Post by The Sandmen on Sept 8, 2014 16:12:26 GMT -5
Thiago Silva raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Roy Nelson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Thiago Silva and Roy Nelson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Thiago Silva has found an opening in the defense of Big Country, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Big Country's ribs.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Big Country is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Incredible haymaker from Roy Nelson!
It misses by a mile.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Silva looks to counter!
Brutal combination from Thiago Silva!
Big Country is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Big Country showing excellent timing, blasts Thiago Silva with a right hand.
Silva steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Incredible haymaker from Roy Nelson!
It misses by a mile.
An overhand right from Thiago Silva that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Big Country's stops that one with his face! How is Big Country standing?!
Silva shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Thiago Silva's mind is definitely in the fight, Big Country just got nailed! Thiago Silva saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Big Country is going to have a headache after this one.
Big Country's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Country has a small cut in his Chin
Silva wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Big Country doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Thiago Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Thiago Silva pushes Big Country forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Country is launching some bone breaking punches to Silva's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Thiago Silva's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Roy Nelson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Silva hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Country launches a few hard punches to Thiago Silva's ribs!
Thiago Silva's ribs shows the damage! Roy Nelson is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Big Country takes a break to breathe while holding Thiago Silva.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Incredible high kick!
Big Country is worried!
A bunch of leg kicks from Roy Nelson
are blocked by Silva.
Big Country misses a step and Thiago Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Superb haymaker by Silva
that lands on Big Country's face like a cannon ball!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Big Country stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Thiago Silva is coming in again!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Roy Nelson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Good leg kicks from Roy Nelson.
Thiago Silva defends with ease.
Big Country pushes Thiago Silva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Silva is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Big Country's jaw!
Roy Nelson and Silva engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Thiago Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Big Country's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Silva throws a lazy kick
Big Country blocks and keeps his distance.
Big Country clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Silva to fight back!
Silva goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Big Country's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Thiago Silva has left Big Country staggered! Thiago Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Silva steps backwards away from Roy Nelson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Incredible haymaker from Roy Nelson!
It misses by a mile.
Thiago Silva is opening up on Big Country and raining down combinations!
Big Country's corner looks worried!
Big Country's Mouth is beginning to swell
Big Country has a small cut in his Mouth
Thiago Silva throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Big Country's chin! That stops Big Country in his tracks!
Big Country has a small cut in his Left eye
Roy Nelson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Silva!
Brutal combination from Thiago Silva!
Big Country is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Roy Nelson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Silva!
Thiago Silva runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Roy Nelson who almost cannot stand!
One after another Thiago Silva is punishing Big Country! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
That punishment by Thiago Silva has left Big Country staggered! Thiago Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Thiago Silva runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Roy Nelson who almost cannot stand!
One after another Thiago Silva is punishing Big Country! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Big Country is out! Big Country is out! Thiago Silva has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Big Country's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Thiago Silva by KO (Punches) at 5:00 Round 1
Statistics: Thiago Silva
Punches 29/32 (91%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Roy Nelson
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/12 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Very dominant performance by Thaigo. Roy's chin was not that dominant. He absorbed a lot and whatever, but he did not win. He should be downright ashamed of himself.
Roy Nelson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Thiago Silva and Roy Nelson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Thiago Silva has found an opening in the defense of Big Country, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Big Country's ribs.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Big Country is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Incredible haymaker from Roy Nelson!
It misses by a mile.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Silva looks to counter!
Brutal combination from Thiago Silva!
Big Country is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Big Country showing excellent timing, blasts Thiago Silva with a right hand.
Silva steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Incredible haymaker from Roy Nelson!
It misses by a mile.
An overhand right from Thiago Silva that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Big Country's stops that one with his face! How is Big Country standing?!
Silva shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Thiago Silva's mind is definitely in the fight, Big Country just got nailed! Thiago Silva saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Big Country is going to have a headache after this one.
Big Country's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Country has a small cut in his Chin
Silva wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Big Country doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Thiago Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Thiago Silva pushes Big Country forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Country is launching some bone breaking punches to Silva's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Thiago Silva's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Roy Nelson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Silva hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Country launches a few hard punches to Thiago Silva's ribs!
Thiago Silva's ribs shows the damage! Roy Nelson is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Big Country takes a break to breathe while holding Thiago Silva.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Incredible high kick!
Big Country is worried!
A bunch of leg kicks from Roy Nelson
are blocked by Silva.
Big Country misses a step and Thiago Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Superb haymaker by Silva
that lands on Big Country's face like a cannon ball!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Big Country stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Thiago Silva is coming in again!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Roy Nelson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Good leg kicks from Roy Nelson.
Thiago Silva defends with ease.
Big Country pushes Thiago Silva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Silva is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Big Country's jaw!
Roy Nelson and Silva engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Thiago Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Big Country's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Silva throws a lazy kick
Big Country blocks and keeps his distance.
Big Country clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Silva to fight back!
Silva goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Big Country's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Thiago Silva has left Big Country staggered! Thiago Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Silva steps backwards away from Roy Nelson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Incredible haymaker from Roy Nelson!
It misses by a mile.
Thiago Silva is opening up on Big Country and raining down combinations!
Big Country's corner looks worried!
Big Country's Mouth is beginning to swell
Big Country has a small cut in his Mouth
Thiago Silva throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Big Country's chin! That stops Big Country in his tracks!
Big Country has a small cut in his Left eye
Roy Nelson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Silva!
Brutal combination from Thiago Silva!
Big Country is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Roy Nelson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Silva!
Thiago Silva runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Roy Nelson who almost cannot stand!
One after another Thiago Silva is punishing Big Country! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
That punishment by Thiago Silva has left Big Country staggered! Thiago Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Thiago Silva runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Roy Nelson who almost cannot stand!
One after another Thiago Silva is punishing Big Country! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Big Country is out! Big Country is out! Thiago Silva has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Big Country's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Thiago Silva by KO (Punches) at 5:00 Round 1
Statistics: Thiago Silva
Punches 29/32 (91%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Roy Nelson
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/12 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Very dominant performance by Thaigo. Roy's chin was not that dominant. He absorbed a lot and whatever, but he did not win. He should be downright ashamed of himself.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!