UFC: Ultimate 175 Greatest Fights 1993-2009 Season 1 Episode 4 Georges St-Pierre vs BJ Penn UFC 58
- TV-MA
- March 4, 2006
- 36 min
Georges St-Pierre vs BJ Penn UFC 58 is the fourth episode of UFC: Ultimate 175 Greatest Fights 1993-2009 [HD] season 1. This episode features one of the greatest rivalries in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), as Georges St-Pierre and BJ Penn meet in the Octagon for the second time.
St-Pierre and Penn first fought at UFC 46 in 2004, with Penn winning by split decision. The rematch at UFC 58 in 2006 was highly anticipated, as both fighters had improved their skills and were considered among the top welterweights in the UFC.
The episode begins with a brief introduction to both fighters, highlighting their previous accomplishments and the build-up to the rematch. It then moves to the Octagon, where St-Pierre and Penn face off in front of a packed crowd at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
The fight is a back-and-forth battle, with both fighters having their moments. Penn, known for his grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills, takes St-Pierre down early in the first round and lands some ground-and-pound, but St-Pierre manages to get back to his feet and lands a powerful head kick that stuns Penn.
The second round sees St-Pierre taking control with his striking, landing kicks and punches to Penn's body and head. Penn responds with some punches of his own, but St-Pierre's superior conditioning and athleticism start to show.
In the third and final round, St-Pierre continues to dominate, landing more strikes and controlling the pace of the fight. Penn tries to mount a comeback, but St-Pierre's defense and counter-punching are too much. The fight ends with St-Pierre winning a unanimous decision, avenging his previous loss to Penn.
The episode concludes with post-fight interviews and analysis, with commentators praising both fighters for their skills and heart. St-Pierre's victory over Penn would propel him to become one of the greatest fighters in UFC history, winning multiple championships and establishing himself as a true legend of the sport.