Post by The Sandmen on Jan 21, 2013 22:10:39 GMT -5
Silva's weakness is wrestling, and Rashad's strength is wrestling. Let's see if he is able to use it against the beast that is the Anderson.
Anderson Silva looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Rashad Evans raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Anderson Silva today.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Anderson Silva and Rashad Evans touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Anderson Silva is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Evans and pushes him away!
Evans is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Evans's being punished here!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Evans
Anderson is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Anderson Silva on the ground
They could take their toll on Evans.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Anderson blocks them effectively.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Evans
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Low kick by Anderson Silva to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Superb haymaker by Anderson
Evans manages to move aside
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Rashad Evans
gets deflected.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Evans is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Anderson's thigh
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shovel hook by Rashad Evans
tags Anderson.
Anderson's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans won't budge, forcing Anderson to pull guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans fires a barrage of punches at Anderson's head!
The punches go wide.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Rashad Evans throws a flurry of punches at Anderson...
Anderson is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson Silva is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Anderson Silva aggressively and repeatedly punches Evans.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Anderson blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson Silva tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
Anderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
Anderson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Anderson Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Anderson stumbles backwards staggered and Rashad Evans launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Anderson is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Right eye
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Anderson Silva seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rashad Evans!
Rashad Evans launches a body shot
Anderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Evans blocks that kick with his leg.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans jabs at Anderson
to no visible effect.
Anderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Evans
Anderson is moving on the ground...
Evans tries to counter Anderson's moves on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Evans
As the fight continues it seems that Rashad Evans is taking the best of the fight.
Evans tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Evans
Anderson Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Evans
Anderson tries to move to full mount
Anderson succeeds
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Evans breaks the lock showing some skills...
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evans struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Evans
Anderson Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Evans
Anderson Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Evans
Anderson moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Inside leg kick from Evans
that goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva attempts to cut off Evans with punches
Evans avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Anderson launches a stiff jab!
Evans ducks that one.
Evans wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Rashad Evans is on his back after that attempt
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Anderson Silva
surprises Evans!
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson Silva
Great move by Evans who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Evans blocks Anderson Silva's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson catch Rashad Evans's left arm and tries a kimura
Rashad Evans holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Anderson misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evans struggles and frees his leg!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Evans
Evans breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Anderson tries to grapple
He puts Evans in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Evans into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Anderson is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Quick hook by Anderson Silva
Good shot! Evans has reasons to be worried.
Anderson goes to the body...
He punishes Evans's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Solid kick to the leg from Anderson Silva
that visibly pains Evans.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans leans forwards and tries to grapple with Anderson
Evans shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a flying knee from Anderson Silva towards Evans
Rashad Evans was hit in the abdomen, powerful strike sents him to the mat
Anderson is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Rashad Evans to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Rashad Evans is standing now.
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Anderson
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anderson Silva
Blocked by Anderson.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Anderson
Rashad Evans positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rashad Evans is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Anderson's abdomen
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva creates enough space to control Rashad Evans's leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Evans's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Anderson
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Anderson Silva doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson is moving on the ground...
Evans tries to counter Anderson's moves on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evans struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Rashad Evans checks the kick.
Evans is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Rashad Evans looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Evans is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rashad Evans throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Anderson's face with those brutal elbows! Anderson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Evans catch Anderson Silva's right arm and tries a kimura
Anderson Silva holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Evans works on the ground with his fingers over Anderson's face
Anderson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Anderson's face!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Evans catch Anderson Silva's left arm and tries a kimura
Anderson Silva holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Evans is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rashad Evans throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Anderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Evans can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anderson Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Anderson Silva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Anderson has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Anderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Evans
this is getting worse and worse for Evans
Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Anderson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Evans.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Anderson is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Anderson throws a low kick
Rashad Evans blocks.
Anderson is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans shows great balance while pushing away Anderson Silva
Evans is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rashad Evans!
Anderson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A bad move from Rashad Evans
almost puts his head in the path of Anderson's kick.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Evans is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Anderson steps forward
Rashad Evans catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Anderson is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Anderson steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anderson steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anderson showing excellent timing, blasts Rashad Evans with a right hand.
Evans steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Anderson misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson leads with a punch
Rashad Evans evades but whiffs with a counter.
A left hook from Anderson
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Anderson leads with a punch
Rashad Evans evades but whiffs with a counter.
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Anderson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that goes awry.
Nice punches from Anderson Silva.
Even nicer blocks from Evans.
Anderson Silva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Evans's knee!
Evans hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Evans wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson stumbles backwards and Rashad Evans circles to get the center of the cage
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
Rashad Evans dodges that one moving backwards
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson Silva jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Evans leads with a punch
Anderson Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
A right hand from Rashad Evans
misses its target.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Incredible haymaker from Anderson Silva!
You can see Rashad Evans's head being snapped backwards!
Rashad Evans and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
High kick from Anderson Silva!
Evans seems to be done!
Evans's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Chin
Anderson is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans shows great balance while pushing away Anderson Silva
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Evans tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Anderson moves backwards and circles around Rashad Evans.
Tremendous strikes from Anderson!
Some big punches are landing!
Evans's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans has a small cut in his Chin
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
Rashad Evans dodges that one moving backwards
Some nice shots from Anderson Silva
miss their mark.
Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rashad Evans launches a body shot
Anderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Evans's head
Those punches are hitting! Evans covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans slightly pushes Anderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Anderson Silva!
Evans is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Evans leads with a punch
Anderson Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Brutal-looking high kick from Anderson Silva!
Evans dodges!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Evans steps backwards away from Anderson Silva. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anderson Silva attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Nice punch by Rashad Evans
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Anderson's Nose is beginning to swell
A bad move from Rashad Evans
almost puts his head in the path of Anderson's kick.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Anderson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
They could take their toll on Anderson.
Anderson's Left eye is beginning to swell
Anderson has a large cut in his Left eye
Anderson can't see.
Referee Dan Miragliotta stops the fight.
It's all over.
Anderson's corner claims the bell went, but the referee is stopping the fight.
Winner is Rashad Evans by TKO (Stoppage - eye damage) at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 32/57 (56%)
Kicks 5/15 (33%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 14/17 (82%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 669 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 13/32 (41%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 22/57 (39%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/3 (33%)
Time on the ground 677 s
Unbelievable! Anderson lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Holy shit. Aside from the shit-controversial finish, this was a GOOD fight. Very, very even throughout. Damage was almost identical, until the last round, when Anderson almost stole the fight, before Evans broke open that eye.
Anderson Silva looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Rashad Evans raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Anderson Silva today.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Anderson Silva and Rashad Evans touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Anderson Silva is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Evans and pushes him away!
Evans is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Evans's being punished here!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Evans
Anderson is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Anderson Silva on the ground
They could take their toll on Evans.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Anderson blocks them effectively.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Evans
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Low kick by Anderson Silva to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Superb haymaker by Anderson
Evans manages to move aside
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Rashad Evans
gets deflected.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Evans is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Anderson's thigh
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shovel hook by Rashad Evans
tags Anderson.
Anderson's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans won't budge, forcing Anderson to pull guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans fires a barrage of punches at Anderson's head!
The punches go wide.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Rashad Evans throws a flurry of punches at Anderson...
Anderson is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson Silva is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Anderson Silva aggressively and repeatedly punches Evans.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Anderson blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson Silva tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
Anderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
Anderson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Anderson Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Anderson stumbles backwards staggered and Rashad Evans launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Anderson is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Right eye
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Anderson Silva seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rashad Evans!
Rashad Evans launches a body shot
Anderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Evans blocks that kick with his leg.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans jabs at Anderson
to no visible effect.
Anderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Evans
Anderson is moving on the ground...
Evans tries to counter Anderson's moves on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Evans
As the fight continues it seems that Rashad Evans is taking the best of the fight.
Evans tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Evans
Anderson Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Evans
Anderson tries to move to full mount
Anderson succeeds
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Evans breaks the lock showing some skills...
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evans struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Evans
Anderson Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Evans
Anderson Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Evans
Anderson moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Inside leg kick from Evans
that goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva attempts to cut off Evans with punches
Evans avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Anderson launches a stiff jab!
Evans ducks that one.
Evans wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Rashad Evans is on his back after that attempt
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Anderson Silva
surprises Evans!
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson Silva
Great move by Evans who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Evans blocks Anderson Silva's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson catch Rashad Evans's left arm and tries a kimura
Rashad Evans holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Anderson misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evans struggles and frees his leg!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Evans
Evans breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Anderson tries to grapple
He puts Evans in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Evans into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Anderson is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Quick hook by Anderson Silva
Good shot! Evans has reasons to be worried.
Anderson goes to the body...
He punishes Evans's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Solid kick to the leg from Anderson Silva
that visibly pains Evans.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans leans forwards and tries to grapple with Anderson
Evans shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a flying knee from Anderson Silva towards Evans
Rashad Evans was hit in the abdomen, powerful strike sents him to the mat
Anderson is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Rashad Evans to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Rashad Evans is standing now.
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Anderson
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anderson Silva
Blocked by Anderson.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Anderson
Rashad Evans positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rashad Evans is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Anderson's abdomen
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva creates enough space to control Rashad Evans's leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Evans's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Anderson
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Anderson Silva doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson is moving on the ground...
Evans tries to counter Anderson's moves on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evans struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Rashad Evans checks the kick.
Evans is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Rashad Evans looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Evans is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rashad Evans throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Anderson's face with those brutal elbows! Anderson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Evans catch Anderson Silva's right arm and tries a kimura
Anderson Silva holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Evans works on the ground with his fingers over Anderson's face
Anderson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Anderson's face!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Evans catch Anderson Silva's left arm and tries a kimura
Anderson Silva holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Evans is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rashad Evans throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Anderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Evans can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anderson Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Anderson Silva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Anderson has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Anderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Evans
this is getting worse and worse for Evans
Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Anderson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Evans.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Anderson is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Anderson throws a low kick
Rashad Evans blocks.
Anderson is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans shows great balance while pushing away Anderson Silva
Evans is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rashad Evans!
Anderson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A bad move from Rashad Evans
almost puts his head in the path of Anderson's kick.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Evans is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Anderson steps forward
Rashad Evans catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Anderson is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Anderson steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anderson steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anderson showing excellent timing, blasts Rashad Evans with a right hand.
Evans steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Anderson misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson leads with a punch
Rashad Evans evades but whiffs with a counter.
A left hook from Anderson
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Anderson leads with a punch
Rashad Evans evades but whiffs with a counter.
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Anderson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that goes awry.
Nice punches from Anderson Silva.
Even nicer blocks from Evans.
Anderson Silva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Evans's knee!
Evans hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Evans wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson stumbles backwards and Rashad Evans circles to get the center of the cage
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
Rashad Evans dodges that one moving backwards
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson Silva jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Evans leads with a punch
Anderson Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
A right hand from Rashad Evans
misses its target.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Incredible haymaker from Anderson Silva!
You can see Rashad Evans's head being snapped backwards!
Rashad Evans and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
High kick from Anderson Silva!
Evans seems to be done!
Evans's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Chin
Anderson is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans shows great balance while pushing away Anderson Silva
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Evans tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Anderson moves backwards and circles around Rashad Evans.
Tremendous strikes from Anderson!
Some big punches are landing!
Evans's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans has a small cut in his Chin
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
Rashad Evans dodges that one moving backwards
Some nice shots from Anderson Silva
miss their mark.
Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rashad Evans launches a body shot
Anderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Evans's head
Those punches are hitting! Evans covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans slightly pushes Anderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Anderson Silva!
Evans is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Evans leads with a punch
Anderson Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Brutal-looking high kick from Anderson Silva!
Evans dodges!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Evans steps backwards away from Anderson Silva. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anderson Silva attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Nice punch by Rashad Evans
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Anderson's Nose is beginning to swell
A bad move from Rashad Evans
almost puts his head in the path of Anderson's kick.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Anderson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
They could take their toll on Anderson.
Anderson's Left eye is beginning to swell
Anderson has a large cut in his Left eye
Anderson can't see.
Referee Dan Miragliotta stops the fight.
It's all over.
Anderson's corner claims the bell went, but the referee is stopping the fight.
Winner is Rashad Evans by TKO (Stoppage - eye damage) at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 32/57 (56%)
Kicks 5/15 (33%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 14/17 (82%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 669 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 13/32 (41%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 22/57 (39%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/3 (33%)
Time on the ground 677 s
Unbelievable! Anderson lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Holy shit. Aside from the shit-controversial finish, this was a GOOD fight. Very, very even throughout. Damage was almost identical, until the last round, when Anderson almost stole the fight, before Evans broke open that eye.