Post by The Sandmen on Feb 15, 2012 23:41:23 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Cain Velasquez chants all around the place!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Cain Velasquez 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 has challenged Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to this fight. Internet fans think its a record-booster fight.
The oddsmakers are with Cain Valasquez on this one.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cain Velasquez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Velasquez is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Cain Velasquez
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Cain Velasquez catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Velasquez.
Minotauro ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Minotauro
Cain Velasquez moves to better his position on the ground...
Cain Velasquez viciously slams hammer blows to Minotauro's face!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Minotauro
Cain Velasquez hovers above Minotauro
Good punches to Minotauro's body.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Minotauro
Minotauro launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Velasquez's ribs.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Minotauro
Minotauro has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Velasquez is in closed guard... Minotauro 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...
Velasquez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Blocked by Minotauro.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Minotauro
Minotauro throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Cain Velasquez realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Minotauro misses a step and Cain Velasquez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Velasquez cartwheels towards Minotauro!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Velasquez drills Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Velasquez steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cain Velasquez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cain Velasquez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira swings and Velasquez has to retreat
Not a desiderable position that Minotauro is in now. Cain Velasquez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Minotauro with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez charges at Minotauro throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Minotauro is rocked!
Minotauro's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Minotauro seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Velasquez won't budge, forcing Minotauro to pull guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Minotauro
Minotauro reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Velasquez blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Minotauro
Velasquez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Minotauro from the side mount!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Velasquez drills Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Minotauro's Nose is beginning to swell
Minotauro has a small cut in his Nose
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Velasquez's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Minotauro
Minotauro tries to show some ground skills
Velasquez uses his strength to keep Velasquez at a disadvantage
Minotauro clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Velasquez drills Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Minotauro
Velasquez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't defend himself!
Minotauro has a small cut in his Nose
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Minotauro
Velasquez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't defend himself!
Minotauro's Nose is beginning to swell
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Quick hook by Cain Velasquez
Good shot! Minotauro has reasons to be worried.
Minotauro has a small cut in his Nose
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dives for Cain Velasquez's right leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Cain Velasquez steps his leg out of danger while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira remains on the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Cain Velasquez, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira swings...
...no good.
Minotauro studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lightning fast low kick from Minotauro!
Velasquez blocks that kick with his leg.
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Velasquez tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Velasquez is clinching with Minotauro.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Terrible one sided match... Minotauro was not ready to fight a fighter of Cain Velasquez caliber.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Velasquez hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Minotauro with uppercuts!
Minotauro is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Minotauro is unable to escape!
Minotauro's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Velasquez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Velasquez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotauro gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Velasquez pummels back into position.
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Cain Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Minotauro is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Minotauro
Velasquez tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro tries to show some ground skills
Velasquez uses his strength to keep Velasquez at a disadvantage
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who is barely covering up!
Minotauro's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Minotauro has a small cut in his Right cheek
Minotauro seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Minotauro clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Velasquez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cain Velasquez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Cain Velasquez rolls him over and takes his back!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Minotauro
Velasquez is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Velasquez leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Minotauro's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Minotauro
Cain Velasquez throws his leg over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Cain Velasquez's rear naked choke attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Cain Velasquez and ends up on top!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Velasquez
Minotauro tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Velasquez
Minotauro tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Minotauro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minotauro's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Velasquez
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Cain Velasquez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Minotauro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minotauro's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Velasquez
Minotauro doesn't stop bleeding.
Minotauro tries to escape from closed guard...
Velasquez waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Cain Velasquez is on half guard!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Minotauro
Velasquez launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Minotauro is covering himself! Velasquez tries to force the situation and Minotauro clumsily gives his back!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Minotauro
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Minotauro's face with those brutal elbows! Minotauro needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Minotauro has a small cut in his Left eye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cain Velasquez!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Minotauro
Velasquez leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Minotauro to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Minotauro.
Minotauro's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Cain Velasquez by TKO (GnP) at 4:24 Round 2
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 353 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 34/39 (87%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 353 s
Minotauro had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba).
A highlight reel performance by Velasquez from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
What a fight! I love my job!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Cain Velasquez 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 has challenged Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to this fight. Internet fans think its a record-booster fight.
The oddsmakers are with Cain Valasquez on this one.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cain Velasquez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Velasquez is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Cain Velasquez
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Cain Velasquez catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Velasquez.
Minotauro ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Minotauro
Cain Velasquez moves to better his position on the ground...
Cain Velasquez viciously slams hammer blows to Minotauro's face!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Minotauro
Cain Velasquez hovers above Minotauro
Good punches to Minotauro's body.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Minotauro
Minotauro launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Velasquez's ribs.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Minotauro
Minotauro has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Velasquez is in closed guard... Minotauro 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...
Velasquez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Blocked by Minotauro.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Minotauro
Minotauro throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Cain Velasquez realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Minotauro misses a step and Cain Velasquez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Velasquez cartwheels towards Minotauro!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Velasquez drills Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Velasquez steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cain Velasquez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cain Velasquez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira swings and Velasquez has to retreat
Not a desiderable position that Minotauro is in now. Cain Velasquez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Minotauro with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez charges at Minotauro throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Minotauro is rocked!
Minotauro's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Minotauro seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Velasquez won't budge, forcing Minotauro to pull guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Minotauro
Minotauro reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Velasquez blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Minotauro
Velasquez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Minotauro from the side mount!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Velasquez drills Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Minotauro's Nose is beginning to swell
Minotauro has a small cut in his Nose
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Velasquez's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Minotauro
Minotauro tries to show some ground skills
Velasquez uses his strength to keep Velasquez at a disadvantage
Minotauro clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Velasquez drills Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Minotauro
Velasquez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't defend himself!
Minotauro has a small cut in his Nose
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Minotauro
Velasquez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't defend himself!
Minotauro's Nose is beginning to swell
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Quick hook by Cain Velasquez
Good shot! Minotauro has reasons to be worried.
Minotauro has a small cut in his Nose
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dives for Cain Velasquez's right leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Cain Velasquez steps his leg out of danger while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira remains on the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Cain Velasquez, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira swings...
...no good.
Minotauro studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lightning fast low kick from Minotauro!
Velasquez blocks that kick with his leg.
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Velasquez tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Velasquez is clinching with Minotauro.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Terrible one sided match... Minotauro was not ready to fight a fighter of Cain Velasquez caliber.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Velasquez hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Minotauro with uppercuts!
Minotauro is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Minotauro is unable to escape!
Minotauro's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Velasquez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Velasquez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotauro gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Velasquez pummels back into position.
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Cain Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Minotauro is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Minotauro
Velasquez tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro tries to show some ground skills
Velasquez uses his strength to keep Velasquez at a disadvantage
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who is barely covering up!
Minotauro's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Minotauro has a small cut in his Right cheek
Minotauro seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Minotauro clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Velasquez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cain Velasquez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Cain Velasquez rolls him over and takes his back!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Minotauro
Velasquez is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Velasquez leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Minotauro's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Minotauro
Cain Velasquez throws his leg over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Cain Velasquez's rear naked choke attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Cain Velasquez and ends up on top!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Velasquez
Minotauro tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Velasquez
Minotauro tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Minotauro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minotauro's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Velasquez
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Cain Velasquez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Minotauro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minotauro's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Velasquez
Minotauro doesn't stop bleeding.
Minotauro tries to escape from closed guard...
Velasquez waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Cain Velasquez is on half guard!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Minotauro
Velasquez launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Minotauro is covering himself! Velasquez tries to force the situation and Minotauro clumsily gives his back!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Minotauro
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Minotauro's face with those brutal elbows! Minotauro needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Minotauro has a small cut in his Left eye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cain Velasquez!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Minotauro
Velasquez leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Minotauro to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Minotauro.
Minotauro's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Cain Velasquez by TKO (GnP) at 4:24 Round 2
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 353 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 34/39 (87%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 353 s
Minotauro had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba).
A highlight reel performance by Velasquez from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
What a fight! I love my job!