Post by The Sandmen on May 25, 2015 8:50:34 GMT -5
Anderson Silva raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Matt Hughes raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson Silva is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
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 and Hughes move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Hughes attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Hughes has a small cut in his Mouth
Matt Hughes and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Hughes and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hughes's Mouth is beginning to swell
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes catches Anderson Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hughes.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Anderson
Hughes throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anderson Silva
Solid shots!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Anderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Hughes is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Matt Hughes
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 Matt Hughes
Anderson goes for an armbar!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock and pushes away Anderson Silva, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
As the fight continues it seems that Matt Hughes is taking the best of the fight.
Hughes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Anderson
Hughes sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Hughes 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!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Anderson
Hughes 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!
Anderson has a small cut in his Nose
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Anderson
Not a desiderable position that Anderson is in now. Matt Hughes is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Matt Hughes hovers above Anderson
Anderson Silva stops him from throwing strikes.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hughes tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes 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! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Anderson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson has a small cut in his Forehead
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Hughes tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Anderson Silva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Matt Hughes fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Anderson Silva is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Hughes and pushes him away!
Anderson Silva charges at Hughes throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Hughes is rocked!
Anderson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Hughes from the ground!
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Matt Hughes jumps back and jabs
Hughes seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Hughes's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
Anderson Silva sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anderson Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hughes into his guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Anderson
Matt Hughes is looking to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Anderson Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Anderson
Hughes is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Anderson is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Hughes tries to grapple
Anderson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Hughes attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
High kick from Anderson Silva!
Hughes seems to be done!
Hughes has a small cut in his Forehead
Anderson is grappling.
He looks for an opening to attack.
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Hughes!
Hughes's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hughes decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Terrible one sided match... Hughes was not ready to fight a fighter of Anderson Silva caliber.
Anderson Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hughes
Anderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Matt Hughes's ribs!
Matt Hughes's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson takes a break to breathe while holding Matt Hughes.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Hughes attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Mouth
Hughes seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Matt Hughes's ribs!
Matt Hughes's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson tries to take Matt Hughes down... Hughes stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hughes's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Hughes'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 Matt Hughes down... Hughes stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hughes's jaw!
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson jump forward with his knee rising
hard impact to the face!!! that strike sents Matt Hughes to the mat
Anderson is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
Hughes hyper-extended his left leg
Anderson is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Matt Hughes to stand up.
Hughes climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Anderson steps backwards away from Matt Hughes. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Hughes stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Anderson Silva is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Nose
Hughes seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Hughes's punches
Hughes is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
Anderson Silva throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Hughes's chin! That stops Hughes in his tracks!
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Hughes's punches
Hughes is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
Hughes has a small cut in his Left eye
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Matt Hughes jumps back and jabs
Hughes seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Incredible high kick!
Hughes is worried!
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hughes goes down.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes 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.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva pushes Matt Hughes against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Anderson jumps and tries to free his leg! Hughes doesn't allow this but Anderson Silva is able to get half guard here.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Hughes
Anderson Silva tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva looks to pass to mount...
Anderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Hughes.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Anderson Silva wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Anderson drills Matt Hughes's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Anderson Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Hughes follows Anderson Silva
only to get counter punched in a big way! Hughes needs to stop playing Anderson Silva's game or he'll get knocked out!
Oh! Down goes Hughes! Anderson Silva knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Anderson Silva really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Hughes's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Anderson Silva by KO (Punch) at 0:22 Round 3
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 30/42 (71%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/15 (60%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/4 (75%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 175 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 0/10 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/1 (300%)
GnP strikes 11/17 (65%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 197 s
Hughes was unable to capitalize on his 300% takedown stats. He was tough as tingles though, and absorbed a lot of punishment here before going down to the Anderson.
Matt Hughes raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson Silva is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
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Anderson and Hughes move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Hughes attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Hughes has a small cut in his Mouth
Matt Hughes and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Hughes and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hughes's Mouth is beginning to swell
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes catches Anderson Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hughes.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Anderson
Hughes throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anderson Silva
Solid shots!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Anderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Hughes is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Matt Hughes
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 Matt Hughes
Anderson goes for an armbar!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock and pushes away Anderson Silva, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
As the fight continues it seems that Matt Hughes is taking the best of the fight.
Hughes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Anderson
Hughes sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Hughes 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!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Anderson
Hughes 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!
Anderson has a small cut in his Nose
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Anderson
Not a desiderable position that Anderson is in now. Matt Hughes is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Matt Hughes hovers above Anderson
Anderson Silva stops him from throwing strikes.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hughes tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes 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! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Anderson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson has a small cut in his Forehead
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Hughes tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Anderson Silva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Matt Hughes fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Anderson Silva is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Hughes and pushes him away!
Anderson Silva charges at Hughes throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Hughes is rocked!
Anderson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Hughes from the ground!
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Matt Hughes jumps back and jabs
Hughes seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Hughes's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
Anderson Silva sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anderson Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hughes into his guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Anderson
Matt Hughes is looking to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Anderson Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Anderson
Hughes is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Anderson is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Hughes tries to grapple
Anderson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Hughes attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
High kick from Anderson Silva!
Hughes seems to be done!
Hughes has a small cut in his Forehead
Anderson is grappling.
He looks for an opening to attack.
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Hughes!
Hughes's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hughes decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Terrible one sided match... Hughes was not ready to fight a fighter of Anderson Silva caliber.
Anderson Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hughes
Anderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Matt Hughes's ribs!
Matt Hughes's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson takes a break to breathe while holding Matt Hughes.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Hughes attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Mouth
Hughes seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Matt Hughes's ribs!
Matt Hughes's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson tries to take Matt Hughes down... Hughes stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hughes's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Hughes'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 Matt Hughes down... Hughes stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hughes's jaw!
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson jump forward with his knee rising
hard impact to the face!!! that strike sents Matt Hughes to the mat
Anderson is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
Hughes hyper-extended his left leg
Anderson is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Matt Hughes to stand up.
Hughes climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Anderson steps backwards away from Matt Hughes. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Hughes stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Anderson Silva is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Nose
Hughes seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Hughes's punches
Hughes is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
Anderson Silva throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Hughes's chin! That stops Hughes in his tracks!
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Hughes's punches
Hughes is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
Hughes has a small cut in his Left eye
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Matt Hughes jumps back and jabs
Hughes seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Incredible high kick!
Hughes is worried!
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hughes goes down.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes 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.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva pushes Matt Hughes against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Anderson jumps and tries to free his leg! Hughes doesn't allow this but Anderson Silva is able to get half guard here.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Hughes
Anderson Silva tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva looks to pass to mount...
Anderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Hughes.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Anderson Silva wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Anderson drills Matt Hughes's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Anderson Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Hughes follows Anderson Silva
only to get counter punched in a big way! Hughes needs to stop playing Anderson Silva's game or he'll get knocked out!
Oh! Down goes Hughes! Anderson Silva knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Anderson Silva really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Hughes's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Anderson Silva by KO (Punch) at 0:22 Round 3
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 30/42 (71%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/15 (60%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/4 (75%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 175 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 0/10 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/1 (300%)
GnP strikes 11/17 (65%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 197 s
Hughes was unable to capitalize on his 300% takedown stats. He was tough as tingles though, and absorbed a lot of punishment here before going down to the Anderson.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!