Post by The Sandmen on Mar 9, 2015 16:57:11 GMT -5
Cain Velasquez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Travis Browne is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Cain Velasquez is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Travis Browne comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Travis Browne throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Velasquez's chin! That stops Velasquez in his tracks!
Hapa moves forward looking for some action
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to engage and backpedals
A wicked punch by Cain Velasquez
rocks Hapa!
Cain Velasquez fakes a move and moves laterally.
Velasquez tries to grapple
He puts Hapa in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Travis Browne
well done Hapa falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Velasquez is standing while Hapa is on the ground on his back
Velasquez cartwheels towards Hapa!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Travis Browne.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Travis Browne
Travis Browne attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Cain Velasquez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Travis Browne
Travis Browne attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Cain Velasquez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Travis Browne
Travis Browne 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 side mount over Travis Browne
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cain Velasquez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Hapa's face with those brutal elbows! Hapa needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Travis Browne
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Travis Browne...
Cain Velasquez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Travis Browne
Travis Browne 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 full mount over Travis Browne
Velasquez looks to be in very good shape.
Hapa tries to escape from the full mount...
Cain Velasquez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Travis Browne
Travis Browne doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Velasquez tries to stand up!
Hapa doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Travis Browne. 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Travis Browne didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Hapa
Cain Velasquez tries to pass to half guard...
Travis Browne can't prevent his opponent from passing. Velasquez looks to work from half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Hapa
Travis Browne tries to close the guard.
Hapa put Cain Velasquez in closed guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Hapa
Velasquez is in closed guard... Hapa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Travis Browne is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Travis Browne tries to better his position on the ground...
Hapa is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Travis Browne is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Travis Browne throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Velasquez's face with those brutal elbows! Velasquez needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Right eye
Travis Browne is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. 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.
Nice punches from Cain Velasquez.
Hapa staggers backwards. Velasquez wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Travis Browne's punches
Velasquez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Hapa.
Not a desiderable position that Hapa is in now. Cain Velasquez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cain Velasquez has found an opening in the defense of Hapa, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Hapa's ribs.
Hapa ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Incredible haymaker from Cain Velasquez!
You can see Travis Browne's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Brilliant combination from Travis Browne
Velasquez is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Several good body shots
land on Hapa.
Travis Browne launches a body shot
Velasquez dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Hapa launches a furious low kick!
Velasquez blocks.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Cain Velasquez.
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Round 2
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Velasquez sets up a throw
Travis Browne flies through the air!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Hapa
Travis Browne 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 open guard over Hapa
Travis Browne 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.
Hapa misses a step and Cain Velasquez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cain Velasquez tries to pass to half guard...
Travis Browne can't prevent his opponent from passing. Velasquez looks to work from half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Hapa
Velasquez tries to open up Travis Browne's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Hapa in the side of the head
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Hapa
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Travis Browne's guard...
Cain Velasquez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Travis Browne
Travis Browne tries to turn away and scramble out. Cain Velasquez takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke from Cain Velasquez appears to be unbreakable
That rear naked choke from Cain Velasquez appears to be unbreakable
He can't lock it up. Travis Browne spins out and gets back to his feet.
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.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Travis Browne!
Velasquez ducks under...
An overhand right from Cain Velasquez that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Hapa's stops that one with his face! How is Hapa standing?!
There is a small laceration on Travis Browne's Nose
Hapa seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Velasquez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Velasquez moves forward and holds Hapa
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez slightly pushes Hapa into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Velasquez looks to be in very good shape.
Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Travis Browne's punches
Hapa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Velasquez.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Hapa pushes Cain Velasquez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cain Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hapa is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Hapa
Travis Browne 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 open guard over Hapa
Hapa tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Hapa
Cain Velasquez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Hapa's face!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Hapa
Cain Velasquez tries to pass to half guard...
Travis Browne can't prevent his opponent from passing. Velasquez looks to work from half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Hapa
Cain Velasquez storms over Hapa with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Velasquez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hapa's face with his elbows!
Hapa's Mouth is beginning to swell
Hapa has a small cut in his Mouth
Travis Browne seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cain Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Hapa
Velasquez holds Travis Browne and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Hapa was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
The ref pulls off Cain Velasquez! Hapa seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Crushing shot to Hapa's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Cain Velasquez by TKO (Knee) at 3:46 Round 2
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 17/20 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/17 (88%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 265 s
Statistics: Travis Browne
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/17 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 276 s
Cain brought the IT. (Not to be confused with The IT Crowd - great show). Browne had no answer to the IT (Don't think he saw the show - the movie, however? Yeah, that horror film was a lot like Browne's performance here.
Travis Browne is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Cain Velasquez is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Travis Browne comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Travis Browne throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Velasquez's chin! That stops Velasquez in his tracks!
Hapa moves forward looking for some action
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to engage and backpedals
A wicked punch by Cain Velasquez
rocks Hapa!
Cain Velasquez fakes a move and moves laterally.
Velasquez tries to grapple
He puts Hapa in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Travis Browne
well done Hapa falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Velasquez is standing while Hapa is on the ground on his back
Velasquez cartwheels towards Hapa!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Travis Browne.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Travis Browne
Travis Browne attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Cain Velasquez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Travis Browne
Travis Browne attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Cain Velasquez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Travis Browne
Travis Browne 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 side mount over Travis Browne
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cain Velasquez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Hapa's face with those brutal elbows! Hapa needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Travis Browne
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Travis Browne...
Cain Velasquez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Travis Browne
Travis Browne 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 full mount over Travis Browne
Velasquez looks to be in very good shape.
Hapa tries to escape from the full mount...
Cain Velasquez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Travis Browne
Travis Browne doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Velasquez tries to stand up!
Hapa doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Travis Browne. 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Travis Browne didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Hapa
Cain Velasquez tries to pass to half guard...
Travis Browne can't prevent his opponent from passing. Velasquez looks to work from half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Hapa
Travis Browne tries to close the guard.
Hapa put Cain Velasquez in closed guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Hapa
Velasquez is in closed guard... Hapa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Travis Browne is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Travis Browne tries to better his position on the ground...
Hapa is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Travis Browne is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Travis Browne throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Velasquez's face with those brutal elbows! Velasquez needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Right eye
Travis Browne is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. 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.
Nice punches from Cain Velasquez.
Hapa staggers backwards. Velasquez wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Travis Browne's punches
Velasquez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Hapa.
Not a desiderable position that Hapa is in now. Cain Velasquez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cain Velasquez has found an opening in the defense of Hapa, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Hapa's ribs.
Hapa ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Incredible haymaker from Cain Velasquez!
You can see Travis Browne's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Brilliant combination from Travis Browne
Velasquez is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Several good body shots
land on Hapa.
Travis Browne launches a body shot
Velasquez dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Hapa launches a furious low kick!
Velasquez blocks.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Cain Velasquez.
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Round 2
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Velasquez sets up a throw
Travis Browne flies through the air!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Hapa
Travis Browne 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 open guard over Hapa
Travis Browne 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.
Hapa misses a step and Cain Velasquez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cain Velasquez tries to pass to half guard...
Travis Browne can't prevent his opponent from passing. Velasquez looks to work from half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Hapa
Velasquez tries to open up Travis Browne's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Hapa in the side of the head
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Hapa
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Travis Browne's guard...
Cain Velasquez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Travis Browne
Travis Browne tries to turn away and scramble out. Cain Velasquez takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke from Cain Velasquez appears to be unbreakable
That rear naked choke from Cain Velasquez appears to be unbreakable
He can't lock it up. Travis Browne spins out and gets back to his feet.
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.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Travis Browne!
Velasquez ducks under...
An overhand right from Cain Velasquez that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Hapa's stops that one with his face! How is Hapa standing?!
There is a small laceration on Travis Browne's Nose
Hapa seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Velasquez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Velasquez moves forward and holds Hapa
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez slightly pushes Hapa into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Velasquez looks to be in very good shape.
Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Travis Browne's punches
Hapa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Velasquez.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Hapa pushes Cain Velasquez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cain Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hapa is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Hapa
Travis Browne 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 open guard over Hapa
Hapa tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Hapa
Cain Velasquez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Hapa's face!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Hapa
Cain Velasquez tries to pass to half guard...
Travis Browne can't prevent his opponent from passing. Velasquez looks to work from half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Hapa
Cain Velasquez storms over Hapa with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Velasquez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hapa's face with his elbows!
Hapa's Mouth is beginning to swell
Hapa has a small cut in his Mouth
Travis Browne seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cain Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Hapa
Velasquez holds Travis Browne and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Hapa was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
The ref pulls off Cain Velasquez! Hapa seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Crushing shot to Hapa's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Cain Velasquez by TKO (Knee) at 3:46 Round 2
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 17/20 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/17 (88%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 265 s
Statistics: Travis Browne
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/17 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 276 s
Cain brought the IT. (Not to be confused with The IT Crowd - great show). Browne had no answer to the IT (Don't think he saw the show - the movie, however? Yeah, that horror film was a lot like Browne's performance here.
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