Post by The Sandman on May 5, 2021 23:01:28 GMT -5
Anderson Silva! Anderson Silva! This is what the people are chanting here.
Rampage Jackson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Anderson Silva is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Rampage Jackson and Anderson Silva touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Anderson Silva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from The Spider
that lands on Rampage Jackson's leg.
Rampage hyper-extended his leg
Rampage Jackson and The Spider engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Rampage hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rampage Jackson and The Spider engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rampage Jackson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Anderson Silva
makes Rampage stumble back!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Spider tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Spider is clinching with Rampage.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva shoots and grab Rampage Jackson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
The Spider scoop up Rampage Jackson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Rampage to the mat
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Rampage
Deep breaths from Rampage Jackson who tries a hammer punch to The Spider's ribs.
That hit The Spider who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Rampage
The Spider tries to jump to side mount.
Rampage Jackson closed his guard around Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rampage Jackson
Rampage Jackson launches a few punches to The Spider's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Spider tries to cover his face,
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rampage Jackson
The Spider is taking this opportunity to rest.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rampage Jackson
Anderson Silva looks to mount Rampage Jackson...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rampage Jackson
Rampage is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Anderson Silva pushes Rampage Jackson down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rampage Jackson
Rampage measures the resilience of The Spider's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Spider blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rampage Jackson
Rampage tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rampage Jackson
Anderson Silva looks to mount Rampage Jackson...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rampage Jackson
Rampage tries to escape from the full mount...
Rampage struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Rampage tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Deep breaths from Rampage Jackson who tries a hammer punch to The Spider's ribs.
The Spider blocks those punches
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Spider jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Rampage doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Rampage forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rampage tries to dirty boxing while holds The Spider against cage
The Spider is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
The Spider is trying to counter now!
Shovel hook by Anderson Silva
goes nowhere.
Rampage launches a flurry of punches
The Spider slips out of danger.
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Rampage was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Rampage Jackson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Anderson Silva was tooling Rampage Jackson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rampage Jackson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Anderson Silva steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Anderson Silva, but it's close.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
A bad move from Rampage Jackson
allows The Spider to land a solid head kick.
Anderson Silva tries a middle kick
Rampage blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Rampage grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Spider struggles... Rampage Jackson is unable to take him down
Rampage clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anderson Silva!
Rampage is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rampage Jackson launches a body shot
The Spider dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Spider moves backwards and Rampage Jackson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rampage launches a kick
but Anderson Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Quick hook by Anderson Silva
Good shot! Rampage has reasons to be worried.
The Spider moves forward looking for some action
Anderson Silva shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Rampage into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The two exchange wildly
The Spider is connecting with a few punches
Rampage's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Solid kick to the leg from Anderson Silva
that visibly pains Rampage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Spider decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rampage Jackson throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Rampage gets a grip on his opponent
but can't get the slam.
Rampage misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rampage may be in trouble!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Rampage Jackson jabs at The Spider
to no visible effect.
The Spider studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Rampage Jackson jumps back and jabs
Rampage seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Spider and Rampage circle around the center of the cage.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rampage's chin
Rampage Jackson goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Rampage seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Anderson Silva closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
High kick from Anderson Silva!
Rampage seems to be done!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rampage moves to shoot
but Anderson Silva delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Rampage's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rampage Jackson goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Rampage seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rampage studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Crisp uppercut by The Spider followed by a hard jab
Rampage Jackson stumbles back.
Anderson Silva tries a hook to the body
and hits Rampage ribs hard
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Rampage grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Spider struggles... Rampage Jackson is unable to take him down
Rampage Jackson gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rampage may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
The Spider and Rampage circle around the center of the cage.
Rampage Jackson is measuring The Spider with his jab.
The Spider isn't fazed.
The Spider jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Rampage's groin!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The fighters are clinching.
The Spider tries to take Rampage Jackson down... Rampage stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rampage's jaw!
Rampage Jackson 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Rampage into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The Spider goes to the body...
He punishes Rampage's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Anderson Silva is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The Spider launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rampage stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Rampage!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Rampage was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Rampage was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Anderson Silva by TKO (High kick) at 3:27 Round 3
Statistics: Rampage Jackson
Punches 6/22 (27%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 100 s
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 38/54 (70%)
Kicks 10/10 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 100 s
Anderson didn't want to keep sliding in ManMMA prestige, so he was pretty determined to take this one. He put on a complete performance and got the W. He was damned lucky only 6 of Rampage's punches hit him. More, and he might have died.
Rampage Jackson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Anderson Silva is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Rampage Jackson and Anderson Silva touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Anderson Silva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from The Spider
that lands on Rampage Jackson's leg.
Rampage hyper-extended his leg
Rampage Jackson and The Spider engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Rampage hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rampage Jackson and The Spider engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rampage Jackson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Anderson Silva
makes Rampage stumble back!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Spider tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Spider is clinching with Rampage.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva shoots and grab Rampage Jackson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
The Spider scoop up Rampage Jackson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Rampage to the mat
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Rampage
Deep breaths from Rampage Jackson who tries a hammer punch to The Spider's ribs.
That hit The Spider who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Rampage
The Spider tries to jump to side mount.
Rampage Jackson closed his guard around Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rampage Jackson
Rampage Jackson launches a few punches to The Spider's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Spider tries to cover his face,
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rampage Jackson
The Spider is taking this opportunity to rest.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rampage Jackson
Anderson Silva looks to mount Rampage Jackson...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rampage Jackson
Rampage is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Anderson Silva pushes Rampage Jackson down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rampage Jackson
Rampage measures the resilience of The Spider's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Spider blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rampage Jackson
Rampage tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rampage Jackson
Anderson Silva looks to mount Rampage Jackson...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rampage Jackson
Rampage tries to escape from the full mount...
Rampage struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Rampage tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Deep breaths from Rampage Jackson who tries a hammer punch to The Spider's ribs.
The Spider blocks those punches
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Spider jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Rampage doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Rampage forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rampage tries to dirty boxing while holds The Spider against cage
The Spider is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
The Spider is trying to counter now!
Shovel hook by Anderson Silva
goes nowhere.
Rampage launches a flurry of punches
The Spider slips out of danger.
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Rampage was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Rampage Jackson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Anderson Silva was tooling Rampage Jackson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rampage Jackson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Anderson Silva steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Anderson Silva, but it's close.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
A bad move from Rampage Jackson
allows The Spider to land a solid head kick.
Anderson Silva tries a middle kick
Rampage blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Rampage grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Spider struggles... Rampage Jackson is unable to take him down
Rampage clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anderson Silva!
Rampage is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rampage Jackson launches a body shot
The Spider dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Spider moves backwards and Rampage Jackson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rampage launches a kick
but Anderson Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Quick hook by Anderson Silva
Good shot! Rampage has reasons to be worried.
The Spider moves forward looking for some action
Anderson Silva shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Rampage into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The two exchange wildly
The Spider is connecting with a few punches
Rampage's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Solid kick to the leg from Anderson Silva
that visibly pains Rampage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Spider decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rampage Jackson throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Rampage gets a grip on his opponent
but can't get the slam.
Rampage misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rampage may be in trouble!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Rampage Jackson jabs at The Spider
to no visible effect.
The Spider studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Rampage Jackson jumps back and jabs
Rampage seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Spider and Rampage circle around the center of the cage.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rampage's chin
Rampage Jackson goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Rampage seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Anderson Silva closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
High kick from Anderson Silva!
Rampage seems to be done!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
=========================================
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rampage moves to shoot
but Anderson Silva delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Rampage's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rampage Jackson goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Rampage seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rampage studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Crisp uppercut by The Spider followed by a hard jab
Rampage Jackson stumbles back.
Anderson Silva tries a hook to the body
and hits Rampage ribs hard
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Rampage grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Spider struggles... Rampage Jackson is unable to take him down
Rampage Jackson gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rampage may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
The Spider and Rampage circle around the center of the cage.
Rampage Jackson is measuring The Spider with his jab.
The Spider isn't fazed.
The Spider jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Rampage's groin!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The fighters are clinching.
The Spider tries to take Rampage Jackson down... Rampage stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rampage's jaw!
Rampage Jackson 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Rampage into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The Spider goes to the body...
He punishes Rampage's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Anderson Silva is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The Spider launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rampage stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Rampage!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Rampage was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Rampage was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Anderson Silva by TKO (High kick) at 3:27 Round 3
Statistics: Rampage Jackson
Punches 6/22 (27%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 100 s
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 38/54 (70%)
Kicks 10/10 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 100 s
Anderson didn't want to keep sliding in ManMMA prestige, so he was pretty determined to take this one. He put on a complete performance and got the W. He was damned lucky only 6 of Rampage's punches hit him. More, and he might have died.
