Post by The Sandmen on Nov 5, 2019 10:46:56 GMT -5
ManMMA Heavyweight Championship
Neither fighter appears to be feeling well today.
Andrei Arlovski is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Cain Velasquez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Now Andrei Arlovski put his title in contention against Velasquez.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Arlovski and Velasquez move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Velasquez.
Arlovski has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Nice punch by Andrei Arlovski
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Cain Velasquez circles around Arlovski
Nice low kick from Velasquez
but Andrei Arlovski stops it.
Andrei Arlovski throws an uppercut
Velasquez slips it.
Arlovski misses a step and Cain Velasquez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cain Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Andrei Arlovski is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Velasquez into his guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Velasquez tries to open up Andrei Arlovski's defense faking a few punches.
Andrei Arlovski wraps his arms around Velasquez's arms and counters the punches.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cain Velasquez can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Arlovski is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez storms over Arlovski with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Velasquez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Arlovski's face with his elbows!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Arlovski pushes Cain Velasquez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Velasquez steps backwards away from Andrei Arlovski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Brilliant combination from Andrei Arlovski
that forces Velasquez to try and defend better.
Cain Velasquez moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Brilliant combination from Cain Velasquez
that forces Arlovski to try and defend better.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Andrei Arlovski!
Velasquez ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Velasquez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Andrei Arlovski didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Andrei Arlovski can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Velasquez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Arlovski uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Arlovski misses a step and Cain Velasquez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Velasquez moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez struggles on the ground and tries to break Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Arlovski doesn't want to free his opponent and Velasquez continues in closed guard
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Arlovski can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Velasquez tries to move on the ground and shows Andrei Arlovski a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Velasquez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Velasquez's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Forehead
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
Arlovski doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Not a desiderable position that Velasquez is in now. Andrei Arlovski is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Andrei Arlovski and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Andrei Arlovski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
A left hook from Arlovski
grazes the chin of Velasquez.
Velasquez has a small cut in his Chin
Velasquez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Arlovski sprawls and remains on his feet.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Arlovski is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Velasquez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Cain Velasquez
Crushing shot to Arlovski's body! He's holding his side
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Velasquez moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
0:32 Round 2 and Arlovski is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Arlovski measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
deflected by Arlovski.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over Arlovski's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Arlovski doesn't fight back!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez pushes Andrei Arlovski against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Andrei Arlovski struggles not allowing Cain Velasquez improve his position.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez pushes Andrei Arlovski against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Andrei Arlovski struggles not allowing Cain Velasquez improve his position.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez is cooling the fight on the ground
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
Arlovski anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez looks to posture up and open Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Andrei Arlovski has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Cain Velasquez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski goes down.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez storms over Arlovski with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Andrei Arlovski blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Arlovski uses his forearms to block the impact!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Arlovski
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cain Velasquez moves to better his position on the ground...
Cain Velasquez viciously slams hammer blows to Arlovski's face!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Arlovski uses his forearms to block the impact!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Andrei Arlovski fakes some punches
Velasquez ties him up.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Andrei Arlovski tries to better his position on the ground...
Arlovski is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Andrei Arlovski pushes Cain Velasquez down and prevents his attempts to escape
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Andrei Arlovski pushes Cain Velasquez down and prevents his attempts to escape
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Andrei Arlovski fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Velasquez's face!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to move on the ground and shows Andrei Arlovski a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Velasquez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
The cutman is working on Velasquez's face.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Velasquez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Andrei Arlovski didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Velasquez tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Arlovski leans and gets Cain Velasquez's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Velasquez 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) is cheering him!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Cain Velasquez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Andrei Arlovski doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
Andrei Arlovski takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and launches himself over Arlovski!
Nice move by Velasquez who clinches and pushes Arlovski against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez launches a knee towards Andrei Arlovski's left tight
Arlovski struggles and blocks the impact.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski pushes off of Cain Velasquez and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Velasquez stumbles backwards but Andrei Arlovski chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Velasquez gets hold of a leg and trips Arlovski to the mat!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Arlovski's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Arlovski leans and gets Cain Velasquez's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Arlovski's being punished here!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over Arlovski's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Arlovski time to recover. Andrei Arlovski seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Cain Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown!
Andrei Arlovski sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
Arlovski tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Arlovski is clinching with Velasquez.
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez and Andrei Arlovski are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez steps for a throw
Andrei Arlovski is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Velasquez launches a vicious knee to Andrei Arlovski's head!
Arlovski pushes forward and rolls over his own back! Nice move! Andrei Arlovski stands up!
Back to the beginning! Andrei Arlovski is standing now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Arlovski is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
Velasquez tries to stand up!
Arlovski doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Cain Velasquez is on his feet again.
The two exchange wildly
Arlovski is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Forehead
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Arlovski moves forward and tries a Superman punch!
Bang! That crushes Velasquez's face and maybe his hopes of winning this fight too!
Cain Velasquez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Arlovski
Velasquez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Andrei Arlovski tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Velasquez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cain Velasquez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cain Velasquez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Andrei Arlovski
well done Arlovski falls hard on the mat
Velasquez is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Cain Velasquez opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Arlovski's guard.
Arlovski didn't see that coming. Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski now.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez aggressively and repeatedly punches Arlovski.
Good job by Arlovski blocking and slipping the blows.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez looks to posture up and open Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Andrei Arlovski has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Arlovski is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Velasquez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Andrei Arlovski can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Deep breaths from Andrei Arlovski who tries a hammer punch to Velasquez's ribs.
That hit Velasquez who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Velasquez can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. 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 clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Andrei Arlovski!
Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Andrei Arlovski has found an opening in the defense of Velasquez, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Velasquez is wobbling!
A right hand from Cain Velasquez
misses its target.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
A wicked punch by Andrei Arlovski
goes awry.
Velasquez doesn't stop bleeding.
Velasquez is holding Andrei Arlovski's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrei Arlovski shows great balance while pushing away Cain Velasquez
Velasquez is holding Andrei Arlovski's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrei Arlovski shows great balance while pushing away Cain Velasquez
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
A furious flurry of punches from Andrei Arlovski
puts Velasquez in a world of hurt!
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Cain Velasquez catches Andrei Arlovski's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Velasquez.
Hard blow to Arlovski's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Velasquez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to escape from the full mount...
Andrei Arlovski is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez tries to move on the ground and shows Andrei Arlovski a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Velasquez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Velasquez's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Not a desiderable position that Velasquez is in now. Andrei Arlovski is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Arlovski positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Velasquez's being punished here!
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Velasquez was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by TKO (Elbows) at 3:16 Round 4
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 23/34 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 38/67 (57%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 724 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 8/12 (67%)
GnP strikes 24/64 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 722 s
Andrei Arlovski defends the Heavyweight title!
A pretty good fight here. Cain allowed Arlovski to get off to a big advantage early in a round, then he would storm back. He did this for several rounds, before all the damage he was letting AA do it him added up and finished him. Get better strategies, maybe? Decent fight though. Despite that, both fighters are looking pale today.