Winner via unanimous decision: Jon Jones (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
There was no post fight interview again.
Lyoto Machida vs. Thiago Silva
Round 1: Machida scored some nice kicks early on. Machida hit an inadvertent low blow, which caused a pause in the fight. When the fight re-started, Machida took Silva down but they were back up early. Machida scored a nice punch that knocked Silva down and Silva pulled guard. Mchida nailed Silva again and knocked Silva down. Machida rocked Silva with a right that floored Silva, then nailed him with a left as the round was coming to a close and knocked Silva out cold.
Winner via KO at 4:59 of R1: Lyoto Machida
They did a post fight interview this time. Machida asked the crowd if he deserved a title shot and the crowd responded affirmatively.
Georges St. Pierre (c) vs. B.J. Penn
Round 1: Penn and GSP traded knees early. GSP was going for a takedown, but Penn was balancing himself on one leg. GSP kept trying for the takedown, but Penn wouldn't go down. Both men landed some good shots, but neither was overwhelmingly dominant. 10-9 for GSP.
Round 2: Penn landed a good jab early. Penn is already looking a little tired. GSP took Penn down and landed a good elbow.GSP passed Penn's guard and pinned him down and started dropping punches. Penn looks exhausted already. GSP is landing all sorts of shots from the top. GSP spent the rest of the round on top of BJ dropping elbows and cutting Penn under the left eye. 10-8 GSP.
Round 3: GSP landed a good right that busted BJ's nose. GSP keeps jabbing away at Penn, picking him apart.GSP got a takedown and landed several shots from the top. Finally with 2:00 left, Penn worked his way back to his feet. It didn't last long as GSP took Penn down again. At this point, Penn is not looking in the same league as GSP, it's reminiscent of the GSP - Fitch fight where GSP was taking Fitch apart, but Fitch was able to hang on. 10-9 for GSP.
Round 4: St. Pierre is landing some good jabs early and got another takedown. GSP was landing a ton of shots and was getting warned about hitting the back of the head. GSP was able to mount BJ and dominated BJ. 10-8 for GSP.
At the end of the round, BJ Penn's brother called the fight off and GSP got the win.
Winner via TKO at 5:00 of R4: Georges St. Pierre
After the fight Joe Rogan asked GSP about Thiago Alves, who came into the cage and congratulated GSP. I feel bad for Alves.