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On April 30th, 2011, UFC held its 129th pay-per-view event, headlined by a welterweight championship bout between Georges St-Pierre and Jake Shields. The event took place at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, and was the first UFC event to be held in Ontario after a long-standing ban on mixed martial arts was lifted earlier that year.

The main event of UFC 129 saw St-Pierre defend his welterweight championship against Shields in a highly anticipated matchup. St-Pierre, considered one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in MMA, was riding a seven-fight win streak and had not lost since 2007. Shields, a former Strikeforce champion, was making his UFC debut and was riding a 15-fight win streak of his own.

The co-main event featured a featherweight matchup between rising star Jose Aldo and Canadian fighter Mark Hominick. Aldo, who was considered one of the best fighters in the world at the time, was making his UFC debut after a successful run in the WEC. Hominick, a fan favorite in Canada, was looking to pull off an upset and capture the featherweight title.

The rest of the card featured a mix of veteran fighters and up-and-comers, including Randy Couture, Lyoto Machida, and Rory MacDonald. The event drew a record-breaking attendance of 55,724 fans, making it one of the most successful events in UFC history.

The main event between St-Pierre and Shields was a tactical battle, with both fighters showcasing their top-notch grappling skills. St-Pierre was able to use his superior footwork and striking to keep Shields at bay in the early rounds, while Shields looked to take the fight to the ground and work his jiu-jitsu game. Despite some close moments, St-Pierre was able to outpoint Shields over five rounds and retain his welterweight title.

In the co-main event, Aldo put on a dominant performance against Hominick, showcasing his explosive striking and takedown defense. Despite a valiant effort from Hominick in the later rounds, Aldo was able to secure a unanimous decision victory and retain his featherweight title.

Other notable fights on the card included Randy Couture's retirement bout against Lyoto Machida, which saw Couture go out on his shield in a hard-fought battle, and Rory MacDonald's dominant performance against veteran fighter Nate Diaz.

Overall, UFC 129 was a historic event that showcased some of the best fighters in the world and drew a record-breaking crowd. The main event between St-Pierre and Shields was a technical battle that lived up to the hype, while the co-main event saw Aldo cement his status as one of the best fighters in the world.

UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields is a series that ran for 1 seasons (13 episodes) between and on UFC

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12. Yves Jabouin vs. Pablo Garza

August 23, 2011

Pablo Garza's tall frame will have him towering over Yves Jabouin, but this should not discourage Jabouin from continuing to take target at Garza's head. Look for Garza to take Jabouin to the ground where he can control the fight.

11. John Makdessi vs. Kyle Watson

August 23, 2011

Kyle Watson first appeared under the UFC umbrella on The Ultimate Fighter Season 12, and earned his first UFC victory at the finale. John Makdessi fights out of Quebec, Canada and has a perfect 8-0 career record.

10. Jason MacDonald vs. Ryan Jensen

August 23, 2011

After a year-long layoff, Canadian Jason MacDonald returns to the Octagon to face Ryan Jensen. Both fighters are imposing submission threats who would prefer to keep the fight on the ground.

9. Ivan Menjivar vs. Charlie Valencia

August 23, 2011

Ivan Menjivar and Charlie Valencia meet in an exciting bantamweight matchup. It's a battle of styles: Menjivar always pushes the pace and has the power to finish fights with his fists or wrestling. Valencia is a more technical striker who will avoid the close corner exchanges.

8. Claude Patrick vs. Daniel Roberts

August 23, 2011

In a matchup of submission specialists, the stand up exchanges between Claude Patrick and Daniel Roberts will be especially important. The two fighters also share a similar record with only one defeat a piece.

7. Sean Pierson vs. Jake Ellenberger

August 23, 2011

Sean Pierson made his debut at UFC 124 in Montreal in 2010 and was able to score a victory. Now as the UFC returns to Canada, Pierson looks to secure another victory in his home country. Standing in his way will be powerful wrestler Jake Ellenberger.

6. Nate Diaz vs. Rory MacDonald

August 23, 2011

At just 21 years of age, Rory MacDonald is one of the youngest guns in the UFCÂ®. The Canadian faces a huge test in front of his home crowd as he takes on Nate Diaz. Diaz has the ability to negate MacDonald's ground game with his defensive jiu jitsu.

5. Mark Bocek vs. Ben Henderson

August 23, 2011

Former WEC lightweight champ Ben Henderson makes his UFC debut against a man who has won four of his last five fights, Mark Bocek. On top of that, Henderson also has the task of beating Bocek in his hometown in front of the biggest crowd in UFC History.

4. Randy Couture vs. Lyoto Machida

August 23, 2011

In what could be the last fight of his Hall of Fame career, Randy Couture isn't facing an opponent that will just let him ride off into the sunset. Instead, he faces the always dangerous striker, Lyoto Machida, in what could be one final epic bout.

3. Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Jason Brilz

August 23, 2011

At the age of 40, Vladimir Matyushenko has yet to slow down and he now faces his newest test at UFC 129, Jason Brilz. It's been almost 11 months since Brilz last fought at UFC 114, so look for Matyushenko to take advantage of any rust that Brilz shows.

2. Jose Aldo vs. Mark Hominick

August 23, 2011

Jose Aldo will put his featherweight title on the line as he faces the very talented Canadian, Mark Hominick. The combination of Hominick's excellent boxing skills and the home crowd on his side could be just enough to help him take down the champ. Things take a dramatic turn in Round 4 as Hominick is faced with a difficult decision.

1. Georges St-Pierre vs. Jake Shields

August 23, 2011

Georges St-Pierre has been the UFC welterweight champ since 2007, and has already proved how difficult it is to beat him. But when GSP travels to his homeland for UFC 129, the stakes get even higher and the monumental challenge that awaits opponent Jake Shields.

101. Countdown to UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields

August 23, 2011

Get hyped for three unbelievable bouts - the indestructible GSP takes on relentless Jake Shields, the champion Aldo faces The Machine, and Lyoto Machida prepares for rebirth as Randy Couture winds down an amazing career.

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UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields is available for streaming on the UFC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields on demand at Apple TV.