Post by The Sandmen on Jan 9, 2014 19:07:31 GMT -5
ManMMA Heavyweight Championship
Mirko Cro Cop looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Anderson Silva glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Now Mirko Cro Cop put his title in contention against Anderson.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Mirko Cro Cop and Anderson Silva touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Cro Cop feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Anderson moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Cro Cop looks to be in very good shape.
Anderson steps forward
Mirko Cro Cop catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Anderson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson has a small cut in his Chin
Cro Cop looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Cro Cop is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
Incredible high kick!
Anderson deflects and sidesteps.
Cro Cop misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cro Cop launches a kick
but Anderson Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Anderson looks to be in very good shape.
Mirko Cro Cop launches a body shot
Anderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
An overhand right from Mirko Cro Cop that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Anderson moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Mirko Cro Cop swings...
...no good.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Anderson Silva attempts to cut off Cro Cop with punches
Cro Cop reels from the strikes.
Anderson Silva just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Cro Cop may be in trouble!
Anderson Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Mirko Cro Cop
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson and Mirko Cro Cop are cliched up against the cage. Anderson hammers Cro Cop face and hooks Cro Cop leg
Mirko Cro Cop is on his back after that trip
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Not a desiderable position that Anderson is in now. Mirko Cro Cop is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cro Cop 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.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Anderson is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Anderson is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Anderson Silva on the ground
They could take their toll on Cro Cop.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop 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.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Anderson Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson breaks the closed guard of Mirko Cro Cop and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Anderson Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Deep breaths from Mirko Cro Cop who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mirko Cro Cop
Solid shots!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson launches a furious hook!
That hits Cro Cop's chin like a wrecking ball! Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the mat.
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Chin
Anderson is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Mirko Cro Cop to stand up.
Mirko Cro Cop is on his feet again.
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Cro Cop's ribs!
Cro Cop moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Anderson Silva checks the kick.
Nice punch by Mirko Cro Cop
that nearly tags Anderson.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
High kick from Anderson Silva!
Cro Cop seems to be done!
Cro Cop's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Left eye
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Cro Cop staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson jump forward with his knee rising
hard impact to the face!!! that strike sents Mirko Cro Cop to the mat
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Inside leg kick from Cro Cop
that goes awry.
Cro Cop goes for a low kick..
Anderson avoids the deadly blow.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Cro Cop!
A bad move from Anderson Silva
almost puts his head in the path of Cro Cop's kick.
Anderson fires low kicks
punishing Cro Cop's legs repeatedly.
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Cro Cop blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Mirko Cro Cop's cheek! Cro Cop stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Anderson is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop kicks his legs trying to keep Anderson Silva away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Anderson is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva was tooling Mirko Cro Cop for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Mirko Cro Cop lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Anderson launches a kick to Cro Cop's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Mirko Cro Cop to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Mirko Cro Cop is standing now.
A left hook from Anderson
grazes the chin of Cro Cop.
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Chin
Cro Cop doesn't stop bleeding.
Cro Cop launches a kick
but Anderson Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Cro Cop's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Mouth
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Mouth
Cro Cop doesn't stop bleeding.
Mirko Cro Cop throws an uppercut
Anderson slips it.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mirko Cro Cop!
Anderson ducks under...
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cro Cop moves to shoot
but Anderson Silva delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Anderson Silva by KO (Knee) at 2:21 Round 2
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 103 s
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 19/25 (76%)
Kicks 9/9 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/7 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 68 s
Anderson Silva wins the Heavyweight title!
Cro Cop should have concentrated more on kicks, and less on "moving to shoot". Moron.