Post by The Sandman on Jun 15, 2021 17:20:35 GMT -5
Glover Teixeira! Glover Teixeira! This is what the people are chanting here.
Anderson Silva looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Glover Teixeira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Glover Teixeira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The Spider moves backwards and Glover Teixeira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Crisp uppercut by The Spider followed by a hard jab
Glover Teixeira stumbles back.
Teixeira has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
0:59 Round 1 and The Spider is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
A right hand from Anderson Silva
makes Teixeira stumble back!
The Spider is holding Glover Teixeira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Glover Teixeira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira launches a few punches to The Spider's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Spider tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Spider tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Glover Teixeira. 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.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Teixeira's chin
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Good front kick from The Spider!
Teixeira stumbles backwards after that one!
Nice punch by Anderson Silva
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
A punch from Glover Teixeira
gets blocked by The Spider.
The Spider launches a hook to the body
Bang! Teixeira stops that one with his ribs!
Glover Teixeira moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Spider pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The Spider goes to the body...
He punishes Teixeira's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Teixeira!
Solid shot from Glover Teixeira to the body.
The Spider blocks in time.
Anderson Silva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A right hand from Anderson Silva
makes Teixeira stumble back!
The Spider studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Anderson Silva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Terrible one sided match... Teixeira was not ready to fight a fighter of Anderson Silva caliber.
Anderson Silva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Teixeira's knee!
The Spider pushes Glover Teixeira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Spider leads with a punch
Glover Teixeira evades but whiffs with a counter.
Anderson Silva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva was tooling Glover Teixeira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Glover Teixeira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Spider and Teixeira circle around the center of the cage.
Anderson Silva was tooling Glover Teixeira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Glover Teixeira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Anderson Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Glover Teixeira attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Teixeira clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Incredible high kick!
Teixeira is worried!
The Spider goes to the body...
He punishes Teixeira's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Anderson Silva.
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Round 2
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Brutal-looking high kick from Anderson Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A left hook from The Spider
grazes the chin of Teixeira.
The Spider showing excellent timing, blasts Glover Teixeira with a right hand.
Great hook by Anderson Silva! Glover Teixeira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The Spider is standing while Teixeira is on the ground on his back
The Spider launches a kick to Teixeira's thigh
Loud pop!
The Spider is standing while Teixeira is on the ground on his back
The Spider launches a kick to Teixeira's thigh
Loud pop!
The Spider is standing while Teixeira is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Glover Teixeira to stand up.
Teixeira climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Spider fires low kicks
punishing Teixeira's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Brilliant combination from Glover Teixeira
The Spider is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Spider is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Teixeira's jaw!
Low kick by Glover Teixeira to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
The Spider tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A left hook from The Spider
grazes the chin of Teixeira.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Teixeira attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Teixeira's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Glover Teixeira's Left cheek
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Teixeira staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
There is a small laceration on Glover Teixeira's Mouth
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Teixeira staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
The Spider looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Glover Teixeira's punches
Teixeira is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Spider.
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Teixeira staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Glover Teixeira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Teixeira stumbles backwards staggered and Anderson Silva launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Teixeira is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Glover Teixeira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
The Spider is standing while Teixeira is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Glover Teixeira is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Glover Teixeira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
The Spider is standing while Teixeira is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva positions himself and tries to finish this!
Anderson Silva storms Glover Teixeira's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Herb Dean is asking Glover Teixeira to defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Glover Teixeira's Left eye
Glover Teixeira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
The Spider is standing while Teixeira is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Glover Teixeira to stand up.
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Teixeira staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Glover Teixeira is on his feet again.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Glover Teixeira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Spider jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
The Spider launches a few hard punches to Glover Teixeira's ribs!
Glover Teixeira's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
after measuring the distance The Spider jump forward with a flying knee
Anderson Silva's knee landed perfectly on Teixeira's chest, from the look of his face that must have really hurt
Glover Teixeira 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.
Glover Teixeira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Spider struggles and launches a few punches to Teixeira's head
Those punches are hitting! Teixeira covers his head!
Glover Teixeira pushes away The Spider trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Spider doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Glover Teixeira
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a series of exchange forces Teixeira's back to the fence, without delay The Spider charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Teixeira will be sent flying
Teixeira doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Teixeira forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Glover Teixeira is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Teixeira hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Hard blow to Teixeira's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Spider tries to take Glover Teixeira down... Teixeira stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Teixeira's jaw!
Teixeira doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Teixeira forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Teixeira's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Spider circles out and slips free of Glover Teixeira's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The Spider is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Teixeira's jaw!
Glover Teixeira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson Silva and Teixeira engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Anderson Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice punch by Anderson Silva
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Spider has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Glover Teixeira 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.
Glover Teixeira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Spider doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Glover Teixeira embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Spider who put distance between them
Teixeira doesn't stop bleeding.
Nice punches from Glover Teixeira.
Even nicer blocks from The Spider.
Teixeira misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva tries a hook to the body
and hits Teixeira ribs hard
The Spider steps forward
Teixeira feints.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Glover Teixeira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Anderson Silva was tooling Glover Teixeira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Glover Teixeira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
You can see Teixeira's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Glover Teixeira is a bloody mess!
Solid jabs from Glover Teixeira.
The Spider defends.
Teixeira misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Teixeira attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Teixeira is out! Teixeira is out! Anderson Silva has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Anderson Silva by KO (High kick) at 1:46 Round 3
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 27/30 (90%)
Kicks 13/13 (100%)
Clinch strikes 11/17 (65%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 5 s
Statistics: Glover Teixeira
Punches 0/19 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 61 s
Anderson dominated this fight. Glover did NOT look like someone who was on the Road tot he Middleweight Championship. And now he no longer is.
Editorial sidenote: our lives would have been much easier had Glover won this fight. Though we at ManMMA have no official stance on fighters or preference, screw you Glover for not finishing Silva and making the rest of the MW Road to the Championship much cleaner. Prick.
Anderson Silva looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Glover Teixeira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Glover Teixeira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The Spider moves backwards and Glover Teixeira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Crisp uppercut by The Spider followed by a hard jab
Glover Teixeira stumbles back.
Teixeira has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
0:59 Round 1 and The Spider is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
A right hand from Anderson Silva
makes Teixeira stumble back!
The Spider is holding Glover Teixeira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Glover Teixeira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira launches a few punches to The Spider's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Spider tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Spider tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Glover Teixeira. 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.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Teixeira's chin
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Good front kick from The Spider!
Teixeira stumbles backwards after that one!
Nice punch by Anderson Silva
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
A punch from Glover Teixeira
gets blocked by The Spider.
The Spider launches a hook to the body
Bang! Teixeira stops that one with his ribs!
Glover Teixeira moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Spider pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The Spider goes to the body...
He punishes Teixeira's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Teixeira!
Solid shot from Glover Teixeira to the body.
The Spider blocks in time.
Anderson Silva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A right hand from Anderson Silva
makes Teixeira stumble back!
The Spider studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Anderson Silva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Terrible one sided match... Teixeira was not ready to fight a fighter of Anderson Silva caliber.
Anderson Silva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Teixeira's knee!
The Spider pushes Glover Teixeira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Spider leads with a punch
Glover Teixeira evades but whiffs with a counter.
Anderson Silva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva was tooling Glover Teixeira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Glover Teixeira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Spider and Teixeira circle around the center of the cage.
Anderson Silva was tooling Glover Teixeira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Glover Teixeira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Anderson Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Glover Teixeira attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Teixeira clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Incredible high kick!
Teixeira is worried!
The Spider goes to the body...
He punishes Teixeira's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Anderson Silva.
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Round 2
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Brutal-looking high kick from Anderson Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A left hook from The Spider
grazes the chin of Teixeira.
The Spider showing excellent timing, blasts Glover Teixeira with a right hand.
Great hook by Anderson Silva! Glover Teixeira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The Spider is standing while Teixeira is on the ground on his back
The Spider launches a kick to Teixeira's thigh
Loud pop!
The Spider is standing while Teixeira is on the ground on his back
The Spider launches a kick to Teixeira's thigh
Loud pop!
The Spider is standing while Teixeira is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Glover Teixeira to stand up.
Teixeira climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Spider fires low kicks
punishing Teixeira's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Brilliant combination from Glover Teixeira
The Spider is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Spider is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Teixeira's jaw!
Low kick by Glover Teixeira to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
The Spider tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A left hook from The Spider
grazes the chin of Teixeira.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Teixeira attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Teixeira's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Glover Teixeira's Left cheek
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Teixeira staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
There is a small laceration on Glover Teixeira's Mouth
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Teixeira staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
The Spider looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Glover Teixeira's punches
Teixeira is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Spider.
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Teixeira staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Glover Teixeira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Teixeira stumbles backwards staggered and Anderson Silva launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Teixeira is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Glover Teixeira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
The Spider is standing while Teixeira is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Glover Teixeira is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Glover Teixeira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
The Spider is standing while Teixeira is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva positions himself and tries to finish this!
Anderson Silva storms Glover Teixeira's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Herb Dean is asking Glover Teixeira to defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Glover Teixeira's Left eye
Glover Teixeira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
The Spider is standing while Teixeira is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Glover Teixeira to stand up.
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Teixeira staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Glover Teixeira is on his feet again.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Glover Teixeira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Spider jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
The Spider launches a few hard punches to Glover Teixeira's ribs!
Glover Teixeira's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
after measuring the distance The Spider jump forward with a flying knee
Anderson Silva's knee landed perfectly on Teixeira's chest, from the look of his face that must have really hurt
Glover Teixeira 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.
Glover Teixeira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Spider struggles and launches a few punches to Teixeira's head
Those punches are hitting! Teixeira covers his head!
Glover Teixeira pushes away The Spider trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Spider doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Glover Teixeira
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a series of exchange forces Teixeira's back to the fence, without delay The Spider charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Teixeira will be sent flying
Teixeira doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Teixeira forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Glover Teixeira is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Teixeira hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Hard blow to Teixeira's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Spider tries to take Glover Teixeira down... Teixeira stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Teixeira's jaw!
Teixeira doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Teixeira forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Teixeira's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Spider circles out and slips free of Glover Teixeira's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The Spider is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Teixeira's jaw!
Glover Teixeira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson Silva and Teixeira engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Anderson Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
=========================================
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice punch by Anderson Silva
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Spider has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Glover Teixeira 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.
Glover Teixeira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Spider doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Glover Teixeira embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Spider who put distance between them
Teixeira doesn't stop bleeding.
Nice punches from Glover Teixeira.
Even nicer blocks from The Spider.
Teixeira misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva tries a hook to the body
and hits Teixeira ribs hard
The Spider steps forward
Teixeira feints.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Glover Teixeira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Anderson Silva was tooling Glover Teixeira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Glover Teixeira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
You can see Teixeira's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Glover Teixeira is a bloody mess!
Solid jabs from Glover Teixeira.
The Spider defends.
Teixeira misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Teixeira attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Teixeira is out! Teixeira is out! Anderson Silva has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Anderson Silva by KO (High kick) at 1:46 Round 3
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 27/30 (90%)
Kicks 13/13 (100%)
Clinch strikes 11/17 (65%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 5 s
Statistics: Glover Teixeira
Punches 0/19 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 61 s
Anderson dominated this fight. Glover did NOT look like someone who was on the Road tot he Middleweight Championship. And now he no longer is.
Editorial sidenote: our lives would have been much easier had Glover won this fight. Though we at ManMMA have no official stance on fighters or preference, screw you Glover for not finishing Silva and making the rest of the MW Road to the Championship much cleaner. Prick.
