Post by The Sandmen on Feb 22, 2013 17:06:43 GMT -5
Cung Le looks very relaxed.
Wanderlei Silva is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Le is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Le ducks under.
Le tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Cung Le
that stun Wanderlei.
Wanderlei's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Right cheek
Wanderlei is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Le's jaw!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva launches a body shot
Le dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Forehead
Cung Le moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Wanderlei Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Cung Le
Great move by Wanderlei who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva pushes away Le trying to keep the fight at striking range
Le doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Wanderlei Silva
The fighters are clinching.
Le grapple with Wanderlei Silva and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Wanderlei Silva falls hard on the mat with Cung Le on top of him
Hard blow to Wanderlei's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cung Le is in half 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,
Cung Le is in half guard over Wanderlei
Le tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Wanderlei from the side mount!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
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 tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cung Le controls the situation despite Wanderlei Silva efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
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.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Cung Le is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Le works on the ground with his fingers over Wanderlei's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Cung Le for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows Wanderlei time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Acer Arena (Sydney, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Wanderlei steps backwards away from Cung Le. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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.
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Nose
Wanderlei Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Le!
Nice move by Wanderlei who clinches and pushes Le against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Terrible one sided match... Wanderlei was not ready to fight a fighter of Cung Le caliber.
Le punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Wanderlei must do something quickly!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei Silva is a bloody mess!
Le launches a few hard punches to Wanderlei Silva's ribs!
Wanderlei struggles and protects himself.
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Wanderlei Silva to fight back!
Wanderlei pushes Cung Le againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Le tries to block Wanderlei Silva punches...
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal knees to Wanderlei's face, followed by knees to the body from Cung Le!
Bang! Wanderlei can take many more shots like that!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei Silva slightly pushes Le into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Le decides to launch some tentative punches
Wanderlei launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Le with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
Wanderlei is connecting with a few punches
Inside leg kick from Le
that lands on Wanderlei Silva's leg.
Cung Le circles around Wanderlei
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.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Le launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Le goes to the body...
He punishes Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Wanderlei Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Wanderlei Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Le
Le wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
Solid low kick from Cung Le.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Cung Le.
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Round 2
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Le shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Wanderlei Silva is a bloody mess!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
0:22 Round 2 and Le is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Le wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Le moves forward and holds Wanderlei
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei tries to take Cung Le down... Le stumbles backwards and Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Le's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Le struggles and launches a few punches to Wanderlei's head
Those punches are hitting! Wanderlei covers his head!
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Le launches a few hard punches to Wanderlei Silva's ribs!
Wanderlei Silva's ribs shows the damage! Cung Le is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Le and Wanderlei Silva are cliched up against the cage. Le steps for a throw
Wanderlei Silva is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
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
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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Le is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Cung Le throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva is a bloody mess!
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Cung Le rolls Wanderlei Silva to his stomach and takes his back!
Le is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
Wanderlei has given his back to Cung Le who is trying to get one hook in!
Cung Le has one hook in!
Le is in rear mount over Wanderlei with one hook in
Cung Le isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Wanderlei locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Cung Le unil he can pull his arm free! Le lost his dominant position.
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Wanderlei Silva to fight back!
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Le is in rear mount over Wanderlei with one hook in
You can see Wanderlei's blood making stains in the mat.
Cung Le positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Cung Le is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Wanderlei's abdomen
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
You can see Wanderlei's blood making stains in the mat.
Cung Le positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Cung Le is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Wanderlei's ribs
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Cung Le throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
You can see Wanderlei's blood making stains in the mat.
Cung Le throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
Wanderlei tries to stand up!
Le doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
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 Le's moves.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Le tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cung Le controls the situation despite Wanderlei Silva efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
You can see Wanderlei's blood making stains in the mat.
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
Wanderlei Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cung Le looks to pass to mount...
Le slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Wanderlei Silva.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
You can see Wanderlei's blood making stains in the mat.
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 Le's moves.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
Le tries to launch a few punches to Wanderlei Silva
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Wanderlei's defense
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
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 Le's moves.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Cung Le tries to better his position on the ground...
Le is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Le breaths deeply while on the ground
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
You can see Wanderlei's blood making stains in the mat.
Cung Le tries to better his position on the ground...
Le is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
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 Le's moves.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Cung Le tries to better his position on the ground...
Le is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
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.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Le tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cung Le controls the situation despite Wanderlei Silva efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Acer Arena (Sydney, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Le, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Wanderlei steps forward
Cung Le catches him with an uppercut to the face!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cung Le can end the fight with his ground and pound.
You can see Wanderlei's blood making stains in the mat.
Cung Le moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Left cheek
Wanderlei seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
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 Silva seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cung Le!
Incredible high kick!
Wanderlei is worried!
Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
Wanderlei Silva charges at Le throwing flurries left and right.
Cung Le gets out of the way.
Wanderlei Silva is a bloody mess!
High kick from Wanderlei Silva!
He misses narrowly!
Wanderlei misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulverizing punch to Wanderlei's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Wanderlei's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Le.
A bad move from Wanderlei Silva
allows Le to land a solid head kick.
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.
Winner is Cung Le by KO (High kick) at 1:39 Round 3
Statistics: Cung Le
Punches 21/30 (70%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 12/21 (57%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/20 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 295 s
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 7/21 (33%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 295 s
And there goes my $100! What an upset! Cung Le is the winner!
Return of the Cung Le we all say take GSP through 13 rounds of hell and steal the belt. Nice to see. Something needs to be done about Silva though...
Wanderlei Silva is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Le is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Le ducks under.
Le tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Cung Le
that stun Wanderlei.
Wanderlei's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Right cheek
Wanderlei is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Le's jaw!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva launches a body shot
Le dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Forehead
Cung Le moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Wanderlei Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Cung Le
Great move by Wanderlei who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva pushes away Le trying to keep the fight at striking range
Le doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Wanderlei Silva
The fighters are clinching.
Le grapple with Wanderlei Silva and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Wanderlei Silva falls hard on the mat with Cung Le on top of him
Hard blow to Wanderlei's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cung Le is in half 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,
Cung Le is in half guard over Wanderlei
Le tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Wanderlei from the side mount!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
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 tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cung Le controls the situation despite Wanderlei Silva efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
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.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Cung Le is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Le works on the ground with his fingers over Wanderlei's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Cung Le for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows Wanderlei time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Acer Arena (Sydney, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Wanderlei steps backwards away from Cung Le. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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.
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Nose
Wanderlei Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Le!
Nice move by Wanderlei who clinches and pushes Le against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Terrible one sided match... Wanderlei was not ready to fight a fighter of Cung Le caliber.
Le punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Wanderlei must do something quickly!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei Silva is a bloody mess!
Le launches a few hard punches to Wanderlei Silva's ribs!
Wanderlei struggles and protects himself.
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Wanderlei Silva to fight back!
Wanderlei pushes Cung Le againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Le tries to block Wanderlei Silva punches...
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal knees to Wanderlei's face, followed by knees to the body from Cung Le!
Bang! Wanderlei can take many more shots like that!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei Silva slightly pushes Le into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Le decides to launch some tentative punches
Wanderlei launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Le with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
Wanderlei is connecting with a few punches
Inside leg kick from Le
that lands on Wanderlei Silva's leg.
Cung Le circles around Wanderlei
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.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Le launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Le goes to the body...
He punishes Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Wanderlei Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Wanderlei Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Le
Le wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
Solid low kick from Cung Le.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Cung Le.
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Round 2
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Le shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Wanderlei Silva is a bloody mess!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
0:22 Round 2 and Le is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Le wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Le moves forward and holds Wanderlei
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei tries to take Cung Le down... Le stumbles backwards and Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Le's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Le struggles and launches a few punches to Wanderlei's head
Those punches are hitting! Wanderlei covers his head!
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Le launches a few hard punches to Wanderlei Silva's ribs!
Wanderlei Silva's ribs shows the damage! Cung Le is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Le and Wanderlei Silva are cliched up against the cage. Le steps for a throw
Wanderlei Silva is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
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
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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Le is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Cung Le throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva is a bloody mess!
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Cung Le rolls Wanderlei Silva to his stomach and takes his back!
Le is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
Wanderlei has given his back to Cung Le who is trying to get one hook in!
Cung Le has one hook in!
Le is in rear mount over Wanderlei with one hook in
Cung Le isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Wanderlei locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Cung Le unil he can pull his arm free! Le lost his dominant position.
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Wanderlei Silva to fight back!
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Le is in rear mount over Wanderlei with one hook in
You can see Wanderlei's blood making stains in the mat.
Cung Le positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Cung Le is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Wanderlei's abdomen
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
You can see Wanderlei's blood making stains in the mat.
Cung Le positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Cung Le is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Wanderlei's ribs
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Cung Le throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
You can see Wanderlei's blood making stains in the mat.
Cung Le throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
Wanderlei tries to stand up!
Le doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
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 Le's moves.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Le tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cung Le controls the situation despite Wanderlei Silva efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
You can see Wanderlei's blood making stains in the mat.
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
Wanderlei Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cung Le looks to pass to mount...
Le slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Wanderlei Silva.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
You can see Wanderlei's blood making stains in the mat.
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 Le's moves.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
Le tries to launch a few punches to Wanderlei Silva
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Wanderlei's defense
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
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 Le's moves.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Cung Le tries to better his position on the ground...
Le is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Le breaths deeply while on the ground
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
You can see Wanderlei's blood making stains in the mat.
Cung Le tries to better his position on the ground...
Le is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
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 Le's moves.
Cung Le is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Cung Le tries to better his position on the ground...
Le is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
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.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Le tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cung Le controls the situation despite Wanderlei Silva efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Acer Arena (Sydney, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Le, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Wanderlei steps forward
Cung Le catches him with an uppercut to the face!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cung Le can end the fight with his ground and pound.
You can see Wanderlei's blood making stains in the mat.
Cung Le moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Left cheek
Wanderlei seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
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 Silva seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cung Le!
Incredible high kick!
Wanderlei is worried!
Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
Wanderlei Silva charges at Le throwing flurries left and right.
Cung Le gets out of the way.
Wanderlei Silva is a bloody mess!
High kick from Wanderlei Silva!
He misses narrowly!
Wanderlei misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulverizing punch to Wanderlei's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Wanderlei's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Le.
A bad move from Wanderlei Silva
allows Le to land a solid head kick.
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.
Winner is Cung Le by KO (High kick) at 1:39 Round 3
Statistics: Cung Le
Punches 21/30 (70%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 12/21 (57%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/20 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 295 s
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 7/21 (33%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 295 s
And there goes my $100! What an upset! Cung Le is the winner!
Return of the Cung Le we all say take GSP through 13 rounds of hell and steal the belt. Nice to see. Something needs to be done about Silva though...
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!