With about 2 hours before the fight I am calling this... Georges St-Pierre by TKO in the 4th round !:] I would think Shields could go the distance as a great athlete... but 'RUSH' St-Pierre has a great "pound for pound" ground-and-pound! It was great to see the last title bout St-Pierre had against Koscheck (124) but 'Kosh' made the ultimate bad-guy.... but commanded respect even in the loss to 'RUSH'.
NOW, as the clock sits I have about 1 hour and a half to realize the Canadian VICTORY...
I am not saying that this show-down will be easy... but GSP has trained long and hard, and is a true competitor, and even a better gentleman... and he really respects Shields as a dangerous opponent...
but as GSP says... he does his talking inside the octagon!
"St-Pierre has won seven-straight matches over a four-year span. Along the way, he's won 30-straight rounds, an unheard of stat in MMA. Shields, in significantly less spotlight, has won a whopping 15 consecutive bouts over the last five years, claiming titles in both Strikeforce and Elite XC."
http://www.theprovince.com/sports/live+c...Well, that is it for now... I hope it isn't "CROW" for supper tonight !:]
Back later with an update....
UPDATE - 12 months ago
I must admit I make a better looser than a winner... even in the smallest of games and competitions I am such a poor winner, gloating and being so childish with my wagers. GSP and Shields go toe-to-toe... battling and bruising, while spectators make childish bets and claims... as if they were the ones that really put out the effort and the risk. WELL, it didn't play like I said... "Georges St-Pierre by TKO in the 4th round" ...GSP took it alright... but after going the distance, and by decision!
I didn't even watch the fight... we have a new baby in our home and that took priority, so I had to find out by the news. I was chomping on the bit to find out who won... but I purposely waited until after a message from Charles Stanley, to find out if I was eating crow... chicken... or duck... for lunch today... it didn't seem that important after the message I listened to. Actually I felt somewhat immature for my pre-brag on GSP but, chances are I will do it again.
For highlights on Charles Stanley...
http://intouch.org/For highlights on UFC 129...
http://www.ecanadanow.com/sports/2011/05...IF you were looking for me to grow-up over night...
..just keep praying !:]
"Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight titleholder Georges St-Pierre appears to have suffered no permanent damage to his left eye during his victory over Jake Shields at UFC 129."
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Georg...