Post by The Sandmen on Sept 13, 2013 20:16:59 GMT -5
ManMMA Heavyweight Championship
Anderson Silva looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Quinton Jackson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson Silva is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson goes down.
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Anderson
Rampage moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Anderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Quinton Jackson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rampage tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Anderson
Quinton Jackson tries to free his leg
Quinton Jackson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Anderson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Rampage tries to open up Anderson with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Anderson is trying to block them with his hands...
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Anderson Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Anderson
Quinton Jackson pushes Anderson Silva against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rampage jumps and tries to free his leg! Anderson doesn't allow this but Quinton Jackson is able to get half guard here.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Anderson
Quinton Jackson tries to free his leg...
Quinton Jackson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Anderson's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Quinton Jackson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Anderson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rampage blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rampage tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rampage tries to open up Anderson Silva's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Anderson in the side of the head
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Quinton Jackson launches a few punches to Anderson
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Anderson has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Rampage gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Anderson Silva! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Anderson Silva doesn't defend himself!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Rampage suddenly holds Anderson Silva's arm and tries an armbar!
Anderson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Quinton Jackson!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Rampage
Rampage 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 closed guard over Rampage
Anderson tries to escape from closed guard...
Anderson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Rampage
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Anderson Silva fakes some punches
Rampage ties him up.
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Quinton Jackson who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Herb Dean 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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Rampage!
Some big punches are landing!
Quinton Jackson charges at Anderson throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Anderson is rocked!
Some nice shots from Anderson Silva
that stun Rampage.
Anderson is swinging for the fences!
Rampage backpedals and creates space. Anderson Silva is asking him if he is going to fight!
Anderson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Rampage's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rampage is swinging for the fences!
Anderson backpedals and creates space. Quinton Jackson is asking him if he is going to fight!
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Anderson Silva
Good shot! Rampage has reasons to be worried.
Quinton Jackson tries a hook to the body
and hits Anderson ribs hard
Several good body shots
are evaded by Anderson.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Rampage stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Anderson Silva is coming in again!
Rampage tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Anderson moves backwards and circles around Quinton Jackson.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Rampage blocks and pushes his opponent.
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 2
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Rampage's thigh!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Quinton Jackson
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Rampage doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Rampage forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva shoots and grab Quinton Jackson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Anderson scoop up Quinton Jackson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Rampage to the mat
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Rampage
Anderson leans back...
He clobbers Quinton Jackson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Rampage
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson tries to move to full mount
Anderson succeeds
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Anderson goes for an armbar!
Quinton Jackson 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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Rampage decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Rampage with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Quinton Jackson
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
after measuring the distance Anderson jump forward with a flying knee
Anderson Silva's knee landed perfectly on Rampage's chest, from the look of his face that must have really hurt
Hard blow to Rampage's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Anderson doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Rampage blocks and then pushes away Anderson Silva!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Rampage fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Solid low kick from Anderson Silva.
Rampage deflects it.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Rampage's thigh!
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Anderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Quinton Jackson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Rampage
Body shots by Anderson Silva
Solid blows to Rampage's abdomen.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Rampage
Anderson Silva positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Anderson Silva is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Rampage's abdomen
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rampage misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quinton Jackson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Quinton Jackson to his stomach and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Rampage
Rampage has given his back to Anderson Silva who is trying to get one hook in!
Anderson Silva has one hook in!
Anderson is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
Quinton Jackson launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
Rampage launches a few weak punches
Anderson blocks them effectively.
Anderson is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
Quinton Jackson launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Anderson is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
Anderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rampage's being punished here!
Rampage has a small cut in his Left eye
Anderson is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Good looking punches from Anderson Silva on the ground
They could take their toll on Rampage.
Anderson is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
Anderson Silva isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rampage locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Anderson Silva unil he can pull his arm free! Anderson lost his dominant position.
Rampage tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quinton Jackson launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
Stand up! This is what Rampage's cornermen are shouting. Anderson Silva is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Anderson Silva isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rampage locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Anderson Silva unil he can pull his arm free! Anderson lost his dominant position.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Rampage 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 is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
Anderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rampage.
Nicely done! Anderson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Anderson is in rear mount over Rampage with two hooks in
Anderson is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Rampage, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Anderson moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Anderson is in rear mount over Rampage with two hooks in
Anderson Silva isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rampage locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Anderson Silva unil he can pull his arm free! Anderson lost his dominant position.
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Anderson
Rampage is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Quinton Jackson tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Quinton Jackson passes momentarily but Anderson Silva regains full guard.
Herb Dean 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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Anderson.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Rampage is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva shows great balance while pushing away Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Anderson Silva sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Anderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Anderson Silva
Crushing shot to Rampage's body! He's holding his side
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Rampage
Anderson tries to improve position.
Rampage adjusts and closes his guard.
Rampage tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Deep breaths from Quinton Jackson who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Rampage
Anderson Silva storms over Rampage with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Anderson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Rampage's face with his elbows!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Rampage
Anderson tries to jump to side mount.
Quinton Jackson closed his guard around Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Anderson Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Rampage tries to show some ground skills
Anderson uses his strength to keep Anderson at a disadvantage
Quinton Jackson gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Quinton Jackson
Solid shots!
Rampage has a small cut in his Left eye
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson 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 Anderson's moves.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson 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 Anderson's moves.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Rampage is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rampage tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Rampage throws a low kick
Anderson Silva blocks.
Quinton Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Anderson Silva sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rampage looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Rampage is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Rampage receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Rampage cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Anderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Anderson showing excellent timing, blasts Quinton Jackson with a right hand.
Great hook by Anderson Silva! Quinton Jackson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Rampage has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Anderson is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Rampage tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Rampage's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Quinton Jackson to stand up.
Quinton Jackson is on his feet again.
Anderson Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Quinton Jackson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Quinton Jackson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rampage steps backwards away from Anderson Silva. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Rampage stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Anderson Silva is coming in again!
Rampage's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Quinton Jackson's Right cheek
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Quinton Jackson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
A punch from Quinton Jackson
whizzes past Anderson.
Quinton Jackson is a bloody mess!
Quinton Jackson attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rampage misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rampage attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Rampage has a small cut in his Forehead
Quinton Jackson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson tries to take Quinton Jackson down... Rampage stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rampage's jaw!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Anderson is the winner of this round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Quinton Jackson.
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Round 4
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Middle kick from Anderson.
Rampage receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Quinton Jackson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anderson Silva!
Rampage is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Quinton Jackson launches a body shot
Anderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The ref pulls off Anderson Silva! Rampage seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Anderson Silva by TKO (Punch) at 0:42 Round 4
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 20/27 (74%)
Kicks 7/10 (70%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/26 (73%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 418 s
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 11/26 (42%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/6 (17%)
GnP strikes 16/39 (41%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 455 s
Anderson Silva defends the Heavyweight title!
Better than i thought it would be. Rampage came out, took Anderson down, and wailed on him for the whole first round. But every round starts standing, so Anderson took to Rampage, and took over.