Post by The Sandmen on Jan 11, 2019 9:17:28 GMT -5
Anthony Johnson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Anderson Silva raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson Silva is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Anthony Johnson! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Anderson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Rumble from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Johnson's Left cheek
Rumble launches a furious hook!
That hits Anderson's chin like a wrecking ball! Anderson loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Rumble is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Rumble is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Anthony Johnson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Rumble is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Anderson checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva 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 climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rumble moves to shoot
but Anderson Silva delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Rumble has a small cut in his Forehead
A right hand from Anthony Johnson
misses its target.
Incredible haymaker from Anthony Johnson!
You can see Anderson Silva's head being snapped backwards!
Anthony Johnson tries a hook to the body
but Anderson manages to dodge it
Anthony Johnson tries a high kick!
Anderson was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Anderson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Solid kick to the leg from Anderson Silva
Rumble checks it.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Johnson to fight back!
Shovel hook by Anthony Johnson
tags Anderson.
Anderson's Chin is beginning to swell
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Rumble ducks under.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Rumble throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Anderson seems staggered and Anthony Johnson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Anderson.
It looks like Rumble was hit by a bus!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
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 pushes Anthony Johnson against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Rumble's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Rumble has a small cut in his Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anthony Johnson 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 Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Anthony Johnson! Anderson tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Anderson is unable to lock that and Rumble breaks the lock
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anthony Johnson is a bloody mess!
Rumble struggles and launches a few punches to Anderson's head
Those punches are hitting! Anderson covers his head!
Anderson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Rumble pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Anthony Johnson gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Rumble ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Anthony Johnson is measuring Anderson with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Rumble attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Rumble's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anthony Johnson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Crisp uppercut by Rumble followed by a hard jab
Anderson Silva stumbles back.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Rumble moves forward looking for some action
Anthony Johnson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anthony Johnson fakes a punch to Anderson Silva ribs and the tries to trip him
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Anderson
Anthony Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches Anderson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Anderson
Rumble positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Anderson's being punished here!
Anderson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson has a small cut in his Mouth
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Anthony Johnson.
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Round 2
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A wicked punch by Anderson Silva
rocks Rumble!
Anthony Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brutal combination from Anthony Johnson!
Anderson moves aside and dodges.
Rumble clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Rumble blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Anthony Johnson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anthony Johnson is a bloody mess!
Anthony Johnson and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Anderson seems staggered and Anthony Johnson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Anderson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Anderson Silva and Rumble engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Anthony Johnson chases Anderson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Anderson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Right cheek
That punishment by Anthony Johnson has left Anderson staggered! Anthony Johnson should try push forward now and finish this!
Anthony Johnson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson Silva looks rattled! Anthony Johnson sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Anderson Silva is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left Anderson laid out on the mat! Anthony Johnson's corner come in to congratulate him!
Anderson's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (Punches) at 1:39 Round 2
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 24/44 (55%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/9 (22%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 22 s
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 4/7 (57%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 55 s
What a huge upset! Anthony Johnson is the winner!
This was the fight I was probably most looking forward to on this card. As much as Austin will say the things a teenage boy says, this was really a test of a guy I built vs. another guy I built, and I was curious to see who I built better. Turns out the one I charitied to the kid is the one I built best. Neat! Good fight though.
Anderson Silva raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson Silva is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Anthony Johnson! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Anderson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Rumble from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Johnson's Left cheek
Rumble launches a furious hook!
That hits Anderson's chin like a wrecking ball! Anderson loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Rumble is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Rumble is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Anthony Johnson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Rumble is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Anderson checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva 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 climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rumble moves to shoot
but Anderson Silva delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Rumble has a small cut in his Forehead
A right hand from Anthony Johnson
misses its target.
Incredible haymaker from Anthony Johnson!
You can see Anderson Silva's head being snapped backwards!
Anthony Johnson tries a hook to the body
but Anderson manages to dodge it
Anthony Johnson tries a high kick!
Anderson was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Anderson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Solid kick to the leg from Anderson Silva
Rumble checks it.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Johnson to fight back!
Shovel hook by Anthony Johnson
tags Anderson.
Anderson's Chin is beginning to swell
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Rumble ducks under.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Rumble throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Anderson seems staggered and Anthony Johnson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Anderson.
It looks like Rumble was hit by a bus!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
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 pushes Anthony Johnson against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Rumble's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Rumble has a small cut in his Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anthony Johnson 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 Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Anthony Johnson! Anderson tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Anderson is unable to lock that and Rumble breaks the lock
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anthony Johnson is a bloody mess!
Rumble struggles and launches a few punches to Anderson's head
Those punches are hitting! Anderson covers his head!
Anderson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Rumble pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Anthony Johnson gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Rumble ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Anthony Johnson is measuring Anderson with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Rumble attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Rumble's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anthony Johnson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Crisp uppercut by Rumble followed by a hard jab
Anderson Silva stumbles back.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Rumble moves forward looking for some action
Anthony Johnson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anthony Johnson fakes a punch to Anderson Silva ribs and the tries to trip him
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Anderson
Anthony Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches Anderson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Anderson
Rumble positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Anderson's being punished here!
Anderson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson has a small cut in his Mouth
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Anthony Johnson.
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Round 2
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A wicked punch by Anderson Silva
rocks Rumble!
Anthony Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brutal combination from Anthony Johnson!
Anderson moves aside and dodges.
Rumble clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Rumble blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Anthony Johnson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anthony Johnson is a bloody mess!
Anthony Johnson and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Anderson seems staggered and Anthony Johnson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Anderson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Anderson Silva and Rumble engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Anthony Johnson chases Anderson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Anderson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Right cheek
That punishment by Anthony Johnson has left Anderson staggered! Anthony Johnson should try push forward now and finish this!
Anthony Johnson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson Silva looks rattled! Anthony Johnson sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Anderson Silva is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left Anderson laid out on the mat! Anthony Johnson's corner come in to congratulate him!
Anderson's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (Punches) at 1:39 Round 2
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 24/44 (55%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/9 (22%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 22 s
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 4/7 (57%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 55 s
What a huge upset! Anthony Johnson is the winner!
This was the fight I was probably most looking forward to on this card. As much as Austin will say the things a teenage boy says, this was really a test of a guy I built vs. another guy I built, and I was curious to see who I built better. Turns out the one I charitied to the kid is the one I built best. Neat! Good fight though.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!