Post by The Sandmen on Jan 12, 2020 0:38:42 GMT -5
Cung Le looks very relaxed.
Wanderlei Silva looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Wanderlei Silva is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Cung Le goes with a looping right hand while Wanderlei Silva jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Wanderlei seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Cung Le shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Wanderlei Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Le into his guard.
Cung Le is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Le tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Wanderlei leans and gets Cung Le's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Cung Le is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Le 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) is cheering him!
Cung Le is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Cung Le looks to mount Wanderlei Silva...
Wanderlei Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Cung Le is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Le
He is not able to do it
Cung Le is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Le's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Le tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Cung Le is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Le's side.
Cung Le is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Le
He is not able to do it
Cung Le is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Le time to recover. Cung Le seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Wanderlei Silva attempts a sweep single...
Wanderlei Silva catches Cung Le's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Wanderlei.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Le
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Le's side.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Cung Le in his guard...
Cung Le keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei tries to escape from the full mount...
Cung Le is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Cung Le is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Cung Le looks to mount Wanderlei Silva...
Cung Le slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Le is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Cung Le in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva moves to half guard.
Cung Le is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva tries to close the guard.
Wanderlei put Cung Le in closed guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Cung Le is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Le is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cung Le!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Cung Le
Wanderlei tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Le struggles and frees his leg!
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Le
Wanderlei is looking to end this fight with strikes
Le anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Wanderlei misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cung Le tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Wanderlei fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Le sprawls and remains on his feet.
Wanderlei misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
High kick from Cung Le!
Wanderlei seems to be done!
Wanderlei throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Crushing shot to Le's body! He's holding his side
Wanderlei Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Cung Le
Great move by Wanderlei who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei is launching some bone breaking punches to Le's ribs while in the clinch.
Le blocks.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Le launches a few hard punches to Wanderlei Silva's ribs!
Wanderlei struggles and protects himself.
Wanderlei is trying to counter now!
Wanderlei jump forward with his knee rising
hard impact to the face!!! that strike sents Cung Le to the mat
Wanderlei 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
Cung Le is on his feet again.
Cung Le and Wanderlei engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Cung Le is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Le looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Wanderlei Silva's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Wanderlei Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Cung Le! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Wanderlei steps backwards away from Cung Le. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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A bad move from Cung Le
almost puts his head in the path of Wanderlei's kick.
Wanderlei looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cung Le's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Wanderlei is holding Cung Le's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cung Le loses balance and goes to the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Cung Le
Wanderlei tries to open up Cung Le's defense faking a few punches.
Cung Le wraps his arms around Wanderlei's arms and counters the punches.
Le is trying to counter now!
Cung Le attempts to trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Cung Le
Cung Le attempts to trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard.
Cung Le manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Le
Wanderlei Silva tries to pass Cung Le's guard...
Wanderlei Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Cung Le
Wanderlei Silva fakes some punches
Le ties him up.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
Cung Le attempts to trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard.
Cung Le manages to switch to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Le
Wanderlei leans back...
Le eyes him warily.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Le
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Le
Le holds Wanderlei Silva's arms and blocks the punches!
Poorly executed technique. Cung Le looks to counter!
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Wanderlei 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.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Wanderlei Silva charges at Le throwing flurries left and right.
Cung Le gets out of the way.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
Le launches a furious low kick!
Wanderlei Silva blocks
Wanderlei goes for a low kick..
Le avoids the deadly blow.
Wanderlei misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cung Le steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Le fires low kicks
punishing Wanderlei's legs repeatedly.
Cung Le leans forwards and tries to grapple with Wanderlei
Le shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei Silva shoots and grab Cung Le's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Le sprawl and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei launches a few hard punches to Cung Le's ribs!
Cung Le's ribs shows the damage! Wanderlei Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Le's face, followed by knees to the body from Wanderlei Silva!
Le doesn't want to finish it now and covers himself!
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Cung Le to fight back!
Le showing excellent timing, blasts Wanderlei Silva with a right hand.
Great hook by Cung Le! Wanderlei Silva is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Le is standing while Wanderlei is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Cung Le away.
Cung Le takes a kick to the body.
Le is standing while Wanderlei is on the ground on his back
Le launches a kick to Wanderlei's thigh
Loud pop!
Le is standing while Wanderlei is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei Silva launches an up-kick intended for Cung Le's head...
It lands flush with Cung Le's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Le is standing while Wanderlei is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei tries to hit Cung Le with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Le dodges that
Le is standing while Wanderlei is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Cung Le away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Le is standing while Wanderlei is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei tries to hit Cung Le with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Le steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Le hyper-extended his left leg
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Wanderlei Silva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Wanderlei Silva is standing now.
Le launches a furious low kick!
Wanderlei receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Wanderlei hyper-extended his left leg
Le jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cung Le pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Le grapple with Wanderlei Silva and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Wanderlei Silva managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Cung Le gets sloppy and Wanderlei Silva tries to take advantage...
Wanderlei Silva locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Cung Le brings Wanderlei Silva down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Cung Le is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Deep breaths from Wanderlei Silva who tries a hammer punch to Le's ribs.
Le blocks those punches
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Le's side.
Cung Le is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Le struggles on the ground and tries to break Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Cung Le is in Wanderlei open guard now
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 3
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Le launches a hook to the body
Bang! Wanderlei stops that one with his ribs!
Le jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cung Le pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Le takes a break to breathe while holding Wanderlei Silva.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Le has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Middle kick from Le.
Wanderlei receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Le tries to grapple
Wanderlei moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Le launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Wanderlei!
Crushing shot to Wanderlei's body! He's holding his side
Wanderlei is swinging for the fences!
Le backpedals and creates space. Wanderlei Silva is asking him if he is going to fight!
Le is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Wanderlei.
Cung Le steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cung Le can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cung Le goes with a looping right hand while Wanderlei Silva jumps back and jabs
Wanderlei seems staggered and Cung Le runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Le pushes Wanderlei Silva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cung Le and Wanderlei engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Cung Le is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Wanderlei's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Incredible high kick!
Wanderlei is worried!
Wanderlei attempts a shoot
Cung Le hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Oh! Down goes Wanderlei! Cung Le knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Cung Le really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Wanderlei's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Cung Le by KO (High kick) at 2:21 Round 3
Statistics: Cung Le
Punches 17/29 (59%)
Kicks 12/13 (92%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 286 s
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 5/19 (26%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 5/15 (33%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/28 (29%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 338 s
Unbelievable! Wanderlei lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Violent chaos. What's not to like? Le did better when he kicked, Wand did better when Le did not kick.
Wanderlei Silva looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Wanderlei Silva is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Cung Le goes with a looping right hand while Wanderlei Silva jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Wanderlei seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Cung Le shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Wanderlei Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Le into his guard.
Cung Le is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Le tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Wanderlei leans and gets Cung Le's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Cung Le is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Le 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) is cheering him!
Cung Le is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Cung Le looks to mount Wanderlei Silva...
Wanderlei Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Cung Le is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Le
He is not able to do it
Cung Le is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Le's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Le tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Cung Le is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Le's side.
Cung Le is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Le
He is not able to do it
Cung Le is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Le time to recover. Cung Le seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Wanderlei Silva attempts a sweep single...
Wanderlei Silva catches Cung Le's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Wanderlei.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Le
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Le's side.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Cung Le in his guard...
Cung Le keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei tries to escape from the full mount...
Cung Le is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Cung Le is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Cung Le looks to mount Wanderlei Silva...
Cung Le slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Le is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Cung Le in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva moves to half guard.
Cung Le is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva tries to close the guard.
Wanderlei put Cung Le in closed guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Cung Le is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Le is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cung Le!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Cung Le
Wanderlei tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Le struggles and frees his leg!
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Le
Wanderlei is looking to end this fight with strikes
Le anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Wanderlei misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cung Le tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Wanderlei fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Le sprawls and remains on his feet.
Wanderlei misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
High kick from Cung Le!
Wanderlei seems to be done!
Wanderlei throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Crushing shot to Le's body! He's holding his side
Wanderlei Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Cung Le
Great move by Wanderlei who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei is launching some bone breaking punches to Le's ribs while in the clinch.
Le blocks.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Le launches a few hard punches to Wanderlei Silva's ribs!
Wanderlei struggles and protects himself.
Wanderlei is trying to counter now!
Wanderlei jump forward with his knee rising
hard impact to the face!!! that strike sents Cung Le to the mat
Wanderlei 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
Cung Le is on his feet again.
Cung Le and Wanderlei engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Cung Le is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Le looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Wanderlei Silva's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Wanderlei Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Cung Le! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Wanderlei steps backwards away from Cung Le. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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A bad move from Cung Le
almost puts his head in the path of Wanderlei's kick.
Wanderlei looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cung Le's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Wanderlei is holding Cung Le's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cung Le loses balance and goes to the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Cung Le
Wanderlei tries to open up Cung Le's defense faking a few punches.
Cung Le wraps his arms around Wanderlei's arms and counters the punches.
Le is trying to counter now!
Cung Le attempts to trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Cung Le
Cung Le attempts to trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard.
Cung Le manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Le
Wanderlei Silva tries to pass Cung Le's guard...
Wanderlei Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Cung Le
Wanderlei Silva fakes some punches
Le ties him up.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
Cung Le attempts to trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard.
Cung Le manages to switch to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Le
Wanderlei leans back...
Le eyes him warily.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Le
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Le
Le holds Wanderlei Silva's arms and blocks the punches!
Poorly executed technique. Cung Le looks to counter!
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Wanderlei 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.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Wanderlei Silva charges at Le throwing flurries left and right.
Cung Le gets out of the way.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
Le launches a furious low kick!
Wanderlei Silva blocks
Wanderlei goes for a low kick..
Le avoids the deadly blow.
Wanderlei misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cung Le steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Le fires low kicks
punishing Wanderlei's legs repeatedly.
Cung Le leans forwards and tries to grapple with Wanderlei
Le shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei Silva shoots and grab Cung Le's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Le sprawl and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei launches a few hard punches to Cung Le's ribs!
Cung Le's ribs shows the damage! Wanderlei Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Le's face, followed by knees to the body from Wanderlei Silva!
Le doesn't want to finish it now and covers himself!
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Cung Le to fight back!
Le showing excellent timing, blasts Wanderlei Silva with a right hand.
Great hook by Cung Le! Wanderlei Silva is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Le is standing while Wanderlei is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Cung Le away.
Cung Le takes a kick to the body.
Le is standing while Wanderlei is on the ground on his back
Le launches a kick to Wanderlei's thigh
Loud pop!
Le is standing while Wanderlei is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei Silva launches an up-kick intended for Cung Le's head...
It lands flush with Cung Le's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Le is standing while Wanderlei is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei tries to hit Cung Le with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Le dodges that
Le is standing while Wanderlei is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Cung Le away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Le is standing while Wanderlei is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei tries to hit Cung Le with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Le steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Le hyper-extended his left leg
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Wanderlei Silva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Wanderlei Silva is standing now.
Le launches a furious low kick!
Wanderlei receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Wanderlei hyper-extended his left leg
Le jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cung Le pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Le grapple with Wanderlei Silva and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Wanderlei Silva managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Cung Le gets sloppy and Wanderlei Silva tries to take advantage...
Wanderlei Silva locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Cung Le brings Wanderlei Silva down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Cung Le is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Deep breaths from Wanderlei Silva who tries a hammer punch to Le's ribs.
Le blocks those punches
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Le's side.
Cung Le is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Le struggles on the ground and tries to break Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Cung Le is in Wanderlei open guard now
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 3
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Le launches a hook to the body
Bang! Wanderlei stops that one with his ribs!
Le jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cung Le pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Le takes a break to breathe while holding Wanderlei Silva.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Le has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Middle kick from Le.
Wanderlei receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Le tries to grapple
Wanderlei moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Le launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Wanderlei!
Crushing shot to Wanderlei's body! He's holding his side
Wanderlei is swinging for the fences!
Le backpedals and creates space. Wanderlei Silva is asking him if he is going to fight!
Le is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Wanderlei.
Cung Le steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cung Le can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cung Le goes with a looping right hand while Wanderlei Silva jumps back and jabs
Wanderlei seems staggered and Cung Le runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Le pushes Wanderlei Silva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cung Le and Wanderlei engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Cung Le is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Wanderlei's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Incredible high kick!
Wanderlei is worried!
Wanderlei attempts a shoot
Cung Le hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Oh! Down goes Wanderlei! Cung Le knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Cung Le really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Wanderlei's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Cung Le by KO (High kick) at 2:21 Round 3
Statistics: Cung Le
Punches 17/29 (59%)
Kicks 12/13 (92%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 286 s
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 5/19 (26%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 5/15 (33%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/28 (29%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 338 s
Unbelievable! Wanderlei lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Violent chaos. What's not to like? Le did better when he kicked, Wand did better when Le did not kick.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!