Post by The Sandmen on Mar 18, 2013 16:21:33 GMT -5
Cain Velasquez raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Chuck Liddell looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Chuck Liddell is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Cain Velasquez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Iceman
Velasquez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cain Velasquez's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Iceman is throwing a flurry of punches!
Cain Velasquez just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman tries to take Cain Velasquez down... Velasquez stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Velasquez's jaw!
Velasquez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chuck Liddell embrace and tries to move away...
Chuck Liddell pushes Velasquez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman struggles and launches a few punches to Velasquez's head
Those punches are hitting! Velasquez covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Chuck Liddell is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Cain Velasquez gets the advantage
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Iceman
Cain Velasquez tries to pass to half guard...
Chuck Liddell can't prevent his opponent from passing. Velasquez looks to work from half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Iceman
Iceman 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 1:25 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Iceman
As the fight continues it seems that Chuck Liddell is taking the best of the fight.
Chuck Liddell tries to close the guard.
Iceman put Cain Velasquez in closed guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Iceman
Iceman 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 1:45 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Iceman
Velasquez is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Iceman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Iceman tries to cover his face,
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Iceman 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.
Velasquez measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Iceman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Velasquez misses a step and Chuck Liddell sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chuck Liddell fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Velasquez's face!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Mouth
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Chuck Liddell 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.
Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chuck Liddell's punches
Iceman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Cain Velasquez catches Chuck Liddell's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell 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 Iceman
Cain Velasquez is looking to pass Chuck Liddell's guard...
Chuck Liddell has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell 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 Iceman
Cain Velasquez looks to posture up and open Chuck Liddell's guard...
Cain Velasquez forces Chuck Liddell to open his guard.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Iceman
Cain Velasquez pushes Chuck Liddell against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Velasquez jumps and tries to free his leg! Iceman doesn't allow this but Cain Velasquez is able to get half guard here.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Iceman
Iceman 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 half guard over Iceman
Cain Velasquez positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Iceman's ribs
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell 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 Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Iceman
Cain Velasquez hovers above Iceman
Good punches to Iceman's body.
Hard blow to Iceman's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Iceman
Iceman 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 half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Velasquez has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Cain Velasquez has found an opening in the defense of Iceman, launching a big uppercut
Chuck Liddell is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Iceman and Velasquez circle around the center of the cage.
Iceman steps forward
Velasquez feints.
Velasquez misses a step and Chuck Liddell sees an opportunity to counter him!
Velasquez follows Chuck Liddell
Iceman fakes a move.
Chuck Liddell throws a combo
Cain Velasquez ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Iceman swings again, only to get countered once more! Iceman is looking bad here!
An overhand right from Cain Velasquez that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Iceman moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Chuck Liddell tries to take advantage...
Iceman begins to launch a barrage of punches over Velasquez
this is getting worse and worse for Velasquez
Velasquez tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Velasquez is clinching with Iceman.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman launches a few hard punches to Cain Velasquez's ribs!
Velasquez struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cain Velasquez
Chuck Liddell fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Velasquez throws a lazy kick
Iceman dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Velasquez, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Velasquez is wobbling!
Iceman launches a furious hook!
That hits Velasquez's chin like a wrecking ball! Velasquez loses balance and goes to the mat.
Velasquez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Iceman is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
Iceman moves backwards and gestures for Cain Velasquez to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Cain Velasquez is standing now.
Iceman steps backwards away from Cain Velasquez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Chuck Liddell circles around Velasquez
Iceman dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Velasquez from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Right eye
The two exchange wildly
Iceman is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Iceman dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Velasquez from the ground!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Velasquez was not intelligently defending himself!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Chuck Liddell by TKO (Hook) at 2:53 Round 2
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 7/14 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 223 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 12/17 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/15 (40%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/21 (71%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 215 s
Classic Chuck vs. UnClassic Cain.
Chuck Liddell looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Chuck Liddell is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Cain Velasquez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Iceman
Velasquez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cain Velasquez's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Iceman is throwing a flurry of punches!
Cain Velasquez just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman tries to take Cain Velasquez down... Velasquez stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Velasquez's jaw!
Velasquez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chuck Liddell embrace and tries to move away...
Chuck Liddell pushes Velasquez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman struggles and launches a few punches to Velasquez's head
Those punches are hitting! Velasquez covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Chuck Liddell is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Cain Velasquez gets the advantage
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Iceman
Cain Velasquez tries to pass to half guard...
Chuck Liddell can't prevent his opponent from passing. Velasquez looks to work from half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Iceman
Iceman 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 1:25 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Iceman
As the fight continues it seems that Chuck Liddell is taking the best of the fight.
Chuck Liddell tries to close the guard.
Iceman put Cain Velasquez in closed guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Iceman
Iceman 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 1:45 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Iceman
Velasquez is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Iceman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Iceman tries to cover his face,
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Iceman 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.
Velasquez measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Iceman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Velasquez misses a step and Chuck Liddell sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chuck Liddell fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Velasquez's face!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Mouth
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Chuck Liddell 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.
Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chuck Liddell's punches
Iceman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Cain Velasquez catches Chuck Liddell's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell 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 Iceman
Cain Velasquez is looking to pass Chuck Liddell's guard...
Chuck Liddell has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell 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 Iceman
Cain Velasquez looks to posture up and open Chuck Liddell's guard...
Cain Velasquez forces Chuck Liddell to open his guard.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Iceman
Cain Velasquez pushes Chuck Liddell against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Velasquez jumps and tries to free his leg! Iceman doesn't allow this but Cain Velasquez is able to get half guard here.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Iceman
Iceman 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 half guard over Iceman
Cain Velasquez positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Iceman's ribs
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell 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 Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Iceman
Cain Velasquez hovers above Iceman
Good punches to Iceman's body.
Hard blow to Iceman's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Iceman
Iceman 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 half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Velasquez has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Cain Velasquez has found an opening in the defense of Iceman, launching a big uppercut
Chuck Liddell is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Iceman and Velasquez circle around the center of the cage.
Iceman steps forward
Velasquez feints.
Velasquez misses a step and Chuck Liddell sees an opportunity to counter him!
Velasquez follows Chuck Liddell
Iceman fakes a move.
Chuck Liddell throws a combo
Cain Velasquez ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Iceman swings again, only to get countered once more! Iceman is looking bad here!
An overhand right from Cain Velasquez that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Iceman moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Chuck Liddell tries to take advantage...
Iceman begins to launch a barrage of punches over Velasquez
this is getting worse and worse for Velasquez
Velasquez tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Velasquez is clinching with Iceman.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman launches a few hard punches to Cain Velasquez's ribs!
Velasquez struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cain Velasquez
Chuck Liddell fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Velasquez throws a lazy kick
Iceman dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Velasquez, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Velasquez is wobbling!
Iceman launches a furious hook!
That hits Velasquez's chin like a wrecking ball! Velasquez loses balance and goes to the mat.
Velasquez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Iceman is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
Iceman moves backwards and gestures for Cain Velasquez to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Cain Velasquez is standing now.
Iceman steps backwards away from Cain Velasquez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Chuck Liddell circles around Velasquez
Iceman dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Velasquez from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Right eye
The two exchange wildly
Iceman is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Iceman dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Velasquez from the ground!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Velasquez was not intelligently defending himself!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Chuck Liddell by TKO (Hook) at 2:53 Round 2
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 7/14 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 223 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 12/17 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/15 (40%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/21 (71%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 215 s
Classic Chuck vs. UnClassic Cain.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!