Post by The Sandman on Mar 22, 2024 9:23:31 GMT -5
ManMMA Heavyweight Championship
Cain Velasquez glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Stipe Miocic looks very relaxed.
And here we go with the title fight!
Cain Velasquez has fight Stipe Miocic 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
Cain Velasquez is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Cain Velasquez comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
Stipe Miocic comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Cain Velasquez and Stipe Miocic touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
0:11 Round 1 and Staples Miopic is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Staples Miopic showing excellent timing, blasts Cain Velasquez with a right hand.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez avoids a dangerous strike from Staples Miopic
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
A left hook from "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
falls short.
Some nice shots from Stipe Miocic
miss their mark.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez!
Some big punches are landing!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stipe Miocic's punches
Staples Miopic is on the receiving end of a great combo by "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez looks to be in very good shape.
Nice punches from Cain Velasquez.
Staples Miopic staggers backwards. "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Nice punch by Stipe Miocic
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Staples Miopic from the ground!
Some counter punches against Cain Velasquez
land while he's on his bicycle.
A solid combination from Stipe Miocic
mostly hits air.
Cain Velasquez attempts to cut off Staples Miopic with punches
Staples Miopic avoids getting cornered.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez misses a step and Stipe Miocic sees an opportunity to counter him!
Several good body shots
land on "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Nice punches from Cain Velasquez.
Staples Miopic staggers backwards. "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Staples Miopic follows Cain Velasquez
only to get counter punched in a big way! Staples Miopic needs to stop playing Cain Velasquez's game or he'll get knocked out!
Staples Miopic's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Forehead
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shovel hook by Cain Velasquez
goes nowhere.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cain Velasquez!
Staples Miopic is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Stipe Miocic has found an opening in the defense of "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez, launching a big hook
Cain Velasquez steps backwards and avoids that hook!
A left hook from "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Stipe Miocic looks to counter!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Staples Miopic.
It looks like "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez was hit by a bus!
Cain Velasquez fires an unorthodox punch to Staples Miopic's torso
that goes wide.
Incredible haymaker from Cain Velasquez!
You can see Stipe Miocic's head being snapped backwards!
Staples Miopic goes to the body...
He punishes "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Staples Miopic throws a hook
that hits its mark.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stipe Miocic fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's chin
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cain Velasquez!
Staples Miopic ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Stipe Miocic looks to counter!
Solid low kick from Stipe Miocic.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez deflects it.
Solid jabs from Cain Velasquez.
Staples Miopic defends.
Staples Miopic is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Staples Miopic!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Chin
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
A right hand from Stipe Miocic
surprises "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Cain Velasquez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Cain Velasquez charges at Staples Miopic throwing flurries left and right.
Stipe Miocic gets out of the way.
A left hook from Staples Miopic
grazes the chin of "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Staples Miopic moves backwards and Cain Velasquez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Staples Miopic stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Cain Velasquez is coming in again!
Staples Miopic's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tremendous strikes from Staples Miopic!
Some big punches are landing!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
A right hand from Cain Velasquez
makes Staples Miopic stumble back!
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.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
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.
Stipe Miocic throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
A punch from Stipe Miocic
grazes "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's right cheek.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
Stipe Miocic doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Staples Miopic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Nice punch by Cain Velasquez
that nearly tags Staples Miopic.
Staples Miopic is trying to counter now!
A high kick from Stipe Miocic
misses badly. Staples Miopic slips and falls!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is standing while Staples Miopic is on the ground on his back
Staples Miopic tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Stipe Miocic is on his feet again.
The two exchange wildly
Staples Miopic is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Stipe Miocic
that forces "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez to try and defend better.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Mouth is beginning to swell
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez begins to launch a barrage of punches over Staples Miopic
Stipe Miocic is smart enough to duck backwards
Several good body shots
are evaded by Staples Miopic.
Poorly executed technique. Stipe Miocic looks to counter!
Staples Miopic moves forward looking for some action
Stipe Miocic shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Staples Miopic doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cain Velasquez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Staples Miopic who put distance between them
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Stipe Miocic and "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stipe Miocic is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Cain Velasquez chases Staples Miopic and launches a few perfect strikes
Staples Miopic ducks backwards and avoids them.
Staples Miopic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Staples Miopic dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez from the ground!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Left cheek
Surprise roundhouse punch by Staples Miopic.
It looks like "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez was hit by a bus!
Stipe Miocic throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Stipe Miocic paws at "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez swings ineffectively.
"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!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez fell like he got shot! This is over!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's Right eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Stipe Miocic by KO (Punch) at 4:40 Round 2
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 24/71 (34%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 36/47 (77%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 14 s
Stipe Miocic wins the Heavyweight title!
Both men CAME TO FIGHT. And a decent one, with damage happening, which was very very nice after the first half of this huge card was long, slow, boring decisions. At least we delivered at the top of the card, amiright? WELL, AM I?!?!
