Velasquez bloodies Silva en route to TKO win

Antonio Silva vowed to be highly motivated against former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez.

But motivation was never an issue for Velasquez, who entered the UFC 146 co-main event determined to send a message that he is prepared to reclaim his title.

He accomplished his goal, finishing Silva by TKO at 3:36 of the first round.
"It's definitely a step in the right direction," Velasquez said. "Daniel Cormier, my teammate, fought Silva and he told me some things that occurred when they fought."

Cormier was the fighter Silva said he was not motivated to fight.
Velasquez (10-1) wasted no time establishing his dominance over Silva. He quickly took Silva to the ground and began delivering elbows and punches.

A hard left elbow opened a huge cut on the forehead of Silva. The amount of blood pouring from his wound made it difficult for Silva (16-4) to see.

After a cageside physician allowed the bout to continue, Velasquez resumed the punishment. Velasquez further targeted Silva's injury.

When Silva no longer could defend himself, referee Josh Rosenthal jumped in to stop the fight.

I like both of these guys. Silva was just way to slow. Cain still has no chance against Jr though.

JDS will fuck him up again if they have a rematch. JDS and Overeem will be a good match up though

big n wv said:

JDS will fuck him up again if they have a rematch. JDS and Overeem will be a good match up though

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This will be the best HW In the last 10 years if it ever happens. I couldn't even imagine the war these two would have. I would def give the speed advantage to JDS though. His hands are lighting quick....

His hands are nearly as quick as some of the lightweights

I've known Cain since his days at ASU and he will get his belt back. I think he needs to get on the ground more though.

It's hard to get JDS on the ground though and he's no easy win once you get him there