Post by The Sandmen on Feb 2, 2012 13:58:16 GMT -5
Anderson Silva raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks very relaxed.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Anderson and Minotauro move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a hook to the body
but Anderson manages to dodge it
Middle kick from Anderson.
The kick just misses.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Anderson.
Anderson Silva jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Minotauro blocks with his arms and moves laterally looking for a counter
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Minotauro tries to grapple
He puts Anderson in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Anderson.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and launches another series of punches!
Anderson pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's offensive.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward and launches a low kick.
Anderson blocks that.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson avoids a dangerous strike from Minotauro
and counters with a solid straight!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Minotauro is throwing a flurry of punches!
Anderson Silva just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotauro tries to break the clinch... Anderson Silva launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Minotauro stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva shoots an incredible takedown!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Anderson pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Anderson
Stand up! This is what Anderson's cornermen are shouting. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Minotauro moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Anderson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Anderson Silva moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Minotauro launches a kick
but Anderson Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Minotauro's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Chin
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch to Anderson Silva ribs and the tries to trip him
Anderson loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Minotauro misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson pushes off of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Minotauro holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Anderson towards Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Minotauro got to be more careful now
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Minotauro's face, followed by knees to the body from Anderson Silva!
Minotauro doesn't want to finish it now and covers himself!
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws an uppercut
Anderson slips it.
Good front kick from Anderson!
Minotauro stumbles backwards after that one!
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Minotauro stops that one with his ribs!
Anderson Silva paws at Minotauro.
Minotauro answers with solid punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Minotauro has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Minotauro's head
Nothing from this... Anderson Silva seems frustrated.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Minotauro pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson stumbles backwards but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Minotauro hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Minotauro into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Anderson Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Anderson Silva towards Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was hit in the abdomen, powerful strike sents him to the mat
Crushing shot to Minotauro's body! He's holding his side
Anderson is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Minotauro grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anderson struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Anderson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Minotauro's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Anderson looks to be in very good shape.
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Minotauro sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Minotauro launches a hook to the body
Anderson Silva moves aside looking for a counter...
Tremendous strikes from Minotauro!
Some big punches are landing!
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that lands on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg.
Minotauro wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Minotauro moves forward and holds Anderson
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson takes a break to breathe while holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Anderson Silva seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Minotauro receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Nice move by Minotauro who clinches and pushes Anderson against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Minotauro gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Minotauro gets hold of a leg and trips Anderson to the mat!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Anderson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of Minotauro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minotauro's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Anderson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Anderson Silva's guard...
Anderson Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Anderson
Minotauro is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Minotauro pushes Anderson Silva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Anderson is clinching with Minotauro.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Minotauro stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Minotauro's jaw!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Anderson and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira are cliched up against the cage. Anderson hammers Minotauro face and hooks Minotauro leg
Minotauro stays on his feet and fights off the trip
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Minotauro's head
Those punches are hitting! Minotauro covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Anderson brings Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Anderson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to Anderson
Anderson holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms and blocks the punches!
Minotauro misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Minotauro is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Anderson Silva.
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Round 3
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Anderson Silva is opening up on Minotauro and raining down combinations!
Minotauro's corner looks worried!
Minotauro's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Minotauro ducks under.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Anderson blocks that. It was easy!
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Minotauro blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cheek! Minotauro stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Minotauro's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Anderson is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva steps back and allows Minotauro to get back to his feet.
Minotauro climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Anderson Silva and Minotauro engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Nice move by Minotauro who clinches and pushes Anderson against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva pushes away Minotauro trying to keep the fight at striking range
Minotauro stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva circles to get the center of the cage
Minotauro 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 launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Minotauro's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Anderson Silva is opening up on Minotauro and raining down combinations!
Minotauro's corner looks worried!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Minotauro jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Anderson blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Anderson Silva swings and Minotauro has to retreat
Anderson moves backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Anderson Silva tries a middle kick
Minotauro blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Minotauro fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Minotauro is launching some bone breaking punches to Anderson's ribs while in the clinch.
Anderson blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is holding Anderson Silva against the fence with his fingers all over Anderson's face
Anderson looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Anderson doesn't let Minotauro get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson circles out and slips free of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Anderson fires low kicks
punishing Minotauro's legs repeatedly.
Minotauro wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson wants nothing of that and pushes Minotauro.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
High kick from Anderson Silva!
Minotauro seems to be done!
Minotauro has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Minotauro is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Anderson pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Minotauro fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a body shot
Anderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Minotauro's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left eye
Several good body shots
land on Minotauro.
Minotauro doesn't stop bleeding.
Nice punches from Anderson Silva.
Minotauro staggers backwards. Anderson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Minotauro!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Minotauro against the cage
Minotauro doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Minotauro forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Anderson.
Judge: Anderson Silva 10 10 10: 30
Judge: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 9 9 8: 26
Judge: Anderson Silva 10 10 10: 30
Judge: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 9 9 8: 26
Judge: Anderson Silva 10 10 10: 30
Judge: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 9 9 8: 26
Winner is Anderson Silva by Unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 32/42 (76%)
Kicks 8/12 (67%)
Clinch strikes 20/43 (47%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 108 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 13/28 (46%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/22 (45%)
Takedowns 2/7 (29%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/4 (75%)
Time on the ground 123 s
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks very relaxed.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Anderson and Minotauro move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a hook to the body
but Anderson manages to dodge it
Middle kick from Anderson.
The kick just misses.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Anderson.
Anderson Silva jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Minotauro blocks with his arms and moves laterally looking for a counter
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Minotauro tries to grapple
He puts Anderson in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Anderson.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and launches another series of punches!
Anderson pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's offensive.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward and launches a low kick.
Anderson blocks that.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson avoids a dangerous strike from Minotauro
and counters with a solid straight!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Minotauro is throwing a flurry of punches!
Anderson Silva just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotauro tries to break the clinch... Anderson Silva launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Minotauro stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva shoots an incredible takedown!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Anderson pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Anderson
Stand up! This is what Anderson's cornermen are shouting. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Minotauro moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Anderson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Anderson Silva moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Minotauro launches a kick
but Anderson Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Minotauro's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Chin
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch to Anderson Silva ribs and the tries to trip him
Anderson loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Minotauro misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson pushes off of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Minotauro holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Anderson towards Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Minotauro got to be more careful now
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Minotauro's face, followed by knees to the body from Anderson Silva!
Minotauro doesn't want to finish it now and covers himself!
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws an uppercut
Anderson slips it.
Good front kick from Anderson!
Minotauro stumbles backwards after that one!
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Minotauro stops that one with his ribs!
Anderson Silva paws at Minotauro.
Minotauro answers with solid punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Minotauro has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Minotauro's head
Nothing from this... Anderson Silva seems frustrated.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Minotauro pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson stumbles backwards but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Minotauro hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Minotauro into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Anderson Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Anderson Silva towards Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was hit in the abdomen, powerful strike sents him to the mat
Crushing shot to Minotauro's body! He's holding his side
Anderson is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Minotauro grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anderson struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Anderson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Minotauro's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Anderson looks to be in very good shape.
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Minotauro sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Minotauro launches a hook to the body
Anderson Silva moves aside looking for a counter...
Tremendous strikes from Minotauro!
Some big punches are landing!
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that lands on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg.
Minotauro wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Minotauro moves forward and holds Anderson
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson takes a break to breathe while holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Anderson Silva seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Minotauro receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Nice move by Minotauro who clinches and pushes Anderson against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Minotauro gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Minotauro gets hold of a leg and trips Anderson to the mat!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Anderson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of Minotauro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minotauro's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Anderson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Anderson Silva's guard...
Anderson Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Anderson
Minotauro is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Minotauro pushes Anderson Silva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Anderson is clinching with Minotauro.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Minotauro stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Minotauro's jaw!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Anderson and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira are cliched up against the cage. Anderson hammers Minotauro face and hooks Minotauro leg
Minotauro stays on his feet and fights off the trip
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Minotauro's head
Those punches are hitting! Minotauro covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Anderson brings Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Anderson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to Anderson
Anderson holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms and blocks the punches!
Minotauro misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Minotauro is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Anderson Silva.
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Round 3
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Anderson Silva is opening up on Minotauro and raining down combinations!
Minotauro's corner looks worried!
Minotauro's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Minotauro ducks under.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Anderson blocks that. It was easy!
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Minotauro blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cheek! Minotauro stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Minotauro's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Anderson is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva steps back and allows Minotauro to get back to his feet.
Minotauro climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Anderson Silva and Minotauro engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Nice move by Minotauro who clinches and pushes Anderson against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva pushes away Minotauro trying to keep the fight at striking range
Minotauro stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva circles to get the center of the cage
Minotauro 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 launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Minotauro's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Anderson Silva is opening up on Minotauro and raining down combinations!
Minotauro's corner looks worried!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Minotauro jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Anderson blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Anderson Silva swings and Minotauro has to retreat
Anderson moves backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Anderson Silva tries a middle kick
Minotauro blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Minotauro fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Minotauro is launching some bone breaking punches to Anderson's ribs while in the clinch.
Anderson blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is holding Anderson Silva against the fence with his fingers all over Anderson's face
Anderson looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Anderson doesn't let Minotauro get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson circles out and slips free of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Anderson fires low kicks
punishing Minotauro's legs repeatedly.
Minotauro wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson wants nothing of that and pushes Minotauro.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
High kick from Anderson Silva!
Minotauro seems to be done!
Minotauro has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Minotauro is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Anderson pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Minotauro fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a body shot
Anderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Minotauro's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left eye
Several good body shots
land on Minotauro.
Minotauro doesn't stop bleeding.
Nice punches from Anderson Silva.
Minotauro staggers backwards. Anderson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Minotauro!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Minotauro against the cage
Minotauro doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Minotauro forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Anderson.
Judge: Anderson Silva 10 10 10: 30
Judge: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 9 9 8: 26
Judge: Anderson Silva 10 10 10: 30
Judge: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 9 9 8: 26
Judge: Anderson Silva 10 10 10: 30
Judge: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 9 9 8: 26
Winner is Anderson Silva by Unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 32/42 (76%)
Kicks 8/12 (67%)
Clinch strikes 20/43 (47%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 108 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 13/28 (46%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/22 (45%)
Takedowns 2/7 (29%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/4 (75%)
Time on the ground 123 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!