Post by The Sandmen on Feb 8, 2014 4:08:02 GMT -5
Anderson Silva looks very relaxed.
Quinton Jackson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rampage is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Anderson and Rampage move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Quinton Jackson jumps back and jabs
Rampage seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Rampage was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Anderson Silva tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Quinton Jackson's Forehead
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Quinton Jackson paws at Anderson.
Anderson answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Quinton Jackson's Left cheek
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Anderson Silva.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Anderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Anderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Rampage.
Anderson misses a step and Quinton Jackson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rampage fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anderson Silva!
Rampage is going to have a big headache after that blow!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Quinton Jackson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Anderson's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rampage is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Quinton Jackson!
Anderson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Anderson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Anderson launches a kick
Rampage checks it and keeps distance.
Quinton Jackson gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Quinton Jackson checks the kick.
Anderson looks to be in very good shape.
Anderson steps backwards away from Quinton Jackson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Rampage!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Anderson steps backwards away from Quinton Jackson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Terrible one sided match... Rampage was not ready to fight a fighter of Anderson Silva caliber.
Rampage decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Rampage with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Quinton Jackson's Right eye
Quinton Jackson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson goes to the body...
He punishes Rampage's ribs with a couple of hooks.
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.
Rampage doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson is holding Quinton Jackson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Quinton Jackson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Anderson breaths deeply while on the ground
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Anderson Silva looks to mount Quinton Jackson...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rampage struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
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!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Anderson Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Anderson Silva takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Quinton Jackson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Anderson is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
Quinton Jackson breaks that americana attempt!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Quinton Jackson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Quinton Jackson tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Rampage doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson catch Quinton Jackson's left arm and tries a kimura
Quinton Jackson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Anderson misses a step and Quinton Jackson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rampage launches a few weak punches
Anderson blocks them effectively.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Anderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rampage can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Quinton Jackson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Quinton Jackson tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson suddenly holds Quinton Jackson's arm and tries an armbar!
Rampage can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Anderson Silva!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Anderson Silva.
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Round 2
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Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Rampage was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Quinton Jackson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Quinton Jackson
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
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 fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Quinton Jackson!
Anderson Silva is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Anderson! It would have finished this fight.
Rampage clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
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 Chin
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Anderson is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Quinton Jackson to stand up.
Quinton Jackson is on his feet again.
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Rampage!
You can see Rampage's blood making stains in the mat.
Some nice shots from Anderson Silva
that stun Rampage.
There is a small laceration on Quinton Jackson's Forehead
Anderson Silva closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Quinton Jackson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson is holding Quinton Jackson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Quinton Jackson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Anderson Silva work his BJJ game.
Anderson Silva sits high on Quinton Jackson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Rampage's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Anderson is locking that Triangle from Mount...
That Triangle from Mount from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Rampage struggles to free himself
That Triangle from Mount from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Rampage tries to roll out. He's too quick for Anderson Silva and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Anderson and it cost him top position.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Rampage's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Anderson
Rampage is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Quinton Jackson!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rampage struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Rampage's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Rampage's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Rampage's eyes...
Rampage breaks the lock showing some skills...
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson is a bloody mess!
Rampage tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rampage's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Anderson Silva is in full 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 full mount over Quinton Jackson
You can see Rampage's blood making stains in the mat.
Quinton Jackson tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Rampage
Rampage doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rampage! Anderson has one hook in and keeps working!
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!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Rampage with two hooks in
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 is in rear mount over Rampage with two hooks in
Anderson Silva throws his leg over Quinton Jackson's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Anderson Silva's rear naked choke attempt!
Anderson is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Quinton Jackson frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Anderson Silva and ends up on top!
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Anderson
Quinton Jackson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rampage tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Anderson
Rampage is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Quinton Jackson!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Anderson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
You can see Rampage's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
That's more than Rampage can stand! His arm is outstretched and he taps before getting an injury.
Winner is Anderson Silva by Submission (Armbar) at 4:12 Round 2
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 22/27 (81%)
Kicks 5/7 (71%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/13 (77%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 253 s
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 267 s
So, after Rampage's Ko resistance upgrades, Anderson decided to test him. Rampage passed the KO Resistance test with flying colours, and Anderson got discouraged...so he submitted him. Also, unlike Carwin, Rampage landed some shots, and those kinda stung Anderson, but not enough to matter, unfortunately.
Quinton Jackson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rampage is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Anderson and Rampage move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Quinton Jackson jumps back and jabs
Rampage seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Rampage was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Anderson Silva tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Quinton Jackson's Forehead
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Quinton Jackson paws at Anderson.
Anderson answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Quinton Jackson's Left cheek
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Anderson Silva.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Anderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Anderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Rampage.
Anderson misses a step and Quinton Jackson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rampage fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anderson Silva!
Rampage is going to have a big headache after that blow!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Quinton Jackson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Anderson's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rampage is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Quinton Jackson!
Anderson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Anderson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Anderson launches a kick
Rampage checks it and keeps distance.
Quinton Jackson gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Quinton Jackson checks the kick.
Anderson looks to be in very good shape.
Anderson steps backwards away from Quinton Jackson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Rampage!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Anderson steps backwards away from Quinton Jackson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Terrible one sided match... Rampage was not ready to fight a fighter of Anderson Silva caliber.
Rampage decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Rampage with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Quinton Jackson's Right eye
Quinton Jackson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson goes to the body...
He punishes Rampage's ribs with a couple of hooks.
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.
Rampage doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson is holding Quinton Jackson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Quinton Jackson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Anderson breaths deeply while on the ground
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Anderson Silva looks to mount Quinton Jackson...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rampage struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
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!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Anderson Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Anderson Silva takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Quinton Jackson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Anderson is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
Quinton Jackson breaks that americana attempt!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Quinton Jackson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Quinton Jackson tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Rampage doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson catch Quinton Jackson's left arm and tries a kimura
Quinton Jackson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Anderson misses a step and Quinton Jackson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rampage launches a few weak punches
Anderson blocks them effectively.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Anderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rampage can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Quinton Jackson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Quinton Jackson tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson suddenly holds Quinton Jackson's arm and tries an armbar!
Rampage can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Anderson Silva!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Anderson Silva.
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Round 2
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Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Rampage was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Quinton Jackson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Quinton Jackson
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
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 fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Quinton Jackson!
Anderson Silva is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Anderson! It would have finished this fight.
Rampage clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
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 Chin
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Anderson is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Quinton Jackson to stand up.
Quinton Jackson is on his feet again.
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Rampage!
You can see Rampage's blood making stains in the mat.
Some nice shots from Anderson Silva
that stun Rampage.
There is a small laceration on Quinton Jackson's Forehead
Anderson Silva closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Quinton Jackson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson is holding Quinton Jackson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Quinton Jackson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Anderson Silva work his BJJ game.
Anderson Silva sits high on Quinton Jackson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Rampage's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Anderson is locking that Triangle from Mount...
That Triangle from Mount from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Rampage struggles to free himself
That Triangle from Mount from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Rampage tries to roll out. He's too quick for Anderson Silva and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Anderson and it cost him top position.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Rampage's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Anderson
Rampage is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Quinton Jackson!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rampage struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Rampage's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Rampage's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Rampage's eyes...
Rampage breaks the lock showing some skills...
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson is a bloody mess!
Rampage tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rampage's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Anderson Silva is in full 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 full mount over Quinton Jackson
You can see Rampage's blood making stains in the mat.
Quinton Jackson tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Rampage
Rampage doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rampage! Anderson has one hook in and keeps working!
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!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Rampage with two hooks in
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 is in rear mount over Rampage with two hooks in
Anderson Silva throws his leg over Quinton Jackson's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Anderson Silva's rear naked choke attempt!
Anderson is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Quinton Jackson frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Anderson Silva and ends up on top!
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Anderson
Quinton Jackson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rampage tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Anderson
Rampage is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Quinton Jackson!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Anderson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
You can see Rampage's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
That's more than Rampage can stand! His arm is outstretched and he taps before getting an injury.
Winner is Anderson Silva by Submission (Armbar) at 4:12 Round 2
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 22/27 (81%)
Kicks 5/7 (71%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/13 (77%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 253 s
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 267 s
So, after Rampage's Ko resistance upgrades, Anderson decided to test him. Rampage passed the KO Resistance test with flying colours, and Anderson got discouraged...so he submitted him. Also, unlike Carwin, Rampage landed some shots, and those kinda stung Anderson, but not enough to matter, unfortunately.
But I know how you feel. There are (and were) people like that around here for me too. (Thank you again to PHX for dropping Eric Koch) hahaha.
