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GSP unifies title with UFC 154 win

Story Created: Nov 19, 2012 at 9:19 AM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 19, 2012 at 9:19 AM CDT

Canadian Georges St. Pierre unified the welterweight title in his return to the octagon, unanimously outpointing Carlos Condit in a bloody fight Saturday night at UFC 154.

The judges scored it almost a shutout for St. Pierre at 49-46, 50-45, 50-45. The 31-year-old St. Pierre consolidated his lead with takedowns as the fight wore on, showing his wrestling skills and ability to resist Condit's submission attempts on the ground.

The two battered fighters shook hands and embraced when the fight ended.

St. Pierre (23-2) fought for the first time since April 2011 following reconstructive knee surgery after a training injury. Condit won the interim title during the Canadian’s absence, beating Nick Diaz in February.

The victory likely means a super-fight showdown with Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva. The 37-year-old Brazilian met the media before the card started, declaring his interest in meeting St. Pierre somewhere between their two weight classes. Condit dropped to 28-6.

St. Pierre has won 10 straight fights since April 2007 when he was upset by Matt Serra.

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