Post by The Sandmen on Jul 7, 2020 2:47:58 GMT -5
Cain Velasquez 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.
Don Frye 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
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Velasquez and The Predator move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Don Frye fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Velasquez blocks that. He made it look easy!
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Predator with a double overhooks!
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez grab one of Don Frye's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Don Frye landed hard on his back
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Velasquez is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
Velasquez decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside The Predator's guard.
The Predator did not see that coming! Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator now.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over The Predator's face!
Don Frye blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Cain Velasquez tries to pass to half guard...
Don Frye's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Don Frye 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 The Predator
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over The Predator's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Predator doesn't fight back!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Cain Velasquez storms over The Predator with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Velasquez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Predator's face with his elbows!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Predator is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Velasquez is in rear mount over The Predator
The Predator tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Predator's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Velasquez is in rear mount over The Predator
The Predator has Velasquez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Don Frye
Cain Velasquez storms over The Predator with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Velasquez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Predator's face with his elbows!
The Predator's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Don Frye
Deep breaths from Don Frye who tries a hammer punch to Velasquez's ribs.
Velasquez blocks those punches
The Predator clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Velasquez leans back...
The Predator eyes him warily.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Predator's face with those brutal elbows! The Predator needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The Predator has a small cut in his Forehead
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Velasquez stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Don Frye is coming in again!
Velasquez's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Don Frye chases Velasquez and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Velasquez steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Velasquez's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Right cheek
That punishment by Don Frye has left Velasquez staggered! Don Frye should try push forward now and finish this!
A wicked punch by Don Frye
goes awry.
The Predator launches a hook to the body
Bang! Velasquez stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Don Frye tries a hook to the body
but Velasquez manages to dodge it
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Predator with a double overhooks!
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Predator.
It looks like Velasquez was hit by a bus!
Velasquez's Nose is beginning to swell
Velasquez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Velasquez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Predator wants nothing of that and pushes Velasquez.
The Predator tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Predator is clinching with Velasquez.
The fighters are clinching.
Cain Velasquez grapple with Don Frye and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
The Predator manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Poorly executed technique. Don Frye looks to counter!
Don Frye locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Cain Velasquez brings Don Frye down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over The Predator
Velasquez is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Don Frye is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Don Frye uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Cain Velasquez goes with a looping right hand while Don Frye jumps back and jabs
Velasquez seems staggered and Don Frye runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Velasquez is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye shows great balance while pushing away Cain Velasquez
The Predator wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez and Don Frye are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez steps for a throw
Don Frye is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Crushing shot to The Predator's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez struggles and launches a few punches to The Predator's head
Those punches are hitting! The Predator covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Cain Velasquez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Cain Velasquez shoots and grab Don Frye's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Velasquez scoop up Don Frye's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing The Predator to the mat
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Cain Velasquez pushes Don Frye against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Don Frye struggles not allowing Cain Velasquez improve his position.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Don Frye to fight back!
Don Frye 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 1:20 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over The Predator's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Predator doesn't fight back!
The Predator has a small cut in his Mouth
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over The Predator
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Don Frye's guard...
Cain Velasquez manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over The Predator
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Don Frye's guard...
Cain Velasquez passes momentarily but Don Frye sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Don Frye 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shovel hook by Don Frye
goes nowhere.
The Predator misses a step and Cain Velasquez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Velasquez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Don Frye didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
The Predator uses his forearms to block the impact!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Velasquez leans back...
He clobbers Don Frye's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Don Frye's Right cheek
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Don Frye's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Predator works on the ground with his fingers over Velasquez's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Velasquez time to recover. Cain Velasquez seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Don Frye continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A furious flurry of punches from Don Frye
puts Velasquez in a world of hurt!
Don Frye is a bloody mess!
A wicked punch by Don Frye
rocks Velasquez!
The frightening power of Don Frye has left Velasquez sleeping peacefully on the canvas!
Velasquez's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Right cheek
Winner is Don Frye by KO (Punch) at 3:21 Round 2
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 25/45 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 259 s
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 17/26 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/11 (55%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 269 s
foty
Deep red fight. Both doing HEAVY damage. Cain did his things and did them well. Don did his things, and did them well. And bam. Everyone was happy. And in the red.
Don Frye 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
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Velasquez and The Predator move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Don Frye fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Velasquez blocks that. He made it look easy!
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Predator with a double overhooks!
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez grab one of Don Frye's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Don Frye landed hard on his back
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Velasquez is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
Velasquez decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside The Predator's guard.
The Predator did not see that coming! Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator now.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over The Predator's face!
Don Frye blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Cain Velasquez tries to pass to half guard...
Don Frye's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Don Frye 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 The Predator
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over The Predator's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Predator doesn't fight back!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Cain Velasquez storms over The Predator with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Velasquez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Predator's face with his elbows!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Predator is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Velasquez is in rear mount over The Predator
The Predator tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Predator's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Velasquez is in rear mount over The Predator
The Predator has Velasquez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Don Frye
Cain Velasquez storms over The Predator with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Velasquez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Predator's face with his elbows!
The Predator's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Don Frye
Deep breaths from Don Frye who tries a hammer punch to Velasquez's ribs.
Velasquez blocks those punches
The Predator clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Velasquez leans back...
The Predator eyes him warily.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Predator's face with those brutal elbows! The Predator needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The Predator has a small cut in his Forehead
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Velasquez stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Don Frye is coming in again!
Velasquez's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Don Frye chases Velasquez and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Velasquez steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Velasquez's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Right cheek
That punishment by Don Frye has left Velasquez staggered! Don Frye should try push forward now and finish this!
A wicked punch by Don Frye
goes awry.
The Predator launches a hook to the body
Bang! Velasquez stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Don Frye tries a hook to the body
but Velasquez manages to dodge it
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Predator with a double overhooks!
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Predator.
It looks like Velasquez was hit by a bus!
Velasquez's Nose is beginning to swell
Velasquez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Velasquez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Predator wants nothing of that and pushes Velasquez.
The Predator tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Predator is clinching with Velasquez.
The fighters are clinching.
Cain Velasquez grapple with Don Frye and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
The Predator manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Poorly executed technique. Don Frye looks to counter!
Don Frye locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Cain Velasquez brings Don Frye down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over The Predator
Velasquez is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Don Frye is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Don Frye uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Cain Velasquez goes with a looping right hand while Don Frye jumps back and jabs
Velasquez seems staggered and Don Frye runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Velasquez is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye shows great balance while pushing away Cain Velasquez
The Predator wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez and Don Frye are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez steps for a throw
Don Frye is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Crushing shot to The Predator's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez struggles and launches a few punches to The Predator's head
Those punches are hitting! The Predator covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Cain Velasquez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Cain Velasquez shoots and grab Don Frye's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Velasquez scoop up Don Frye's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing The Predator to the mat
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Cain Velasquez pushes Don Frye against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Don Frye struggles not allowing Cain Velasquez improve his position.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Don Frye to fight back!
Don Frye 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 1:20 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over The Predator's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Predator doesn't fight back!
The Predator has a small cut in his Mouth
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over The Predator
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Don Frye's guard...
Cain Velasquez manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over The Predator
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Don Frye's guard...
Cain Velasquez passes momentarily but Don Frye sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Don Frye 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shovel hook by Don Frye
goes nowhere.
The Predator misses a step and Cain Velasquez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Velasquez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Don Frye didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
The Predator uses his forearms to block the impact!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Velasquez leans back...
He clobbers Don Frye's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Don Frye's Right cheek
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Don Frye's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Predator works on the ground with his fingers over Velasquez's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Velasquez time to recover. Cain Velasquez seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Don Frye continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A furious flurry of punches from Don Frye
puts Velasquez in a world of hurt!
Don Frye is a bloody mess!
A wicked punch by Don Frye
rocks Velasquez!
The frightening power of Don Frye has left Velasquez sleeping peacefully on the canvas!
Velasquez's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Right cheek
Winner is Don Frye by KO (Punch) at 3:21 Round 2
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 25/45 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 259 s
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 17/26 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/11 (55%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 269 s
foty
Deep red fight. Both doing HEAVY damage. Cain did his things and did them well. Don did his things, and did them well. And bam. Everyone was happy. And in the red.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!