Post by The Sandmen on Apr 18, 2012 15:19:07 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Cain Velasquez chants all around the place!
Shane Carwin looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Velasquez while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Cain Velasquez is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Shane Carwin and Cain Velasquez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Shane Carwin and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Carwin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cain Velasquez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shane Carwin is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Carwin
He succeeds!
Shane Carwin is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Carwin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carwin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shane Carwin is in closed guard over Velasquez
Carwin tries to escape from the closed guard
Carwin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shane Carwin is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Carwin
He succeeds!
Shane Carwin is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Carwin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Carwin's side.
Shane Carwin is in closed guard over Velasquez
Carwin 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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) is cheering him!
Shane Carwin is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Carwin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shane Carwin looks to pass to mount...
Carwin slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Cain Velasquez.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Shane Carwin is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Carwin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shane Carwin controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shane Carwin is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Carwin tries to open up Cain Velasquez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Velasquez in the side of the head
Shane Carwin is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Shane Carwin is in half guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Carwin tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy 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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and launches himself over Carwin!
Shane Carwin is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Velasquez and pushes him away!
Velasquez misses a step and Shane Carwin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shane Carwin attempts a sweep single...
Cain Velasquez was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Carwin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cain Velasquez embrace and tries to move away...
Cain Velasquez pushes Carwin forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Velasquez launches a few hard punches to Shane Carwin's ribs!
Carwin struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez is launching some bone breaking punches to Carwin's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shane Carwin's eyes.
Hard blow to Carwin's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez tries to take Shane Carwin down... Carwin stumbles backwards and Cain Velasquez launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Carwin's jaw!
Shane Carwin 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 3:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shane Carwin slightly pushes Velasquez into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
Cain Velasquez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carwin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cain Velasquez embrace and tries to move away...
Cain Velasquez pushes Carwin forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cain Velasquez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Velasquez circles out and slips free of Shane Carwin's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Velasquez is holding Shane Carwin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shane Carwin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carwin's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shane Carwin
Velasquez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Shane Carwin! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Shane Carwin doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Shane Carwin's Nose
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shane Carwin
Carwin 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 side mount over Shane Carwin
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Velasquez drills Shane Carwin's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shane Carwin
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
They could take their toll on Carwin.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shane Carwin
Shane Carwin doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Velasquez's moves.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Tremendous strikes from Velasquez!
Some big punches are landing!
Cain Velasquez launches a rapid series of punches
taking Carwin from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez circles around Carwin
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez and Shane Carwin are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez steps for a throw
Shane Carwin is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez tries to take Shane Carwin down... Carwin stumbles backwards and Cain Velasquez launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Carwin's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Shane Carwin tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cain Velasquez
Shane Carwin fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez takes a break to breathe while holding Shane Carwin.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Velasquez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shane Carwin embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Velasquez who put distance between them
Cain Velasquez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Carwin goes down.
Crushing shot to Carwin's body! He's holding his side
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Carwin
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
deflected by Carwin.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Shane Carwin tries to take advantage...
Carwin tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Carwin
Velasquez moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Carwin tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Carwin tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Carwin 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.
Carwin clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Cain Velasquez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Carwin's face!
Carwin has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Not a desiderable position that Velasquez is in now. Shane Carwin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shane Carwin 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 Carwin
Carwin 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 2:50 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Shane Carwin attempts to move to full guard
Shane Carwin manages to switch to full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Carwin
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
They could take their toll on Carwin.
Carwin has a small cut in his Right eye
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Carwin
Velasquez tries to escape from the closed guard
Velasquez succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Carwin
You can see Carwin's blood making stains in the mat.
Carwin tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Carwin
Carwin tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Carwin
Carwin tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Carwin
Shane Carwin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cain Velasquez aggressively and repeatedly punches Carwin.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Carwin
Cain Velasquez is looking to pass Shane Carwin's guard...
Cain Velasquez gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Shane Carwin is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shane Carwin is a bloody mess!
Carwin tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shane Carwin, who is barely covering up!
Carwin has a small cut in his Left eye
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Shane Carwin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shane Carwin doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Velasquez's moves.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Velasquez fires a barrage of punches at Carwin's head!
This is bad! Velasquez is just pounding on Shane Carwin's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Shane Carwin'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 free his leg
Cain Velasquez uses some of his skill by jumping out of Carwin's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Velasquez tries to grapple
He puts Carwin in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez grapple with Shane Carwin and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Shane Carwin falls hard on the mat with Cain Velasquez on top of him
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shane Carwin, who is barely covering up!
Carwin's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Velasquez leans back...
He clobbers Shane Carwin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Carwin's Left eye is beginning to swell
Carwin has a small cut in his Left eye
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Velasquez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Carwin from the side mount!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shane Carwin
You can see Carwin's blood making stains in the mat.
Cain Velasquez looks to pass to mount...
Velasquez slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shane Carwin.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shane Carwin
Shane Carwin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shane Carwin, who is barely covering up!
John McCarthy is asking Carwin to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Carwin.
Carwin's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Cain Velasquez by TKO (GnP) at 1:17 Round 3
Statistics: Shane Carwin
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 10/13 (77%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 418 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 15/16 (94%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/13 (38%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 36/46 (78%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 418 s
A decent performance by Shane Carwin today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
Dominating performance by Velasquez who took his best game against Shane Carwin.
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
Shane Carwin looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Velasquez while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Cain Velasquez is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Shane Carwin and Cain Velasquez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Shane Carwin and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Carwin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cain Velasquez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shane Carwin is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Carwin
He succeeds!
Shane Carwin is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Carwin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carwin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shane Carwin is in closed guard over Velasquez
Carwin tries to escape from the closed guard
Carwin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shane Carwin is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Carwin
He succeeds!
Shane Carwin is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Carwin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Carwin's side.
Shane Carwin is in closed guard over Velasquez
Carwin 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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) is cheering him!
Shane Carwin is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Carwin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shane Carwin looks to pass to mount...
Carwin slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Cain Velasquez.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Shane Carwin is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Carwin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shane Carwin controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shane Carwin is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Carwin tries to open up Cain Velasquez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Velasquez in the side of the head
Shane Carwin is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Shane Carwin is in half guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Carwin tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy 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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and launches himself over Carwin!
Shane Carwin is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Velasquez and pushes him away!
Velasquez misses a step and Shane Carwin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shane Carwin attempts a sweep single...
Cain Velasquez was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Carwin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cain Velasquez embrace and tries to move away...
Cain Velasquez pushes Carwin forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Velasquez launches a few hard punches to Shane Carwin's ribs!
Carwin struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez is launching some bone breaking punches to Carwin's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shane Carwin's eyes.
Hard blow to Carwin's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez tries to take Shane Carwin down... Carwin stumbles backwards and Cain Velasquez launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Carwin's jaw!
Shane Carwin 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 3:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shane Carwin slightly pushes Velasquez into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
Cain Velasquez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carwin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cain Velasquez embrace and tries to move away...
Cain Velasquez pushes Carwin forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cain Velasquez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Velasquez circles out and slips free of Shane Carwin's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Velasquez is holding Shane Carwin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shane Carwin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carwin's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shane Carwin
Velasquez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Shane Carwin! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Shane Carwin doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Shane Carwin's Nose
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shane Carwin
Carwin 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 side mount over Shane Carwin
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Velasquez drills Shane Carwin's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shane Carwin
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
They could take their toll on Carwin.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shane Carwin
Shane Carwin doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Velasquez's moves.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Tremendous strikes from Velasquez!
Some big punches are landing!
Cain Velasquez launches a rapid series of punches
taking Carwin from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez circles around Carwin
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez and Shane Carwin are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez steps for a throw
Shane Carwin is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez tries to take Shane Carwin down... Carwin stumbles backwards and Cain Velasquez launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Carwin's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Shane Carwin tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cain Velasquez
Shane Carwin fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez takes a break to breathe while holding Shane Carwin.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Velasquez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shane Carwin embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Velasquez who put distance between them
Cain Velasquez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Carwin goes down.
Crushing shot to Carwin's body! He's holding his side
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Carwin
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
deflected by Carwin.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Shane Carwin tries to take advantage...
Carwin tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Carwin
Velasquez moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Carwin tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Carwin tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Carwin 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.
Carwin clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Cain Velasquez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Carwin's face!
Carwin has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Not a desiderable position that Velasquez is in now. Shane Carwin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shane Carwin 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 Carwin
Carwin 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 2:50 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Shane Carwin attempts to move to full guard
Shane Carwin manages to switch to full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Carwin
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
They could take their toll on Carwin.
Carwin has a small cut in his Right eye
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Carwin
Velasquez tries to escape from the closed guard
Velasquez succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Carwin
You can see Carwin's blood making stains in the mat.
Carwin tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Carwin
Carwin tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Carwin
Carwin tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Carwin
Shane Carwin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cain Velasquez aggressively and repeatedly punches Carwin.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Carwin
Cain Velasquez is looking to pass Shane Carwin's guard...
Cain Velasquez gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Shane Carwin is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shane Carwin is a bloody mess!
Carwin tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shane Carwin, who is barely covering up!
Carwin has a small cut in his Left eye
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Shane Carwin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shane Carwin doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Velasquez's moves.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Velasquez fires a barrage of punches at Carwin's head!
This is bad! Velasquez is just pounding on Shane Carwin's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Shane Carwin'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 free his leg
Cain Velasquez uses some of his skill by jumping out of Carwin's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Velasquez tries to grapple
He puts Carwin in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez grapple with Shane Carwin and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Shane Carwin falls hard on the mat with Cain Velasquez on top of him
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shane Carwin, who is barely covering up!
Carwin's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Velasquez leans back...
He clobbers Shane Carwin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Carwin's Left eye is beginning to swell
Carwin has a small cut in his Left eye
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Carwin
Velasquez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Carwin from the side mount!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shane Carwin
You can see Carwin's blood making stains in the mat.
Cain Velasquez looks to pass to mount...
Velasquez slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shane Carwin.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shane Carwin
Shane Carwin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shane Carwin, who is barely covering up!
John McCarthy is asking Carwin to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Carwin.
Carwin's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Cain Velasquez by TKO (GnP) at 1:17 Round 3
Statistics: Shane Carwin
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 10/13 (77%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 418 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 15/16 (94%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/13 (38%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 36/46 (78%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 418 s
A decent performance by Shane Carwin today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
Dominating performance by Velasquez who took his best game against Shane Carwin.
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!