Post by The Sandmen on Jan 28, 2021 22:27:41 GMT -5
Wanderlei Silva doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Bas Rutten is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Wanderlei Silva is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Wanderlei and El Guapo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Solid kick to the leg from Bas Rutten
that visibly pains Wanderlei.
Wanderlei hyper-extended his left leg
A left hook from El Guapo
grazes the chin of Wanderlei.
Wanderlei begins to launch a barrage of punches over El Guapo
Bas Rutten is smart enough to duck backwards
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
El Guapo goes for a low kick..
Wanderlei avoids the deadly blow.
El Guapo decides to launch some tentative punches
Wanderlei Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Bas Rutten's knows what to do here and blocks them
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Incredible haymaker from Bas Rutten!
You can see Wanderlei Silva's head being snapped backwards!
Wanderlei Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Bas Rutten
Great move by Wanderlei who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei launches a few hard punches to Bas Rutten's ribs!
Bas Rutten's ribs shows the damage! Wanderlei Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
El Guapo looks to be in very good shape.
El Guapo pushes Wanderlei Silva against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Wanderlei blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Wanderlei!
Bas Rutten throws a combo
Wanderlei Silva ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! El Guapo swings again, only to get countered once more! El Guapo is looking bad here!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Forehead
Here comes Wanderlei Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on El Guapo's ribs!
Wanderlei decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Wanderlei moves back and takes a deep breath.
Brutal-looking high kick from Bas Rutten!
Wanderlei dodges!
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Wanderlei Silva tries to take advantage...
Wanderlei Silva throws a looping right hand...
El Guapo moves aside and dodges.
Wanderlei jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Wanderlei Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Bas Rutten tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Wanderlei is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei pushes off of Bas Rutten and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
El Guapo stumbles backwards but Wanderlei Silva chases him and continues the rain of blows!
El Guapo's Right eye is beginning to swell
El Guapo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Wanderlei Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Wanderlei Silva pushes El Guapo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bas Rutten tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Wanderlei is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
El Guapo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Wanderlei Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Wanderlei Silva pushes El Guapo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Bas Rutten pushes away Wanderlei trying to keep the fight at striking range
Wanderlei doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Bas Rutten
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Wanderlei tries to take Bas Rutten down... El Guapo stumbles backwards and Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches...
Bas Rutten dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
A furious flurry of punches from Bas Rutten
just misses Wanderlei.
El Guapo misses a step and Wanderlei Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible haymaker from Wanderlei Silva!
It misses by a mile.
Wanderlei attempts a shoot
Bas Rutten hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
A bad move from Wanderlei Silva
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
El Guapo jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Bas Rutten pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei struggles and launches a few punches to El Guapo's head
Nothing from this... Wanderlei Silva seems frustrated.
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
One, two, three! El Guapo doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Wanderlei's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Wanderlei catches an ankle and El Guapo is tripped to the mat!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Wanderlei tries to cover his face,
Wanderlei's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over El Guapo
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Wanderlei Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo holds Wanderlei Silva's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Wanderlei Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Wanderlei tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Wanderlei Silva doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over El Guapo
Wanderlei Silva is looking to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Bas Rutten has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over El Guapo
Wanderlei breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Shovel hook by Wanderlei Silva
goes nowhere.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Incredible high kick!
Wanderlei is worried!
Wanderlei moves to shoot
but Bas Rutten delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Wanderlei's Mouth is beginning to swell
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Wanderlei staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Wanderlei stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Bas Rutten is coming in again!
Wanderlei jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
El Guapo sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Wanderlei Silva jumps back and jabs
El Guapo only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Bas Rutten has found an opening in the defense of Wanderlei, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Wanderlei is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Chin
Wanderlei Silva seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bas Rutten!
The two exchange wildly
El Guapo is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva's mind is definitely in the fight, El Guapo just got nailed! Wanderlei Silva saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
El Guapo moves aside and dodges.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Wanderlei's ribs!
Wanderlei seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Wanderlei Silva moves forward and launches a low kick.
El Guapo blocks that.
Wanderlei attempts a shoot
Bas Rutten hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Wanderlei hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Bas Rutten has left Wanderlei unconscious on the mat!
Wanderlei's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Bas Rutten by KO (High kick) at 1:50 Round 2
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 9/27 (33%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 7/16 (44%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 52 s
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 10/22 (45%)
Kicks 8/11 (73%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 52 s
One of the most highly anticipated matchups of the first round, this absolutely lived up to the hype. Good war. Potentially bad for Rutten next round, but he recovered well heading into the 2nd before he got his finish, so perhaps he will be okay. But damn were they throwing bombs back and forth in round 1.
Bas Rutten is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Wanderlei Silva is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Wanderlei and El Guapo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Solid kick to the leg from Bas Rutten
that visibly pains Wanderlei.
Wanderlei hyper-extended his left leg
A left hook from El Guapo
grazes the chin of Wanderlei.
Wanderlei begins to launch a barrage of punches over El Guapo
Bas Rutten is smart enough to duck backwards
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
El Guapo goes for a low kick..
Wanderlei avoids the deadly blow.
El Guapo decides to launch some tentative punches
Wanderlei Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Bas Rutten's knows what to do here and blocks them
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Incredible haymaker from Bas Rutten!
You can see Wanderlei Silva's head being snapped backwards!
Wanderlei Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Bas Rutten
Great move by Wanderlei who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei launches a few hard punches to Bas Rutten's ribs!
Bas Rutten's ribs shows the damage! Wanderlei Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
El Guapo looks to be in very good shape.
El Guapo pushes Wanderlei Silva against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Wanderlei blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Wanderlei!
Bas Rutten throws a combo
Wanderlei Silva ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! El Guapo swings again, only to get countered once more! El Guapo is looking bad here!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Forehead
Here comes Wanderlei Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on El Guapo's ribs!
Wanderlei decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Wanderlei moves back and takes a deep breath.
Brutal-looking high kick from Bas Rutten!
Wanderlei dodges!
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Wanderlei Silva tries to take advantage...
Wanderlei Silva throws a looping right hand...
El Guapo moves aside and dodges.
Wanderlei jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Wanderlei Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Bas Rutten tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Wanderlei is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei pushes off of Bas Rutten and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
El Guapo stumbles backwards but Wanderlei Silva chases him and continues the rain of blows!
El Guapo's Right eye is beginning to swell
El Guapo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Wanderlei Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Wanderlei Silva pushes El Guapo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bas Rutten tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Wanderlei is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
El Guapo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Wanderlei Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Wanderlei Silva pushes El Guapo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Bas Rutten pushes away Wanderlei trying to keep the fight at striking range
Wanderlei doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Bas Rutten
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Wanderlei tries to take Bas Rutten down... El Guapo stumbles backwards and Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches...
Bas Rutten dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
A furious flurry of punches from Bas Rutten
just misses Wanderlei.
El Guapo misses a step and Wanderlei Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible haymaker from Wanderlei Silva!
It misses by a mile.
Wanderlei attempts a shoot
Bas Rutten hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
A bad move from Wanderlei Silva
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
El Guapo jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Bas Rutten pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei struggles and launches a few punches to El Guapo's head
Nothing from this... Wanderlei Silva seems frustrated.
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
One, two, three! El Guapo doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Wanderlei's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Wanderlei catches an ankle and El Guapo is tripped to the mat!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Wanderlei tries to cover his face,
Wanderlei's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over El Guapo
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Wanderlei Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo holds Wanderlei Silva's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Wanderlei Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Wanderlei tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Wanderlei Silva doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over El Guapo
Wanderlei Silva is looking to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Bas Rutten has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over El Guapo
Wanderlei breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Shovel hook by Wanderlei Silva
goes nowhere.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Incredible high kick!
Wanderlei is worried!
Wanderlei moves to shoot
but Bas Rutten delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Wanderlei's Mouth is beginning to swell
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Wanderlei staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Wanderlei stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Bas Rutten is coming in again!
Wanderlei jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
El Guapo sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Wanderlei Silva jumps back and jabs
El Guapo only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Bas Rutten has found an opening in the defense of Wanderlei, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Wanderlei is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Chin
Wanderlei Silva seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bas Rutten!
The two exchange wildly
El Guapo is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva's mind is definitely in the fight, El Guapo just got nailed! Wanderlei Silva saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
El Guapo moves aside and dodges.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Wanderlei's ribs!
Wanderlei seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Wanderlei Silva moves forward and launches a low kick.
El Guapo blocks that.
Wanderlei attempts a shoot
Bas Rutten hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Wanderlei hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Bas Rutten has left Wanderlei unconscious on the mat!
Wanderlei's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Bas Rutten by KO (High kick) at 1:50 Round 2
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 9/27 (33%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 7/16 (44%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 52 s
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 10/22 (45%)
Kicks 8/11 (73%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 52 s
One of the most highly anticipated matchups of the first round, this absolutely lived up to the hype. Good war. Potentially bad for Rutten next round, but he recovered well heading into the 2nd before he got his finish, so perhaps he will be okay. But damn were they throwing bombs back and forth in round 1.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!