Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2021 1:28:24 GMT -5
Cain Velasquez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Andrei Arlovski looks very relaxed.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Andrei Arlovski 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 beginning to swell
Velasquez has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Velasquez is trying to lift Arlovski!
Arlovski maneuvers out of the potential slam.
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 attempts a sweep single...
Andrei Arlovski was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski launches a furious low kick!
Velasquez blocks.
Velasquez is holding Andrei Arlovski's right 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
Cain Velasquez is holding Andrei Arlovski's head and looking for angles...
Andrei Arlovski covers himself and blocks a powerful knee by his opponent!
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski tries to show some ground skills
Velasquez uses his strength to keep Velasquez at a disadvantage
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Cain Velasquez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Deep breaths from Andrei Arlovski who tries a hammer punch to Velasquez's ribs.
That hit Velasquez who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Andrei Arlovski...
Cain Velasquez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Cain Velasquez pushes Andrei Arlovski down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Not a desiderable position that Arlovski is in now. Cain Velasquez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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 has a small cut in his Forehead
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Cain Velasquez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
2:29 Round 1 and Arlovski is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Arlovski 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.
Cain Velasquez is in full 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,
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Cain Velasquez tries to better his position on the ground...
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll on the ground...
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Cain Velasquez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski moves to half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Arlovski
Nice moves from Cain Velasquez who positions himself for using his knees on Arlovski!
Awful technique! Arlovski wraps one of his legs on Cain Velasquez leg and rolls on the ground! He is now in half guard over his opponent!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Velasquez
Arlovski positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Velasquez's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Cain Velasquez attempts to move to full guard
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to full guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in open 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 open guard over Velasquez
Arlovski tries to jump to side mount.
Cain Velasquez closed his guard around Andrei Arlovski.
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 launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Left cheek
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
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
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
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 separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Velasquez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Arlovski struggles... Cain Velasquez is unable to take him down
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Velasquez.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Arlovski.
It looks like Velasquez was hit by a bus!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez and Arlovski engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Andrei Arlovski's punches
Velasquez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Arlovski.
Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Andrei Arlovski's punches
Arlovski is on the receiving end of a great combo by Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and launches himself over Arlovski!
Nice move by Velasquez who clinches and pushes Arlovski against the cage
Andrei Arlovski tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Velasquez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Cain Velasquez is on his back after that attempt
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Arlovski followed by a hard jab
Cain Velasquez stumbles back.
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Arlovski with a double overhooks!
1:33 Round 2 and Velasquez is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
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.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski 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 can't do it because of Arlovski's moves.
Herb Dean 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.
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Velasquez blocks and pushes his opponent.
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
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 delivers a few accurate elbows!
Andrei Arlovski blocks them all showing some great skills here.
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
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cain Velasquez can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
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!
Bang! Arlovski's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
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!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Arlovski can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
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 closed 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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is moving on the ground...
Arlovski tries to counter Velasquez's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez looks to posture up and open Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Cain Velasquez forces Andrei Arlovski to open his guard.
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!
Arlovski uses his forearms to block the impact!
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Andrei Arlovski holds Cain Velasquez and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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.
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.
Arlovski moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Velasquez with a double overhooks!
Cain Velasquez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski goes down.
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
Velasquez fires a barrage of punches at Arlovski's head!
This is bad! Velasquez is just pounding on Andrei Arlovski's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Andrei Arlovski blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
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 succeeds!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Arlovski, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Shovel hook by Andrei Arlovski
goes nowhere.
Nice punch by Andrei Arlovski
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Nice punch by Andrei Arlovski
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Arlovski avoids a dangerous strike from Velasquez
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Arlovski fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cain Velasquez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over 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.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass to half guard...
Cain Velasquez's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Velasquez
Arlovski tries to jump to side mount.
Cain Velasquez jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
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
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!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over Arlovski's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Cain Velasquez for eye poke.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Arlovski time to recover. Andrei Arlovski 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Velasquez looks to be in very good shape.
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
Arlovski 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.
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
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over Arlovski's face!
Andrei Arlovski blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
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 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Andrei Arlovski blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Velasquez misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
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!
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
Velasquez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Andrei Arlovski pushes Cain Velasquez down and prevents his attempts to escape
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Andrei Arlovski moves to better his position on the ground...
Andrei Arlovski viciously slams hammer blows to Velasquez's face!
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 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Arlovski can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
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
Andrei Arlovski storms over Velasquez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Arlovski doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Velasquez's face with his elbows!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Nose
Arlovski is in rear mount over 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!
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
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.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Velasquez.
Nicely done! Arlovski now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cain Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown!
Andrei Arlovski sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
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!
This is over! That impact from Andrei Arlovski has left Velasquez laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (Punch) at 4:44 Round 3
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 5/9 (56%)
GnP strikes 20/71 (28%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 588 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 19/28 (68%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/40 (52%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 588 s
Another unfortunate round 1 match-up, but someone's gotta lose, whether it be round one or 4. Arlovski wasn't interested in another brutal loss, and was happy to avenge his last showing.
Andrei Arlovski looks very relaxed.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Andrei Arlovski 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 beginning to swell
Velasquez has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Velasquez is trying to lift Arlovski!
Arlovski maneuvers out of the potential slam.
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 attempts a sweep single...
Andrei Arlovski was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski launches a furious low kick!
Velasquez blocks.
Velasquez is holding Andrei Arlovski's right 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
Cain Velasquez is holding Andrei Arlovski's head and looking for angles...
Andrei Arlovski covers himself and blocks a powerful knee by his opponent!
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski tries to show some ground skills
Velasquez uses his strength to keep Velasquez at a disadvantage
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Cain Velasquez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Deep breaths from Andrei Arlovski who tries a hammer punch to Velasquez's ribs.
That hit Velasquez who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Andrei Arlovski...
Cain Velasquez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Cain Velasquez pushes Andrei Arlovski down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Not a desiderable position that Arlovski is in now. Cain Velasquez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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 has a small cut in his Forehead
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Cain Velasquez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
2:29 Round 1 and Arlovski is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Arlovski 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.
Cain Velasquez is in full 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,
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Cain Velasquez tries to better his position on the ground...
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll on the ground...
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Cain Velasquez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski moves to half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Arlovski
Nice moves from Cain Velasquez who positions himself for using his knees on Arlovski!
Awful technique! Arlovski wraps one of his legs on Cain Velasquez leg and rolls on the ground! He is now in half guard over his opponent!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Velasquez
Arlovski positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Velasquez's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Cain Velasquez attempts to move to full guard
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to full guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in open 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 open guard over Velasquez
Arlovski tries to jump to side mount.
Cain Velasquez closed his guard around Andrei Arlovski.
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 launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Left cheek
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
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
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
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 separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Velasquez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Arlovski struggles... Cain Velasquez is unable to take him down
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Velasquez.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Arlovski.
It looks like Velasquez was hit by a bus!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez and Arlovski engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Andrei Arlovski's punches
Velasquez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Arlovski.
Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Andrei Arlovski's punches
Arlovski is on the receiving end of a great combo by Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and launches himself over Arlovski!
Nice move by Velasquez who clinches and pushes Arlovski against the cage
Andrei Arlovski tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Velasquez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Cain Velasquez is on his back after that attempt
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Arlovski followed by a hard jab
Cain Velasquez stumbles back.
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Arlovski with a double overhooks!
1:33 Round 2 and Velasquez is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
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.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski 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 can't do it because of Arlovski's moves.
Herb Dean 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.
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Velasquez blocks and pushes his opponent.
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
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 delivers a few accurate elbows!
Andrei Arlovski blocks them all showing some great skills here.
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
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cain Velasquez can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
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!
Bang! Arlovski's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
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!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Arlovski can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
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 closed 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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez is moving on the ground...
Arlovski tries to counter Velasquez's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Cain Velasquez looks to posture up and open Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Cain Velasquez forces Andrei Arlovski to open his guard.
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!
Arlovski uses his forearms to block the impact!
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Andrei Arlovski holds Cain Velasquez and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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.
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.
Arlovski moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Velasquez with a double overhooks!
Cain Velasquez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski goes down.
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
Velasquez fires a barrage of punches at Arlovski's head!
This is bad! Velasquez is just pounding on Andrei Arlovski's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Arlovski
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Andrei Arlovski blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
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 succeeds!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Arlovski, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Shovel hook by Andrei Arlovski
goes nowhere.
Nice punch by Andrei Arlovski
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Nice punch by Andrei Arlovski
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Arlovski avoids a dangerous strike from Velasquez
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Arlovski fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cain Velasquez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over 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.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass to half guard...
Cain Velasquez's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Velasquez
Arlovski tries to jump to side mount.
Cain Velasquez jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
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
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!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over Arlovski's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Cain Velasquez for eye poke.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Arlovski time to recover. Andrei Arlovski 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Velasquez looks to be in very good shape.
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
Arlovski 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.
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
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over Arlovski's face!
Andrei Arlovski blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
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 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Arlovski
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Andrei Arlovski blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Velasquez misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
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!
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
Velasquez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Andrei Arlovski pushes Cain Velasquez down and prevents his attempts to escape
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Andrei Arlovski moves to better his position on the ground...
Andrei Arlovski viciously slams hammer blows to Velasquez's face!
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 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Arlovski can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
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
Andrei Arlovski storms over Velasquez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Arlovski doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Velasquez's face with his elbows!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Nose
Arlovski is in rear mount over 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!
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
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.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Velasquez.
Nicely done! Arlovski now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cain Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown!
Andrei Arlovski sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
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!
This is over! That impact from Andrei Arlovski has left Velasquez laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (Punch) at 4:44 Round 3
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 5/9 (56%)
GnP strikes 20/71 (28%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 588 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 19/28 (68%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/40 (52%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 588 s
Another unfortunate round 1 match-up, but someone's gotta lose, whether it be round one or 4. Arlovski wasn't interested in another brutal loss, and was happy to avenge his last showing.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!