Post by The Sandmen on Oct 16, 2015 16:52:05 GMT -5
ManMMA Heavyweight Championship
Ferocious staredown by Velasquez while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Ferocious staredown by Iceman while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Now Cain Velasquez put his title in contention against Iceman.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Iceman dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Nice punch by Cain Velasquez
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Crisp uppercut by Velasquez followed by a hard jab
Chuck Liddell stumbles back.
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.
Cain Velasquez fakes a few punches and advance towards Iceman trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Iceman pushes Cain Velasquez and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Velasquez is holding Chuck Liddell's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chuck Liddell shows great balance while pushing away Cain Velasquez
Iceman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chuck Liddell attempts to cut off Velasquez with punches
Velasquez reels from the strikes.
Some nice shots from Cain Velasquez
miss their mark.
Iceman 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 takes a break to breathe while holding Chuck Liddell.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Cain Velasquez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Iceman's chin
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez throws a combo
Iceman punches back but nobody connects.
Iceman misses a step and Cain Velasquez sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Cain Velasquez
surprises Iceman!
Iceman's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell throws a combo
Cain Velasquez ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Iceman swings again, only to get countered once more! Iceman is looking bad here!
Chuck Liddell leans forwards and tries to grapple with Velasquez
Iceman shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
2:23 Round 1 and Velasquez is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Cain Velasquez slightly pushes Iceman into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Iceman's face while in the clinch!
Iceman can't take many more shots like those!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Left cheek
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez shoots and grab Chuck Liddell's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Velasquez scoop up Chuck Liddell's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Iceman to the mat
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Iceman's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Iceman
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Chuck Liddell's guard...
Cain Velasquez manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Iceman
Iceman measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cain Velasquez hovers above Iceman
Good punches to Iceman's body.
Hard blow to Iceman's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Iceman
Cain Velasquez pushes Iceman's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Velasquez who is in full mount! Iceman is in trouble now!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Cain Velasquez hovers above Iceman
Good punches to Iceman's body.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Velasquez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Iceman's being punished here!
Iceman has a small cut in his Forehead
That punishment by Cain Velasquez has left Iceman staggered! Cain Velasquez should try push forward now and finish this!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Velasquez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cain Velasquez controls the situation despite Chuck Liddell efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Velasquez is holding Chuck Liddell's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chuck Liddell loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Velasquez is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell 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 side mount over Chuck Liddell
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Iceman's face with those brutal elbows! Iceman needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Iceman's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chuck Liddell seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cain Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Velasquez fires a barrage of punches at Iceman's head!
This is bad! Velasquez is just pounding on Chuck Liddell's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
This is over! That impact from Cain Velasquez has left Iceman laying flat on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Right cheek
Winner is Cain Velasquez by KO (GnP) at 1:06 Round 2
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 19/20 (95%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 161 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 161 s
Cain Velasquez defends the Heavyweight title!
Cain actually used clinching to take advantage of Chuck (sexually) in this fight. It was relatively even until Cain got 4-5 clean clinch strikes in. That softened Chuck up (sexually) for the takedown, and the GnP and the loss.
#AndStill