Post by The Sandmen on Jun 2, 2014 15:03:23 GMT -5
Tarec Saffiedine glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Chris Weidman is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tarec launches a furious low kick!
Chris Weidman blocks
Chris Weidman is opening up on Tarec and raining down combinations!
Tarec doesn't look worried as he defends.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Weidman!
Some big punches are landing!
Solid kick to the leg from Tarec Saffiedine
that visibly pains Weidman.
Tarec is holding Chris Weidman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Tarec positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Weidman's being punished here!
Tarec Saffiedine is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Tarec's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tarec's side.
Tarec Saffiedine is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Tarec Saffiedine looks to pass to mount...
Weidman creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chris Weidman goes with a looping right hand while Tarec Saffiedine jumps back and jabs
Weidman seems staggered and Tarec Saffiedine runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Weidman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Chris Weidman catches Tarec Saffiedine's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Weidman.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tarec
Stand up! This is what Tarec's cornermen are shouting. Chris Weidman is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Chris Weidman wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chris Weidman can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tarec
Weidman tries to escape from the closed guard
Weidman succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Tarec
Weidman tries to jump to side mount.
Tarec Saffiedine jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Weidman
Tarec is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Tarec Saffiedine uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Tarec's cheek from the guard.
Tarec Saffiedine uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Weidman
Tarec Saffiedine looks to posture up and open Chris Weidman's guard...
Chris Weidman has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Weidman
Tarec is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Tarec Saffiedine uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Tarec Saffiedine looks to counter!
Tarec Saffiedine is looking to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Tarec Saffiedine gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
John McCarthy 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Tarec seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Inside leg kick from Tarec
that lands on Chris Weidman's leg.
Weidman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Tarec Saffiedine moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tarec has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Weidman slightly pushes Tarec into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Tarec Saffiedine is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Tarec Saffiedine
Weidman checks it.
Weidman throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Tarec tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid jabs from Tarec Saffiedine.
Nice punches.
There is a small laceration on Chris Weidman's Left eye
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Tarec Saffiedine.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Chris Weidman tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Tarec Saffiedine's knows what to do here and blocks them
An overhand right from Chris Weidman that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Tarec moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Tarec tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tarec Saffiedine fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Weidman's chin
Chris Weidman attempts to cut off Tarec with punches
Tarec reels from the strikes.
Tarec Saffiedine tries a hook to the body
but Weidman manages to dodge it
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Tarec stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Chris Weidman is coming in again!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
An overhand right from Chris Weidman that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Tarec's stops that one with his face! How is Tarec standing?!
Not a desiderable position that Tarec is in now. Chris Weidman is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Weidman avoids a dangerous strike from Tarec
and counters with a solid straight!
Weidman launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tarec stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Tarec Saffiedine circles around Weidman
Tarec launches a furious low kick!
Chris Weidman blocks
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Weidman throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Weidman is holding Tarec Saffiedine's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tarec Saffiedine loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Not a desiderable position that Tarec is in now. Chris Weidman is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chris Weidman isolates Tarec Saffiedine's right arm looking for an armbar...
Tarec Saffiedine manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Chris Weidman lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to move on the ground and shows Tarec Saffiedine a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Weidman uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to move on the ground and shows Tarec Saffiedine a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Weidman's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Tarec Saffiedine cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Tarec Saffiedine tries to take advantage...
Tarec tries to move to full mount
Tarec's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Tarec's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tarec tries to cover his face,
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Weidman
Tarec Saffiedine tries to finish with a leg lock!
Weidman is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Tarec's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tarec's side.
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around Tarec
He succeeds!
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Tarec's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tarec tries to cover his face,
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Weidman
Tarec is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine 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 Weidman's moves.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Weidman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chris Weidman controls the situation despite Tarec Saffiedine efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Weidman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Chris Weidman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Tarec's face with those brutal elbows! Tarec needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Tarec Saffiedine seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chris Weidman!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Chris Weidman Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Tarec Saffiedine is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That brutal impact left Tarec laid out on the mat! Chris Weidman's corner come in to congratulate him!
Tarec has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Chris Weidman by KO (GnP) at 3:57 Round 2
Statistics: Tarec Saffiedine
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 248 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 12/21 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/25 (64%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 248 s
Weidman wasn't happy with the long lay-off and came on strong, putting his pieces together. Tarec...not so much. Now, Tarec is left putting himself back together, after Weidman dismantled him.
Chris Weidman is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Tarec launches a furious low kick!
Chris Weidman blocks
Chris Weidman is opening up on Tarec and raining down combinations!
Tarec doesn't look worried as he defends.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Weidman!
Some big punches are landing!
Solid kick to the leg from Tarec Saffiedine
that visibly pains Weidman.
Tarec is holding Chris Weidman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Tarec positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Weidman's being punished here!
Tarec Saffiedine is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Tarec's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tarec's side.
Tarec Saffiedine is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Tarec Saffiedine looks to pass to mount...
Weidman creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chris Weidman goes with a looping right hand while Tarec Saffiedine jumps back and jabs
Weidman seems staggered and Tarec Saffiedine runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Weidman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Chris Weidman catches Tarec Saffiedine's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Weidman.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tarec
Stand up! This is what Tarec's cornermen are shouting. Chris Weidman is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Chris Weidman wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chris Weidman can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tarec
Weidman tries to escape from the closed guard
Weidman succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Tarec
Weidman tries to jump to side mount.
Tarec Saffiedine jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Weidman
Tarec is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Tarec Saffiedine uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Tarec's cheek from the guard.
Tarec Saffiedine uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Weidman
Tarec Saffiedine looks to posture up and open Chris Weidman's guard...
Chris Weidman has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Weidman
Tarec is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Tarec Saffiedine uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Tarec Saffiedine looks to counter!
Tarec Saffiedine is looking to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Tarec Saffiedine gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
John McCarthy 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Tarec seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Inside leg kick from Tarec
that lands on Chris Weidman's leg.
Weidman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Tarec Saffiedine moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tarec has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Weidman slightly pushes Tarec into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Tarec Saffiedine is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Tarec Saffiedine
Weidman checks it.
Weidman throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Tarec tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid jabs from Tarec Saffiedine.
Nice punches.
There is a small laceration on Chris Weidman's Left eye
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Tarec Saffiedine.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Chris Weidman tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Tarec Saffiedine's knows what to do here and blocks them
An overhand right from Chris Weidman that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Tarec moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Tarec tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tarec Saffiedine fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Weidman's chin
Chris Weidman attempts to cut off Tarec with punches
Tarec reels from the strikes.
Tarec Saffiedine tries a hook to the body
but Weidman manages to dodge it
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Tarec stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Chris Weidman is coming in again!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
An overhand right from Chris Weidman that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Tarec's stops that one with his face! How is Tarec standing?!
Not a desiderable position that Tarec is in now. Chris Weidman is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Weidman avoids a dangerous strike from Tarec
and counters with a solid straight!
Weidman launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tarec stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Tarec Saffiedine circles around Weidman
Tarec launches a furious low kick!
Chris Weidman blocks
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Weidman throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Weidman is holding Tarec Saffiedine's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tarec Saffiedine loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Not a desiderable position that Tarec is in now. Chris Weidman is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chris Weidman isolates Tarec Saffiedine's right arm looking for an armbar...
Tarec Saffiedine manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Chris Weidman lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to move on the ground and shows Tarec Saffiedine a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Weidman uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to move on the ground and shows Tarec Saffiedine a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Weidman's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Tarec Saffiedine cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Tarec Saffiedine tries to take advantage...
Tarec tries to move to full mount
Tarec's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Tarec's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tarec tries to cover his face,
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Weidman
Tarec Saffiedine tries to finish with a leg lock!
Weidman is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Tarec's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tarec's side.
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around Tarec
He succeeds!
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Tarec's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tarec tries to cover his face,
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Weidman
Tarec is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine 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 Weidman's moves.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Weidman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chris Weidman controls the situation despite Tarec Saffiedine efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Weidman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Chris Weidman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Tarec's face with those brutal elbows! Tarec needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Tarec Saffiedine seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chris Weidman!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Chris Weidman Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Tarec Saffiedine is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That brutal impact left Tarec laid out on the mat! Chris Weidman's corner come in to congratulate him!
Tarec has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Chris Weidman by KO (GnP) at 3:57 Round 2
Statistics: Tarec Saffiedine
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 248 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 12/21 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/25 (64%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 248 s
Weidman wasn't happy with the long lay-off and came on strong, putting his pieces together. Tarec...not so much. Now, Tarec is left putting himself back together, after Weidman dismantled him.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
