Post by The Sandmen on Oct 25, 2016 9:37:36 GMT -5
Vitor Belfort looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Georges St-Pierre looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Vitor Belfort and Georges St-Pierre touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort tries a hook to the body
and hits GSP's ribs hard
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 The Phenom
The Phenom works on the ground with his fingers over GSP's face
GSP shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Phenom's face with those brutal elbows! The Phenom needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The Phenom's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Nose
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. 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 Scottrade Center (St. Louis, Missouri) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre tries a middle kick
Vitor Belfort blocks and steps away.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
GSP is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Georges St-Pierre forces Vitor Belfort to open his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
GSP moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Phenom tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
GSP is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Vitor Belfort rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
The Phenom is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has The Phenom controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Phenom is unable to move under GSP control.
GSP misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom tries to end this with a RNC!
GSP manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over The Phenom
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Phenom is covering himself! GSP tries to force the situation and The Phenom clumsily gives his back!
GSP is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has GSP controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills The Phenom manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along GSP
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Crisp uppercut by GSP followed by a hard jab
Vitor Belfort stumbles back.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Vitor Belfort! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Phenom is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
GSP is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has given his back to Georges St-Pierre who is trying to get one hook in!
Georges St-Pierre has one hook in!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
GSP is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
The Phenom is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Phenom holds Georges St-Pierre's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Vitor Belfort looks to pass to mount...
The Phenom slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Georges St-Pierre.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Phenom with a double overhooks!
Georges St-Pierre attempts to cut off The Phenom with punches
The Phenom reels from the strikes.
Vitor Belfort just won't stop and continues to rain punches
GSP may be in trouble!
GSP leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort evades but whiffs with a counter.
Georges St-Pierre and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Solid low kick from Vitor Belfort.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
GSP succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
GSP tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort 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 The Phenom
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. 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.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Georges St-Pierre forces Vitor Belfort to open his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
The Phenom's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom tries an armbar from the bottom!
Georges St-Pierre breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
GSP catch Vitor Belfort's right arm and tries a kimura
Vitor Belfort holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Georges St-Pierre was tooling Vitor Belfort for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Vitor Belfort lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Left cheek
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Georges St-Pierre positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Phenom's ribs
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Vitor Belfort
goes nowhere.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
GSP tries to open up The Phenom with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and The Phenom is trying to block them with his hands...
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
GSP is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over The Phenom
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Crushing shot to The Phenom's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, Missouri) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
GSP ducks under...
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Phenom tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort closed his guard around Georges St-Pierre.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to show some ground skills
GSP uses his strength to keep GSP at a disadvantage
The Phenom misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom 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 Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
GSP is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to escape from the full mount...
The Phenom struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Georges St-Pierre takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by The Phenom.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
Stand up! This is what The Phenom's cornermen are shouting. Georges St-Pierre is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over The Phenom
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Phenom's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre storms over The Phenom with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Phenom's face with his elbows!
The Phenom's Forehead is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Phenom is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Vitor Belfort seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Georges St-Pierre!
GSP is in rear mount over The Phenom
Georges St-Pierre slides his arm under Vitor Belfort's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
The Phenom's Forehead is beginning to swell
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
The Phenom struggles to free himself
Vitor Belfort pulls down on Georges St-Pierre's hand and staves off danger
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Vitor Belfort.
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Round 4
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The Phenom leads with a punch
Georges St-Pierre avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
GSP decides to launch some tentative punches
The Phenom launches a couple of jabs that are answered by GSP with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
0:35 Round 4 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
GSP is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks The Phenom's jaw!
The Phenom's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre grabs The Phenom
Vitor Belfort gets thrown to the mat.
Hard blow to The Phenom's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
GSP is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
Georges St-Pierre pushes Vitor Belfort against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
GSP jumps and tries to free his leg! The Phenom doesn't allow this but Georges St-Pierre is able to get half guard here.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over The Phenom
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Phenom's face with those brutal elbows! The Phenom needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
This is over! That impact from Georges St-Pierre has left The Phenom laying flat on the mat!
The Phenom's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by KO (GnP) at 1:12 Round 4
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 667 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 15/22 (68%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 37/50 (74%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 667 s
Complete GSP performance.
Georges St-Pierre looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Vitor Belfort and Georges St-Pierre touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort tries a hook to the body
and hits GSP's ribs hard
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 The Phenom
The Phenom works on the ground with his fingers over GSP's face
GSP shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Phenom's face with those brutal elbows! The Phenom needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The Phenom's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Nose
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. 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 Scottrade Center (St. Louis, Missouri) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre tries a middle kick
Vitor Belfort blocks and steps away.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
GSP is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Georges St-Pierre forces Vitor Belfort to open his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
GSP moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Phenom tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
GSP is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Vitor Belfort rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
The Phenom is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has The Phenom controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Phenom is unable to move under GSP control.
GSP misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom tries to end this with a RNC!
GSP manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over The Phenom
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Phenom is covering himself! GSP tries to force the situation and The Phenom clumsily gives his back!
GSP is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has GSP controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills The Phenom manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along GSP
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Crisp uppercut by GSP followed by a hard jab
Vitor Belfort stumbles back.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Vitor Belfort! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Phenom is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
GSP is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has given his back to Georges St-Pierre who is trying to get one hook in!
Georges St-Pierre has one hook in!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
GSP is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
The Phenom is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Phenom holds Georges St-Pierre's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Vitor Belfort looks to pass to mount...
The Phenom slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Georges St-Pierre.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Phenom with a double overhooks!
Georges St-Pierre attempts to cut off The Phenom with punches
The Phenom reels from the strikes.
Vitor Belfort just won't stop and continues to rain punches
GSP may be in trouble!
GSP leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort evades but whiffs with a counter.
Georges St-Pierre and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Solid low kick from Vitor Belfort.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
GSP succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
GSP tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort 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 The Phenom
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. 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.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Georges St-Pierre forces Vitor Belfort to open his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
The Phenom's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom tries an armbar from the bottom!
Georges St-Pierre breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
GSP catch Vitor Belfort's right arm and tries a kimura
Vitor Belfort holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Georges St-Pierre was tooling Vitor Belfort for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Vitor Belfort lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Left cheek
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Georges St-Pierre positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Phenom's ribs
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Vitor Belfort
goes nowhere.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
GSP tries to open up The Phenom with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and The Phenom is trying to block them with his hands...
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
GSP is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over The Phenom
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over The Phenom
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Crushing shot to The Phenom's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, Missouri) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
GSP ducks under...
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Phenom tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort closed his guard around Georges St-Pierre.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to show some ground skills
GSP uses his strength to keep GSP at a disadvantage
The Phenom misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom 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 Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
GSP is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to escape from the full mount...
The Phenom struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Georges St-Pierre takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by The Phenom.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
Stand up! This is what The Phenom's cornermen are shouting. Georges St-Pierre is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over The Phenom
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Phenom's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre storms over The Phenom with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Phenom's face with his elbows!
The Phenom's Forehead is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Phenom is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Vitor Belfort seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Georges St-Pierre!
GSP is in rear mount over The Phenom
Georges St-Pierre slides his arm under Vitor Belfort's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
The Phenom's Forehead is beginning to swell
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
The Phenom struggles to free himself
Vitor Belfort pulls down on Georges St-Pierre's hand and staves off danger
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Vitor Belfort.
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Round 4
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The Phenom leads with a punch
Georges St-Pierre avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
GSP decides to launch some tentative punches
The Phenom launches a couple of jabs that are answered by GSP with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
0:35 Round 4 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
GSP is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks The Phenom's jaw!
The Phenom's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre grabs The Phenom
Vitor Belfort gets thrown to the mat.
Hard blow to The Phenom's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
GSP is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over The Phenom
Georges St-Pierre pushes Vitor Belfort against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
GSP jumps and tries to free his leg! The Phenom doesn't allow this but Georges St-Pierre is able to get half guard here.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over The Phenom
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Phenom's face with those brutal elbows! The Phenom needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
This is over! That impact from Georges St-Pierre has left The Phenom laying flat on the mat!
The Phenom's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by KO (GnP) at 1:12 Round 4
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 667 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 15/22 (68%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 37/50 (74%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 667 s
Complete GSP performance.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!