Post by The Sandmen on Mar 30, 2012 17:03:42 GMT -5
Matt Hughes is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Wanderlei Silva is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Matt Hughes and Wanderlei Silva touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Hughes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hughes's side.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Hughes is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Hughes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Hughes leans back...
He clobbers Wanderlei Silva's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Matt Hughes hovers above Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva stops him from throwing strikes.
Wanderlei tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hughes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Hughes use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Wanderlei Silva holds Matt Hughes and prevents him from moving to a better position!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Wanderlei Silva jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Wanderlei Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hughes
Wanderlei shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Hughes tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Wanderlei Silva
well done Wanderlei falls hard on the mat
Hughes is standing while Wanderlei is on the ground on his back
Hughes moves backwards and gestures for Wanderlei Silva to stand up.
Wanderlei climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Hughes is holding Wanderlei Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Wanderlei Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Matt Hughes aggressively and repeatedly punches Wanderlei.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Matt Hughes is looking to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Matt Hughes gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Matt Hughes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Wanderlei
Hughes leans back...
He clobbers Wanderlei Silva's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Wanderlei's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Wanderlei 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 3:15 in the 1 round
Hughes decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Hughes moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Wanderlei.
It looks like Hughes was hit by a bus!
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Wanderlei Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hughes into his guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Hughes is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Wanderlei leans back...
He clobbers Matt Hughes's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Wanderlei Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Hughes is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Wanderlei Silva pushes Matt Hughes down and prevents his attempts to escape
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Wanderlei Silva rolls Matt Hughes to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Hughes
Hughes has Wanderlei controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Wanderlei is unable to move under Hughes control.
Wanderlei is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Wanderlei Silva on the ground
They could take their toll on Hughes.
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Hughes
Hughes has given his back to Wanderlei Silva who is trying to get one hook in!
Wanderlei Silva has one hook in!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Hughes with one hook in
Hughes measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Wanderlei Silva.
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Round 2
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Matt Hughes closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes catches Wanderlei Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hughes.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Hughes is looking to end this fight with strikes
Wanderlei anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hughes's side.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Wanderlei
Hughes fires a barrage of punches at Wanderlei's head!
This is bad! Hughes is just pounding on Wanderlei Silva's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Wanderlei's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Wanderlei
Matt Hughes moves to better his position on the ground...
Matt Hughes wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Wanderlei Silva tries to take advantage...
Wanderlei Silva attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hughes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Wanderlei
Hughes tries to improve position.
Wanderlei adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to stand up!
Hughes doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hughes's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Matt Hughes was tooling Wanderlei Silva for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Wanderlei Silva lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Wanderlei tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Wanderlei 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.
A right hand from Wanderlei Silva
surprises Hughes!
Wanderlei Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Hughes!
Nice move by Wanderlei who clinches and pushes Hughes against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei is launching some bone breaking punches to Hughes's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Matt Hughes's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hughes and Wanderlei Silva are cliched up against the cage. Hughes steps for a throw
Wanderlei Silva is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Hard blow to Wanderlei's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Hughes leans back...
He clobbers Wanderlei Silva's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to stand up!
Hughes doesn't allow him!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Wanderlei
Matt Hughes wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Hughes drills Wanderlei Silva's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Nose
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Wanderlei
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Wanderlei Silva can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hughes looks to work from half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Wanderlei
Matt Hughes pushes Wanderlei's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Hughes who is in full mount! Wanderlei is in trouble now!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Hughes leans back...
He clobbers Wanderlei Silva's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Wanderlei was not intelligently defending himself!
Wanderlei's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Right eye
Winner is Matt Hughes by TKO (GnP) at 3:44 Round 2
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 15/28 (54%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 379 s
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 5/5 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/15 (53%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 391 s
A highlight reel performance by Hughes from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
A decent performance by Wanderlei Silva today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!
Wanderlei Silva is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Matt Hughes and Wanderlei Silva touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Hughes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hughes's side.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Hughes is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Hughes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Hughes leans back...
He clobbers Wanderlei Silva's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Matt Hughes hovers above Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva stops him from throwing strikes.
Wanderlei tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hughes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Hughes use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Wanderlei Silva holds Matt Hughes and prevents him from moving to a better position!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Wanderlei Silva jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Wanderlei Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hughes
Wanderlei shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Hughes tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Wanderlei Silva
well done Wanderlei falls hard on the mat
Hughes is standing while Wanderlei is on the ground on his back
Hughes moves backwards and gestures for Wanderlei Silva to stand up.
Wanderlei climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Hughes is holding Wanderlei Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Wanderlei Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Matt Hughes aggressively and repeatedly punches Wanderlei.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Matt Hughes is looking to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Matt Hughes gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Matt Hughes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Wanderlei
Hughes leans back...
He clobbers Wanderlei Silva's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Wanderlei's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Wanderlei 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 3:15 in the 1 round
Hughes decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Hughes moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Wanderlei.
It looks like Hughes was hit by a bus!
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Wanderlei Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hughes into his guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Hughes is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Wanderlei leans back...
He clobbers Matt Hughes's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Wanderlei Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Hughes is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Wanderlei Silva pushes Matt Hughes down and prevents his attempts to escape
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Wanderlei Silva rolls Matt Hughes to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Hughes
Hughes has Wanderlei controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Wanderlei is unable to move under Hughes control.
Wanderlei is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Wanderlei Silva on the ground
They could take their toll on Hughes.
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Hughes
Hughes has given his back to Wanderlei Silva who is trying to get one hook in!
Wanderlei Silva has one hook in!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Hughes with one hook in
Hughes measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Wanderlei Silva.
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Round 2
=========================================
Matt Hughes closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes catches Wanderlei Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hughes.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Hughes is looking to end this fight with strikes
Wanderlei anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hughes's side.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Wanderlei
Hughes fires a barrage of punches at Wanderlei's head!
This is bad! Hughes is just pounding on Wanderlei Silva's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Wanderlei's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Wanderlei
Matt Hughes moves to better his position on the ground...
Matt Hughes wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Wanderlei Silva tries to take advantage...
Wanderlei Silva attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hughes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Wanderlei
Hughes tries to improve position.
Wanderlei adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to stand up!
Hughes doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hughes's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Matt Hughes was tooling Wanderlei Silva for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Wanderlei Silva lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Wanderlei tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Wanderlei 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.
A right hand from Wanderlei Silva
surprises Hughes!
Wanderlei Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Hughes!
Nice move by Wanderlei who clinches and pushes Hughes against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei is launching some bone breaking punches to Hughes's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Matt Hughes's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hughes and Wanderlei Silva are cliched up against the cage. Hughes steps for a throw
Wanderlei Silva is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Hard blow to Wanderlei's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Hughes leans back...
He clobbers Wanderlei Silva's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to stand up!
Hughes doesn't allow him!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Wanderlei
Matt Hughes wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Hughes drills Wanderlei Silva's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Nose
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Wanderlei
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Wanderlei Silva can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hughes looks to work from half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Wanderlei
Matt Hughes pushes Wanderlei's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Hughes who is in full mount! Wanderlei is in trouble now!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Hughes leans back...
He clobbers Wanderlei Silva's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Wanderlei was not intelligently defending himself!
Wanderlei's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Right eye
Winner is Matt Hughes by TKO (GnP) at 3:44 Round 2
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 15/28 (54%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 379 s
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 5/5 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/15 (53%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 391 s
A highlight reel performance by Hughes from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
A decent performance by Wanderlei Silva today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!