Post by The Sandmen on Oct 16, 2017 8:23:57 GMT -5
Fabricio Werdum is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Stefan Struve doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Werdum launches a hook to the body
Bang! Struve stops that one with his ribs!
Struve seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Stefan Struve and Werdum engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Fabricio Werdum and Struve engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stefan Struve is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Stefan Struve has found an opening in the defense of Werdum, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Werdum is wobbling!
Werdum's Chin is beginning to swell
Werdum has a small cut in his Chin
Bone shattering straight left hand from Stefan Struve!
Werdum is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Stefan Struve chases Werdum and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Werdum steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Fabricio Werdum's Right cheek
Stefan Struve wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Werdum!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Struve tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Struve is clinching with Werdum.
The fighters are clinching.
Fabricio Werdum grapple with Stefan Struve and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stefan Struve
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve tries to close the guard.
Struve put Fabricio Werdum in closed guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Werdum tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Struve leans and gets Fabricio Werdum's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Werdum blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Struve's guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Struve
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Struve breaks free.
Struve is trying to counter now!
Struve attempts a triangle from bottom! Fabricio Werdum slips out. Struve quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Fabricio Werdum slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve won't budge, forcing Werdum to pull guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Werdum
Struve tries to escape from the closed guard
Struve succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Struve
He succeeds!
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Struve blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Stefan Struve gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Struve's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Struve blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Werdum
Not a desiderable position that Struve is in now. Fabricio Werdum is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fabricio Werdum slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Stefan Struve cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve hooks Werdum's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Fabricio Werdum manages to kick Struve away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Stefan Struve's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Stefan Struve to open his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Fabricio Werdum can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Stefan Struve closed his guard around Fabricio Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Fabricio Werdum hooks Struve's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Stefan Struve manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
Werdum misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Stefan Struve launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Fabricio Werdum.
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Round 2
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Werdum is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Werdum is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Stefan Struve's guard...
Stefan Struve has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Werdum spins out, but Stefan Struve was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Werdum is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Fabricio Werdum's Left cheek
Fabricio Werdum is a bloody mess!
Stefan Struve attempts a sweep single...
Stefan Struve catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Struve.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Werdum
Struve tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Stefan Struve fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Werdum
Struve tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Werdum from the side mount!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
You can see Werdum's blood making stains in the mat.
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Stefan Struve looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Werdum breaks the lock showing some skills...
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Fabricio Werdum shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Fabricio Werdum breaks that americana attempt!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum pushes Stefan Struve and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Struve wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Struve moves forward and holds Werdum
Fabricio Werdum pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fabricio Werdum
The fighters are clinching.
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches towards Struve's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Stefan Struve receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Werdum doesn't stop bleeding.
Werdum and Stefan Struve are cliched up against the cage. Werdum steps for a throw
Struve stays on his feet
Struve is trying to counter now!
Struve launches a few hard punches to Fabricio Werdum's ribs!
Fabricio Werdum's ribs shows the damage! Stefan Struve is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve launches a knee!
Stefan Struve hits Werdum's hard just below the ribs!
Fabricio Werdum tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fabricio Werdum slightly pushes Struve into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Werdum doesn't stop bleeding.
Struve launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Werdum's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Stefan Struve for eye poke.
Mario Yamasaki allows Werdum time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stefan Struve is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Stefan Struve's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Stefan Struve to open his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stefan Struve can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Struve tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
You can see Werdum's blood making stains in the mat.
Werdum is in open guard over Struve... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Struve struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Struve rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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.
Fabricio Werdum continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Struve wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Werdum doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Struve looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fabricio Werdum's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Struve wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Struve moves forward and holds Werdum
The fighters are clinching.
Werdum tries to break the clinch... Stefan Struve launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Werdum stumbles backwards and Stefan Struve shoots an incredible takedown!
Werdum ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Fabricio Werdum is a bloody mess!
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stefan Struve is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Werdum is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Werdum breaks the lock showing some skills...
Struve clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Struve blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Werdum
Struve tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Werdum tries to stand up!
Struve doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve moves forward looking for some grappling action
Struve has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Fabricio Werdum pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fabricio Werdum
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Werdum tries to break the clinch... Stefan Struve launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Werdum stumbles backwards and Stefan Struve shoots an incredible takedown!
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stefan Struve is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Fabricio Werdum's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Werdum is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Fabricio Werdum gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Struve
Fabricio Werdum continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fabricio Werdum pushes Struve's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Werdum who is in full mount! Struve is in trouble now!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Fabricio Werdum takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Stefan Struve shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Stefan Struve breaks that americana attempt!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Werdum can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Fabricio Werdum takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Stefan Struve shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Werdum is locking that Americana...
Stefan Struve breaks that americana attempt!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve 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 Werdum's moves.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
That armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Struve's eyes...
Struve is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve 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 Werdum's moves.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum rolls him over and takes his back!
Werdum is in rear mount over Struve
Fabricio Werdum continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Werdum tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Struve! Werdum has one hook in and keeps working!
Werdum is in rear mount over Struve with one hook in
Fabricio Werdum is a bloody mess!
Struve tries to stand up!
Werdum doesn't allow him!
Werdum is in rear mount over Struve with one hook in
Werdum is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fabricio Werdum throws his leg over Stefan Struve's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Fabricio Werdum's rear naked choke attempt!
Stefan Struve frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Fabricio Werdum and ends up on top!
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Struve has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Stefan Struve uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum moves to shoot
but Stefan Struve delivers a knee that wrecks him!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Struve tries to grapple
He puts Werdum in a double underhook!
Fabricio Werdum tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fabricio Werdum slightly pushes Struve into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Struve decides to launch some tentative punches
Werdum launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Struve with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Struve.
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Round 4
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Struve decides to launch some tentative punches
Stefan Struve takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
Fabricio Werdum is a bloody mess!
Werdum positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Struve's being punished here!
Struve has a small cut in his Chin
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
Werdum tries to move to full mount
Werdum succeeds
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve 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 Werdum's moves.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Fabricio Werdum continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stefan Struve tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum rolls him over and takes his back!
Werdum is in rear mount over Struve
Stefan Struve 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
Fabricio Werdum 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Stefan Struve fakes a punch and launches himself over Werdum!
Nice move by Struve who clinches and pushes Werdum against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fabricio Werdum pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fabricio Werdum
Poorly executed technique. Stefan Struve looks to counter!
Stefan Struve gets control of Fabricio Werdum's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Fabricio Werdum shakes him off and staves off danger.
The fighters are clinching.
Fabricio Werdum continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fabricio Werdum slightly pushes Struve into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stefan Struve didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Werdum is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Werdum is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Struve's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Fabricio Werdum tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Struve's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Struve's eyes...
That kimura from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
That kimura looks tight...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Fabricio Werdum's lock! This is over! Struve didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Fabricio Werdum by Submission (kimura) at 3:50 Round 4
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 8/11 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 708 s
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 12/20 (60%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/8 (88%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 708 s
Werdum was all over this one.
Stefan Struve doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Werdum launches a hook to the body
Bang! Struve stops that one with his ribs!
Struve seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Stefan Struve and Werdum engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Fabricio Werdum and Struve engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stefan Struve is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Stefan Struve has found an opening in the defense of Werdum, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Werdum is wobbling!
Werdum's Chin is beginning to swell
Werdum has a small cut in his Chin
Bone shattering straight left hand from Stefan Struve!
Werdum is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Stefan Struve chases Werdum and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Werdum steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Fabricio Werdum's Right cheek
Stefan Struve wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Werdum!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Struve tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Struve is clinching with Werdum.
The fighters are clinching.
Fabricio Werdum grapple with Stefan Struve and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stefan Struve
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve tries to close the guard.
Struve put Fabricio Werdum in closed guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Werdum tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Struve leans and gets Fabricio Werdum's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Werdum blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Struve's guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Struve
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Struve breaks free.
Struve is trying to counter now!
Struve attempts a triangle from bottom! Fabricio Werdum slips out. Struve quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Fabricio Werdum slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve won't budge, forcing Werdum to pull guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Werdum
Struve tries to escape from the closed guard
Struve succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Struve
He succeeds!
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Struve blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Stefan Struve gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Struve's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Struve blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Werdum
Not a desiderable position that Struve is in now. Fabricio Werdum is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fabricio Werdum slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Stefan Struve cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve hooks Werdum's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Fabricio Werdum manages to kick Struve away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Stefan Struve's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Stefan Struve to open his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Fabricio Werdum can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Stefan Struve closed his guard around Fabricio Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Fabricio Werdum hooks Struve's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Stefan Struve manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
Werdum misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Stefan Struve launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Fabricio Werdum.
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Round 2
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Werdum is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Werdum is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Stefan Struve's guard...
Stefan Struve has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Werdum spins out, but Stefan Struve was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Werdum is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Fabricio Werdum's Left cheek
Fabricio Werdum is a bloody mess!
Stefan Struve attempts a sweep single...
Stefan Struve catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Struve.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Werdum
Struve tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Stefan Struve fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Werdum
Struve tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Werdum from the side mount!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
You can see Werdum's blood making stains in the mat.
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Stefan Struve looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Werdum breaks the lock showing some skills...
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Fabricio Werdum shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Fabricio Werdum breaks that americana attempt!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum pushes Stefan Struve and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Struve wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Struve moves forward and holds Werdum
Fabricio Werdum pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fabricio Werdum
The fighters are clinching.
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches towards Struve's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Stefan Struve receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Werdum doesn't stop bleeding.
Werdum and Stefan Struve are cliched up against the cage. Werdum steps for a throw
Struve stays on his feet
Struve is trying to counter now!
Struve launches a few hard punches to Fabricio Werdum's ribs!
Fabricio Werdum's ribs shows the damage! Stefan Struve is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve launches a knee!
Stefan Struve hits Werdum's hard just below the ribs!
Fabricio Werdum tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fabricio Werdum slightly pushes Struve into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Werdum doesn't stop bleeding.
Struve launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Werdum's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Stefan Struve for eye poke.
Mario Yamasaki allows Werdum time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stefan Struve is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Stefan Struve's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Stefan Struve to open his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stefan Struve can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Struve tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
You can see Werdum's blood making stains in the mat.
Werdum is in open guard over Struve... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Struve struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Struve rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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.
Fabricio Werdum continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Struve wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Werdum doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Struve looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fabricio Werdum's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Struve wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Struve moves forward and holds Werdum
The fighters are clinching.
Werdum tries to break the clinch... Stefan Struve launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Werdum stumbles backwards and Stefan Struve shoots an incredible takedown!
Werdum ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Fabricio Werdum is a bloody mess!
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stefan Struve is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Werdum is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Werdum breaks the lock showing some skills...
Struve clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Struve blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Werdum
Struve tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Werdum tries to stand up!
Struve doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve moves forward looking for some grappling action
Struve has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Fabricio Werdum pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fabricio Werdum
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Werdum tries to break the clinch... Stefan Struve launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Werdum stumbles backwards and Stefan Struve shoots an incredible takedown!
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stefan Struve is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Fabricio Werdum's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Werdum is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Fabricio Werdum gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Struve
Fabricio Werdum continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fabricio Werdum pushes Struve's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Werdum who is in full mount! Struve is in trouble now!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Fabricio Werdum takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Stefan Struve shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Stefan Struve breaks that americana attempt!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Werdum can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Fabricio Werdum takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Stefan Struve shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Werdum is locking that Americana...
Stefan Struve breaks that americana attempt!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve 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 Werdum's moves.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
That armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Struve's eyes...
Struve is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve 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 Werdum's moves.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum rolls him over and takes his back!
Werdum is in rear mount over Struve
Fabricio Werdum continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Werdum tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Struve! Werdum has one hook in and keeps working!
Werdum is in rear mount over Struve with one hook in
Fabricio Werdum is a bloody mess!
Struve tries to stand up!
Werdum doesn't allow him!
Werdum is in rear mount over Struve with one hook in
Werdum is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fabricio Werdum throws his leg over Stefan Struve's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Fabricio Werdum's rear naked choke attempt!
Stefan Struve frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Fabricio Werdum and ends up on top!
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Struve has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Stefan Struve uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum moves to shoot
but Stefan Struve delivers a knee that wrecks him!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Struve tries to grapple
He puts Werdum in a double underhook!
Fabricio Werdum tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fabricio Werdum slightly pushes Struve into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Struve decides to launch some tentative punches
Werdum launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Struve with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Struve.
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Round 4
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Struve decides to launch some tentative punches
Stefan Struve takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
Fabricio Werdum is a bloody mess!
Werdum positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Struve's being punished here!
Struve has a small cut in his Chin
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
Werdum tries to move to full mount
Werdum succeeds
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve 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 Werdum's moves.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Fabricio Werdum continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stefan Struve tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum rolls him over and takes his back!
Werdum is in rear mount over Struve
Stefan Struve 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
Fabricio Werdum 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Stefan Struve fakes a punch and launches himself over Werdum!
Nice move by Struve who clinches and pushes Werdum against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fabricio Werdum pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fabricio Werdum
Poorly executed technique. Stefan Struve looks to counter!
Stefan Struve gets control of Fabricio Werdum's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Fabricio Werdum shakes him off and staves off danger.
The fighters are clinching.
Fabricio Werdum continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fabricio Werdum slightly pushes Struve into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stefan Struve didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Werdum is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Struve
Werdum is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Struve's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Fabricio Werdum tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Struve's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Struve's eyes...
That kimura from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
That kimura looks tight...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Fabricio Werdum's lock! This is over! Struve didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Fabricio Werdum by Submission (kimura) at 3:50 Round 4
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 8/11 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 708 s
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 12/20 (60%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/8 (88%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 708 s
Werdum was all over this one.