Post by The Sandman on Feb 24, 2023 3:44:28 GMT -5
Cain Velasquez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Stipe Miocic raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Stipe Miocic is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Stipe Miocic comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Marc Goddard.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Staples Miopic avoids a dangerous strike from "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
and counters with a solid straight!
Brilliant combination from Stipe Miocic
that forces "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Mouth
Some nice shots from Stipe Miocic
that stun "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Staples Miopic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shovel hook by Stipe Miocic
tags "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
Staples Miopic moves backwards and Cain Velasquez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cain Velasquez!
Staples Miopic is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Cain Velasquez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Staples Miopic leads with a punch
Cain Velasquez avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Staples Miopic showing excellent timing, blasts Cain Velasquez with a right hand.
Great hook by Stipe Miocic! Cain Velasquez is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Forehead is beginning to swell
Staples Miopic is standing while "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is on the ground on his back
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez looks to be in very good shape.
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
Cain Velasquez is on his feet again.
An overhand right from Cain Velasquez that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Staples Miopic's stops that one with his face! How is Staples Miopic standing?!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez and Staples Miopic circle around the center of the cage.
Cain Velasquez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Staples Miopic blocks that. He made it look easy!
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Stipe Miocic tries to take advantage...
Good leg kicks from Stipe Miocic.
Cain Velasquez defends with ease.
2:34 Round 1 and "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Cain Velasquez launches a rapid series of punches
taking Staples Miopic from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Staples Miopic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Not a desiderable position that "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is in now. Stipe Miocic is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez launches a kick
but Stipe Miocic avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Mouth
Cain Velasquez throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Staples Miopic.
Cain Velasquez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tremendous strikes from "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez!
Some big punches are landing!
Staples Miopic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Stipe Miocic goes with a looping right hand while Cain Velasquez jumps back and jabs
That one hits but "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Staples Miopic throws a body kick.
Blocked by "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
Stipe Miocic tries to bring the fight to the ground
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez won't budge, forcing Staples Miopic to pull guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Staples Miopic
Staples Miopic measures the resilience of "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Staples Miopic
Staples Miopic measures the resilience of "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Staples Miopic
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is in closed guard... Staples Miopic tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez tries to escape from the full mount...
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Stipe Miocic hovers above "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
Good punches to "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's body.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll on the ground...
Staples Miopic knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Staples Miopic is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Stipe Miocic on the ground
They could take their toll on "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Stipe Miocic sits high on Cain Velasquez's chest and pulls his leg underneath "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's head. There's the triangle attempt!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez tries to roll out. He's too quick for Stipe Miocic and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Staples Miopic and it cost him top position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Quick hook by Cain Velasquez
glances off Staples Miopic's arms.
Quick hook by Stipe Miocic
glances off "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's arms.
Staples Miopic clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Cain Velasquez swings...
hard impact to Staples Miopic's face!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
As the fight continues it seems that Stipe Miocic is taking the best of the fight.
Staples Miopic and "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez circle around the center of the cage.
Pulverizing punch to Staples Miopic's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Staples Miopic's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Cain Velasquez
that stun Staples Miopic.
Staples Miopic is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez follows Stipe Miocic
only to get counter punched in a big way! "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez needs to stop playing Stipe Miocic's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Nice punches from Cain Velasquez.
Even nicer blocks from Staples Miopic.
Nice punch by Cain Velasquez
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez launches a kick
but Stipe Miocic avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Cain Velasquez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Staples Miopic
Staples Miopic wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cain Velasquez!
Staples Miopic is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Stipe Miocic attempts to cut off "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez with punches
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez reels from the strikes.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Staples Miopic begins to launch a barrage of punches over "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
this is getting worse and worse for "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Stipe Miocic!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Stipe Miocic is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez throws an uppercut
Staples Miopic slips it.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Stipe Miocic tries to take advantage...
Staples Miopic tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Staples Miopic is clinching with "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
Stipe Miocic tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stipe Miocic tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Staples Miopic circles out and slips free of Cain Velasquez's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Solid shot from Cain Velasquez to the body.
Staples Miopic blocks in time.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez and Staples Miopic circle around the center of the cage.
Staples Miopic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Staples Miopic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A punch from Cain Velasquez
grazes Staples Miopic's left cheek.
Staples Miopic's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez launches a hook to the body
Bang! Staples Miopic stops that one with his ribs!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez showing excellent timing, blasts Stipe Miocic with a right hand.
Great hook by Cain Velasquez! Stipe Miocic is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Staples Miopic has a small cut in his Left eye
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is standing while Staples Miopic is on the ground on his back
Stipe Miocic 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
Back to the beginning! Stipe Miocic is standing now.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic goes with a looping right hand while Cain Velasquez jumps back and jabs
That one hits but "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Cain Velasquez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Staples Miopic's chin
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic tries a hook to the body
but "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez manages to dodge it
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Cain Velasquez
that forces Staples Miopic to try and defend better.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez pushes Stipe Miocic and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Staples Miopic is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's jaw!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Right cheek is beginning to swell
A high kick from Stipe Miocic
glances off "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
Inside leg kick from Staples Miopic
that lands on Cain Velasquez's leg.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Forehead is beginning to swell
Brutal combination from Cain Velasquez!
Staples Miopic moves aside and dodges.
Stipe Miocic tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Cain Velasquez has seen better days.
Nice punch by Cain Velasquez
that nearly tags Staples Miopic.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Stipe Miocic tries to take advantage...
Good leg kicks from Stipe Miocic.
Cain Velasquez defends with ease.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stipe Miocic can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Staples Miopic looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cain Velasquez's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and launches himself over Staples Miopic!
Nice move by "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez who clinches and pushes Staples Miopic against the cage
Stipe Miocic tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches towards "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Staples Miopic blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Stipe Miocic, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A furious flurry of punches from Stipe Miocic
puts "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez in a world of hurt!
A solid combination from Stipe Miocic
connects with "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez launches a hook to the body
Stipe Miocic moves aside looking for a counter...
Stipe Miocic fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's chin
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Staples Miopic leads with a punch
Cain Velasquez avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Staples Miopic throws a lazy kick
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Nose
Shovel hook by Cain Velasquez
goes nowhere.
Staples Miopic decides to launch some tentative punches
Stipe Miocic takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Staples Miopic looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cain Velasquez's punches
Staples Miopic measures the resilience of "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's chin with an uppercut while "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez lands some great crosses.
Staples Miopic pushes Cain Velasquez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez avoids a dangerous strike from Staples Miopic
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Some nice shots from Cain Velasquez
miss their mark.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Stipe Miocic!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Stipe Miocic!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A punch from Cain Velasquez
gets blocked by Staples Miopic.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Cain Velasquez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Staples Miopic blocks that. It was easy!
A left hook from Staples Miopic
grazes the chin of "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Chin
Staples Miopic steps forward
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez feints.
Stipe Miocic launches a body shot
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez evades.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Cain Velasquez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Staples Miopic and "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shovel hook by Stipe Miocic
tags "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Cain Velasquez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Staples Miopic launches a hook to the body
Bang! "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez stops that one with his ribs!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez steps forward
Stipe Miocic catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The ref pulls off Stipe Miocic! "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Right eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Stipe Miocic by TKO (Uppercut) at 4:35 Round 4
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 41/80 (51%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 62 s
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 49/61 (80%)
Kicks 2/9 (22%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 63 s
Stipe did more of the better things.
Stipe Miocic raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Stipe Miocic is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Stipe Miocic comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Marc Goddard.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Staples Miopic avoids a dangerous strike from "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
and counters with a solid straight!
Brilliant combination from Stipe Miocic
that forces "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Mouth
Some nice shots from Stipe Miocic
that stun "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Staples Miopic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shovel hook by Stipe Miocic
tags "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
Staples Miopic moves backwards and Cain Velasquez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cain Velasquez!
Staples Miopic is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Cain Velasquez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Staples Miopic leads with a punch
Cain Velasquez avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Staples Miopic showing excellent timing, blasts Cain Velasquez with a right hand.
Great hook by Stipe Miocic! Cain Velasquez is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Forehead is beginning to swell
Staples Miopic is standing while "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is on the ground on his back
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez looks to be in very good shape.
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
Cain Velasquez is on his feet again.
An overhand right from Cain Velasquez that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Staples Miopic's stops that one with his face! How is Staples Miopic standing?!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez and Staples Miopic circle around the center of the cage.
Cain Velasquez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Staples Miopic blocks that. He made it look easy!
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Stipe Miocic tries to take advantage...
Good leg kicks from Stipe Miocic.
Cain Velasquez defends with ease.
2:34 Round 1 and "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Cain Velasquez launches a rapid series of punches
taking Staples Miopic from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Staples Miopic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Not a desiderable position that "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is in now. Stipe Miocic is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez launches a kick
but Stipe Miocic avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Mouth
Cain Velasquez throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Staples Miopic.
Cain Velasquez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tremendous strikes from "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez!
Some big punches are landing!
Staples Miopic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Stipe Miocic goes with a looping right hand while Cain Velasquez jumps back and jabs
That one hits but "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Staples Miopic throws a body kick.
Blocked by "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
Stipe Miocic tries to bring the fight to the ground
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez won't budge, forcing Staples Miopic to pull guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Staples Miopic
Staples Miopic measures the resilience of "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Staples Miopic
Staples Miopic measures the resilience of "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Staples Miopic
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is in closed guard... Staples Miopic tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez tries to escape from the full mount...
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Stipe Miocic hovers above "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
Good punches to "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's body.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll on the ground...
Staples Miopic knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Staples Miopic is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Stipe Miocic on the ground
They could take their toll on "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Stipe Miocic sits high on Cain Velasquez's chest and pulls his leg underneath "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's head. There's the triangle attempt!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez tries to roll out. He's too quick for Stipe Miocic and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Staples Miopic and it cost him top position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Quick hook by Cain Velasquez
glances off Staples Miopic's arms.
Quick hook by Stipe Miocic
glances off "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's arms.
Staples Miopic clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Cain Velasquez swings...
hard impact to Staples Miopic's face!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
As the fight continues it seems that Stipe Miocic is taking the best of the fight.
Staples Miopic and "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez circle around the center of the cage.
Pulverizing punch to Staples Miopic's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Staples Miopic's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Cain Velasquez
that stun Staples Miopic.
Staples Miopic is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez follows Stipe Miocic
only to get counter punched in a big way! "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez needs to stop playing Stipe Miocic's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Nice punches from Cain Velasquez.
Even nicer blocks from Staples Miopic.
Nice punch by Cain Velasquez
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez launches a kick
but Stipe Miocic avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Cain Velasquez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Staples Miopic
Staples Miopic wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cain Velasquez!
Staples Miopic is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Stipe Miocic attempts to cut off "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez with punches
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez reels from the strikes.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Staples Miopic begins to launch a barrage of punches over "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
this is getting worse and worse for "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Stipe Miocic!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Stipe Miocic is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez throws an uppercut
Staples Miopic slips it.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Stipe Miocic tries to take advantage...
Staples Miopic tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Staples Miopic is clinching with "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
Stipe Miocic tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stipe Miocic tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Staples Miopic circles out and slips free of Cain Velasquez's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Solid shot from Cain Velasquez to the body.
Staples Miopic blocks in time.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez and Staples Miopic circle around the center of the cage.
Staples Miopic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Staples Miopic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A punch from Cain Velasquez
grazes Staples Miopic's left cheek.
Staples Miopic's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez launches a hook to the body
Bang! Staples Miopic stops that one with his ribs!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez showing excellent timing, blasts Stipe Miocic with a right hand.
Great hook by Cain Velasquez! Stipe Miocic is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Staples Miopic has a small cut in his Left eye
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is standing while Staples Miopic is on the ground on his back
Stipe Miocic 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
Back to the beginning! Stipe Miocic is standing now.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic goes with a looping right hand while Cain Velasquez jumps back and jabs
That one hits but "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Cain Velasquez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Staples Miopic's chin
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic tries a hook to the body
but "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez manages to dodge it
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Cain Velasquez
that forces Staples Miopic to try and defend better.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez pushes Stipe Miocic and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Staples Miopic is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's jaw!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Right cheek is beginning to swell
A high kick from Stipe Miocic
glances off "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
Inside leg kick from Staples Miopic
that lands on Cain Velasquez's leg.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Forehead is beginning to swell
Brutal combination from Cain Velasquez!
Staples Miopic moves aside and dodges.
Stipe Miocic tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Cain Velasquez has seen better days.
Nice punch by Cain Velasquez
that nearly tags Staples Miopic.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Stipe Miocic tries to take advantage...
Good leg kicks from Stipe Miocic.
Cain Velasquez defends with ease.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stipe Miocic can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Staples Miopic looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cain Velasquez's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and launches himself over Staples Miopic!
Nice move by "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez who clinches and pushes Staples Miopic against the cage
Stipe Miocic tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches towards "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Staples Miopic blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Stipe Miocic, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A furious flurry of punches from Stipe Miocic
puts "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez in a world of hurt!
A solid combination from Stipe Miocic
connects with "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez launches a hook to the body
Stipe Miocic moves aside looking for a counter...
Stipe Miocic fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's chin
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Staples Miopic leads with a punch
Cain Velasquez avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Staples Miopic throws a lazy kick
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Nose
Shovel hook by Cain Velasquez
goes nowhere.
Staples Miopic decides to launch some tentative punches
Stipe Miocic takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Staples Miopic looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cain Velasquez's punches
Staples Miopic measures the resilience of "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's chin with an uppercut while "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez lands some great crosses.
Staples Miopic pushes Cain Velasquez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez avoids a dangerous strike from Staples Miopic
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Some nice shots from Cain Velasquez
miss their mark.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Stipe Miocic!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Stipe Miocic!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A punch from Cain Velasquez
gets blocked by Staples Miopic.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Cain Velasquez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Staples Miopic blocks that. It was easy!
A left hook from Staples Miopic
grazes the chin of "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Chin
Staples Miopic steps forward
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez feints.
Stipe Miocic launches a body shot
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez evades.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Cain Velasquez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Staples Miopic and "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shovel hook by Stipe Miocic
tags "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Cain Velasquez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Staples Miopic launches a hook to the body
Bang! "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez stops that one with his ribs!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez steps forward
Stipe Miocic catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The ref pulls off Stipe Miocic! "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Right eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Stipe Miocic by TKO (Uppercut) at 4:35 Round 4
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 41/80 (51%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 62 s
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 49/61 (80%)
Kicks 2/9 (22%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 63 s
Stipe did more of the better things.
