's guard...
Georges St-Pierre forces Anderson Silva to open his guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre pushes Anderson Silva against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Anderson Silva struggles not allowing Georges St-Pierre improve his position.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
GSP moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Deep breaths from Anderson Silva who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
GSP launches a few weak punches
Anderson blocks them effectively.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Anderson suddenly holds Georges St-Pierre's arm and tries an armbar!
Anderson is locking that Armbar...
GSP can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Anderson Silva!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
GSP is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to GSP
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
GSP misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to GSP
GSP covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Anderson
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Anderson Silva, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Georges St-Pierre grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Anderson manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Anderson throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
GSP is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
Anderson Silva sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Anderson is clinching with GSP.
The fighters are clinching.
Once GSP is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
A dirty boxing lesson by GSP who is trying to punish Anderson Silva's ribs with a few punches.
He scores a few hits before the pain makes Anderson react and defend his side.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes GSP forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Georges St-Pierre postures up and launches another series of punches!
Anderson pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Georges St-Pierre's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Anderson is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
GSP is smart enough to block that one.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP circles out and slips free of Anderson Silva's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Anderson Silva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
GSP receives a hard blow on his right leg!
A right hand from Anderson Silva
makes GSP stumble back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
GSP attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Anderson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks GSP's jaw!
GSP has a small cut in his Right cheek
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson moves forward and holds GSP
GSP doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes GSP forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson grabs Georges St-Pierre in a clinch and tries to knee him in the face!
They land solid! Good Strikes!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Multiple well placed knees from Anderson!
Nice hits to GSP's ribs! Brilliant performance from Anderson Silva
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Anderson Silva falls hard on the mat with Georges St-Pierre on top of him
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Anderson Silva's guard...
Anderson Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Anderson
Anderson covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over GSP
Anderson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
Anderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
GSP anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over GSP
Anderson Silva tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Anderson Silva looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Anderson Silva by Split decision
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/16 (38%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 8/49 (16%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 931 s
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 11/14 (79%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/58 (21%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 972 s
A VERY even fight. For the first 4 rounds. Near the mid way point of the 5th, it seems Anderson came on strong and got a few quality shots in there to do some hefty damage. But for the most part, this epic superfight was a stalemate. Lots of work from these fine pros, but not a lot of destruction. I would like to see a rematch. But for a title (10 rounds). Make it happen, guys. Make it happen.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!