Post by The Sandmen on May 29, 2015 9:08:25 GMT -5
Anderson Silva doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Cung Le looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Le is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Anderson Silva and Cung Le touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Cung Le tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Anderson Silva charges at Le throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Le is rocked!
Le has a small cut in his Chin
Anderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cung Le didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Le
Anderson Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Cung Le's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Le
Anderson moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Le
Good looking punches from Anderson Silva on the ground
They could take their toll on Le.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Le
Anderson moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Le
Anderson tries to jump to side mount.
Cung Le closed his guard around Anderson Silva.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Cung Le
Cung Le attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Anderson Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Cung Le
Le tries to show some ground skills
Cung Le put Anderson in half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Le
Anderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Le is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Le
Anderson is moving on the ground...
Le tries to counter Anderson's moves on the ground.
Le tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Le has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under Le control.
Anderson is in rear mount over Le
Le has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Le manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Anderson
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
A furious flurry of punches from Anderson Silva
just misses Le.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from Le!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Le wants nothing of that and pushes Anderson.
Brutal-looking high kick from Anderson Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Le's Right eye is beginning to swell
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cung Le's punches
Le is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Cung Le takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Anderson Silva and Le engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Cung Le 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
Hard blow to Anderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cung Le is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Le
He succeeds!
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson breaths deeply while on the ground
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Cung Le positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Anderson covers himself well
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Le pulls his arm out of danger.
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Le throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anderson Silva
Blocked by Anderson.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Le tries to open up Anderson Silva's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Anderson in the side of the head
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Le is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cung Le!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cung Le
Le tries to escape from the full mount...
Le struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Anderson misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cung Le tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Cung Le moves to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Le
Le measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Anderson.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Anderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Le avoids a dangerous strike from Anderson
and counters with a solid straight!
Le attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
There is a small laceration on Cung Le's Right eye
Several good body shots
are evaded by Le.
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Le receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Le hyper-extended his left leg
Anderson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Cung Le
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Le gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Le blocks Anderson Silva's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Le is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cung Le!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cung Le
Anderson launches a barrage of elbows over Le's face!
Cung Le blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Poorly executed technique. Cung Le looks to counter!
Cung Le 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.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cung Le
Cung Le tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cung Le
Cung Le tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Cung Le moves to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Le
Cung Le attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Le
Cung Le is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Le's head
Those punches are hitting! Le covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Le's head
Nothing from this... Anderson Silva seems frustrated.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to take Cung Le down... Le stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Le's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Le's head
Nothing from this... Anderson Silva seems frustrated.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
Le pushes Anderson Silva against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Anderson blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Le pushes Anderson Silva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A bad move from Anderson Silva
allows Le to land a solid head kick.
Anderson's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Le pushes Anderson Silva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Le.
Anderson misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Le launches a furious low kick!
Anderson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Anderson pushes Cung Le and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Le launches a kick
Anderson checks it and keeps distance.
Cung Le tries a high kick!
Anderson was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Left cheek
Cung Le wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Le misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that lands on Cung Le's leg.
Anderson Silva chases Le and launches a few perfect strikes
Le ducks backwards and avoids them.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Anderson Silva, but it's close.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Cung Le pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Cung Le
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Le's head
Those punches are hitting! Le covers his head!
Le's Left eye is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Le into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Le!
Some big punches are landing!
Several good body shots
land on Anderson.
Le fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Cung Le is in open guard over Anderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson tries to close his guard around Le
He succeeds!
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Le is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Cung Le uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Le is trying to counter now!
Le tries to launch a few punches to Anderson Silva
Anderson is able to achieve closed guard and counter Cung Le's punches.
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Cung Le positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Anderson covers himself well
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Le is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cung Le!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cung Le
Anderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cung Le
Blocked by Le.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cung Le
Le is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Anderson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Cung Le is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva tries to close the guard.
Anderson put Cung Le in closed guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Cung Le tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Cung Le manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Cung Le is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Le's cheek from the guard.
Cung Le uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cung Le 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
Anderson 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 Le's moves.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Anderson Silva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
An overhand right from Anderson Silva that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Le's stops that one with his face! How is Le standing?!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva and Le engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Anderson Silva tries a hook to the body
and hits Le ribs hard
Le is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
High kick from Cung Le!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Anderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Le can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Anderson pushes Cung Le and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Anderson pushes Cung Le and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Le can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Cung Le goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Le only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Anderson Silva's mind is definitely in the fight, Le just got nailed! Anderson Silva saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Le is going to have a headache after this one.
The two exchange wildly
Le is connecting with a few punches
Anderson's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Chin
Cung Le fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Anderson's chin
Anderson Silva shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cung Le is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Anderson into his guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Le
Anderson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) is cheering him!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Anderson is the winner of this round.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
Anderson Silva's mind is definitely in the fight, Le just got nailed! Anderson Silva saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Le moves aside and dodges.
Le launches a kick
but Anderson Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Anderson Silva is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Le!
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Le ducks under.
Anderson Silva charges at Le throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Le is rocked!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Le!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Le against the cage
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Cung Le towards Anderson
Anderson Silva was hit in the abdomen, powerful strike sents him to the mat
Le is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Le moves backwards and gestures for Anderson Silva to stand up.
Anderson Silva is on his feet again.
High kick from Cung Le!
He misses narrowly!
Cung Le gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson showing excellent timing, blasts Cung Le with a right hand.
Great hook by Anderson Silva! Cung Le is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Le has a small cut in his Mouth
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Cung Le to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Cung Le is standing now.
Cung Le moves forward looking for some grappling action
Le has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cung Le slightly pushes Anderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Le blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cung Le's cheek! Le stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Le's thigh
Le checks that kick!
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Le tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le 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
Le climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Le
this is getting worse and worse for Le
Cung Le 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.
Anderson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
Le is connecting with a few punches
Cung Le tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Anderson's face
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Cung Le attempts to cut off Anderson with punches
Anderson avoids getting cornered.
Le misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson launches a furious hook!
Le ducks under and pushes Anderson Silva creating some space.
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Le launches a furious low kick!
Anderson receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cung Le wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Anderson!
Anderson steps backwards away from Cung Le. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Here comes Cung Le with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Anderson's ribs!
Cung Le closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Cung Le throws an uppercut
Anderson slips it.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Anderson is clinching with Le.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Cung Le's ribs!
Cung Le's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson pushes Cung Le against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Le's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
One, two, three! Le doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Anderson blocks and then pushes away Cung Le!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
=========================================
Round 5
=========================================
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Superb haymaker by Anderson
Le manages to move aside
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Cung Le to fight back!
Cung Le has found an opening in the defense of Anderson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Anderson's ribs.
Anderson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Cung Le jumps back and jabs
Le seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hard blow to Le's mid-section, he seems hurt
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Le!
Le's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson Silva chases Le and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Le steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Le has a small cut in his Right cheek
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Le jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cung Le pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Anderson tries to take Cung Le down... Le stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Le's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Cung Le's Chin
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Le into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Not a desiderable position that Le is in now. Anderson Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Anderson launches a furious hook!
That hits Le's chin like a wrecking ball! Le loses balance and goes to the mat.
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Le tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Cung Le 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 Anderson's moves.
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Le tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Le tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Cung Le. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Le climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cung Le tries a hook to the body
but Anderson manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Le!
Le ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cung Le goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Le seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Cung Le circles around Anderson
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Cung Le fires an unorthodox punch to Anderson's torso
that goes wide.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of Le, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Le's ribs.
Anderson launches a furious hook!
That hits Le's chin like a wrecking ball! Le loses balance and goes to the mat.
Le seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Le's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Le's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson launches a kick to Le's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Cung Le to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Cung Le is standing now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Le!
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Le staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that lands on Cung Le's leg.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Incredible high kick!
Le is worried!
Cung Le seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Le's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Cung Le's Chin
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Brutal-looking high kick from Anderson Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Le seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
An overhand right from Anderson Silva that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Le's stops that one with his face! How is Le standing?!
Le's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Le staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Anderson Silva circles around Le
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Le seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Le was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Anderson Silva landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Le is down! Le has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Anderson Silva!
Le's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Anderson Silva by KO (High kick) at 4:49 Round 5
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 48/96 (50%)
Kicks 15/18 (83%)
Clinch strikes 11/26 (42%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/21 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 366 s
Statistics: Cung Le
Punches 28/51 (55%)
Kicks 6/9 (67%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/24 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 491 s
Great fight. Cung Le can be very frustrating. When he kicks, he dominates. He didn't attempt a single kick in the first, and got dominated as a result. In the second, he kicked and did BIG, fight-changing damage with his 2-3 landed kicks. He probably won the 2nd on damage. He did a tiny bit more kicking in the 3rd, to bring about a probably-even round. The 4th was back and forth as well, with little to no kicking from Cung, but he was using some other tools to keep his offence going. Anderson took over, control-wise, but didn't do too much damage. Enough to definitely take the round, but Le was still high-green for health. In the 5th, however, Anderson dominated, and Le did not kick at all, and let the entire fight slip away. I really wanted a decision here to see how the judges scored it, but Le just could not survive that tiny bit longer to get there. Anderson takes a dominant, dominant round 5, and gets the finish just before the buzzy-wuzzy-er. Great fight.
Cung Le looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Le is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Anderson Silva and Cung Le touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Cung Le tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Anderson Silva charges at Le throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Le is rocked!
Le has a small cut in his Chin
Anderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cung Le didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Le
Anderson Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Cung Le's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Le
Anderson moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Le
Good looking punches from Anderson Silva on the ground
They could take their toll on Le.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Le
Anderson moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Le
Anderson tries to jump to side mount.
Cung Le closed his guard around Anderson Silva.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Cung Le
Cung Le attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Anderson Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Cung Le
Le tries to show some ground skills
Cung Le put Anderson in half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Le
Anderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Le is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Le
Anderson is moving on the ground...
Le tries to counter Anderson's moves on the ground.
Le tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Le has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under Le control.
Anderson is in rear mount over Le
Le has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Le manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Anderson
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
A furious flurry of punches from Anderson Silva
just misses Le.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from Le!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Le wants nothing of that and pushes Anderson.
Brutal-looking high kick from Anderson Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Le's Right eye is beginning to swell
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cung Le's punches
Le is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Cung Le takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Anderson Silva and Le engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Cung Le 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
Hard blow to Anderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cung Le is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Le
He succeeds!
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson breaths deeply while on the ground
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Cung Le positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Anderson covers himself well
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Le pulls his arm out of danger.
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Le throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anderson Silva
Blocked by Anderson.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Le tries to open up Anderson Silva's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Anderson in the side of the head
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Le is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cung Le!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cung Le
Le tries to escape from the full mount...
Le struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Anderson misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cung Le tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Cung Le moves to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Le
Le measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Anderson.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Anderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Le avoids a dangerous strike from Anderson
and counters with a solid straight!
Le attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
There is a small laceration on Cung Le's Right eye
Several good body shots
are evaded by Le.
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Le receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Le hyper-extended his left leg
Anderson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Cung Le
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Le gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Le blocks Anderson Silva's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Le is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cung Le!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cung Le
Anderson launches a barrage of elbows over Le's face!
Cung Le blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Poorly executed technique. Cung Le looks to counter!
Cung Le 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.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cung Le
Cung Le tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cung Le
Cung Le tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Cung Le moves to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Le
Cung Le attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Le
Cung Le is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Le's head
Those punches are hitting! Le covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Le's head
Nothing from this... Anderson Silva seems frustrated.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to take Cung Le down... Le stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Le's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Le's head
Nothing from this... Anderson Silva seems frustrated.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
Le pushes Anderson Silva against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Anderson blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Le pushes Anderson Silva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A bad move from Anderson Silva
allows Le to land a solid head kick.
Anderson's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Le pushes Anderson Silva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Le.
Anderson misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Le launches a furious low kick!
Anderson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Anderson pushes Cung Le and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Le launches a kick
Anderson checks it and keeps distance.
Cung Le tries a high kick!
Anderson was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Left cheek
Cung Le wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Le misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that lands on Cung Le's leg.
Anderson Silva chases Le and launches a few perfect strikes
Le ducks backwards and avoids them.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Anderson Silva, but it's close.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Cung Le pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Cung Le
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Le's head
Those punches are hitting! Le covers his head!
Le's Left eye is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Le into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Le!
Some big punches are landing!
Several good body shots
land on Anderson.
Le fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Cung Le is in open guard over Anderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson tries to close his guard around Le
He succeeds!
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Le is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Cung Le uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Le is trying to counter now!
Le tries to launch a few punches to Anderson Silva
Anderson is able to achieve closed guard and counter Cung Le's punches.
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Cung Le positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Anderson covers himself well
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Le is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cung Le!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cung Le
Anderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cung Le
Blocked by Le.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cung Le
Le is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Anderson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Cung Le is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva tries to close the guard.
Anderson put Cung Le in closed guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Cung Le is in closed guard over Anderson
Cung Le tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Cung Le manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Cung Le is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Le's cheek from the guard.
Cung Le uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cung Le 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
Anderson 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 Le's moves.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Anderson Silva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
An overhand right from Anderson Silva that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Le's stops that one with his face! How is Le standing?!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva and Le engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Anderson Silva tries a hook to the body
and hits Le ribs hard
Le is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
High kick from Cung Le!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Anderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Le can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Anderson pushes Cung Le and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Anderson pushes Cung Le and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Le can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Cung Le goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Le only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Anderson Silva's mind is definitely in the fight, Le just got nailed! Anderson Silva saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Le is going to have a headache after this one.
The two exchange wildly
Le is connecting with a few punches
Anderson's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Chin
Cung Le fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Anderson's chin
Anderson Silva shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cung Le is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Anderson into his guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Le
Anderson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) is cheering him!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Anderson is the winner of this round.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
Anderson Silva's mind is definitely in the fight, Le just got nailed! Anderson Silva saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Le moves aside and dodges.
Le launches a kick
but Anderson Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Anderson Silva is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Le!
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Le ducks under.
Anderson Silva charges at Le throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Le is rocked!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Le!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Le against the cage
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Cung Le towards Anderson
Anderson Silva was hit in the abdomen, powerful strike sents him to the mat
Le is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Le moves backwards and gestures for Anderson Silva to stand up.
Anderson Silva is on his feet again.
High kick from Cung Le!
He misses narrowly!
Cung Le gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson showing excellent timing, blasts Cung Le with a right hand.
Great hook by Anderson Silva! Cung Le is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Le has a small cut in his Mouth
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Cung Le to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Cung Le is standing now.
Cung Le moves forward looking for some grappling action
Le has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cung Le slightly pushes Anderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Le blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cung Le's cheek! Le stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Le's thigh
Le checks that kick!
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Le tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le 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
Le climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Le
this is getting worse and worse for Le
Cung Le 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.
Anderson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
Le is connecting with a few punches
Cung Le tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Anderson's face
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Cung Le attempts to cut off Anderson with punches
Anderson avoids getting cornered.
Le misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson launches a furious hook!
Le ducks under and pushes Anderson Silva creating some space.
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Le launches a furious low kick!
Anderson receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cung Le wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Anderson!
Anderson steps backwards away from Cung Le. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Here comes Cung Le with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Anderson's ribs!
Cung Le closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Cung Le throws an uppercut
Anderson slips it.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Anderson is clinching with Le.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Cung Le's ribs!
Cung Le's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson pushes Cung Le against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Le's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
One, two, three! Le doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Anderson blocks and then pushes away Cung Le!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
=========================================
Round 5
=========================================
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Superb haymaker by Anderson
Le manages to move aside
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Cung Le to fight back!
Cung Le has found an opening in the defense of Anderson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Anderson's ribs.
Anderson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Cung Le jumps back and jabs
Le seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hard blow to Le's mid-section, he seems hurt
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Le!
Le's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson Silva chases Le and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Le steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Le has a small cut in his Right cheek
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Le jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cung Le pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Anderson tries to take Cung Le down... Le stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Le's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Cung Le's Chin
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Le into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Not a desiderable position that Le is in now. Anderson Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Anderson launches a furious hook!
That hits Le's chin like a wrecking ball! Le loses balance and goes to the mat.
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Le tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Cung Le 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 Anderson's moves.
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Le tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Le tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Cung Le. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Le climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cung Le tries a hook to the body
but Anderson manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Le!
Le ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cung Le goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Le seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Cung Le circles around Anderson
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Cung Le fires an unorthodox punch to Anderson's torso
that goes wide.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of Le, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Le's ribs.
Anderson launches a furious hook!
That hits Le's chin like a wrecking ball! Le loses balance and goes to the mat.
Le seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Le's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Le's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson launches a kick to Le's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Cung Le to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Cung Le is standing now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Le!
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Le staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that lands on Cung Le's leg.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Incredible high kick!
Le is worried!
Cung Le seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Le's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Cung Le's Chin
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Brutal-looking high kick from Anderson Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Le seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
An overhand right from Anderson Silva that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Le's stops that one with his face! How is Le standing?!
Le's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Le staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Anderson Silva circles around Le
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Le seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Le was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Anderson Silva landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Le is down! Le has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Anderson Silva!
Le's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Anderson Silva by KO (High kick) at 4:49 Round 5
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 48/96 (50%)
Kicks 15/18 (83%)
Clinch strikes 11/26 (42%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/21 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 366 s
Statistics: Cung Le
Punches 28/51 (55%)
Kicks 6/9 (67%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/24 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 491 s
Great fight. Cung Le can be very frustrating. When he kicks, he dominates. He didn't attempt a single kick in the first, and got dominated as a result. In the second, he kicked and did BIG, fight-changing damage with his 2-3 landed kicks. He probably won the 2nd on damage. He did a tiny bit more kicking in the 3rd, to bring about a probably-even round. The 4th was back and forth as well, with little to no kicking from Cung, but he was using some other tools to keep his offence going. Anderson took over, control-wise, but didn't do too much damage. Enough to definitely take the round, but Le was still high-green for health. In the 5th, however, Anderson dominated, and Le did not kick at all, and let the entire fight slip away. I really wanted a decision here to see how the judges scored it, but Le just could not survive that tiny bit longer to get there. Anderson takes a dominant, dominant round 5, and gets the finish just before the buzzy-wuzzy-er. Great fight.