Post by The Sandmen on Aug 14, 2015 9:49:47 GMT -5
Rousimar Palhares looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Ferocious staredown by Weidman while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Toquinho and Weidman move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Toquinho looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Weidman's punches
Toquinho is on the receiving end of a great combo by Weidman.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rousimar Palhares and Weidman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Toquinho is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Weidman struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Rousimar Palhares can't prevent his opponent from passing. Weidman looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Weidman struggles to free himself
Weidman blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Toquinho 's guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Weidman pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares tries to close the guard.
Toquinho put Chris Weidman in closed guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Toquinho
Weidman is in closed guard... Toquinho tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Rousimar Palhares is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Toquinho 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Toquinho 's side.
Rousimar Palhares is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Toquinho 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Toquinho 's side.
Rousimar Palhares is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Toquinho 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Toquinho 's side.
Rousimar Palhares is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Rousimar Palhares in his guard...
Chris Weidman gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Toquinho
Chris Weidman looks to posture up and open Rousimar Palhares 's guard...
Chris Weidman forces Rousimar Palhares to open his guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Toquinho
Chris Weidman pushes Rousimar Palhares against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Weidman jumps and tries to free his leg! Toquinho doesn't allow this but Chris Weidman is able to get half guard here.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Toquinho
Chris Weidman storms over Toquinho with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rousimar Palhares blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares sits up and gets an arm around Weidman's neck!
Toquinho is locking that Guillotine...
Weidman tries to break the lock slamming Rousimar Palhares against the mat!
After a couple of slams, Toquinho loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rousimar Palhares . 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.
Chris Weidman and Toquinho engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Toquinho wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Toquinho moves forward and holds Weidman
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Weidman is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Toquinho with uppercuts!
Toquinho is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Toquinho is unable to escape!
Rousimar Palhares pushes away Weidman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Weidman stumbles backwards and Rousimar Palhares circles to get the center of the cage
Chris Weidman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Weidman pushes Rousimar Palhares and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Weidman launches a kick
Toquinho checks it and keeps distance.
Toquinho moves backwards and Chris Weidman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Toquinho steps backwards away from Chris Weidman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rousimar Palhares fakes a punch and launches himself over Weidman!
Nice move by Toquinho who clinches and pushes Weidman against the cage
Chris Weidman pushes away Toquinho trying to keep the fight at striking range
Toquinho stumbles backwards and Chris Weidman circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and launches himself over Rousimar Palhares
Great move by Weidman who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Chris Weidman and Toquinho engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Toquinho 's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rousimar Palhares tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chris Weidman jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Solid low kick from Rousimar Palhares .
Weidman deflects it.
Toquinho misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Weidman avoids a dangerous strike from Toquinho
and counters with a solid straight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Weidman is holding Rousimar Palhares 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rousimar Palhares loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Rousimar Palhares manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Toquinho
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Toquinho 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Toquinho 's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Toquinho
Chris Weidman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Toquinho 's face with those brutal elbows! Toquinho needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Rousimar Palhares 's Mouth
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Toquinho
Weidman is in closed guard... Toquinho tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Toquinho
Toquinho throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chris Weidman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Toquinho misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Weidman decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Toquinho 's guard.
Toquinho tries to fight back with his feet and Weidman just needs another plan now.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Toquinho
Toquinho tries to stand up!
Weidman doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Toquinho
Chris Weidman tries to better his position on the ground...
Weidman breaks the closed guard of Rousimar Palhares and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Chris Weidman looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Chris Weidman throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Toquinho breaks the lock showing some skills...
Weidman misses a step and Rousimar Palhares sees an opportunity to counter him!
Toquinho is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chris Weidman pushes Rousimar Palhares down and prevents his attempts to escape
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Weidman launches a barrage of elbows over Toquinho 's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Toquinho doesn't fight back!
Toquinho 's Nose is beginning to swell
Rousimar Palhares seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chris Weidman!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Weidman launches a barrage of elbows over Toquinho 's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Toquinho doesn't fight back!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Toquinho was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Chris Weidman by TKO (Elbows) at 2:43 Round 2
Statistics: Rousimar Palhares
Punches 12/15 (80%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 243 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 13/19 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/28 (64%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 243 s
A good start to Paul Harris' ManMMA rebut. He did what was hoped of him - got knocked the F out.
Ferocious staredown by Weidman while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Toquinho and Weidman move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Toquinho looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Weidman's punches
Toquinho is on the receiving end of a great combo by Weidman.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rousimar Palhares and Weidman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Toquinho is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Weidman struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Rousimar Palhares can't prevent his opponent from passing. Weidman looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Weidman struggles to free himself
Weidman blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Toquinho 's guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Weidman pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares tries to close the guard.
Toquinho put Chris Weidman in closed guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Toquinho
Weidman is in closed guard... Toquinho tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Rousimar Palhares is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Toquinho 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Toquinho 's side.
Rousimar Palhares is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Toquinho 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Toquinho 's side.
Rousimar Palhares is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Toquinho 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Toquinho 's side.
Rousimar Palhares is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Rousimar Palhares in his guard...
Chris Weidman gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Toquinho
Chris Weidman looks to posture up and open Rousimar Palhares 's guard...
Chris Weidman forces Rousimar Palhares to open his guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Toquinho
Chris Weidman pushes Rousimar Palhares against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Weidman jumps and tries to free his leg! Toquinho doesn't allow this but Chris Weidman is able to get half guard here.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Toquinho
Chris Weidman storms over Toquinho with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rousimar Palhares blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares sits up and gets an arm around Weidman's neck!
Toquinho is locking that Guillotine...
Weidman tries to break the lock slamming Rousimar Palhares against the mat!
After a couple of slams, Toquinho loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rousimar Palhares . 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.
Chris Weidman and Toquinho engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Toquinho wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Toquinho moves forward and holds Weidman
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Weidman is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Toquinho with uppercuts!
Toquinho is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Toquinho is unable to escape!
Rousimar Palhares pushes away Weidman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Weidman stumbles backwards and Rousimar Palhares circles to get the center of the cage
Chris Weidman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Weidman pushes Rousimar Palhares and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Weidman launches a kick
Toquinho checks it and keeps distance.
Toquinho moves backwards and Chris Weidman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Toquinho steps backwards away from Chris Weidman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rousimar Palhares fakes a punch and launches himself over Weidman!
Nice move by Toquinho who clinches and pushes Weidman against the cage
Chris Weidman pushes away Toquinho trying to keep the fight at striking range
Toquinho stumbles backwards and Chris Weidman circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and launches himself over Rousimar Palhares
Great move by Weidman who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Chris Weidman and Toquinho engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Toquinho 's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rousimar Palhares tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chris Weidman jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Solid low kick from Rousimar Palhares .
Weidman deflects it.
Toquinho misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Weidman avoids a dangerous strike from Toquinho
and counters with a solid straight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Weidman is holding Rousimar Palhares 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rousimar Palhares loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Rousimar Palhares manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Toquinho
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Toquinho 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Toquinho 's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Toquinho
Chris Weidman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Toquinho 's face with those brutal elbows! Toquinho needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Rousimar Palhares 's Mouth
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Toquinho
Weidman is in closed guard... Toquinho tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Toquinho
Toquinho throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chris Weidman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Toquinho misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Weidman decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Toquinho 's guard.
Toquinho tries to fight back with his feet and Weidman just needs another plan now.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Toquinho
Toquinho tries to stand up!
Weidman doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Toquinho
Chris Weidman tries to better his position on the ground...
Weidman breaks the closed guard of Rousimar Palhares and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Chris Weidman looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Chris Weidman throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Toquinho breaks the lock showing some skills...
Weidman misses a step and Rousimar Palhares sees an opportunity to counter him!
Toquinho is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chris Weidman pushes Rousimar Palhares down and prevents his attempts to escape
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Weidman launches a barrage of elbows over Toquinho 's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Toquinho doesn't fight back!
Toquinho 's Nose is beginning to swell
Rousimar Palhares seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chris Weidman!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Weidman launches a barrage of elbows over Toquinho 's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Toquinho doesn't fight back!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Toquinho was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Chris Weidman by TKO (Elbows) at 2:43 Round 2
Statistics: Rousimar Palhares
Punches 12/15 (80%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 243 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 13/19 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/28 (64%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 243 s
A good start to Paul Harris' ManMMA rebut. He did what was hoped of him - got knocked the F out.