Post by The Sandmen on May 3, 2013 16:48:31 GMT -5
Anderson Silva doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Mirko Cro Cop doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Anderson Silva has fight Mirko Cro Cop 7 times. He has won 5 of them.
Anderson is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Anderson and Cro Cop move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Anderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Chin
Good movement from Cro Cop
who is bobbing and weaving.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mirko Cro Cop can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Anderson.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Mirko Cro Cop
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Mirko Cro Cop
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva shoots and grab Mirko Cro Cop's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Anderson scoop up Mirko Cro Cop's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Cro Cop to the mat
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Cro Cop
Anderson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Cro Cop
Anderson Silva tries to pass Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Anderson Silva looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Anderson goes for an armbar!
Mirko Cro Cop breaks the lock and pushes away Anderson Silva, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Anderson Silva. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson moves forward and holds Cro Cop
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop tries to take Anderson Silva to the ground from the clinch...
Anderson shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Cro Cop misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson pushes Mirko Cro Cop against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Cro Cop's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson pushes Mirko Cro Cop against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Cro Cop's chin! His legs are wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Mirko Cro Cop
The fighters are clinching.
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cro Cop is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Mirko Cro Cop's ribs!
Mirko Cro Cop's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
He was aiming at Cro Cop's face but his move was blocked
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big mistake from Anderson Silva! Cro Cop tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Cro Cop is unable to lock that and Anderson breaks the lock
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Anderson Silva's face!
Mirko Cro Cop goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Anderson seems staggered and Mirko Cro Cop runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Anderson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Anderson Silva just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Cro Cop may be in trouble!
Cro Cop wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson wants nothing of that and pushes Cro Cop.
Cro Cop misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible haymaker from Anderson Silva!
You can see Mirko Cro Cop's head being snapped backwards!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Left cheek
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Anderson moves back and takes a deep breath.
Cro Cop doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cro Cop
Anderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Mirko Cro Cop
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop slightly pushes Anderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Cro Cop feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Anderson moves aside and dodges.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
A left hook from Anderson
grazes the chin of Cro Cop.
Cro Cop moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Anderson's thigh!
Anderson Silva and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Anderson Silva.
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Round 2
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Mirko Cro Cop paws at Anderson.
Anderson answers with solid punches!
Cro Cop's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson Silva throws a looping left hand...
Cro Cop moves aside and dodges.
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Cro Cop receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Pulverizing punch to Cro Cop's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Anderson fires low kicks
punishing Cro Cop's legs repeatedly.
Brutal combination from Anderson Silva!
Cro Cop is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Cro Cop's punches
Anderson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cro Cop.
Anderson has a small cut in his Chin
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Anderson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A furious flurry of punches from Mirko Cro Cop
just misses Anderson.
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Cro Cop doesn't stop bleeding.
Cro Cop tries to grapple
Anderson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Cro Cop fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Cro Cop stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Anderson Silva is coming in again!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Lightning fast low kick from Cro Cop!
Anderson blocks that kick with his leg.
Anderson Silva circles around Cro Cop
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mirko Cro Cop didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Cro Cop
Anderson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cro Cop is taking this opportunity to rest.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to move to full guard
Mirko Cro Cop manages to switch to full guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop doesn't stop bleeding.
Deep breaths from Mirko Cro Cop who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Mirko Cro Cop, who is barely covering up!
Cro Cop's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Cro Cop was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Cro Cop's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cro Cop seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Cro Cop wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson wants nothing of that and pushes Cro Cop.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva chases Cro Cop and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Cro Cop steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Right cheek
Cro Cop moves to shoot
but Anderson Silva delivers a knee that wrecks him!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Chin
Mirko Cro Cop wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Cro Cop into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Cro Cop!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Cro Cop against the cage
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Anderson Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
The cutman is working on Cro Cop's face.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Cro Cop!
Hard blow to Cro Cop's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cro Cop seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Mirko Cro Cop looks rattled! Anderson Silva sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Mirko Cro Cop is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Left eye
Cro Cop seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Anderson is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mirko Cro Cop kicks his legs trying to keep Anderson Silva away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Anderson is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... Cro Cop was not ready to fight a fighter of Anderson Silva caliber.
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Mirko Cro Cop to stand up.
Mirko Cro Cop is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
Anderson deflects it.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Incredible haymaker from Anderson Silva!
You can see Mirko Cro Cop's head being snapped backwards!
Cro Cop's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Left eye
Anderson Silva steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Cro Cop seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Mirko Cro Cop
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Cro Cop hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Anderson doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Cro Cop's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Cro Cop was not intelligently defending himself!
Cro Cop's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Anderson Silva by TKO (Knees) at 1:48 Round 3
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 27/38 (71%)
Kicks 9/9 (100%)
Clinch strikes 11/19 (58%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 112 s
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 10/30 (33%)
Kicks 3/9 (33%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 135 s
Silva just would have none of Cro Cop. I think he didn't want to get kicked, so he came out aggressive and evasive early and kept that up. Cro Cop's toughness kept this fight going longer than it probably needed, but he survived and fought the whole fight. Until he was done.
Mirko Cro Cop doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Anderson Silva has fight Mirko Cro Cop 7 times. He has won 5 of them.
Anderson is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Anderson and Cro Cop move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Anderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Chin
Good movement from Cro Cop
who is bobbing and weaving.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mirko Cro Cop can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Anderson.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Mirko Cro Cop
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Mirko Cro Cop
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva shoots and grab Mirko Cro Cop's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Anderson scoop up Mirko Cro Cop's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Cro Cop to the mat
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Cro Cop
Anderson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Cro Cop
Anderson Silva tries to pass Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Anderson Silva looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Anderson goes for an armbar!
Mirko Cro Cop breaks the lock and pushes away Anderson Silva, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Anderson Silva. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson moves forward and holds Cro Cop
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop tries to take Anderson Silva to the ground from the clinch...
Anderson shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Cro Cop misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson pushes Mirko Cro Cop against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Cro Cop's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson pushes Mirko Cro Cop against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Cro Cop's chin! His legs are wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Mirko Cro Cop
The fighters are clinching.
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cro Cop is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Mirko Cro Cop's ribs!
Mirko Cro Cop's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
He was aiming at Cro Cop's face but his move was blocked
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big mistake from Anderson Silva! Cro Cop tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Cro Cop is unable to lock that and Anderson breaks the lock
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Anderson Silva's face!
Mirko Cro Cop goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Anderson seems staggered and Mirko Cro Cop runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Anderson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Anderson Silva just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Cro Cop may be in trouble!
Cro Cop wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson wants nothing of that and pushes Cro Cop.
Cro Cop misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible haymaker from Anderson Silva!
You can see Mirko Cro Cop's head being snapped backwards!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Left cheek
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Anderson moves back and takes a deep breath.
Cro Cop doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cro Cop
Anderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Mirko Cro Cop
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop slightly pushes Anderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Cro Cop feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Anderson moves aside and dodges.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
A left hook from Anderson
grazes the chin of Cro Cop.
Cro Cop moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Anderson's thigh!
Anderson Silva and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Anderson Silva.
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Round 2
=========================================
Mirko Cro Cop paws at Anderson.
Anderson answers with solid punches!
Cro Cop's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson Silva throws a looping left hand...
Cro Cop moves aside and dodges.
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Cro Cop receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Pulverizing punch to Cro Cop's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Anderson fires low kicks
punishing Cro Cop's legs repeatedly.
Brutal combination from Anderson Silva!
Cro Cop is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Cro Cop's punches
Anderson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cro Cop.
Anderson has a small cut in his Chin
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Anderson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A furious flurry of punches from Mirko Cro Cop
just misses Anderson.
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Cro Cop doesn't stop bleeding.
Cro Cop tries to grapple
Anderson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Cro Cop fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Cro Cop stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Anderson Silva is coming in again!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Lightning fast low kick from Cro Cop!
Anderson blocks that kick with his leg.
Anderson Silva circles around Cro Cop
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mirko Cro Cop didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Cro Cop
Anderson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cro Cop is taking this opportunity to rest.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to move to full guard
Mirko Cro Cop manages to switch to full guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop doesn't stop bleeding.
Deep breaths from Mirko Cro Cop who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Mirko Cro Cop, who is barely covering up!
Cro Cop's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Cro Cop was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Cro Cop's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cro Cop seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Cro Cop wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson wants nothing of that and pushes Cro Cop.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva chases Cro Cop and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Cro Cop steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Right cheek
Cro Cop moves to shoot
but Anderson Silva delivers a knee that wrecks him!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Chin
Mirko Cro Cop wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Cro Cop into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Cro Cop!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Cro Cop against the cage
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Anderson Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
The cutman is working on Cro Cop's face.
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Round 3
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Cro Cop!
Hard blow to Cro Cop's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cro Cop seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Mirko Cro Cop looks rattled! Anderson Silva sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Mirko Cro Cop is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Left eye
Cro Cop seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Anderson is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mirko Cro Cop kicks his legs trying to keep Anderson Silva away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Anderson is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... Cro Cop was not ready to fight a fighter of Anderson Silva caliber.
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Mirko Cro Cop to stand up.
Mirko Cro Cop is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
Anderson deflects it.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Incredible haymaker from Anderson Silva!
You can see Mirko Cro Cop's head being snapped backwards!
Cro Cop's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Left eye
Anderson Silva steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Cro Cop seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Mirko Cro Cop
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Cro Cop hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Anderson doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Cro Cop's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Cro Cop was not intelligently defending himself!
Cro Cop's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Anderson Silva by TKO (Knees) at 1:48 Round 3
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 27/38 (71%)
Kicks 9/9 (100%)
Clinch strikes 11/19 (58%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 112 s
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 10/30 (33%)
Kicks 3/9 (33%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 135 s
Silva just would have none of Cro Cop. I think he didn't want to get kicked, so he came out aggressive and evasive early and kept that up. Cro Cop's toughness kept this fight going longer than it probably needed, but he survived and fought the whole fight. Until he was done.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!