Post by The Sandmen on Feb 10, 2014 19:09:39 GMT -5
Rashad Evans 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 looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Velasquez is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Velasquez.
It looks like Evans was hit by a bus!
Velasquez decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Velasquez moves back and takes a deep breath.
Cain Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Evans
Velasquez moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Evans
Cain Velasquez throws a flurry of punches at Evans...
Evans is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans 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 Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Evans
Velasquez tries to jump to side mount.
Rashad Evans closed his guard around Cain Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Velasquez leans back...
He clobbers Rashad Evans's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Evans's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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 wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cain Velasquez can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Cain Velasquez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Cain Velasquez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Evans misses a step and Cain Velasquez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cain Velasquez tries to open Evans's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Cain Velasquez. Evans is unable to cover himself now!
Evans's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
Velasquez knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rashad Evans
Blocked by Evans.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Velasquez pushes Rashad Evans and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Velasquez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
Cain Velasquez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez postures up and launches another series of punches!
Evans pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Cain Velasquez's offensive.
Velasquez misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from Rashad Evans
that stun Velasquez.
Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cain Velasquez's punches
Evans is on the receiving end of a great combo by Velasquez.
Evans has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Velasquez goes to the body...
He punishes Evans's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Velasquez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Evans.
Hard blow to Velasquez's mid-section, he seems hurt
Nice punches from Rashad Evans.
Even nicer blocks from Velasquez.
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Cain Velasquez jumps back and jabs
Velasquez seems staggered and Rashad Evans runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Velasquez's Right eye is beginning to swell
Several good body shots
land on Evans.
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Cain Velasquez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Velasquez
Evans use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Cain Velasquez holds Rashad Evans and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Velasquez
Evans is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez aggressively and repeatedly punches Evans.
Good job by Evans blocking and slipping the blows.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez aggressively and repeatedly punches Evans.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Cain Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Evans
Velasquez tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Evans
Velasquez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Cain Velasquez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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.
Velasquez tries to open up Rashad Evans's defense faking a few punches.
Rashad Evans wraps his arms around Velasquez's arms and counters the punches.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Velasquez has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
Cain Velasquez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Evans grapple with Cain Velasquez and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Cain Velasquez managed to maintain his balances and move away from Evans
Evans launches a kick
Velasquez checks it and keeps distance.
Velasquez misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans showing excellent timing, blasts Cain Velasquez with a right hand.
Great hook by Rashad Evans! Cain Velasquez is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Chin
Evans is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
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
Velasquez climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Cain Velasquez has found an opening in the defense of Evans, launching a big uppercut
Rashad Evans is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cain Velasquez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
A right hand from Cain Velasquez
surprises Evans!
Evans's Chin is beginning to swell
Cain Velasquez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Evans is on the receiving end of a great combo by Velasquez.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Rashad Evans and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Evans is holding Cain Velasquez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cain Velasquez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
They could take their toll on Velasquez.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Velasquez
Evans tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Velasquez from the side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll on the ground...
Evans knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Velasquez misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cain Velasquez
Solid shots!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Evans has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evans is moving on the ground...
Velasquez tries to counter Evans's moves on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Cain Velasquez.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Cain Velasquez.
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Round 3
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Cain Velasquez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Evans
Velasquez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez takes a break to breathe while holding Rashad Evans.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Velasquez doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Velasquez may be in trouble!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Velasquez doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Evans has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Once Velasquez is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Velasquez gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rashad Evans doesn't let Cain Velasquez get in on his legs.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Cain Velasquez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evans wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Velasquez wants nothing of that and pushes Evans.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cain Velasquez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Velasquez launches a furious hook!
That hits Evans's chin like a wrecking ball! Evans loses balance and goes to the mat.
Velasquez is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Rashad Evans kicks his legs trying to keep Cain Velasquez away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Velasquez is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Rashad Evans launches an up-kick intended for Cain Velasquez's head...
It lands flush with Cain Velasquez's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Velasquez is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Cain Velasquez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez moves backwards and gestures for Rashad Evans to stand up.
Rashad Evans is on his feet again.
Velasquez doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Cain Velasquez pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans stumbles backwards and Cain Velasquez circles to get the center of the cage
Cain Velasquez goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
Evans seems staggered and Cain Velasquez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Evans's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans circles around Velasquez
Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cain Velasquez's punches
Velasquez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Evans.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cain Velasquez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Velasquez
Evans tries to escape from the closed guard
Evans succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Velasquez
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
Rashad Evans 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.
Cain Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Evans
Velasquez doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Evans
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Velasquez moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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 half guard over Evans
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Velasquez fires a barrage of punches at Evans's head!
The punches go wide.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Evans
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 Evans
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Velasquez gets a good position on the ground. ..
Evans holds Cain Velasquez arms and counters his opponent punches.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Evans
Cain Velasquez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
They could take their toll on Evans.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Evans
Cain Velasquez tries to free his leg
Rashad Evans moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Velasquez steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Velasquez is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Rashad Evans
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Cain Velasquez hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rashad Evans 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.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
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 4
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Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Velasquez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Evans
Cain Velasquez positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Evans's abdomen
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
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 to open Evans's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Cain Velasquez. Evans is unable to cover himself now!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
They could take their toll on Evans.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cain Velasquez controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez suddenly holds Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
Evans can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Cain Velasquez!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Velasquez
Evans is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez moves to better his position on the ground...
Cain Velasquez viciously slams hammer blows to Evans's face!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Velasquez doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Cain Velasquez pushes Rashad Evans down and prevents his attempts to escape
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Velasquez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rashad Evans
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Right cheek
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Evans's face with those brutal elbows! Evans needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Cain Velasquez rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Evans
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Velasquez tries to open up Rashad Evans's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Evans in the side of the head
Velasquez is in rear mount over Evans
Cain Velasquez aggressively and repeatedly punches Evans.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Evans
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Cain Velasquez hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
Evans ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Evans
Cain Velasquez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cain Velasquez throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Velasquez is in rear mount over Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Evans
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Cain Velasquez tries to get his arm under Rashad Evans's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Rashad Evans's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Crippling lock!
That Neck Crank looks tight...
That Neck Crank from Cain Velasquez appears to be unbreakable
Evans's Chin is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Velasquez is locking that Neck Crank...
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Velasquez secures the lock while Rashad Evans refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Cain Velasquez by Submission (Neck Crank) at 4:03 Round 4
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 22/41 (54%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/23 (65%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 700 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 22/35 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 67/109 (61%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 675 s
This was an absolutely fascinating fight. These two are mirror images of each other. Both have excellent wrestling and GnP, and good stand up. Cain took Rashad down and GnPed him for a bit, then Rashad got up, they did some striking, Rashad took Cain down, same thing, rinse, repeat, etc. Eventually, Cain got a bit better of the stand up, then got an important takedown with Rashad a bit rocked and he went to town on the GnP for the win. Not an easy fight for either guy, but a good one for fans of a full gauntlet of MMA action. Liked it.
Cain Velasquez looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Velasquez is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Velasquez.
It looks like Evans was hit by a bus!
Velasquez decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Velasquez moves back and takes a deep breath.
Cain Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Evans
Velasquez moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Evans
Cain Velasquez throws a flurry of punches at Evans...
Evans is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans 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 Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Evans
Velasquez tries to jump to side mount.
Rashad Evans closed his guard around Cain Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Velasquez leans back...
He clobbers Rashad Evans's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Evans's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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 wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cain Velasquez can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Cain Velasquez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Cain Velasquez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Evans misses a step and Cain Velasquez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cain Velasquez tries to open Evans's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Cain Velasquez. Evans is unable to cover himself now!
Evans's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
Velasquez knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rashad Evans
Blocked by Evans.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Velasquez pushes Rashad Evans and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Velasquez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
Cain Velasquez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez postures up and launches another series of punches!
Evans pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Cain Velasquez's offensive.
Velasquez misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from Rashad Evans
that stun Velasquez.
Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cain Velasquez's punches
Evans is on the receiving end of a great combo by Velasquez.
Evans has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Velasquez goes to the body...
He punishes Evans's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Velasquez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Evans.
Hard blow to Velasquez's mid-section, he seems hurt
Nice punches from Rashad Evans.
Even nicer blocks from Velasquez.
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Cain Velasquez jumps back and jabs
Velasquez seems staggered and Rashad Evans runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Velasquez's Right eye is beginning to swell
Several good body shots
land on Evans.
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Cain Velasquez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Velasquez
Evans use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Cain Velasquez holds Rashad Evans and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Velasquez
Evans is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez aggressively and repeatedly punches Evans.
Good job by Evans blocking and slipping the blows.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez aggressively and repeatedly punches Evans.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Cain Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Evans
Velasquez tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Evans
Velasquez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Cain Velasquez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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.
Velasquez tries to open up Rashad Evans's defense faking a few punches.
Rashad Evans wraps his arms around Velasquez's arms and counters the punches.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Velasquez has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
Cain Velasquez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Evans grapple with Cain Velasquez and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Cain Velasquez managed to maintain his balances and move away from Evans
Evans launches a kick
Velasquez checks it and keeps distance.
Velasquez misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans showing excellent timing, blasts Cain Velasquez with a right hand.
Great hook by Rashad Evans! Cain Velasquez is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Chin
Evans is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
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
Velasquez climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Cain Velasquez has found an opening in the defense of Evans, launching a big uppercut
Rashad Evans is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cain Velasquez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
A right hand from Cain Velasquez
surprises Evans!
Evans's Chin is beginning to swell
Cain Velasquez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Evans is on the receiving end of a great combo by Velasquez.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Rashad Evans and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Evans is holding Cain Velasquez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cain Velasquez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
They could take their toll on Velasquez.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Velasquez
Evans tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Velasquez from the side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll on the ground...
Evans knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Velasquez misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cain Velasquez
Solid shots!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Evans has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evans is moving on the ground...
Velasquez tries to counter Evans's moves on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Cain Velasquez.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Cain Velasquez.
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Round 3
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Cain Velasquez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Evans
Velasquez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez takes a break to breathe while holding Rashad Evans.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Velasquez doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Velasquez may be in trouble!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Velasquez doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Evans has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Once Velasquez is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Velasquez gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rashad Evans doesn't let Cain Velasquez get in on his legs.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Cain Velasquez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evans wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Velasquez wants nothing of that and pushes Evans.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cain Velasquez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Velasquez launches a furious hook!
That hits Evans's chin like a wrecking ball! Evans loses balance and goes to the mat.
Velasquez is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Rashad Evans kicks his legs trying to keep Cain Velasquez away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Velasquez is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Rashad Evans launches an up-kick intended for Cain Velasquez's head...
It lands flush with Cain Velasquez's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Velasquez is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Cain Velasquez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez moves backwards and gestures for Rashad Evans to stand up.
Rashad Evans is on his feet again.
Velasquez doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Cain Velasquez pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans stumbles backwards and Cain Velasquez circles to get the center of the cage
Cain Velasquez goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
Evans seems staggered and Cain Velasquez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Evans's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans circles around Velasquez
Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cain Velasquez's punches
Velasquez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Evans.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cain Velasquez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Velasquez
Evans tries to escape from the closed guard
Evans succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Velasquez
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
Rashad Evans 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.
Cain Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Evans
Velasquez doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Evans
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Velasquez moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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 half guard over Evans
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Velasquez fires a barrage of punches at Evans's head!
The punches go wide.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Evans
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 Evans
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Velasquez gets a good position on the ground. ..
Evans holds Cain Velasquez arms and counters his opponent punches.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Evans
Cain Velasquez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
They could take their toll on Evans.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Evans
Cain Velasquez tries to free his leg
Rashad Evans moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Velasquez steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Velasquez is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Rashad Evans
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Cain Velasquez hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rashad Evans 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.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
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 4
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Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Velasquez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Evans
Cain Velasquez positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Evans's abdomen
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
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 to open Evans's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Cain Velasquez. Evans is unable to cover himself now!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
They could take their toll on Evans.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cain Velasquez controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez suddenly holds Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
Evans can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Cain Velasquez!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Velasquez
Evans is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez moves to better his position on the ground...
Cain Velasquez viciously slams hammer blows to Evans's face!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Velasquez doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Cain Velasquez pushes Rashad Evans down and prevents his attempts to escape
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Velasquez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rashad Evans
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Right cheek
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Cain Velasquez hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Evans's face with those brutal elbows! Evans needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Cain Velasquez rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Evans
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Velasquez tries to open up Rashad Evans's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Evans in the side of the head
Velasquez is in rear mount over Evans
Cain Velasquez aggressively and repeatedly punches Evans.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Evans
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Cain Velasquez hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
Evans ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Evans
Cain Velasquez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cain Velasquez throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Velasquez is in rear mount over Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Evans
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Cain Velasquez tries to get his arm under Rashad Evans's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Rashad Evans's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Crippling lock!
That Neck Crank looks tight...
That Neck Crank from Cain Velasquez appears to be unbreakable
Evans's Chin is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Velasquez is locking that Neck Crank...
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Velasquez secures the lock while Rashad Evans refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Cain Velasquez by Submission (Neck Crank) at 4:03 Round 4
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 22/41 (54%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/23 (65%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 700 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 22/35 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 67/109 (61%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 675 s
This was an absolutely fascinating fight. These two are mirror images of each other. Both have excellent wrestling and GnP, and good stand up. Cain took Rashad down and GnPed him for a bit, then Rashad got up, they did some striking, Rashad took Cain down, same thing, rinse, repeat, etc. Eventually, Cain got a bit better of the stand up, then got an important takedown with Rashad a bit rocked and he went to town on the GnP for the win. Not an easy fight for either guy, but a good one for fans of a full gauntlet of MMA action. Liked it.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!