Post by The Sandmen on Jun 14, 2019 10:25:03 GMT -5
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.
Cain Velasquez glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Arlovski and Velasquez move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
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.
Andrei Arlovski pushes away Velasquez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Velasquez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Andrei Arlovski
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Arlovski.
Velasquez goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Andrei Arlovski is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Cain Velasquez gets the advantage
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez breaths deeply while on the ground
Cain Velasquez is in open 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!
Bang! Arlovski'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 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
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
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
deflected by Arlovski.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over Arlovski's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Arlovski doesn't fight back!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
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
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 closed guard over Arlovski
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 is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
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
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...
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Cain Velasquez passes momentarily but Andrei Arlovski regains 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!
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.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
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
Arlovski is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Cain Velasquez, who is barely covering up!
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
Velasquez tries to move on the ground and shows Andrei Arlovski a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Velasquez uses his forearms to block the impact!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Cain Velasquez creates enough space to control Andrei Arlovski's leg.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Velasquez
Arlovski delivers a few accurate elbows!
Cain Velasquez blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Arlovski misses a step and Cain Velasquez sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 half guard over Velasquez
Arlovski launches a barrage of elbows over Velasquez's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Velasquez doesn't fight back!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Velasquez
Not a desiderable position that Arlovski is in now. Cain Velasquez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Velasquez
Arlovski tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Andrei Arlovski. 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.
Pulverizing punch to Velasquez's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Cain Velasquez has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Cain Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Andrei Arlovski is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Velasquez into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
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 positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Arlovski's being punished here!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Cain Velasquez passes momentarily but Andrei Arlovski regains 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 1:00 in the 2 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.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
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
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
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
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
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Arlovski'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 open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Andrei Arlovski! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Andrei Arlovski doesn't defend himself!
Cain Velasquez is in open 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!
Bang! Arlovski'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 open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Andrei Arlovski blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 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
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
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
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Arlovski is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Andrei Arlovski 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 decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Superb haymaker by Arlovski
that lands on Velasquez's face like a cannon ball!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Brutal combination from Andrei Arlovski!
Velasquez is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Velasquez stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Andrei Arlovski is coming in again!
Cain Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Andrei Arlovski jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
Low kick by Andrei Arlovski to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Andrei Arlovski fakes a punch and launches himself over Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Arlovski and pushes him away!
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cain Velasquez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski goes down.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cain Velasquez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
deflected by Arlovski.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Arlovski's being punished here!
Arlovski's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in open 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!
Bang! Arlovski's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Arlovski's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski launches a few weak punches
Velasquez blocks them effectively.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Arlovski's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Cain Velasquez jabs at Arlovski
to no visible effect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
A high kick from Andrei Arlovski
falls short of the mark.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Andrei Arlovski was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Andrei Arlovski was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Cain Velasquez! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
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 0:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski tries to take Cain Velasquez down... Velasquez stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches...
Cain Velasquez dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Tremendous strikes from Arlovski!
Velasquez blocks with confidence
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.
Andrei Arlovski 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.
High kick from Andrei Arlovski!
He misses narrowly!
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Arlovski with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Velasquez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Andrei Arlovski didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Cain Velasquez is in open 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!
Bang! Arlovski'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 open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over Arlovski's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Arlovski doesn't fight back!
Arlovski's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Arlovski's being punished here!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 open 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!
Bang! Arlovski'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 open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Arlovski is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Velasquez is in rear mount 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!
Bang! Arlovski's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Forehead
Velasquez is in rear mount 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!
Bang! Arlovski's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Arlovski is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Arlovski is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Nose
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with two hooks in
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with two hooks in
Cain Velasquez moves to better his position on the ground...
Cain Velasquez viciously slams hammer blows to Arlovski's face!
Arlovski's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Forehead
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with two hooks in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Andrei Arlovski can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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.
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with two hooks in
Arlovski 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 storms over Arlovski with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Velasquez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Arlovski's face with his elbows!
Andrei Arlovski seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cain Velasquez!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with two hooks in
Arlovski doesn't stop bleeding.
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta 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 4
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Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
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.
The fighters are clinching.
Andrei Arlovski's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Velasquez is throwing a flurry of punches!
Andrei Arlovski just can't get away!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski launches a few hard punches to Cain Velasquez's ribs!
Velasquez struggles and protects himself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
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 doesn't stop bleeding.
Cain Velasquez storms over Arlovski with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Velasquez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Arlovski's face with his elbows!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Right cheek
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
Velasquez tries to escape from closed guard...
Velasquez struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Arlovski is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Chin
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez was tooling Andrei Arlovski for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Andrei Arlovski lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Arlovski's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Forehead
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Arlovski! Velasquez has one hook in and keeps working!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Andrei Arlovski is a bloody mess!
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Arlovski is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Cain Velasquez turns out the lights for Arlovski! What an astonishing KO by Velasquez!
Arlovski's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Cain Velasquez by KO (Elbows) at 2:33 Round 4
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/31 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 769 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 72/113 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 769 s
Yeah...Austin's fighters aren't good.
Cain Velasquez glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Arlovski and Velasquez move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
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.
Andrei Arlovski pushes away Velasquez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Velasquez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Andrei Arlovski
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Arlovski.
Velasquez goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Andrei Arlovski is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Cain Velasquez gets the advantage
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez breaths deeply while on the ground
Cain Velasquez is in open 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!
Bang! Arlovski'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 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
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
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
deflected by Arlovski.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over Arlovski's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Arlovski doesn't fight back!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
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
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 closed guard over Arlovski
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 is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
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
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...
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Cain Velasquez passes momentarily but Andrei Arlovski regains 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!
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.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
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
Arlovski is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Cain Velasquez, who is barely covering up!
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
Velasquez tries to move on the ground and shows Andrei Arlovski a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Velasquez uses his forearms to block the impact!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Cain Velasquez creates enough space to control Andrei Arlovski's leg.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Velasquez
Arlovski delivers a few accurate elbows!
Cain Velasquez blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Arlovski misses a step and Cain Velasquez sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 half guard over Velasquez
Arlovski launches a barrage of elbows over Velasquez's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Velasquez doesn't fight back!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Velasquez
Not a desiderable position that Arlovski is in now. Cain Velasquez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Velasquez
Arlovski tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Andrei Arlovski. 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.
Pulverizing punch to Velasquez's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Cain Velasquez has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Cain Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Andrei Arlovski is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Velasquez into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
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 positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Arlovski's being punished here!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Cain Velasquez passes momentarily but Andrei Arlovski regains 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 1:00 in the 2 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.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
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
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
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
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
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Arlovski'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 open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Andrei Arlovski! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Andrei Arlovski doesn't defend himself!
Cain Velasquez is in open 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!
Bang! Arlovski'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 open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Andrei Arlovski blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 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
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
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
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Arlovski is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Andrei Arlovski 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 decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Superb haymaker by Arlovski
that lands on Velasquez's face like a cannon ball!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Brutal combination from Andrei Arlovski!
Velasquez is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Velasquez stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Andrei Arlovski is coming in again!
Cain Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Andrei Arlovski jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
Low kick by Andrei Arlovski to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Andrei Arlovski fakes a punch and launches himself over Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Arlovski and pushes him away!
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cain Velasquez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski goes down.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cain Velasquez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
deflected by Arlovski.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Arlovski's being punished here!
Arlovski's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in open 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!
Bang! Arlovski's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Arlovski's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski launches a few weak punches
Velasquez blocks them effectively.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Arlovski's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Cain Velasquez jabs at Arlovski
to no visible effect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
A high kick from Andrei Arlovski
falls short of the mark.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Andrei Arlovski was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Andrei Arlovski was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Cain Velasquez! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
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 0:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski tries to take Cain Velasquez down... Velasquez stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches...
Cain Velasquez dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Tremendous strikes from Arlovski!
Velasquez blocks with confidence
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.
Andrei Arlovski 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.
High kick from Andrei Arlovski!
He misses narrowly!
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Arlovski with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Velasquez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Andrei Arlovski didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Cain Velasquez is in open 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!
Bang! Arlovski'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 open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over Arlovski's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Arlovski doesn't fight back!
Arlovski's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Arlovski's being punished here!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 open 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!
Bang! Arlovski'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 open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Arlovski is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Velasquez is in rear mount 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!
Bang! Arlovski's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Forehead
Velasquez is in rear mount 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!
Bang! Arlovski's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Arlovski is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Arlovski is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Nose
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with two hooks in
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with two hooks in
Cain Velasquez moves to better his position on the ground...
Cain Velasquez viciously slams hammer blows to Arlovski's face!
Arlovski's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Forehead
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with two hooks in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Andrei Arlovski can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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.
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with two hooks in
Arlovski 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 storms over Arlovski with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Velasquez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Arlovski's face with his elbows!
Andrei Arlovski seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cain Velasquez!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with two hooks in
Arlovski doesn't stop bleeding.
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta 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 4
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Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
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.
The fighters are clinching.
Andrei Arlovski's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Velasquez is throwing a flurry of punches!
Andrei Arlovski just can't get away!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski launches a few hard punches to Cain Velasquez's ribs!
Velasquez struggles and protects himself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
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 doesn't stop bleeding.
Cain Velasquez storms over Arlovski with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Velasquez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Arlovski's face with his elbows!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Right cheek
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
Velasquez tries to escape from closed guard...
Velasquez struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Arlovski is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Chin
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez was tooling Andrei Arlovski for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Andrei Arlovski lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Arlovski's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Forehead
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Arlovski! Velasquez has one hook in and keeps working!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Andrei Arlovski is a bloody mess!
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Arlovski is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Cain Velasquez turns out the lights for Arlovski! What an astonishing KO by Velasquez!
Arlovski's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Cain Velasquez by KO (Elbows) at 2:33 Round 4
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/31 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 769 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 72/113 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 769 s
Yeah...Austin's fighters aren't good.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!