Post by The Sandmen on Nov 28, 2018 1:46:19 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Velasquez while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Andrei Arlovski is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Cain Velasquez and Andrei Arlovski touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Arlovski throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Velasquez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and launches himself over Arlovski!
Nice move by Velasquez who clinches and pushes Arlovski against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
0:37 Round 1 and Arlovski is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Arlovski doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cain Velasquez embrace and tries to move away...
Cain Velasquez pushes Arlovski forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Cain Velasquez grapple with Andrei Arlovski and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Arlovski manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez grapple with Andrei Arlovski and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Andrei Arlovski falls hard on the mat with Cain Velasquez on top of him
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over Arlovski's face!
Andrei Arlovski blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Arlovski blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski leans back...
He clobbers Cain Velasquez's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Arlovski positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Velasquez's being punished here!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to escape from the full mount...
Andrei Arlovski is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Arlovski tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski rolls him over and takes his back!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Velasquez
Arlovski tries to get a hook in!
Velasquez rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Velasquez
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Andrei Arlovski manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Cain 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cain Velasquez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski goes down.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Arlovski rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Velasquez misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Andrei Arlovski doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Velasquez decides to launch some tentative punches
Andrei Arlovski takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Andrei Arlovski was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Andrei Arlovski was tooling Cain Velasquez for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Cain Velasquez lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Cain Velasquez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski goes down.
Arlovski ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez pushes Andrei Arlovski against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Andrei Arlovski struggles not allowing Cain Velasquez improve his position.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez struggles on the ground and tries to break Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Arlovski doesn't want to free his opponent and Velasquez continues in closed guard
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cain Velasquez can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Velasquez misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Arlovski launches a barrage of elbows over Velasquez's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Velasquez doesn't fight back!
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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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Arlovski with a double overhooks!
0:18 Round 2 and Velasquez is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Velasquez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
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
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Andrei Arlovski and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Cain Velasquez and Arlovski engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Cain Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Arlovski is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Cain Velasquez tries to pass to half guard...
Andrei Arlovski's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Arlovski uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over Arlovski's face
Arlovski shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Arlovski delivers a few accurate elbows!
Velasquez is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Arlovski is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez has Arlovski controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Arlovski is unable to move under Velasquez control.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Andrei Arlovski throws down elbows...
Velasquez is not making himself an easy target.
Arlovski is in rear mount over Velasquez
Arlovski tries to open up Velasquez with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Velasquez is trying to block them with his hands...
Arlovski is in rear mount over Velasquez
Not a desiderable position that Velasquez is in now. Andrei Arlovski is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Arlovski tries to get a hook in!
Velasquez rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Velasquez
Arlovski tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Andrei Arlovski looks to mount Cain Velasquez...
Andrei Arlovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown!
Andrei Arlovski sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Andrei Arlovski shoots for a double leg takedown!
Cain Velasquez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Velasquez seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Cain Velasquez catches Andrei Arlovski's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez storms over Arlovski with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Andrei Arlovski blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Arlovski has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Arlovski launches a furious low kick!
Velasquez blocks.
Brilliant combination from Andrei Arlovski
that forces Velasquez to try and defend better.
Andrei Arlovski launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Velasquez blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cain Velasquez's cheek! Velasquez stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Velasquez's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Arlovski is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski creates space and allows Cain Velasquez to stand up.
Cain Velasquez is on his feet again.
Velasquez is holding Andrei Arlovski's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrei Arlovski loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Velasquez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Andrei Arlovski...
Andrei Arlovski sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to move on the ground and shows Andrei Arlovski a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Velasquez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Forehead
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Arlovski's moves.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
Arlovski doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Andrei Arlovski tries to better his position on the ground...
Arlovski is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Deep breaths from Cain Velasquez who tries a hammer punch to Arlovski's ribs.
Arlovski blocks those punches
Velasquez misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Andrei Arlovski pushes Cain Velasquez down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Andrei Arlovski uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Herb Dean 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Arlovski feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Chin
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Velasquez decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Velasquez moves back and takes a deep breath.
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Cain Velasquez catches Andrei Arlovski's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Velasquez.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Arlovski blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Andrei Arlovski hovers above Velasquez
Good punches to Velasquez's body.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Velasquez tries to escape from the full mount...
Andrei Arlovski is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez doesn't stop bleeding.
Arlovski delivers a few accurate elbows!
Velasquez is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Velasquez's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Left eye
Cain Velasquez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Andrei Arlovski!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez has given his back to Andrei Arlovski who is trying to get one hook in!
Andrei Arlovski has one hook in!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Velasquez with one hook in
Arlovski delivers a few accurate elbows!
Velasquez is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Andrei Arlovski shoots for a double leg takedown!
Cain Velasquez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Andrei Arlovski and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Andrei Arlovski suddenly spins around...
and he connects with a spinning back fist just on Velasquez's chin!
Velasquez's Chin is beginning to swell
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Velasquez throws a lazy kick
Arlovski dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Velasquez hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Andrei Arlovski has left Velasquez unconscious on the mat!
Velasquez's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (Uppercut) at 0:51 Round 4
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 4/26 (15%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 632 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 24/34 (71%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 37/68 (54%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 626 s
Cain gat crooshed.
Andrei Arlovski is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Cain Velasquez and Andrei Arlovski touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Arlovski throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Velasquez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and launches himself over Arlovski!
Nice move by Velasquez who clinches and pushes Arlovski against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
0:37 Round 1 and Arlovski is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Arlovski doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cain Velasquez embrace and tries to move away...
Cain Velasquez pushes Arlovski forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Cain Velasquez grapple with Andrei Arlovski and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Arlovski manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez grapple with Andrei Arlovski and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Andrei Arlovski falls hard on the mat with Cain Velasquez on top of him
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over Arlovski's face!
Andrei Arlovski blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Arlovski blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski leans back...
He clobbers Cain Velasquez's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Arlovski positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Velasquez's being punished here!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to escape from the full mount...
Andrei Arlovski is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Arlovski tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski rolls him over and takes his back!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Velasquez
Arlovski tries to get a hook in!
Velasquez rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Velasquez
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Andrei Arlovski manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Cain 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cain Velasquez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski goes down.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Arlovski rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Velasquez misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Andrei Arlovski doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Velasquez decides to launch some tentative punches
Andrei Arlovski takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Andrei Arlovski was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Andrei Arlovski was tooling Cain Velasquez for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Cain Velasquez lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Cain Velasquez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski goes down.
Arlovski ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez pushes Andrei Arlovski against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Andrei Arlovski struggles not allowing Cain Velasquez improve his position.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez struggles on the ground and tries to break Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Arlovski doesn't want to free his opponent and Velasquez continues in closed guard
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cain Velasquez can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Velasquez misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Arlovski launches a barrage of elbows over Velasquez's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Velasquez doesn't fight back!
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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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Arlovski with a double overhooks!
0:18 Round 2 and Velasquez is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Velasquez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
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
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Andrei Arlovski and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Cain Velasquez and Arlovski engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Cain Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Arlovski is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Cain Velasquez tries to pass to half guard...
Andrei Arlovski's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Arlovski uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over Arlovski's face
Arlovski shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Arlovski delivers a few accurate elbows!
Velasquez is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Arlovski is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez has Arlovski controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Arlovski is unable to move under Velasquez control.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Andrei Arlovski throws down elbows...
Velasquez is not making himself an easy target.
Arlovski is in rear mount over Velasquez
Arlovski tries to open up Velasquez with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Velasquez is trying to block them with his hands...
Arlovski is in rear mount over Velasquez
Not a desiderable position that Velasquez is in now. Andrei Arlovski is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Arlovski tries to get a hook in!
Velasquez rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Velasquez
Arlovski tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Andrei Arlovski looks to mount Cain Velasquez...
Andrei Arlovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown!
Andrei Arlovski sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Andrei Arlovski shoots for a double leg takedown!
Cain Velasquez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Velasquez seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Cain Velasquez catches Andrei Arlovski's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez storms over Arlovski with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Andrei Arlovski blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Arlovski has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Arlovski launches a furious low kick!
Velasquez blocks.
Brilliant combination from Andrei Arlovski
that forces Velasquez to try and defend better.
Andrei Arlovski launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Velasquez blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cain Velasquez's cheek! Velasquez stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Velasquez's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Arlovski is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski creates space and allows Cain Velasquez to stand up.
Cain Velasquez is on his feet again.
Velasquez is holding Andrei Arlovski's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrei Arlovski loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Velasquez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Andrei Arlovski...
Andrei Arlovski sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to move on the ground and shows Andrei Arlovski a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Velasquez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Forehead
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Arlovski's moves.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
Arlovski doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Andrei Arlovski tries to better his position on the ground...
Arlovski is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Deep breaths from Cain Velasquez who tries a hammer punch to Arlovski's ribs.
Arlovski blocks those punches
Velasquez misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Andrei Arlovski pushes Cain Velasquez down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Andrei Arlovski uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Herb Dean 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Arlovski feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Chin
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Velasquez decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Velasquez moves back and takes a deep breath.
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Cain Velasquez catches Andrei Arlovski's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Velasquez.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Arlovski blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Andrei Arlovski hovers above Velasquez
Good punches to Velasquez's body.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Velasquez tries to escape from the full mount...
Andrei Arlovski is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez doesn't stop bleeding.
Arlovski delivers a few accurate elbows!
Velasquez is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Velasquez's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Left eye
Cain Velasquez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Andrei Arlovski!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez has given his back to Andrei Arlovski who is trying to get one hook in!
Andrei Arlovski has one hook in!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Velasquez with one hook in
Arlovski delivers a few accurate elbows!
Velasquez is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Andrei Arlovski shoots for a double leg takedown!
Cain Velasquez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Andrei Arlovski and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Andrei Arlovski suddenly spins around...
and he connects with a spinning back fist just on Velasquez's chin!
Velasquez's Chin is beginning to swell
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Velasquez throws a lazy kick
Arlovski dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Velasquez hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Andrei Arlovski has left Velasquez unconscious on the mat!
Velasquez's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (Uppercut) at 0:51 Round 4
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 4/26 (15%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 632 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 24/34 (71%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 37/68 (54%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 626 s
Cain gat crooshed.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!