Post by The Sandmen on Feb 12, 2014 21:07:55 GMT -5
Anderson Silva raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Rashad Evans 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Rashad Evans leans forwards and tries to grapple with Anderson
Anderson wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Anderson Silva and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
Anderson Silva sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Evans misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rashad Evans sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rashad Evans paws at Anderson.
Anderson answers with solid punches!
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
Evans seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shovel hook by Anderson Silva
tags Evans.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Anderson brings Rashad Evans to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans 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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Anderson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Anderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Anderson Silva holds Rashad Evans and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Evans blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
Rashad Evans tries to free his leg...
Anderson rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson Silva looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Evans blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans avoids a dangerous strike from Anderson
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Anderson Silva
that forces Evans to try and defend better.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Evans follows Anderson Silva
only to get counter punched in a big way! Evans needs to stop playing Anderson Silva's game or he'll get knocked out!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Nose
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of Evans, launching a big hook
Rashad Evans steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans launches a hook to the body
Anderson Silva moves aside looking for a counter...
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Evans blocks.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Anderson ducks under...
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anderson struggles... Rashad Evans is unable to take him down
Rashad Evans takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Anderson goes to the body...
his punches graze Evans's arm.
Anderson pushes Rashad Evans and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anderson Silva is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Anderson Silva.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Evans measures the resilience of Anderson's chin with an uppercut while Anderson lands some great crosses.
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Rashad Evans checks the kick.
Rashad Evans paws at Anderson.
Anderson answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Chin
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Evans looks to be in very good shape.
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson won't budge, forcing Evans to pull guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Evans
Anderson is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anderson Silva!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Anderson Silva
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Anderson Silva moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
Rashad Evans wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Rashad Evans can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Evans struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
Rashad Evans seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Evans is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks Rashad Evans's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Evans misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Anderson measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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 full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson suddenly holds Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
Evans can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Anderson Silva!
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rashad Evans who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Evans pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Rashad Evans slips his head out and ends up in Anderson Silva's guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans tries to escape from closed guard...
Anderson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rashad Evans! He is reversed and nor Anderson Silva is on half guard!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Evans
Anderson Silva tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Anderson Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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.
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evans's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Anderson Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rashad Evans
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rashad Evans 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.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
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 Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Anderson Silva doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Evans misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
Evans struggles to free himself
Evans hold his own hand and breaks Anderson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Anderson Silva.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Rashad Evans looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Anderson Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Rashad Evans has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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0:13 Round 3 and Evans is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans moves backwards and Anderson Silva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Terrible one sided match... Evans was not ready to fight a fighter of Anderson Silva caliber.
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson tries to take Rashad Evans down... Evans stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Evans's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Chin
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Evans forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Evans ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Anderson Silva sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva was tooling Rashad Evans for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rashad Evans lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Anderson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
Rashad Evans moves to better his position on the ground...
Rashad Evans viciously slams hammer blows to Anderson's face!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Anderson Silva put Evans in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Pitty-pat punches from Evans
Anderson Silva doesn't flinch.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Evans tries to break the lock slamming Anderson Silva against the mat!
Anderson Silva doesn't allow Rashad Evans to escape. He is tightening the Kimura
Crippling lock!
Anderson is locking that Kimura...
Evans blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Anderson's guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Evans's ribs.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson launches a few weak punches
Evans blocks them effectively.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Evans breaks the lock showing some skills...
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson goes for an armbar!
Rashad Evans breaks the lock and pushes away Anderson Silva, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that lands on Rashad Evans's leg.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans won't budge, forcing Anderson to pull guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans struggles on the ground and tries to break Anderson Silva's guard...
Rashad Evans is in Anderson open guard now
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans works on the ground with his fingers over Anderson's face
Anderson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Anderson Silva pushes Rashad Evans down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Evans breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rashad Evans 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Anderson Silva.
The cutman is working on Evans's face.
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Round 4
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Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anderson struggles... Rashad Evans is unable to take him down
Anderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Evans blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Solid shot from Anderson Silva to the body.
Evans blocks in time.
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Nice punches from Rashad Evans.
Even nicer blocks from Anderson.
Evans misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Several good body shots
land on Evans.
Hard blow to Evans's mid-section, he seems hurt
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Evans's ribs!
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Anderson looks to be in very good shape.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
A left hook from Anderson
grazes the chin of Evans.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans paws at Anderson.
Anderson answers with solid punches!
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Brilliant combination from Rashad Evans
Anderson is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Evans launches a furious low kick!
Anderson blocks.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Evans from the ground!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Evans's knee!
Evans hyper-extended his leg
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans launches a kick
but Anderson Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Evans is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rashad Evans pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Anderson Silva pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva circles to get the center of the cage
Quick hook by Rashad Evans
glances off Anderson's arms.
Lightning fast low kick from Evans!
Anderson blocks that kick with his leg.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Brutal combination from Anderson Silva!
Evans is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Rashad Evans's ribs!
Rashad Evans's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Evans doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Evans forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Rashad Evans's ribs!
Rashad Evans's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a series of exchange forces Evans's back to the fence, without delay Anderson charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Evans will be sent flying
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans 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.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson circles out and slips free of Rashad Evans's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson steps forward
Evans feints.
Anderson Silva tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Anderson Silva who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to take Rashad Evans down... Evans stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Evans's jaw!
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 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Evans is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans leads with a punch
Anderson Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Evans avoids a dangerous strike from Anderson
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Anderson Silva managed to maintain his balances and move away from Evans
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans launches a hook to the body
Anderson Silva moves aside looking for a counter...
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
A left hook from Anderson
grazes the chin of Evans.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
A punch from Anderson Silva
grazes Evans's left cheek.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Brilliant combination from Anderson Silva
that forces Evans to try and defend better.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Anderson Silva!
Evans is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that lands on Rashad Evans's leg.
Rashad Evans seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Anderson tries to grapple
He puts Evans in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Anderson Silva!
That one almost breaks Evans's chin! He is knocked down!
Rashad Evans seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Anderson is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Evans's thigh
Loud pop!
Evans hyper-extended his left leg
Anderson is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Rashad Evans to stand up.
Rashad Evans is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Anderson steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
A right hand from Anderson Silva
makes Evans stumble back!
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Superb haymaker by Anderson
that lands on Evans's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Mouth
Rashad Evans seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Evans's chin! That stops Evans in his tracks!
The ref pulls off Anderson Silva! Evans seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Evans's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Anderson Silva by TKO (Punch) at 3:04 Round 5
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 55/78 (71%)
Kicks 7/11 (64%)
Clinch strikes 10/16 (62%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/9 (33%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 485 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 11/32 (34%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 8/23 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 500 s
MUCH better than I expected. Rashad wasn't able to get too much offense off, but his defence was amazing. He totally neutralized Anderson until about the 4th round, when Anderson finally got some clinch offence going to take over the fight. But before that, Rashad looked 1 takedown away from taking full control of this fight. Scary for Anderson fans, fascinating for the rest of us.
Rashad Evans 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Rashad Evans leans forwards and tries to grapple with Anderson
Anderson wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Anderson Silva and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
Anderson Silva sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Evans misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rashad Evans sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rashad Evans paws at Anderson.
Anderson answers with solid punches!
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
Evans seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shovel hook by Anderson Silva
tags Evans.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Anderson brings Rashad Evans to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans 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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Anderson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Anderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Anderson Silva holds Rashad Evans and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Evans blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
Rashad Evans tries to free his leg...
Anderson rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson Silva looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Evans blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans avoids a dangerous strike from Anderson
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Anderson Silva
that forces Evans to try and defend better.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Evans follows Anderson Silva
only to get counter punched in a big way! Evans needs to stop playing Anderson Silva's game or he'll get knocked out!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Nose
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of Evans, launching a big hook
Rashad Evans steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans launches a hook to the body
Anderson Silva moves aside looking for a counter...
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Evans blocks.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Anderson ducks under...
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anderson struggles... Rashad Evans is unable to take him down
Rashad Evans takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Anderson goes to the body...
his punches graze Evans's arm.
Anderson pushes Rashad Evans and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anderson Silva is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Anderson Silva.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Evans measures the resilience of Anderson's chin with an uppercut while Anderson lands some great crosses.
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Rashad Evans checks the kick.
Rashad Evans paws at Anderson.
Anderson answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Chin
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Evans looks to be in very good shape.
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson won't budge, forcing Evans to pull guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Evans
Anderson is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anderson Silva!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Anderson Silva
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Anderson Silva moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
Rashad Evans wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Rashad Evans can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Evans struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
Rashad Evans seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Evans is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks Rashad Evans's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Evans misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Anderson measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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 full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson suddenly holds Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
Evans can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Anderson Silva!
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rashad Evans who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Evans pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Rashad Evans slips his head out and ends up in Anderson Silva's guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans tries to escape from closed guard...
Anderson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rashad Evans! He is reversed and nor Anderson Silva is on half guard!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Evans
Anderson Silva tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Anderson Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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.
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evans's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Anderson Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rashad Evans
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rashad Evans 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.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
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 Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Anderson Silva doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Evans misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
Evans struggles to free himself
Evans hold his own hand and breaks Anderson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Anderson Silva.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Rashad Evans looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Anderson Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Rashad Evans has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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0:13 Round 3 and Evans is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans moves backwards and Anderson Silva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Terrible one sided match... Evans was not ready to fight a fighter of Anderson Silva caliber.
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson tries to take Rashad Evans down... Evans stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Evans's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Chin
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Evans forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Evans ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Anderson Silva sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva was tooling Rashad Evans for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rashad Evans lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Anderson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
Rashad Evans moves to better his position on the ground...
Rashad Evans viciously slams hammer blows to Anderson's face!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Anderson Silva put Evans in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Pitty-pat punches from Evans
Anderson Silva doesn't flinch.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Evans tries to break the lock slamming Anderson Silva against the mat!
Anderson Silva doesn't allow Rashad Evans to escape. He is tightening the Kimura
Crippling lock!
Anderson is locking that Kimura...
Evans blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Anderson's guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Evans's ribs.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Anderson
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson launches a few weak punches
Evans blocks them effectively.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Evans breaks the lock showing some skills...
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson goes for an armbar!
Rashad Evans breaks the lock and pushes away Anderson Silva, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that lands on Rashad Evans's leg.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans won't budge, forcing Anderson to pull guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Evans struggles on the ground and tries to break Anderson Silva's guard...
Rashad Evans is in Anderson open guard now
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Anderson
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evans is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans works on the ground with his fingers over Anderson's face
Anderson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Anderson Silva pushes Rashad Evans down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Evans breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rashad Evans 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Anderson Silva.
The cutman is working on Evans's face.
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Round 4
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Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anderson struggles... Rashad Evans is unable to take him down
Anderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Evans blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Solid shot from Anderson Silva to the body.
Evans blocks in time.
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Nice punches from Rashad Evans.
Even nicer blocks from Anderson.
Evans misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Several good body shots
land on Evans.
Hard blow to Evans's mid-section, he seems hurt
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Evans's ribs!
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Anderson looks to be in very good shape.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
A left hook from Anderson
grazes the chin of Evans.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans paws at Anderson.
Anderson answers with solid punches!
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Brilliant combination from Rashad Evans
Anderson is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Evans launches a furious low kick!
Anderson blocks.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Evans from the ground!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Evans's knee!
Evans hyper-extended his leg
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans launches a kick
but Anderson Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Evans is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rashad Evans pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Anderson Silva pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva circles to get the center of the cage
Quick hook by Rashad Evans
glances off Anderson's arms.
Lightning fast low kick from Evans!
Anderson blocks that kick with his leg.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Brutal combination from Anderson Silva!
Evans is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Rashad Evans's ribs!
Rashad Evans's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Evans doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Evans forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Rashad Evans's ribs!
Rashad Evans's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a series of exchange forces Evans's back to the fence, without delay Anderson charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Evans will be sent flying
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans 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.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson circles out and slips free of Rashad Evans's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson steps forward
Evans feints.
Anderson Silva tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Anderson Silva who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to take Rashad Evans down... Evans stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Evans's jaw!
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 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Evans is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans leads with a punch
Anderson Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Evans avoids a dangerous strike from Anderson
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Anderson Silva managed to maintain his balances and move away from Evans
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans launches a hook to the body
Anderson Silva moves aside looking for a counter...
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
A left hook from Anderson
grazes the chin of Evans.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
A punch from Anderson Silva
grazes Evans's left cheek.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Brilliant combination from Anderson Silva
that forces Evans to try and defend better.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Anderson Silva!
Evans is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that lands on Rashad Evans's leg.
Rashad Evans seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Anderson tries to grapple
He puts Evans in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Anderson Silva!
That one almost breaks Evans's chin! He is knocked down!
Rashad Evans seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Anderson is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Evans's thigh
Loud pop!
Evans hyper-extended his left leg
Anderson is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Rashad Evans to stand up.
Rashad Evans is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Anderson steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
A right hand from Anderson Silva
makes Evans stumble back!
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Superb haymaker by Anderson
that lands on Evans's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Mouth
Rashad Evans seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Evans's chin! That stops Evans in his tracks!
The ref pulls off Anderson Silva! Evans seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Evans's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Anderson Silva by TKO (Punch) at 3:04 Round 5
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 55/78 (71%)
Kicks 7/11 (64%)
Clinch strikes 10/16 (62%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/9 (33%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 485 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 11/32 (34%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 8/23 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 500 s
MUCH better than I expected. Rashad wasn't able to get too much offense off, but his defence was amazing. He totally neutralized Anderson until about the 4th round, when Anderson finally got some clinch offence going to take over the fight. But before that, Rashad looked 1 takedown away from taking full control of this fight. Scary for Anderson fans, fascinating for the rest of us.
