Post by The Sandmen on Apr 11, 2017 21:30:36 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Alves while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
GSP shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Thiago Alves tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
GSP is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
Thiago Alves tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre can't prevent his opponent from passing. Alves looks to work from half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over GSP
Alves sits over his knees and pushes away GSP's leg!
GSP closes his legs around Thiago Alves's leg. Alves is not able to move away now!
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alves's side.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alves tries to cover his face,
Thiago Alves is in half guard over GSP
Alves cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
Alves tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over GSP
Thiago Alves 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.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over GSP
Alves tries to open up GSP with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and GSP is trying to block them with his hands...
Thiago Alves is in half guard over GSP
Alves tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Thiago Alves. 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.
Thiago Alves launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Thiago Alves's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
Alves tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Alves uses his forearms to block the impact!
Alves is trying to counter now!
GSP is in closed guard... Alves 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 Alves
GSP is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
Alves waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Georges St-Pierre! He is reversed and nor Thiago Alves is on half guard!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in half guard over GSP
Thiago Alves tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Georges St-Pierre.
Alves deflects it.
GSP tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. GSP is clinching with Alves.
The fighters are clinching.
Alves launches a few hard punches to Georges St-Pierre's ribs!
Georges St-Pierre's ribs shows the damage! Thiago Alves is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to GSP's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Thiago Alves
well done Alves falls hard on the mat
GSP is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Alves's guard.
Alves didn't see that coming. GSP is in open guard over Alves now.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Alves's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alves doesn't fight back!
Alves's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alves struggles and frees his leg!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre pushes Alves's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Alves wraps his legs while he holds Georges St-Pierre's head... Tight guard!
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Alves measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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 half guard over Alves
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
deflected by Alves.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Alves's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
GSP is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Alves time to recover. Thiago Alves seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
GSP's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves has found an opening in the defense of GSP, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break GSP's ribs.
Inside leg kick from GSP
that goes awry.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Georges St-Pierre and Alves engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Brilliant combination from Thiago Alves
that forces GSP to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
GSP cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alves can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Thiago Alves fakes a punch and launches himself over GSP!
Nice move by Alves who clinches and pushes GSP against the cage
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves tries to take Georges St-Pierre down... GSP stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard GSP's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab Thiago Alves's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
GSP scoop up Thiago Alves's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Alves to the mat
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre pushes Thiago Alves against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Thiago Alves struggles not allowing Georges St-Pierre improve his position.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Alves's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like GSP
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Thiago Alves's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Thiago Alves is not able to stop Alves ground skills and Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Thiago Alves manages to switch to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Georges St-Pierre pushes Alves's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by GSP who is in full mount! Alves is in trouble now!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves 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.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Thiago Alves efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Alves 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.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Thiago Alves.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Georges St-Pierre storms over Alves with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alves's face with his elbows!
Alves's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
Thiago Alves tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
GSP measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alves blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Thiago Alves looks to posture up and open Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Thiago Alves forces Georges St-Pierre to open his guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
Alves tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
Thiago Alves throws a lot of punches
with little effect. GSP is doing a great job covering himself up.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP moves backwards and Thiago Alves is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Alves is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Lightning fast low kick from Alves!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Georges St-Pierre throws a combo
Thiago Alves ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! GSP swings again, only to get countered once more! GSP is looking bad here!
Thiago Alves closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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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 Alves
Alves measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre pushes Thiago Alves against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Thiago Alves struggles not allowing Georges St-Pierre improve his position.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre pushes Thiago Alves against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
GSP jumps and tries to free his leg! Alves doesn't allow this but Georges St-Pierre is able to get half guard here.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Alves.
Alves has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Alves misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre pushes Alves's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by GSP who is in full mount! Alves is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alves struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre pushes Alves's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Alves wraps his legs while he holds Georges St-Pierre's head... Tight guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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 half guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Thiago Alves moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
GSP launches a furious hook!
That hits Alves's chin like a wrecking ball! Alves loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Chin
GSP is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre creates space and allows Thiago Alves to stand up.
Alves climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Incredible haymaker from Georges St-Pierre!
It misses by a mile.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Thiago Alves throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of GSP.
Good movement from Alves
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Solid low kick from Thiago Alves.
For sure, that had to hurt!
GSP hyper-extended his left leg
Lightning fast low kick from Alves!
GSP blocks that kick with his leg.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Alves stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Georges St-Pierre is coming in again!
Alves steps backwards away from Georges St-Pierre. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Alves tries to grapple
He puts GSP in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves launches a few hard punches to Georges St-Pierre's ribs!
Georges St-Pierre's ribs shows the damage! Thiago Alves is working his opponent ribs!
Georges St-Pierre seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP grab one of Thiago Alves's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Alves done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Alves fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
GSP sprawls and remains on his feet.
GSP launches a furious low kick!
Alves blocks.
Georges St-Pierre throws a combo
Thiago Alves ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! GSP swings again, only to get countered once more! GSP is looking bad here!
GSP has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Thiago Alves and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Thiago Alves can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Good front kick from Alves!
GSP stumbles backwards after that one!
Georges St-Pierre takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Thiago Alves leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
Alves shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alves is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Alves struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Nothing from this... Thiago Alves seems frustrated.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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This match is even... This could go the distance.
Nice punches from Thiago Alves.
Even nicer blocks from GSP.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alves sprawls and remains on his feet.
Superb haymaker by GSP
that lands on Alves's face like a cannon ball!
Alves has a small cut in his Mouth
This match is even... This could go the distance.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thiago Alves didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre storms over Alves with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alves's face with his elbows!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre storms over Alves with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Thiago Alves blocks them all showing some great skills here.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Thiago Alves tries to close the guard.
Alves put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
You can see Alves's blood making stains in the mat.
Thiago Alves 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 closed guard over Alves
Alves doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre storms over Alves with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Thiago Alves blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
GSP is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Thiago Alves continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP tries to escape from the full mount...
GSP struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
Thiago Alves is a bloody mess!
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
GSP's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
GSP uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
You can see Alves's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP tries to close his guard around Alves
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
GSP is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Georges St-Pierre for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Alves time to recover. Thiago Alves seems to be ready to fight again. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Thiago Alves's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Thiago Alves, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Nose
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves tries to show some ground skills
GSP uses his strength to keep GSP at a disadvantage
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Thiago Alves
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves 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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Thiago Alves's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Nose
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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 4:10 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Thiago Alves efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
You can see Alves's blood making stains in the mat.
Alves 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 Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves is a bloody mess!
Alves measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Alves doesn't stop bleeding.
A high kick from Thiago Alves
falls short of the mark.
Not a desiderable position that Alves is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre launches a rapid series of punches
taking Alves from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Alves's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Right eye
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Thiago Alves tries a hook to the body
but GSP manages to dodge it
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre tries a middle kick
Alves blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Georges St-Pierre has to be confident that he won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Thiago Alves.
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Round 5
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Georges St-Pierre swings...
hard impact to Alves's face!
Alves's Right eye is beginning to swell
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thiago Alves didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Thiago Alves's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alves 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 Alves
GSP moves on the ground
Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves doesn't stop bleeding.
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Alves's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alves doesn't fight back!
Alves's Forehead is beginning to swell
That punishment by Georges St-Pierre has left Alves staggered! Georges St-Pierre should try push forward now and finish this!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Alves doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Thiago Alves!
Thiago Alves is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Alves's Left eye is beginning to swell
Alves has a small cut in his Left eye
Thiago Alves seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Georges St-Pierre!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Alves doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Thiago Alves!
Thiago Alves is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
This is over! That impact from Georges St-Pierre has left Alves laying flat on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Left eye
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by KO (GnP) at 1:43 Round 5
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 19/24 (79%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 35/69 (51%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 762 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 22/34 (65%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 7/14 (50%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/40 (28%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 780 s
Alves did so much here. He almost got some upset action going. Big performance from him, but GSP is still...GSP. Y'know?
Ferocious staredown by Alves while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
GSP shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Thiago Alves tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
GSP is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
Thiago Alves tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre can't prevent his opponent from passing. Alves looks to work from half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over GSP
Alves sits over his knees and pushes away GSP's leg!
GSP closes his legs around Thiago Alves's leg. Alves is not able to move away now!
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alves's side.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alves tries to cover his face,
Thiago Alves is in half guard over GSP
Alves cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
Alves tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over GSP
Thiago Alves 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.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over GSP
Alves tries to open up GSP with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and GSP is trying to block them with his hands...
Thiago Alves is in half guard over GSP
Alves tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Thiago Alves. 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.
Thiago Alves launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Thiago Alves's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
Alves tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Alves uses his forearms to block the impact!
Alves is trying to counter now!
GSP is in closed guard... Alves 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 Alves
GSP is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
Alves waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Georges St-Pierre! He is reversed and nor Thiago Alves is on half guard!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in half guard over GSP
Thiago Alves tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Georges St-Pierre.
Alves deflects it.
GSP tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. GSP is clinching with Alves.
The fighters are clinching.
Alves launches a few hard punches to Georges St-Pierre's ribs!
Georges St-Pierre's ribs shows the damage! Thiago Alves is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to GSP's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Thiago Alves
well done Alves falls hard on the mat
GSP is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Alves's guard.
Alves didn't see that coming. GSP is in open guard over Alves now.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Alves's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alves doesn't fight back!
Alves's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alves struggles and frees his leg!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre pushes Alves's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Alves wraps his legs while he holds Georges St-Pierre's head... Tight guard!
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Alves measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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 half guard over Alves
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
deflected by Alves.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Alves's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
GSP is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Alves time to recover. Thiago Alves seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
GSP's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves has found an opening in the defense of GSP, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break GSP's ribs.
Inside leg kick from GSP
that goes awry.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Georges St-Pierre and Alves engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Brilliant combination from Thiago Alves
that forces GSP to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
GSP cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alves can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Thiago Alves fakes a punch and launches himself over GSP!
Nice move by Alves who clinches and pushes GSP against the cage
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves tries to take Georges St-Pierre down... GSP stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard GSP's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab Thiago Alves's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
GSP scoop up Thiago Alves's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Alves to the mat
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre pushes Thiago Alves against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Thiago Alves struggles not allowing Georges St-Pierre improve his position.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Alves's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like GSP
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Thiago Alves's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Thiago Alves is not able to stop Alves ground skills and Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Thiago Alves manages to switch to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Georges St-Pierre pushes Alves's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by GSP who is in full mount! Alves is in trouble now!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves 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.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Thiago Alves efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Alves 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.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Thiago Alves.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Georges St-Pierre storms over Alves with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alves's face with his elbows!
Alves's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
Thiago Alves tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
GSP measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alves blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Thiago Alves looks to posture up and open Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Thiago Alves forces Georges St-Pierre to open his guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
Alves tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
Thiago Alves throws a lot of punches
with little effect. GSP is doing a great job covering himself up.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP moves backwards and Thiago Alves is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Alves is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Lightning fast low kick from Alves!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Georges St-Pierre throws a combo
Thiago Alves ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! GSP swings again, only to get countered once more! GSP is looking bad here!
Thiago Alves closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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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 Alves
Alves measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre pushes Thiago Alves against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Thiago Alves struggles not allowing Georges St-Pierre improve his position.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre pushes Thiago Alves against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
GSP jumps and tries to free his leg! Alves doesn't allow this but Georges St-Pierre is able to get half guard here.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Alves.
Alves has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Alves misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre pushes Alves's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by GSP who is in full mount! Alves is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alves struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre pushes Alves's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Alves wraps his legs while he holds Georges St-Pierre's head... Tight guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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 half guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Thiago Alves moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
GSP launches a furious hook!
That hits Alves's chin like a wrecking ball! Alves loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Chin
GSP is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre creates space and allows Thiago Alves to stand up.
Alves climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Incredible haymaker from Georges St-Pierre!
It misses by a mile.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Thiago Alves throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of GSP.
Good movement from Alves
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Solid low kick from Thiago Alves.
For sure, that had to hurt!
GSP hyper-extended his left leg
Lightning fast low kick from Alves!
GSP blocks that kick with his leg.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Alves stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Georges St-Pierre is coming in again!
Alves steps backwards away from Georges St-Pierre. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Alves tries to grapple
He puts GSP in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves launches a few hard punches to Georges St-Pierre's ribs!
Georges St-Pierre's ribs shows the damage! Thiago Alves is working his opponent ribs!
Georges St-Pierre seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP grab one of Thiago Alves's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Alves done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Alves fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
GSP sprawls and remains on his feet.
GSP launches a furious low kick!
Alves blocks.
Georges St-Pierre throws a combo
Thiago Alves ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! GSP swings again, only to get countered once more! GSP is looking bad here!
GSP has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Thiago Alves and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Thiago Alves can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Good front kick from Alves!
GSP stumbles backwards after that one!
Georges St-Pierre takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Thiago Alves leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
Alves shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alves is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Alves struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Nothing from this... Thiago Alves seems frustrated.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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This match is even... This could go the distance.
Nice punches from Thiago Alves.
Even nicer blocks from GSP.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alves sprawls and remains on his feet.
Superb haymaker by GSP
that lands on Alves's face like a cannon ball!
Alves has a small cut in his Mouth
This match is even... This could go the distance.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thiago Alves didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre storms over Alves with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alves's face with his elbows!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre storms over Alves with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Thiago Alves blocks them all showing some great skills here.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Thiago Alves tries to close the guard.
Alves put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
You can see Alves's blood making stains in the mat.
Thiago Alves 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 closed guard over Alves
Alves doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre storms over Alves with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Thiago Alves blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
GSP is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Thiago Alves continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP tries to escape from the full mount...
GSP struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
Thiago Alves is a bloody mess!
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
GSP's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
GSP uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Thiago Alves is in open guard over GSP
You can see Alves's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP tries to close his guard around Alves
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over GSP
GSP is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Georges St-Pierre for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Alves time to recover. Thiago Alves seems to be ready to fight again. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Thiago Alves's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Alves
Georges St-Pierre is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Thiago Alves, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Nose
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves tries to show some ground skills
GSP uses his strength to keep GSP at a disadvantage
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Thiago Alves
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves 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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Thiago Alves's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Nose
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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 4:10 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Thiago Alves efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
You can see Alves's blood making stains in the mat.
Alves 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 Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves is a bloody mess!
Alves measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Alves doesn't stop bleeding.
A high kick from Thiago Alves
falls short of the mark.
Not a desiderable position that Alves is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre launches a rapid series of punches
taking Alves from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Alves's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Right eye
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Thiago Alves tries a hook to the body
but GSP manages to dodge it
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre tries a middle kick
Alves blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Georges St-Pierre has to be confident that he won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Thiago Alves.
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Round 5
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Georges St-Pierre swings...
hard impact to Alves's face!
Alves's Right eye is beginning to swell
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thiago Alves didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Alves
Thiago Alves's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alves 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 Alves
GSP moves on the ground
Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves doesn't stop bleeding.
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Alves's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alves doesn't fight back!
Alves's Forehead is beginning to swell
That punishment by Georges St-Pierre has left Alves staggered! Georges St-Pierre should try push forward now and finish this!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Alves doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Thiago Alves!
Thiago Alves is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Alves's Left eye is beginning to swell
Alves has a small cut in his Left eye
Thiago Alves seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Georges St-Pierre!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Alves doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Thiago Alves!
Thiago Alves is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
This is over! That impact from Georges St-Pierre has left Alves laying flat on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Left eye
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by KO (GnP) at 1:43 Round 5
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 19/24 (79%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 35/69 (51%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 762 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 22/34 (65%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 7/14 (50%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/40 (28%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 780 s
Alves did so much here. He almost got some upset action going. Big performance from him, but GSP is still...GSP. Y'know?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!