MMAmania.com - Velasquez vs Bigfoot Silva 2 results: Full UFC 160 fight updates, LIVE online round-by-round stream from Las VegasBest UFC website for news, UFC results, fight highlights and UFC schedule, including live streaming updates, breaking MMA news and much more!https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49461/mania-f.png2013-05-27T08:00:06-04:00http://www.mmamania.com/rss/stream/41301552013-05-27T08:00:06-04:002013-05-27T08:00:06-04:00It's A Wrap! UFC 160: Velasquez vs Bigfoot Edition
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<p>Wrapping up the UFC 160: "Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2" event that took place on Sat., May 25, 2013, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring a Heavyweight rematch between Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva in the main event and much, much more.</p> <p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/124073/ufc-160-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-2">UFC 160</a>: "Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2" blew the roof off the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Saturday night (May 25, 2013) featuring a main event of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122504/cain-velasquez">Cain Velasquez</a> absolutely decimating <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122502/antonio-silva">Antonio Silva</a> in basically the same manner he did the first time the two fought.</p>
<p>Second verse, same as the first.</p>
<p>The co-headlining attraction saw Junior dos Santos earn himself another crack at Velasquez's crown by knocking out <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122607/mark-hunt">Mark Hunt</a> with a spinning heel kick after three rounds of banging it out in the center of the cage. It was awesome.</p>
<p>The other three main card bouts saw <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129074/glover-teixeira">Glover Teixeira</a> submit <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129579/james-te-huna">James Te Huna</a> in short order, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122606/t-j-grant">T.J. Grant</a> earn a lightweight title shot with a knockout victory over <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122537/gray-maynard">Gray Maynard</a>, and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122525/donald-cerrone">Donald Cerrone</a> bloody and batter <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122539/k-j-noons">K.J. Noons</a> en route to a decision win.</p>
<p>In cased you missed any or all of it -- or just want to keep the discussion alive -- below are links to all the major storylines borne from Saturday night's event in Las Vegas.</p>
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<h4>UFC 160: "Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2"</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/3/4297668/ufc-160-results-live-online-fight-stream-coverage-updates-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-2-ppv-mma/in/4130089" target="_blank">Results and live fight coverage</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4366692/ufc-160-post-fight-press-conference-full-video-replay-online-youtube-velasquez-bigfoot-2-mma/in/4130089" target="_blank">Post-fight press conference</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4366904/ufc-160-bonuses-and-awards-junior-dos-santos-knockout-banks-50k/in/4130089" target="_blank">Bonuses and awards</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4368904/ufc-160-results-recap-cain-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-silva-2-fight-photos-gallery-las-vegas" target="_blank">Event photo gallery</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4366944/cain-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-silva-2-full-fight-video-highlights-from-ufc-160" target="_blank">Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva 2 full fight video highlights</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4366924/junior-dos-santos-vs-mark-hunt-full-fight-video-highlights-from-ufc-160-spinning-back-kick" target="_blank">Junior dos Santos vs. Mark Hunt full fight video highlights</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/25/4366516/ufc-160-cain-velasquez-vs-antonio-bigfoot-silva-fight-stream-video-results-prelims-facebook-fx-mma/in/4130089" target="_blank">"Prelims" results recap</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/25/4366592/ufc-160-results-donald-cerrone-bloodies-and-beats-k-j-noons/in/4130089" target="_blank">Recap: Donald Cerrone batters K.J. Noons</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/25/4366676/ufc-160-results-t-j-grant-knocks-out-gray-maynard-in-one-round/in/4130089" target="_blank">Recap: T.J. Grant knocks out Gray Maynard</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/25/4366712/ufc-160-results-glover-teixeira-submits-james-te-huna-in-one-round/in/4130089" target="_blank">Recap: Glover Teixeira submits James Te Huna</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/25/4366756/ufc-160-results-junior-dos-santos-knocks-out-mark-hunt-with-spinning-back-kick/in/4130089" target="_blank">Recap: Junior dos Santos destroys Mark Hunt</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4366884/ufc-160-results-cain-velasquez-knocks-out-bigfoot-silva-again/in/4130089" target="_blank">Recap: Cain Velasquez mobs Antonio Silva</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4367132/ufc-160-fight-card-donald-cerrone-vs-k-j-noons-fight-review-and/in/4130089" target="_blank">Review: Donald Cerrone vs. K.J. Noons</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4367300/ufc-160-results-recap-tj-grant-vs-gray-maynard-fight-review-analysis/in/4130089" target="_blank">Review: T.J. Grant vs. Gray Maynard</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4367298/ufc-160-results-recap-glover-teixeira-vs-james-te-huna-fight-review/in/4130089" target="_blank">Review: Glover Teixeira vs. James Te Huna</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4367302/ufc-160-results-recap-junior-dos-santos-vs-mark-hunt-fight-review-and/in/4130089" target="_blank">Review: Junior dos Santos vs. Mark Hunt</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4367290/ufc-160-results-recap-cain-velasquez-vs-antonio-silva-2-fight-review/in/4130089" target="_blank">Review: Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva</a></p>
<h4>UFC 160 Post-Fight Fallout</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4366814/ufc-160-results-report-card-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-2-event-grades-las-vegas-mma/in/4130089" target="_blank">Event report card</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4367136/ufc-160-results-recap-biggest-winner-loser-cain-velasquez-vs-antonio-silva-las-vegas-mma/in/4130089" target="_blank">Biggest winner and lowliest loser</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4367150/ufc-160-results-recap-who-is-next-for-cain-velasquez-antonio-silva-junior-dos-santos-mma/in/4130089" target="_blank">Who's next for Cain Velasquez?</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4368376/joe-silvas-shoes-who-should-be-next-for-ufc-160-main-card-winners-mma" target="_blank">Joe Silva's Shoes: Possible next fights for event winners</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4368728/ufc-160-results-30-post-event-facts-stats-about-cain-velasquez-vs-antonio-bigfoot-silva-2-mma" target="_blank">Post event facts</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4367366/full-dana-white-ufc-160-post-fight-press-conference-scrum-video-online-youtube-las-vegas-mma/in/4130089" target="_blank">Dana White media scrum from the post-fight press conference</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4366996/video-ufc-president-dana-white-wraps-up-ufc-160-in-las-vegas-mma/in/4130089" target="_blank">Dana White interview wrapping up the event</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4367958/ufc-160-results-president-dana-white-and-champ-cain-velasquez-agree-with-main-event-stoppage-mma/in/4130089" target="_blank">Dana White and Cain Velasquez liked the stoppage of Bigfoot Silva</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4367076/ufc-160-results-bigfoot-silva-cain-velasquez-finish/in/4130089" target="_blank">Bigfoot Silva thought stoppage in Cain Velasquez fight was early and illegal</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4368096/ufc-quick-quote-junior-dos-santos-say-mark-hunt-hits-way-harder-than-cain-velasquez-mma/in/4130089" target="_blank">Junior dos Santos: Mark Hunt hits way harder than Cain Velasquez</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4367836/ufc-quick-quote-junior-dos-santos-came-to-knock-out-mark-hunt-at-ufc-160-and-he-did-mma/in/4130089" target="_blank">Junior dos Santos came to knock out Mark Hunt and that's what he did</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4367646/ufc-160-results-mark-hunt-says-he-broke-his-toe-in-the-first-round-against-junior-dos-santos-mma/in/4130089" target="_blank">Mark Hunt broke his toe in first round against Junior dos Santos</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4368324/pic-mike-tyson-vetoed-junior-dos-santos-knockout-of-the-night-bonus/in/4130089" target="_blank">Mike Tyson vetoed Junior dos Santos winning "Knockout of the Night"</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4368114/pic-donald-cerrone-shows-off-nasty-cuts-from-ufc-160-win-over-k-j/in/4130089" target="_blank">Donald Cerrone shows off his nasty cuts from K.J. Noons fight</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4367574/benson-henderson-vs-t-j-grant-lightweight-title-fight-an-option-for-ufc-on-fox-sports-1-debut-mma/in/4130089" target="_blank">T.J. Grant vs. Ben Henderson possible for UFC on FS1</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4367114/ufc-160-results-glover-teixeira-wants-to-fight-rashad-evans-vs-dan-henderson-winner/in/4130089" target="_blank">Glover Teixeira wants Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson winner</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4367432/pic-smile-ufc-ring-girl-brittney-palmer-look-different-last-night/in/4130089" target="_blank">So ... did Britney Palmer look different at the show?</a></p>
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<p>That, my friends, should be enough to keep you talking -- at least for the time being. What gets your vote for the biggest story coming out of UFC 160?</p>
<p>Sound off, Maniacs.</p>
https://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/27/4369256/ufc-160-results-recap-cain-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-silva-2-event-wrap-up-las-vegasGeno Mrosko2013-05-26T23:30:05-04:002013-05-26T23:30:05-04:00UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Bigfoot Photo Gallery
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<p>Check out a photo gallery from the UFC 160: "Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2" event that took place last night (Sat., May 25, 2013) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring Cain Velasquez defeating Antonio Silva to defend the heavyweight title.</p> <p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/124073/ufc-160-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-2">UFC 160</a>: "Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2" blew the roof off the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, last night (Sat., May 25, 2013) featuring a main event of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122504/cain-velasquez">Cain Velasquez</a> absolutely decimating <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122502/antonio-silva">Antonio Silva</a> in basically the same manner he did the first time the two fought. </p>
<p>Second verse, same as the first.</p>
<p>The co-headlining attraction saw Junior dos Santos earn himself another crack at Velasquez's crown by knocking out <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122607/mark-hunt">Mark Hunt</a> with a spinning heel kick after three rounds of banging it out in the center of the cage. It was awesome. </p>
<p>The other three main card bouts saw <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129074/glover-teixeira">Glover Teixeira</a> submit <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129579/james-te-huna">James Te Huna</a> in short order, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122606/t-j-grant">T.J. Grant</a> earn a lightweight title shot with a knockout victory over <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122537/gray-maynard">Gray Maynard</a>, and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122525/donald-cerrone">Donald Cerrone</a> bloody and batter <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122539/k-j-noons">K.J. Noons</a> en route to a decision win. </p>
<p>Check out a photo gallery of all of that above and for <a href="http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/5/25/4366292/ufc-160-photos">more from the talented Esther Lin</a> head on over to <a href="http://mmafighting.com">MMAFighting.com</a>. </p>
<p>For complete UFC 160 results and blow-by-blow coverage of all the night's action click <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/3/4297668/ufc-160-results-live-online-fight-stream-coverage-updates-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-2-ppv-mma">here</a>.</p>
https://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4368904/ufc-160-results-recap-cain-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-silva-2-fight-photos-gallery-las-vegasGeno Mrosko2013-05-26T11:00:07-04:002013-05-26T11:00:07-04:00Glover Teixeira: One fight from 205-pound title?
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<p>While Lyoto Machida and Alexander Gustafsson argue over who gets the next crack at Jon Jones, surging 205-pound contender Glover Teixeira is quietly climbing the 205-pound ladder. Unfortunately for him, very quietly.</p> <p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/promotion/ufc" class="sbn-auto-link">Ultimate Fighting Championship</a> (UFC) <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/weight_class/light-heavyweight" class="sbn-auto-link">light heavyweight</a> contender <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129074/glover-teixeira" class="sbn-auto-link">Glover Teixeira</a> has won 19 fights in a row and holds a 21-2 professional record in mixed martial arts (MMA).</p>
<p>His most recent victory came by way of submission over <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129579/james-te-huna" class="sbn-auto-link">James Te Huna</a> on the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/124073/ufc-160-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-2" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 160</a>: "Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2" pay-per-view (PPV) main card, which took place last night (May 25, 2013) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.</p>
<p>In addition, he holds a win over a former UFC 205-pound champion in <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122513/quinton-jackson" class="sbn-auto-link">Quinton Jackson</a>.</p>
<p>So, how far away is he from a division title shot? Well, that's a good question. The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ufc.com/rankings">"official" UFC rankings</a> have him sitting pretty at number four, with <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122555/dan-henderson" class="sbn-auto-link">Dan Henderson</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122632/alexander-gustafsson" class="sbn-auto-link">Alexander Gustafsson</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122516/lyoto-machida" class="sbn-auto-link">Lyoto Machida</a> ahead of him. Henderson, however, still has some unfinished business against <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122510/rashad-evans" class="sbn-auto-link">Rashad Evans</a> at <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/126605/ufc-161" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 161</a>.</p>
<p>Consider "Hendo" temporarily on hold.</p>
<p>"The Mauler" will probably get the first shot against reigning light heavyweight kingpin <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122514/jon-jones" class="sbn-auto-link">Jon Jones</a> later this year (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/16/4338884/pic-jon-jones-gets-stitches-out-feelin-good">after this gets squared away</a>), based on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/24/4362052/ufc-alexander-gustafsson-vs-jon-jones-russia-mma">this conversation</a>, as well as the fact that Gustafsson hasn't already been finished by "Bones" like Machida has.</p>
<p>That could put Teixeira at least one fight away from a crack at the crown.</p>
<p>That's assuming he gets another big name in his next fight. Ordinarily, beating a veteran like Jackson would be enough, except "Rampage" had one foot out the door and was already on the wrong end of back-to-back losses. Following up with a submission win over Te Huna keeps his spot in line, but does not advance him.</p>
<p>And Glover is not helping his own cause.</p>
<p>At last night's post-fight press conference (watch it <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4366260/ufc-160-post-fight-press-conference-live-stream-video-online-velasquez-bigfoot-2-las-vegas-mma">here</a>), the Brazilian assured media members that UFC matchmaker <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/191799/joe-silva" class="sbn-auto-link">Joe Silva</a> was "doing a good job" and he "didn't care" who he fights next. With the exception of the #Rally4MarkHunt, nobody is going to campaign for you, so you need to plead your case at every opportune moment.</p>
<p>Fortunately, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/5/26/4366982/glover-teixeira-wants-winner-of-ufc-161s-rashad-evans-vs-dan-henderson">his manager is urging him</a> to go after the winner of Evans vs. Henderson.</p>
<p>The winner of <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/3221/ufc-161-antonio-rogerio-nogueira-vs-mauricio-rua" class="sbn-auto-link">Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Mauricio Rua</a> next month in Winnipeg could also put either "Little Nog" or "Shogun" into the thick of things and perhaps a showdown against Teixeira would be a good way to clearly establish the next division number one contender.</p>
<p>Or, you could book Teixeira vs. Machida for all the marbles.</p>
<p>I'd prefer to see him scrap against <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122517/gegard-mousasi" class="sbn-auto-link">Gegard Mousasi</a>, but the "Dreamcatcher" is too busy dreaming of <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/weight_class/middleweight" class="sbn-auto-link">middleweight</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/4/18/4238384/ufc-gegard-mousasi-hints-possible-return-middleweight-mma">match-ups</a>. Rounding out the division top 10 are a pair of 205-pound wrestlers in <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122509/phil-davis">Phil Davis</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122506/ryan-bader">Ryan Bader</a>. Both "Mr. Wonderful" and "Darth" have rebounded from recent losses, but I think Teixeira has surpassed them on the strength of his win streak.</p>
<p>It hasn't stopped Davis from trying to "<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/MikeBohnMMA/status/338529152569335809">pick a fight</a>."</p>
<p>I think we can all agree Glover needs one more win to get a title shot, but I don't think we'll all agree on who. You've heard my potential pairings for the Brazilian's next trip to the cage, now I want to hear yours.</p>
<p>Glover Teixeira's next fight should be against ...</p>
<p><i>For complete "Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2" results and coverage click <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/25/4366114/velasquez-vs-bigfoot-silva-2-results-full-ufc-160-fight-updates-live-online-stream-las-vegas-mma" target="_blank">here </a>and for complete UFC 160 live results and blow-by-blow coverage of all the night's action click <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/3/4297668/ufc-160-results-live-online-fight-stream-coverage-updates-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-2-ppv-mma" target="_blank">here</a>.</i></p>
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https://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4366992/ufc-160-results-glover-teixeira-jon-jones-next-title-shot-mmaJesse Holland2013-05-26T02:00:33-04:002013-05-26T02:00:33-04:00Bigfoot protests stoppage in Cain fight as illegal
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<p>Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva is not a happy camper after he was knocked out by Cain Velasquez in the main event of UFC 160 last night (Sat., May 25, 2013) in Las Vegas, Nevada. He's not mad about losing, necessarily, but he's pissed at the way he lost.</p> <p>According to both pundits and oddsmakers alike, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/promotion/ufc" class="sbn-auto-link">Ultimate Fighting Championship</a> (UFC) <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/weight_class/heavyweight" class="sbn-auto-link">Heavyweight</a> Champion <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122504/cain-velasquez" class="sbn-auto-link">Cain Velasquez</a> was supposed to dismantle <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122502/antonio-silva" class="sbn-auto-link">Antonio Silva</a> in the main event of <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/124073/ufc-160-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-2" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 160</a>: "Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2" at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, last night (Sat., May 25, 2013) in their title showdown. </p>
<p>And that's exactly what he did. </p>
<p>The champ whiffed on an early takedown but recovered by sending a straight left, then a right, down the pipe and connecting clean on the pound-for-pound biggest chin in mixed martial arts (MMA). It was powerful enough to send "Bigfoot" spiraling to the canvas in a heap of flesh and failure.</p>
<p>Then, the follow up, where it gets a bit tricky.</p>
<p>Upon first viewing, it simply appeared as though Velasquez pounced on his fallen prey and finished his meal. It's what he does best, after all, and no one batted an eye at the referee stepping in to stop the bout.</p>
<p>But according to Silva, the referee should have stepped in for a different reason entirely, one <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4366260/ufc-160-post-fight-press-conference-live-stream-video-online-velasquez-bigfoot-2-las-vegas-mma" target="_blank">he voiced at the post-fight press conference</a>: Cain was landing illegal blows to the back of the Brazilian's sizable noggin. It was so bad, in fact, that "Bigfoot" believes the referee should be penalized, a sentiment UFC President <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/191797/dana-white" class="sbn-auto-link">Dana White</a> completely agreed with.</p>
<p>In addition to that, Silva believes the bout was stopped too early. </p>
<p>With that in mind, let's take a look at the GIF, courtesy of <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/ZProphet_MMA">Zombie Prophet</a> at <a target="_blank" href="http://bloodyelbow.com">Bloody Elbow</a>: </p>
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<p>Agree with Silva, or think there isn't anything to see here?</p>
<p>For all you need to know on Velasquez vs. Bigfoot click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/25/4366114/velasquez-vs-bigfoot-silva-2-results-full-ufc-160-fight-updates-live-online-stream-las-vegas-mma">here</a>, and for complete UFC 160 results and blow-by-blow coverage of all the night's action click <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/3/4297668/ufc-160-results-live-online-fight-stream-coverage-updates-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-2-ppv-mma" target="_blank">here</a>. </p>
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https://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4367076/ufc-160-results-bigfoot-silva-cain-velasquez-finishGeno Mrosko2013-05-26T01:20:32-04:002013-05-26T01:20:32-04:00Video Highlights: Velasquez Knocks Out Bigfoot
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<p>Cain Velasquez took care of business against Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva once again, knocking him out in the first round of their heavyweight title showdown at UFC 160 last night (May 25, 2013) in Las Vegas. Check out the highlights here. </p> <p>
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<p>It didn't take <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122504/cain-velasquez">Cain Velasquez</a> very long to assert his dominance over <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122502/antonio-silva">Antonio Silva</a> and put a choke hold on the entire <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/promotion/ufc">Ultimate Fighting Championship</a> (UFC) heavyweight division at tonight's (Sat., May 25, 2013) <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/124073/ufc-160-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-2">UFC 160</a>: "Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2" pay-per-view (PPV) event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Velasquez knocked "Bigfoot" out in the very first round, once again finishing him off early and with very little effort. An early takedown attempt failed, as the Brazilian defended against that beautifully, but the final result was still the same: Cain on top landing huge punches that forced a referee stoppage. Put simply, Silva is not in the same league and likely never will be. In fairness, there may not be another heavyweight on the planet who can make that claim, outside of maybe Junior dos Santos. That's why you should be pumped for the trilogy encounter between the two that is surely coming. In the meantime, take a closer look at Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2 by clicking <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/25/4366114/velasquez-vs-bigfoot-silva-2-results-full-ufc-160-fight-updates-live-online-stream-las-vegas-mma" target="_blank">here</a>, and for complete UFC 160 results and blow-by-blow coverage of all the night's action click <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/3/4297668/ufc-160-results-live-online-fight-stream-coverage-updates-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-2-ppv-mma" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
https://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4366944/cain-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-silva-2-full-fight-video-highlights-from-ufc-160Geno Mrosko2013-05-26T00:45:32-04:002013-05-26T00:45:32-04:00Why 'Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3' must happen
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<p>By knocking out Mark Hunt, Junior dos Santos has earned the right to face Cain Velasquez in a trilogy bout for a chance to win back his UFC heavyweight title. It also helps that no other contenders are worthy of a crack at the crown (or just choose to fight elsewhere).</p> <p>Like most mixed martial arts (MMA) fans, I'm getting a little tired of rematches.</p>
<p>In the last two years, over the course of four fights, we saw Junior dos Santos fight <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122504/cain-velasquez" class="sbn-auto-link">Cain Velasquez</a> twice, who also fought <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122502/antonio-silva" class="sbn-auto-link">Antonio Silva</a> twice. When it comes to the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/promotion/ufc" class="sbn-auto-link">Ultimate Fighting Championship</a> (UFC) <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/weight_class/heavyweight" class="sbn-auto-link">heavyweight</a> title, I sure as heck wouldn't mind seeing a couple of fresh faces.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, said faces aren't holding up their end of the bargain.</p>
<p>Unlikely division contender <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122607/mark-hunt" class="sbn-auto-link">Mark Hunt</a> had a chance to complete his Cinderella story against "Cigano" in the co-main event of the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/124073/ufc-160-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-2" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 160</a> pay-per-view (PPV), which took place last night (May 25, 2013) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.</p>
<p>Instead, he joins <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/184613/adam-cella" class="sbn-auto-link">Adam Cella</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122565/luke-rockhold" class="sbn-auto-link">Luke Rockhold</a> in this year's <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/25/4366756/ufc-160-results-junior-dos-santos-knocks-out-mark-hunt-with-spinning-back-kick">"I just got KTFO by a crazy kick"</a> highlight reel.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/promotion/strikeforce" class="sbn-auto-link">Strikeforce</a> Heavyweight Grand Prix Champion Daniel Cormier, who successfully transitioned to the ranks of the Octagon elite by shutting down <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122495/frank-mir" class="sbn-auto-link">Frank Mir</a> earlier this year in San Jose, is a lil' too chummy with Velasquez over at American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) and said he'd <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/4/26/4266678/ufc-dana-white-daniel-cormier-light-heavyweight-instant-title-shot-mma">rather drop a weight class</a> than fight for Cain's title.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129198/josh-barnett" class="sbn-auto-link">Josh Barnett</a> is signed (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/22/4354402/report-josh-barnett-multi-fight-ufc-contract-octagon-return-fight-mma">finally</a>), but has yet to make his return.</p>
<p>In 2012, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122499/alistair-overeem" class="sbn-auto-link">Alistair Overeem</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122487/travis-browne" class="sbn-auto-link">Travis Browne</a> were both expected to emerge as division contenders; however, both were subsequently knocked out by "Bigfoot" Silva and sent to the back of the line. Don't expect to see them back in the running until <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/22/4356498/ufc-on-fox-sports-1-travis-browne-vs-alistair-overeem-booked-for" target="_blank">they fight each other later this year on FOX</a>.</p>
<p>The next two fighters in line, according to the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ufc.com/rankings">"official" UFC rankings</a>, are <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122505/fabricio-werdum" class="sbn-auto-link">Fabricio Werdum</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/123062/roy-nelson" class="sbn-auto-link">Roy Nelson</a>.</p>
<p>If their names sound familiar in this heavyweight discussion, they should, as both "Vai Cavalo" and "Big Country" were handily defeated by Dos Santos and still have to get past <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122498/antonio-rodrigo-nogueira" class="sbn-auto-link">Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira</a> (<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/127357/ufc-on-fuel-tv-10" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC on FUEL TV 10</a>) and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/130549/stipe-miocic" class="sbn-auto-link">Stipe Miocic</a> (<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/126605/ufc-161" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 161</a>), respectively.</p>
<p>That's it folks, that's your top 10.</p>
<p>The good news is, making an argument for "Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3" is relatively easy. Each fighter owns a convincing win over the other but more importantly, both fighters are coming off convincing wins at UFC 160. Velasquez destroyed "Bigfoot" for the second straight time <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4366884/ufc-160-results-cain-velasquez-knocks-out-bigfoot-silva-again" target="_blank">last night in "Sin City,"</a> improving to 12-1. His only loss? A 2011 knockout to "Cigano."</p>
<p>If anyone can think of a more justifiable title fight, I'd love to hear it.</p>
<p><i>For complete "Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2" results and coverage click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/25/4366114/velasquez-vs-bigfoot-silva-2-results-full-ufc-160-fight-updates-live-online-stream-las-vegas-mma">here</a> and for complete UFC 160 live results and blow-by-blow coverage of all the night's action click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/3/4297668/ufc-160-results-live-online-fight-stream-coverage-updates-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-2-ppv-mma">here</a>.</i></p>
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https://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4366856/ufc-160-results-junior-dos-santos-vs-cain-velasquez-trilogy-rematchJesse Holland2013-05-26T00:16:11-04:002013-05-26T00:16:11-04:00UFC 160: Velasquez knocks out Bigfoot ... again
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<p>Cain Velasquez needed even less time in the rematch to finish off Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva in the main event of UFC 160: "Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2" tonight (May 25, 2013) in Las Vegas, Nevada, winning by TKO in the first round. </p> <p>The first time they met, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122504/cain-velasquez" class="sbn-auto-link">Cain Velasquez</a> absolutely destroyed <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122502/antonio-silva" class="sbn-auto-link">Antonio Silva</a>, battering the Brazilian "Bigfoot" so badly, the Octagon canvas was painted with his blood. Now, the two battled in the rematch in the main event of tonight's (Sat., May 25, 2013) <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/124073/ufc-160-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-2" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 160</a> pay-per-view (PPV) from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.</p>
<p>Only this time, the heavyweight title was on the line.</p>
<p>Second verse, same as the first. </p>
<p>Velasquez attacked early with takedowns, attempting the same strategy he employed in their first encounter, which basically consisted of dragging the big man to the mat and beating him to a bloody pulp. He was successful the first time, but not so much here. </p>
<p>It didn't matter. </p>
<p>That's because Cain caught Silva with a straight left hand followed by a straight right that put the Brazilian down. His follow up onslaught, nearly impossible to stop, was enough to force the referee to call an end to the proceedings. </p>
<p>It took him even less time to vanquish "Bigfoot," sending him to the back of the line in the heavyweight division and solidifying his status as the very best in all the land. But there is another Brazilian out there waiting for him, one <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122489/junior-dos-santos">Junior dos Santos</a>, who is now fresh off an incredible knockout victory over <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122607/mark-hunt">Mark Hunt</a>. </p>
<p>Y'all ready for Velasquez vs. Dos Santos part three?</p>
<p>For complete Velasquez vs. Bigfoot results and coverage click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/25/4366114/velasquez-vs-bigfoot-silva-2-results-full-ufc-160-fight-updates-live-online-stream-las-vegas-mma">here</a>, and for complete UFC 160 results and blow-by-blow coverage of all the night's action click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/3/4297668/ufc-160-results-live-online-fight-stream-coverage-updates-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-2-ppv-mma">here</a>.</p>
https://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4366884/ufc-160-results-cain-velasquez-knocks-out-bigfoot-silva-againGeno Mrosko2013-05-26T00:10:52-04:002013-05-26T00:10:52-04:00Velasquez finishes Bigfoot by TKO
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<p>The first time they met, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122504/cain-velasquez" class="sbn-auto-link">Cain Velasquez</a> absolutely destroyed <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122502/antonio-silva" class="sbn-auto-link">Antonio Silva</a>, battering the Brazilian "Bigfoot" so badly, the Octagon canvas was painted with his blood. Now, the two battled in the rematch in the main event of tonight's (Sat., May 25, 2013) <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/124073/ufc-160-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-2" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 160</a> pay-per-view (PPV) from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.</p>
<p>Only this time, the heavyweight title was on the line.</p>
<p>Velasquez opened the first round by immediately shooting for a takedown, dipping low for a leg and hanging on for dear life. He had to let go eventually and when he did, he went to work on "Bigfoot" on their feet. </p>
<p>It didn't take long for him to get the job done from there. </p>
<p>Silva came in hard and ate a big shot that put him down on his knees. Velasquez, a relentless killer when he's got his opponent hurt, jumped at the opportunity and unleashed a vicious onslaught of follow up punches that forced the referee to call an end to the bout. </p>
<p>That's all she wrote. </p>
<p>For complete Velasquez vs. Bigfoot results and coverage click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/25/4366114/velasquez-vs-bigfoot-silva-2-results-full-ufc-160-fight-updates-live-online-stream-las-vegas-mma">here</a>, and for complete UFC 160 results and blow-by-blow coverage of all the night's action click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/3/4297668/ufc-160-results-live-online-fight-stream-coverage-updates-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-2-ppv-mma">here</a>.</p>
https://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/26/4366850/cain-velasquez-vs-bigfoot-silva-2-fight-results-ufc-160-round-1Geno Mrosko