Post by The Sandmen on Feb 17, 2012 16:08:49 GMT -5
Cain Velasquez! Cain Velasquez! This is what the people are chanting here.
Ferocious staredown by Anderson while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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.
Anderson Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
Cain Velasquez comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Tremendous strikes from Velasquez!
Anderson blocks with confidence
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Velasquez blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cain Velasquez's cheek! Velasquez stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Velasquez's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Anderson is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Cain Velasquez to stand up.
Velasquez climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Velasquez launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Anderson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
As the fight continues it seems that Anderson Silva is taking the best of the fight.
Anderson Silva jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Crushing shot! Velasquez's mouthpiece flies out of his mouth
Velasquez's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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 1:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cain Velasquez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Anderson Silva
well done Anderson falls hard on the mat
Velasquez is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Velasquez opts to jump inside Anderson's guard.
Anderson didn't see that coming. Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Anderson now.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Anderson
Velasquez moves on the ground
Cain Velasquez moves to side mount
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Cain Velasquez positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Anderson covers himself well
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Anderson Silva put Velasquez in half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Anderson
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Cain Velasquez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Anderson Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Velasquez ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Anderson
Velasquez is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over Anderson's face
Anderson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll on the ground...
Anderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva hovers above Velasquez
Good punches to Velasquez's body.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Cain Velasquez to his stomach and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Velasquez
Anderson Silva isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Velasquez locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Anderson Silva unil he can pull his arm free! Anderson lost his dominant position.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Velasquez measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
Anderson is in rear mount over Velasquez
Anderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Velasquez is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Velasquez's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Velasquez with one hook in
Anderson 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! Anderson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Anderson is in rear mount over Velasquez with two hooks in
Anderson Silva throws his leg over Cain Velasquez's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Anderson Silva's rear naked choke attempt!
Cain Velasquez frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Anderson Silva and ends up on top!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Anderson
Velasquez is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Cain Velasquez to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Velasquez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Forehead
Anderson is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Velasquez! Anderson has one hook in and keeps working!
Anderson is in rear mount over Velasquez with one hook in
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 Anderson's moves.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Anderson Silva.
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Round 2
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Anderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Velasquez
this is getting worse and worse for Velasquez
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Mouth
Anderson looks to be in very good shape.
Velasquez throws a lazy kick
Anderson dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Velasquez's Right eye is beginning to swell
Velasquez has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez throws an uppercut
Anderson slips it.
Velasquez doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Left eye
Cain Velasquez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Velasquez has a small cut in his Left eye
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Velasquez's chin! That stops Velasquez in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Right eye
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Velasquez's ribs!
Herb Dean is asking Velasquez to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Velasquez.
Velasquez ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Winner is Anderson Silva by TKO (Middle kick) at 1:29 Round 2
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 12/15 (80%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/12 (83%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 218 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 1/8 (12%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 216 s
People at Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) will not regret paying for this ticket. Anderson's awesome performance was worth the money.
Velasquez had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta).
What a fight! I love my job!
Ferocious staredown by Anderson while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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.
Anderson Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
Cain Velasquez comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Tremendous strikes from Velasquez!
Anderson blocks with confidence
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Velasquez blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cain Velasquez's cheek! Velasquez stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Velasquez's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Anderson is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Cain Velasquez to stand up.
Velasquez climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Velasquez launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Anderson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
As the fight continues it seems that Anderson Silva is taking the best of the fight.
Anderson Silva jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Crushing shot! Velasquez's mouthpiece flies out of his mouth
Velasquez's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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 1:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cain Velasquez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Anderson Silva
well done Anderson falls hard on the mat
Velasquez is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Velasquez opts to jump inside Anderson's guard.
Anderson didn't see that coming. Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Anderson now.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Anderson
Velasquez moves on the ground
Cain Velasquez moves to side mount
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Cain Velasquez positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Anderson covers himself well
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Anderson Silva put Velasquez in half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Anderson
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Cain Velasquez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Anderson Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Velasquez ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Anderson
Velasquez is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over Anderson's face
Anderson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll on the ground...
Anderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva hovers above Velasquez
Good punches to Velasquez's body.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Cain Velasquez to his stomach and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Velasquez
Anderson Silva isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Velasquez locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Anderson Silva unil he can pull his arm free! Anderson lost his dominant position.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Velasquez measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
Anderson is in rear mount over Velasquez
Anderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Velasquez is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Velasquez's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Velasquez with one hook in
Anderson 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! Anderson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Anderson is in rear mount over Velasquez with two hooks in
Anderson Silva throws his leg over Cain Velasquez's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Anderson Silva's rear naked choke attempt!
Cain Velasquez frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Anderson Silva and ends up on top!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Anderson
Velasquez is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Cain Velasquez to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Velasquez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Forehead
Anderson is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Velasquez! Anderson has one hook in and keeps working!
Anderson is in rear mount over Velasquez with one hook in
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 Anderson's moves.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Anderson Silva.
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Round 2
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Anderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Velasquez
this is getting worse and worse for Velasquez
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Mouth
Anderson looks to be in very good shape.
Velasquez throws a lazy kick
Anderson dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Velasquez's Right eye is beginning to swell
Velasquez has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez throws an uppercut
Anderson slips it.
Velasquez doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Left eye
Cain Velasquez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Velasquez has a small cut in his Left eye
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Velasquez's chin! That stops Velasquez in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Right eye
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Velasquez's ribs!
Herb Dean is asking Velasquez to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Velasquez.
Velasquez ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Winner is Anderson Silva by TKO (Middle kick) at 1:29 Round 2
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 12/15 (80%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/12 (83%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 218 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 1/8 (12%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 216 s
People at Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) will not regret paying for this ticket. Anderson's awesome performance was worth the money.
Velasquez had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta).
What a fight! I love my job!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!