Entrance
Rampage howls like a wolf as he enters the arena, unfortunately The Pride coverage doesn't show Wanderlei's entrance.
Introduction
At the introduction both fighters look hyped and ready for action.
Referee's Instruction
These two fighters are known for their stare downs and as you can see from the picture above they definitely didn't disappoint
Round One
The first round starts with Wanderlei looking to stand and trade while Rampage seems to have learned from their first fight and tries to get the brazilian on the canvas to inflict his ground and pound game. Rampage is getting some success in close from a muay tai clinch but when the fighters are given a little space Wanderlei goes to work with hooks. At around 8.35 remaining, both fighters start to open up on each other and it looks as though Wanderlei has the edge on stand up, although Rampage is showing a good defense and is covering up well. Half way through the round, Rampage seems to be cut over his eye from what looks to be from a right hook. Rampage takes Silva down to the canvas at around the six minute mark and starts to go to work with his ground and pound game. With nearly two minutes remaining of the round both men are brought to their feet with little going on in the clinch. Wanderlei seizes this opportunity and starts throwing haymakers, but as he opens up he leaves himself open and with 52 seconds remaining Rampage lands a right hand flush that drops Wanderlei to the canvas. Rampage follows Wanderlei and wails down on the brazilian with head shots but doesn't have the time to finish the bout.
Great round for both men. Rampage dropped Wanderlei towards the end of the round but I think Silva had done enough throughout the round as a whole.
Round Two
Round two starts with Wanderlei again looking to set up his power shots whilst also mixing in some hurtful looking kicks. Rampage hangs on and takes Silva to the canvas but the brazilian somehow manoeuvers and wriggles out of Rampage`s guard and again somehow ends up on top. With around three minutes remaining of the round,Wanderlei gets to his feet and aggresively tries to stomp and soccer kick Rampage. Rampage covers up well and makes it to his feet. At 1.43 Wanderlei catches Rampage flush which seems to daze him. He covers up but Wanderlei looking to end the contest gets Rampage into a mauy tai clinch and rains knees into the face of Jackson causing him to nearly fall through the ropes face first. The referee calls a halt to the fight with Rampage unable to continue.
