Post by The Sandmen on Apr 9, 2017 21:40:36 GMT -5
Cung Le looks very relaxed.
Anderson 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
Cung Le is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Le and Anderson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Anderson Silva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Le's knee!
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Cung Le moves aside looking for a counter...
Cung Le tries a hook to the body
but Anderson manages to dodge it
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Le moves to shoot
Anderson misses a knee.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cung Le!
Anderson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Anderson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Le's thigh!
Brutal combination from Cung Le!
Anderson is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Anderson's Chin is beginning to swell
Anderson has a small cut in his Chin
Some nice shots from Cung Le
that stun Anderson.
Anderson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Le launches a stiff jab!
Anderson ducks that one.
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Le stops that one with his ribs!
A left hook from Anderson
grazes the chin of Le.
Le's Chin is beginning to swell
A high kick from Anderson Silva
misses badly. Anderson slips and falls!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Le is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Cung Le steps back and allows Anderson to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Anderson Silva 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 2:45 in the 1 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
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Le is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Le launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Le is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Cung Le away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Le is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Cung Le creates space and allows Anderson Silva to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Anderson Silva is standing now.
Le avoids a dangerous strike from Anderson
and counters with a solid straight!
A bad move from Cung Le
allows Anderson to land a solid head kick.
Cung Le attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Anderson avoids a dangerous strike from Le
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
A bad move from Anderson Silva
allows Le to land a solid head kick.
Cung Le has found an opening in the defense of Anderson, launching a big hook
Anderson Silva steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Anderson Silva spins around suddenly...
Cung Le ducks under and that just passes over his head.
Poorly executed technique. Cung Le looks to counter!
Le goes for a low kick..
Anderson avoids the deadly blow.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Le attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Le's Chin is beginning to swell
Anderson Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Le launches a furious low kick!
Anderson blocks.
Le looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Le measures the resilience of Anderson's chin with an uppercut while Anderson lands some great crosses.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Le's chin
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson moves forward and holds Le
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Le's face, followed by knees to the body from Anderson Silva!
Bang! Le can take many more shots like that!
The fighters are clinching.
Le shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Le takes a break to breathe while holding Anderson Silva.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Le seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Superb haymaker by Le
that lands on Anderson's face like a cannon ball!
Cung Le charges at Anderson throwing flurries left and right.
Anderson Silva gets out of the way.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that goes awry.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Anderson attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Le's kick.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson fires low kicks
punishing Le's legs repeatedly.
Cung Le tries a middle kick
Anderson blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Here comes Cung Le with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Anderson's ribs!
Le moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Anderson Silva checks the kick.
Anderson moves to shoot
Le misses a knee.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson moves forward and holds Le
The fighters are clinching.
Le doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Le forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
He was aiming at Le's face but his move was blocked
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Cung Le to fight back!
a flying knee from Cung Le towards Anderson
Le misses the target terribly
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
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cung Le is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Le catches an ankle and Anderson is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 3:00 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
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
Anderson tries to launch a few punches to Cung Le
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Le's defense
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cung Le
Anderson Silva tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Le's eyes...
Le is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cung Le
Cung Le tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Cung Le to his stomach and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Le
Anderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cung Le
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Cung Le's Left cheek
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Le
Anderson Silva slides his arm under Cung Le's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Cung Le pulls down on Anderson Silva's hand and staves off danger
Le is trying to counter now!
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 Silva is in closed guard over Le
Stand up! This is what Le's cornermen are shouting. Anderson Silva is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Anderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Anderson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Le
Anderson Silva pushes Cung Le against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Anderson jumps and tries to free his leg! Le doesn't allow this but Anderson Silva is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Le
Anderson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cung Le is not able to stop Le ground skills and Anderson Silva moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 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
Cung Le attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Cung Le manages to switch to full guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Le
Le tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Anderson Silva, but it's close.
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Round 3
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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 beginning to swell
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Le blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Poorly executed technique. Cung Le looks to counter!
Cung Le steps forward and fires a high kick!
Anderson blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Cung Le.
Anderson staggers backwards. Le wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cung Le can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Le wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Le moves forward and holds Anderson
The fighters are clinching.
Le tries to take Anderson Silva down... Anderson stumbles backwards and Cung Le launches a few punches...
Anderson Silva dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson tries to take Cung Le down... Le stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Le's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Le's face.
Le's Right eye is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Le takes a break to breathe while holding Anderson Silva.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Body kick by Anderson Silva...
is blocked.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Several good body shots
land on Le.
Anderson is holding Cung Le's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cung Le shows great balance while pushing away Anderson Silva
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Le launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Anderson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Anderson Silva tries a middle kick
Cung Le blocks and steps away.
Anderson misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cung Le tries a middle kick
Anderson Silva blocks and steps away.
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?!
Anderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Le has a small cut in his Chin
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.
Brutal-looking high kick from Anderson Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Le has a small cut in his Mouth
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Le's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Le launches a furious low kick!
Anderson blocks.
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
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!
Cung Le seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Le moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Anderson Silva checks the kick.
Brutal combination from Anderson Silva!
Le is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Le staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Cung Le looks rattled! Anderson Silva sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Cung Le is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left Le laid out on the mat! Anderson Silva's corner come in to congratulate him!
Le's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Cung Le's Right cheek
Winner is Anderson Silva by KO (Punches) at 3:37 Round 3
Statistics: Cung Le
Punches 17/26 (65%)
Kicks 4/14 (29%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 124 s
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 30/40 (75%)
Kicks 10/15 (67%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/7 (71%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 160 s
When Le kicks, Le wins. Except here. Where he kicked. Hurt Anderson. So Anderson kicked him back and then did everything to him. Decent fight though. Not as one-sided as the stats read. But still an Anderson fight, so it is what it is.
Anderson 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
Cung Le is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Le and Anderson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Anderson Silva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Le's knee!
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Cung Le moves aside looking for a counter...
Cung Le tries a hook to the body
but Anderson manages to dodge it
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Le moves to shoot
Anderson misses a knee.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cung Le!
Anderson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Anderson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Le's thigh!
Brutal combination from Cung Le!
Anderson is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Anderson's Chin is beginning to swell
Anderson has a small cut in his Chin
Some nice shots from Cung Le
that stun Anderson.
Anderson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Le launches a stiff jab!
Anderson ducks that one.
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Le stops that one with his ribs!
A left hook from Anderson
grazes the chin of Le.
Le's Chin is beginning to swell
A high kick from Anderson Silva
misses badly. Anderson slips and falls!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Le is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Cung Le steps back and allows Anderson to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Anderson Silva 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 2:45 in the 1 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
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Le is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Le launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Le is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Cung Le away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Le is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Cung Le creates space and allows Anderson Silva to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Anderson Silva is standing now.
Le avoids a dangerous strike from Anderson
and counters with a solid straight!
A bad move from Cung Le
allows Anderson to land a solid head kick.
Cung Le attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Anderson avoids a dangerous strike from Le
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
A bad move from Anderson Silva
allows Le to land a solid head kick.
Cung Le has found an opening in the defense of Anderson, launching a big hook
Anderson Silva steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Anderson Silva spins around suddenly...
Cung Le ducks under and that just passes over his head.
Poorly executed technique. Cung Le looks to counter!
Le goes for a low kick..
Anderson avoids the deadly blow.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Le attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Le's Chin is beginning to swell
Anderson Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Le launches a furious low kick!
Anderson blocks.
Le looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Le measures the resilience of Anderson's chin with an uppercut while Anderson lands some great crosses.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Le's chin
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson moves forward and holds Le
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Le's face, followed by knees to the body from Anderson Silva!
Bang! Le can take many more shots like that!
The fighters are clinching.
Le shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Le takes a break to breathe while holding Anderson Silva.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Le seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Superb haymaker by Le
that lands on Anderson's face like a cannon ball!
Cung Le charges at Anderson throwing flurries left and right.
Anderson Silva gets out of the way.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that goes awry.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Anderson attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Le's kick.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson fires low kicks
punishing Le's legs repeatedly.
Cung Le tries a middle kick
Anderson blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Here comes Cung Le with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Anderson's ribs!
Le moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Anderson Silva checks the kick.
Anderson moves to shoot
Le misses a knee.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson moves forward and holds Le
The fighters are clinching.
Le doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Le forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
He was aiming at Le's face but his move was blocked
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Cung Le to fight back!
a flying knee from Cung Le towards Anderson
Le misses the target terribly
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
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cung Le is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Le catches an ankle and Anderson is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 3:00 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
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
Anderson tries to launch a few punches to Cung Le
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Le's defense
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cung Le
Anderson Silva tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Le's eyes...
Le is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cung Le
Cung Le tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Cung Le to his stomach and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Le
Anderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cung Le
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Cung Le's Left cheek
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Le
Anderson Silva slides his arm under Cung Le's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Cung Le pulls down on Anderson Silva's hand and staves off danger
Le is trying to counter now!
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 Silva is in closed guard over Le
Stand up! This is what Le's cornermen are shouting. Anderson Silva is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Anderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Anderson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Le
Anderson Silva pushes Cung Le against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Anderson jumps and tries to free his leg! Le doesn't allow this but Anderson Silva is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Le
Anderson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cung Le is not able to stop Le ground skills and Anderson Silva moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 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
Cung Le attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Cung Le manages to switch to full guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Le
Le tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Anderson Silva, but it's close.
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Round 3
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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 beginning to swell
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Le blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Poorly executed technique. Cung Le looks to counter!
Cung Le steps forward and fires a high kick!
Anderson blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Cung Le.
Anderson staggers backwards. Le wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cung Le can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Le wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Le moves forward and holds Anderson
The fighters are clinching.
Le tries to take Anderson Silva down... Anderson stumbles backwards and Cung Le launches a few punches...
Anderson Silva dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson tries to take Cung Le down... Le stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Le's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Le's face.
Le's Right eye is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Le takes a break to breathe while holding Anderson Silva.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Body kick by Anderson Silva...
is blocked.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Several good body shots
land on Le.
Anderson is holding Cung Le's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cung Le shows great balance while pushing away Anderson Silva
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Le launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Anderson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Anderson Silva tries a middle kick
Cung Le blocks and steps away.
Anderson misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cung Le tries a middle kick
Anderson Silva blocks and steps away.
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?!
Anderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Le has a small cut in his Chin
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.
Brutal-looking high kick from Anderson Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Le has a small cut in his Mouth
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Le's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Le launches a furious low kick!
Anderson blocks.
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
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!
Cung Le seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Le moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Anderson Silva checks the kick.
Brutal combination from Anderson Silva!
Le is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Le staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Cung Le looks rattled! Anderson Silva sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Cung Le is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left Le laid out on the mat! Anderson Silva's corner come in to congratulate him!
Le's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Cung Le's Right cheek
Winner is Anderson Silva by KO (Punches) at 3:37 Round 3
Statistics: Cung Le
Punches 17/26 (65%)
Kicks 4/14 (29%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 124 s
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 30/40 (75%)
Kicks 10/15 (67%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/7 (71%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 160 s
When Le kicks, Le wins. Except here. Where he kicked. Hurt Anderson. So Anderson kicked him back and then did everything to him. Decent fight though. Not as one-sided as the stats read. But still an Anderson fight, so it is what it is.