Post by The Sandman on Aug 26, 2022 23:30:50 GMT -5
Wanderlei Silva looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Luke Rockhold is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Keith Peterson.
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Round 1
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The Spider and Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Middle kick from Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
The Spider receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Crisp uppercut by The Spider followed by a hard jab
Luke Rockhold stumbles back.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
As the fight continues it seems that Wanderlei Silva is taking the best of the fight.
The Spider looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
The Spider measures the resilience of Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's chin with an uppercut while Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield lands some great crosses.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
1:05 Round 1 and The Spider is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
A right hand from Wanderlei Silva
makes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield stumble back!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Spider is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
The Spider tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
The Spider launches a few weak punches
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks them effectively.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield throws a few hammer fists to the face of Wanderlei Silva
Solid shots!
The Spider's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Luke Rockhold fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Spider
Wanderlei Silva seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Wanderlei Silva attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold creates enough space to control Wanderlei Silva's leg.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
The Spider tries to free his leg...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Spider spins out, but Luke Rockhold was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Spider is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Wanderlei 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 fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid shot from Wanderlei Silva to the body.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks in time.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Wanderlei Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Wanderlei Silva regains full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield breaks the closed guard of Wanderlei Silva and moves to half guard
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
The Spider tries to show some ground skills
Wanderlei Silva put Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield in half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Spider
Wanderlei Silva tries to close the guard.
The Spider put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Luke Rockhold fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Spider's face!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield struggles on the ground and tries to break Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Luke Rockhold is in The Spider open guard now
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
The Spider tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield throws a few hammer fists to the face of Wanderlei Silva
Solid shots!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is holding Wanderlei Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Wanderlei Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Luke Rockhold hooks The Spider's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Wanderlei Silva manages to kick Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield away and scrambles on top!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to close his guard around The Spider
He succeeds!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Wanderlei Silva is looking to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
The Spider is in closed guard... Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Luke Rockhold sits high on Wanderlei Silva's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Spider's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Spider tries to roll out. He's too quick for Luke Rockhold and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield and it cost him top position.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Spider blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Wanderlei Silva is cooling the fight on the ground
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Spider blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's guard.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Luke Rockhold
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
A right hand from Wanderlei Silva
misses its target.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Spider may be in trouble!
The Spider has a small cut in his Left eye
A solid combination from Wanderlei Silva
connects with Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Solid jabs from Wanderlei Silva.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield defends.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield moves backwards and Wanderlei Silva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Spider pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Brilliant combination from Luke Rockhold
The Spider is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield and The Spider circle around the center of the cage.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
Deep breaths from Wanderlei Silva who tries a hammer punch to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs.
That hit Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Spider is able to break the lock.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
The Spider tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Spider is able to break the lock.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
Wanderlei Silva struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
The Spider clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Spider is able to break the lock.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
The Spider tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in open guard over The Spider... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Spider rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Keith Peterson separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Wanderlei Silva throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva tries a hook to the body
but Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield manages to dodge it
The Spider clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Wanderlei Silva! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The Spider tries to grapple
He puts Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield in a double underhook!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Wanderlei Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Wanderlei Silva pushes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva grapple with Luke Rockhold and tries to hit him with a elbow
left elbow, right elbow and left elbow again!!! nice combination by The Spider, Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield was surely hurt there
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Spider is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold grapple with Wanderlei Silva and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to turn in and scramble out. Luke Rockhold timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Wanderlei Silva slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to close his guard around The Spider
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
The Spider is in closed guard... Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Spider's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Spider
Wanderlei Silva tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Spider misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva has seen better days.
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Wanderlei Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Spider goes to the body...
He punishes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A punch from Wanderlei Silva
grazes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's left cheek.
The Spider steps backwards away from Luke Rockhold. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Luke Rockhold!
The Spider is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Spider studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Wanderlei Silva throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Luke Rockhold
glances off The Spider's arms.
Tremendous strikes from The Spider!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks with confidence
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Tremendous strikes from The Spider!
Some big punches are landing!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's Chin is beginning to swell
Brilliant combination from Wanderlei Silva
that forces Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield to try and defend better.
Tremendous strikes from The Spider!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks with confidence
A left hook from The Spider
grazes the chin of Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Spider has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Spider has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Wanderlei Silva slightly pushes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The Spider is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Wanderlei Silva tries a hook to the body
and hits Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs hard
The Spider is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A solid combination from Wanderlei Silva
connects with Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Wanderlei Silva throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Wanderlei Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield into his guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Luke Rockhold is looking to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Wanderlei Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Spider clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Spider
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Wanderlei Silva sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Spider
Luke Rockhold hooks The Spider's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Wanderlei Silva manages to kick Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Spider struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
The Spider is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Keith Peterson didn't see the foul!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to close his guard around The Spider
He is not able to do it
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Wanderlei Silva goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Wanderlei Silva fires an unorthodox punch to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
Wanderlei Silva sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Wanderlei Silva swings...
hard impact to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's face!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's Mouth is beginning to swell
Good movement from The Spider
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Wanderlei Silva circles around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
The Spider jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Wanderlei Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold pushes away The Spider trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Spider stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold circles to get the center of the cage
Luke Rockhold and The Spider engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Wanderlei Silva is measuring Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Wanderlei Silva.
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Round 5
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Some nice shots from Wanderlei Silva
miss their mark.
The Spider is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A solid combination from Wanderlei Silva
connects with Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Tremendous strikes from The Spider!
Some big punches are landing!
A punch from Wanderlei Silva
gets blocked by Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Wanderlei Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Deep breaths from Wanderlei Silva who tries a hammer punch to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks those punches
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Spider clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to escape from the closed guard
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
The Spider tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Luke Rockhold fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Spider
Wanderlei Silva has seen better days.
Wanderlei Silva attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to escape from the closed guard
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
Wanderlei Silva is cooling the fight on the ground
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
A punch from Wanderlei Silva
gets blocked by Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is holding Wanderlei Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Wanderlei Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Luke Rockhold goes for an americana!
The Spider breaks free.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Wanderlei Silva...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
The Spider tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to jump to side mount.
Wanderlei Silva jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
The Spider struggles on the ground and tries to break Luke Rockhold's guard...
Wanderlei Silva is in Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield open guard now
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
The Spider is taking this opportunity to rest.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
The Spider tries to improve position.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield adjusts and closes his guard.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to close his guard around The Spider
He succeeds!
Keith Peterson has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid kick to the leg from Luke Rockhold
The Spider checks it.
A solid combination from Wanderlei Silva
mostly hits air.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield goes to the body...
his punches graze The Spider's arm.
Wanderlei Silva throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield ducks under...
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Wanderlei Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Wanderlei Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Wanderlei Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield breaks the lock showing some skills...
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Luke Rockhold gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to close his guard around The Spider
He succeeds!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Nice beating Luke Rockhold has received.
The Spider is in closed guard... Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Wanderlei Silva by Split decision
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 43/65 (66%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/5 (20%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 745 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 10/24 (42%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 9/9 (100%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 745 s
I see.
Luke Rockhold is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Keith Peterson.
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Round 1
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The Spider and Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Middle kick from Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
The Spider receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Crisp uppercut by The Spider followed by a hard jab
Luke Rockhold stumbles back.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
As the fight continues it seems that Wanderlei Silva is taking the best of the fight.
The Spider looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
The Spider measures the resilience of Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's chin with an uppercut while Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield lands some great crosses.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
1:05 Round 1 and The Spider is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
A right hand from Wanderlei Silva
makes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield stumble back!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Spider is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
The Spider tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
The Spider launches a few weak punches
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks them effectively.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield throws a few hammer fists to the face of Wanderlei Silva
Solid shots!
The Spider's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Luke Rockhold fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Spider
Wanderlei Silva seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Wanderlei Silva attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold creates enough space to control Wanderlei Silva's leg.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
The Spider tries to free his leg...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Spider spins out, but Luke Rockhold was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Spider is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Wanderlei 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 fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid shot from Wanderlei Silva to the body.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks in time.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Wanderlei Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Wanderlei Silva regains full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield breaks the closed guard of Wanderlei Silva and moves to half guard
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
The Spider tries to show some ground skills
Wanderlei Silva put Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield in half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Spider
Wanderlei Silva tries to close the guard.
The Spider put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Luke Rockhold fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Spider's face!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield struggles on the ground and tries to break Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Luke Rockhold is in The Spider open guard now
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
The Spider tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield throws a few hammer fists to the face of Wanderlei Silva
Solid shots!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is holding Wanderlei Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Wanderlei Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Luke Rockhold hooks The Spider's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Wanderlei Silva manages to kick Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield away and scrambles on top!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to close his guard around The Spider
He succeeds!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Wanderlei Silva is looking to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
The Spider is in closed guard... Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Luke Rockhold sits high on Wanderlei Silva's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Spider's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Spider tries to roll out. He's too quick for Luke Rockhold and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield and it cost him top position.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Spider blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Wanderlei Silva is cooling the fight on the ground
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Spider blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's guard.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Luke Rockhold
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
A right hand from Wanderlei Silva
misses its target.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Spider may be in trouble!
The Spider has a small cut in his Left eye
A solid combination from Wanderlei Silva
connects with Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Solid jabs from Wanderlei Silva.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield defends.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield moves backwards and Wanderlei Silva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Spider pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Brilliant combination from Luke Rockhold
The Spider is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield and The Spider circle around the center of the cage.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
Deep breaths from Wanderlei Silva who tries a hammer punch to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs.
That hit Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Spider is able to break the lock.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
The Spider tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Spider is able to break the lock.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
Wanderlei Silva struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
The Spider clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Spider is able to break the lock.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
The Spider tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in open guard over The Spider... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Spider rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Keith Peterson separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Wanderlei Silva throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva tries a hook to the body
but Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield manages to dodge it
The Spider clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Wanderlei Silva! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The Spider tries to grapple
He puts Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield in a double underhook!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Wanderlei Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Wanderlei Silva pushes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva grapple with Luke Rockhold and tries to hit him with a elbow
left elbow, right elbow and left elbow again!!! nice combination by The Spider, Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield was surely hurt there
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Spider is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold grapple with Wanderlei Silva and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to turn in and scramble out. Luke Rockhold timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Wanderlei Silva slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to close his guard around The Spider
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
The Spider is in closed guard... Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Spider's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Spider
Wanderlei Silva tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Spider misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva has seen better days.
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Wanderlei Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Spider goes to the body...
He punishes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A punch from Wanderlei Silva
grazes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's left cheek.
The Spider steps backwards away from Luke Rockhold. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Luke Rockhold!
The Spider is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Spider studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Wanderlei Silva throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Luke Rockhold
glances off The Spider's arms.
Tremendous strikes from The Spider!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks with confidence
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Tremendous strikes from The Spider!
Some big punches are landing!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's Chin is beginning to swell
Brilliant combination from Wanderlei Silva
that forces Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield to try and defend better.
Tremendous strikes from The Spider!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks with confidence
A left hook from The Spider
grazes the chin of Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Spider has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Spider has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Wanderlei Silva slightly pushes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The Spider is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Wanderlei Silva tries a hook to the body
and hits Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs hard
The Spider is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A solid combination from Wanderlei Silva
connects with Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Wanderlei Silva throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Wanderlei Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield into his guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Luke Rockhold is looking to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Wanderlei Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Spider clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Spider
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Wanderlei Silva sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Spider
Luke Rockhold hooks The Spider's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Wanderlei Silva manages to kick Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Spider struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
The Spider is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Keith Peterson didn't see the foul!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to close his guard around The Spider
He is not able to do it
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Wanderlei Silva goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Wanderlei Silva fires an unorthodox punch to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
Wanderlei Silva sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Wanderlei Silva swings...
hard impact to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's face!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's Mouth is beginning to swell
Good movement from The Spider
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Wanderlei Silva circles around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
The Spider jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Wanderlei Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold pushes away The Spider trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Spider stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold circles to get the center of the cage
Luke Rockhold and The Spider engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Wanderlei Silva is measuring Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Wanderlei Silva.
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Round 5
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Some nice shots from Wanderlei Silva
miss their mark.
The Spider is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A solid combination from Wanderlei Silva
connects with Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Tremendous strikes from The Spider!
Some big punches are landing!
A punch from Wanderlei Silva
gets blocked by Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Wanderlei Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Deep breaths from Wanderlei Silva who tries a hammer punch to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks those punches
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Spider clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to escape from the closed guard
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
The Spider tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Luke Rockhold fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Spider
Wanderlei Silva has seen better days.
Wanderlei Silva attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to escape from the closed guard
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
Wanderlei Silva is cooling the fight on the ground
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
A punch from Wanderlei Silva
gets blocked by Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is holding Wanderlei Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Wanderlei Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Luke Rockhold goes for an americana!
The Spider breaks free.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Wanderlei Silva...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
The Spider tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to jump to side mount.
Wanderlei Silva jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
The Spider struggles on the ground and tries to break Luke Rockhold's guard...
Wanderlei Silva is in Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield open guard now
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
The Spider is taking this opportunity to rest.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
The Spider tries to improve position.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield adjusts and closes his guard.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to close his guard around The Spider
He succeeds!
Keith Peterson has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid kick to the leg from Luke Rockhold
The Spider checks it.
A solid combination from Wanderlei Silva
mostly hits air.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield goes to the body...
his punches graze The Spider's arm.
Wanderlei Silva throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield ducks under...
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Wanderlei Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Wanderlei Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Spider
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Wanderlei Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield breaks the lock showing some skills...
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Luke Rockhold gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to close his guard around The Spider
He succeeds!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Nice beating Luke Rockhold has received.
The Spider is in closed guard... Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Wanderlei Silva by Split decision
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 43/65 (66%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/5 (20%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 745 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 10/24 (42%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 9/9 (100%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 745 s
I see.
