Post by The Sandmen on Sept 23, 2014 17:21:10 GMT -5
Anderson Silva looks very relaxed.
Douglas Lima 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
Lima is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Anderson Silva and Douglas Lima touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Lima dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Lima stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Anderson Silva is coming in again!
Lima has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva paws at Lima.
Lima answers with solid punches!
A wicked punch by Douglas Lima
goes awry.
Douglas Lima gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva attempts to cut off Lima with punches
Lima reels from the strikes.
Lima has a small cut in his Right eye
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson moves forward and holds Lima
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
He was aiming at Lima's face but his move was blocked
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lima has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Douglas Lima slightly pushes Anderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Anderson Silva spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with Lima's chin!
A bad move from Douglas Lima
almost puts his head in the path of Anderson's kick.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva throws a looping left hand...
Lima moves aside and dodges.
Anderson misses a step and Douglas Lima sees an opportunity to counter him!
Douglas Lima tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson won't budge, forcing Lima to pull guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lima
Lima is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lima
Anderson is in closed guard... Lima tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anderson Silva!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson measures the resilience of Lima's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lima blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Lima is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Douglas Lima isolates Anderson Silva's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Anderson Silva is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Douglas Lima in his guard...
Douglas Lima keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Lima catch Anderson Silva's left arm and tries a kimura
Anderson Silva holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Douglas Lima gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Lima's cheek from the guard.
Douglas Lima uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Good looking punches from Douglas Lima on the ground
They could take their toll on Anderson.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Lima positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Anderson's being punished here!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to stand up!
Lima doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Lima decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Lima moves back and takes a deep breath.
Douglas Lima goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Anderson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Anderson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Douglas Lima attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Good front kick from Lima!
Anderson stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Lima throws a lazy kick
Anderson blocks and keeps his distance.
Lima cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Anderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Anderson Silva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Lima's knee!
Anderson Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lima
Lima wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Lima avoids a dangerous strike from Anderson
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Douglas Lima paws at Anderson.
Anderson swings ineffectively.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Douglas Lima, but it's close.
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Round 2
=========================================
Douglas Lima circles around Anderson
Lima launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Anderson's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Some counter punches against Anderson Silva
land while he's on his bicycle.
Anderson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Mouth
Lima launches a furious low kick!
Anderson receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Lima!
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Douglas Lima moves aside looking for a counter...
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Douglas Lima tries to take advantage...
Douglas Lima swings...
hard impact to Anderson's face!
Anderson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Pulverizing punch to Lima's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Douglas Lima tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson won't budge, forcing Lima to pull guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lima
Anderson is in closed guard... Lima tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lima
Anderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Anderson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lima
Anderson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Lima's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Anderson Silva for headbutt.
John McCarthy allows Lima time to recover... 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Lima
Douglas Lima is smart enough to duck backwards
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Douglas Lima to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Anderson.
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Lima's thigh!
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Lima was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
There is a small laceration on Douglas Lima's Left cheek
Anderson steps backwards away from Douglas Lima. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anderson and Lima are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Anderson launches a kick
Lima checks it and keeps distance.
Douglas Lima's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lima launches a furious low kick!
Anderson blocks.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Anderson.
It looks like Lima was hit by a bus!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Anderson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Solid kick to the leg from Douglas Lima
that visibly pains Anderson.
Douglas Lima and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lima looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Lima is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
Crisp uppercut by Anderson followed by a hard jab
Lima deflects the blows.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Anderson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Lima doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson tries to take Douglas Lima down... Lima stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lima's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Lima's head
Those punches are hitting! Lima covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Lima is launching some bone breaking punches to Anderson's ribs while in the clinch.
Anderson blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
a series of exchange forces Lima'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 Lima will be sent flying
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Douglas Lima 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Douglas Lima pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva pushes away Lima trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lima stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva circles to get the center of the cage
Lima pushes Anderson Silva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anderson Silva attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva catches Douglas Lima's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Anderson.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lima
Douglas Lima continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Douglas Lima isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Anderson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lima's guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Douglas Lima.
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Round 3
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Douglas Lima moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Douglas Lima is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Superb haymaker by Anderson
that lands on Lima's face like a cannon ball!
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Lima's ribs!
High kick from Douglas Lima!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Incredible high kick!
Anderson deflects and sidesteps.
Douglas Lima gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Lima attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Douglas Lima's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Douglas Lima's ribs!
Douglas Lima's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Lima's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Lima's face.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson pushes Douglas Lima against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Lima's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson tries to take Douglas Lima down... Lima stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lima's jaw!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Douglas Lima's ribs!
Douglas Lima's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to Lima's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Douglas Lima's groin! Was that unintentional?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Lima doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Lima forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Douglas Lima continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Lima's face.
Anderson Silva landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Lima is down! Lima has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Anderson Silva!
Lima's Right eye is beginning to swell
Lima has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Anderson Silva by KO (Knees) at 2:16 Round 3
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 26/49 (53%)
Kicks 6/7 (86%)
Clinch strikes 17/26 (65%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 126 s
Statistics: Douglas Lima
Punches 16/30 (53%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 126 s
Lima came out STRONG. Anderson landed some good strikes, but the first round was very much Lima's. Anderson had to re-composure himself after the first, and get his game back in order. He did that, and came back some in the second, evening out the fight some. He then decided in the 3rd he was done, and came on strong to finish the fight to avoid the almost-upset that is Douglas Lima.
Douglas Lima 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
Lima is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Anderson Silva and Douglas Lima touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Lima dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Lima stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Anderson Silva is coming in again!
Lima has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva paws at Lima.
Lima answers with solid punches!
A wicked punch by Douglas Lima
goes awry.
Douglas Lima gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva attempts to cut off Lima with punches
Lima reels from the strikes.
Lima has a small cut in his Right eye
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson moves forward and holds Lima
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
He was aiming at Lima's face but his move was blocked
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lima has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Douglas Lima slightly pushes Anderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Anderson Silva spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with Lima's chin!
A bad move from Douglas Lima
almost puts his head in the path of Anderson's kick.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva throws a looping left hand...
Lima moves aside and dodges.
Anderson misses a step and Douglas Lima sees an opportunity to counter him!
Douglas Lima tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson won't budge, forcing Lima to pull guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lima
Lima is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lima
Anderson is in closed guard... Lima tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anderson Silva!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson measures the resilience of Lima's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lima blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Lima is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Douglas Lima isolates Anderson Silva's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Anderson Silva is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Douglas Lima in his guard...
Douglas Lima keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Lima catch Anderson Silva's left arm and tries a kimura
Anderson Silva holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Douglas Lima gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Lima's cheek from the guard.
Douglas Lima uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Good looking punches from Douglas Lima on the ground
They could take their toll on Anderson.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Lima positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Anderson's being punished here!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to stand up!
Lima doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Lima decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Lima moves back and takes a deep breath.
Douglas Lima goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Anderson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Anderson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Douglas Lima attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Good front kick from Lima!
Anderson stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Lima throws a lazy kick
Anderson blocks and keeps his distance.
Lima cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Anderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Anderson Silva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Lima's knee!
Anderson Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lima
Lima wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Lima avoids a dangerous strike from Anderson
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Douglas Lima paws at Anderson.
Anderson swings ineffectively.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Douglas Lima, but it's close.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Douglas Lima circles around Anderson
Lima launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Anderson's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Some counter punches against Anderson Silva
land while he's on his bicycle.
Anderson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Mouth
Lima launches a furious low kick!
Anderson receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Lima!
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Douglas Lima moves aside looking for a counter...
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Douglas Lima tries to take advantage...
Douglas Lima swings...
hard impact to Anderson's face!
Anderson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Pulverizing punch to Lima's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Douglas Lima tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson won't budge, forcing Lima to pull guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lima
Anderson is in closed guard... Lima tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lima
Anderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Anderson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lima
Anderson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Lima's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Anderson Silva for headbutt.
John McCarthy allows Lima time to recover... 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Lima
Douglas Lima is smart enough to duck backwards
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Douglas Lima to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Anderson.
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Lima's thigh!
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Lima was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
There is a small laceration on Douglas Lima's Left cheek
Anderson steps backwards away from Douglas Lima. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anderson and Lima are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Anderson launches a kick
Lima checks it and keeps distance.
Douglas Lima's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lima launches a furious low kick!
Anderson blocks.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Anderson.
It looks like Lima was hit by a bus!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Anderson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Solid kick to the leg from Douglas Lima
that visibly pains Anderson.
Douglas Lima and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lima looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Lima is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
Crisp uppercut by Anderson followed by a hard jab
Lima deflects the blows.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Anderson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Lima doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson tries to take Douglas Lima down... Lima stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lima's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Lima's head
Those punches are hitting! Lima covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Lima is launching some bone breaking punches to Anderson's ribs while in the clinch.
Anderson blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
a series of exchange forces Lima'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 Lima will be sent flying
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Douglas Lima 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Douglas Lima pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva pushes away Lima trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lima stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva circles to get the center of the cage
Lima pushes Anderson Silva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anderson Silva attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva catches Douglas Lima's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Anderson.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lima
Douglas Lima continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Douglas Lima isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Anderson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lima's guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Douglas Lima.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Douglas Lima moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Douglas Lima is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Superb haymaker by Anderson
that lands on Lima's face like a cannon ball!
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Lima's ribs!
High kick from Douglas Lima!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Incredible high kick!
Anderson deflects and sidesteps.
Douglas Lima gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Lima attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Douglas Lima's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Douglas Lima's ribs!
Douglas Lima's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Lima's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Lima's face.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson pushes Douglas Lima against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Lima's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson tries to take Douglas Lima down... Lima stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lima's jaw!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Douglas Lima's ribs!
Douglas Lima's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to Lima's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Douglas Lima's groin! Was that unintentional?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Lima doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Lima forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Douglas Lima continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Lima's face.
Anderson Silva landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Lima is down! Lima has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Anderson Silva!
Lima's Right eye is beginning to swell
Lima has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Anderson Silva by KO (Knees) at 2:16 Round 3
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 26/49 (53%)
Kicks 6/7 (86%)
Clinch strikes 17/26 (65%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 126 s
Statistics: Douglas Lima
Punches 16/30 (53%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 126 s
Lima came out STRONG. Anderson landed some good strikes, but the first round was very much Lima's. Anderson had to re-composure himself after the first, and get his game back in order. He did that, and came back some in the second, evening out the fight some. He then decided in the 3rd he was done, and came on strong to finish the fight to avoid the almost-upset that is Douglas Lima.
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!