Post by The Sandmen on Apr 5, 2020 23:20:20 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Werdum while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Daniel Cormier raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
A right hand from Fabricio Werdum
misses its target.
Werdum moves forward looking for some action
Fabricio Werdum shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Werdum struggles and launches a few punches to Cormier's head
Nothing from this... Fabricio Werdum seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cormier pushes off of Fabricio Werdum and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Werdum holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum pushes off of Daniel Cormier and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cormier holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Werdum doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Daniel Cormier embrace and tries to move away...
Daniel Cormier pushes Werdum forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cormier pushes his opponent against the fence and launches a furious kick to the ribs
Werdum pushes his opponent away and circles towards the center of the cage.
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cormier goes down.
Hard blow to Cormier's mid-section, he seems hurt
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Cormier is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum is in open guard over Cormier... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cormier rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Daniel Cormier and Werdum engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Daniel Cormier didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Fabricio Werdum uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Werdum is countered by Daniel Cormier.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Fabricio Werdum uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Cormier is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Daniel Cormier looks to counter!
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum catch Daniel Cormier's right arm and tries a kimura
Daniel Cormier holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum sits high on Daniel Cormier's chest and pulls his leg underneath Cormier's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Cormier tries to roll out. He's too quick for Fabricio Werdum and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Werdum and it cost him top position.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Daniel Cormier passes momentarily but Fabricio Werdum regains full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Daniel Cormier a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Werdum uses his forearms to block the impact!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Cormier is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Cormier is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum catch Daniel Cormier's right arm and tries a kimura
Daniel Cormier holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
Cormier is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Daniel Cormier creates enough space to control Fabricio Werdum's leg.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Fabricio Werdum has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Cormier jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Daniel Cormier pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Fabricio Werdum tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Werdum circles out and slips free of Daniel Cormier's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Cormier is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Daniel Cormier looks to pass to mount...
Werdum creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Cormier!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cormier
Werdum shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Fabricio Werdum tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cormier is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fabricio Werdum tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cormier is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Daniel Cormier slightly pushes Werdum into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Cormier fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cormier blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Werdum's guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Cormier blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is cooling the fight on the ground
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Cormier struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Cormier is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier tries to escape from the full mount...
Fabricio Werdum is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries a kimura
Cormier breaks the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Stand up! This is what Werdum's cornermen are shouting. Daniel Cormier is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Cormier breaks free.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Fabricio Werdum uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum looks to pass to mount...
Werdum slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Daniel Cormier.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Cormier from the side mount!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Deep breaths from Daniel Cormier who tries a hammer punch to Werdum's ribs.
That hit Werdum who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier tries to show some ground skills
Werdum uses his strength to keep Werdum at a disadvantage
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier tries to show some ground skills
Werdum uses his strength to keep Werdum at a disadvantage
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll on the ground...
Werdum knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Daniel Cormier gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Daniel Cormier didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum tries to improve position.
Cormier adjusts and closes his guard.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum is in open guard over Cormier... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cormier struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Cormier rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean 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.
Werdum is holding Daniel Cormier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fabricio Werdum work his BJJ game.
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Cormier breaks free.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Daniel Cormier gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Daniel Cormier 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 Cormier
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Cormier locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Fabricio Werdum unil he can pull his arm free! Werdum lost his dominant position.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Daniel Cormier a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Werdum uses his forearms to block the impact!
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Cormier is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Daniel Cormier is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Cormier
Werdum is in closed guard... Cormier tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Werdum tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Cormier from the side mount!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum hooks Cormier's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Daniel Cormier manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Cormier
He succeeds!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Cormier delivers a few accurate elbows!
Fabricio Werdum blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Cormier is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Fabricio Werdum rolls Daniel Cormier to his stomach and takes his back!
Werdum is in rear mount over Cormier
Cormier has Werdum controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Werdum is unable to move under Cormier control.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Cormier launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Werdum's ribs.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Daniel Cormier has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Cormier looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fabricio Werdum's punches
Cormier is on the receiving end of a great combo by Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cormier is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum is in open guard over Cormier... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum is locking that Kneebar...
Cormier hyper-extended his left leg
Werdum is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Werdum is locking that Kneebar...
Cormier rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Cormier climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Daniel Cormier creates space and allows Fabricio Werdum to stand up.
Werdum climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Daniel Cormier didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Werdum is locking that leglock...
Cormier struggles to free himself
Werdum secures the lock while Daniel Cormier refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Fabricio Werdum by Submission (leglock) at 1:28 Round 4
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 733 s
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 21/52 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 720 s
A nice fight, but Werdum had upper hands more often to get wins with those hands, via being on uppers.
Daniel Cormier raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
A right hand from Fabricio Werdum
misses its target.
Werdum moves forward looking for some action
Fabricio Werdum shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Werdum struggles and launches a few punches to Cormier's head
Nothing from this... Fabricio Werdum seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cormier pushes off of Fabricio Werdum and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Werdum holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum pushes off of Daniel Cormier and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cormier holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Werdum doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Daniel Cormier embrace and tries to move away...
Daniel Cormier pushes Werdum forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cormier pushes his opponent against the fence and launches a furious kick to the ribs
Werdum pushes his opponent away and circles towards the center of the cage.
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cormier goes down.
Hard blow to Cormier's mid-section, he seems hurt
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Cormier is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum is in open guard over Cormier... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cormier rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Daniel Cormier and Werdum engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Daniel Cormier didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Fabricio Werdum uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Werdum is countered by Daniel Cormier.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Fabricio Werdum uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Cormier is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Daniel Cormier looks to counter!
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum catch Daniel Cormier's right arm and tries a kimura
Daniel Cormier holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum sits high on Daniel Cormier's chest and pulls his leg underneath Cormier's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Cormier tries to roll out. He's too quick for Fabricio Werdum and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Werdum and it cost him top position.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Daniel Cormier passes momentarily but Fabricio Werdum regains full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Daniel Cormier a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Werdum uses his forearms to block the impact!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Cormier is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Cormier is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum catch Daniel Cormier's right arm and tries a kimura
Daniel Cormier holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
Cormier is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Daniel Cormier creates enough space to control Fabricio Werdum's leg.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Fabricio Werdum has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Cormier jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Daniel Cormier pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Fabricio Werdum tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Werdum circles out and slips free of Daniel Cormier's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Cormier is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Daniel Cormier looks to pass to mount...
Werdum creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Cormier!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cormier
Werdum shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Fabricio Werdum tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cormier is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fabricio Werdum tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cormier is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Daniel Cormier slightly pushes Werdum into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Cormier fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cormier blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Werdum's guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Cormier blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is cooling the fight on the ground
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Cormier struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Cormier is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier tries to escape from the full mount...
Fabricio Werdum is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries a kimura
Cormier breaks the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Stand up! This is what Werdum's cornermen are shouting. Daniel Cormier is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Cormier breaks free.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Fabricio Werdum uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum looks to pass to mount...
Werdum slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Daniel Cormier.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Cormier from the side mount!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Deep breaths from Daniel Cormier who tries a hammer punch to Werdum's ribs.
That hit Werdum who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier tries to show some ground skills
Werdum uses his strength to keep Werdum at a disadvantage
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier tries to show some ground skills
Werdum uses his strength to keep Werdum at a disadvantage
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll on the ground...
Werdum knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Daniel Cormier gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Daniel Cormier didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum tries to improve position.
Cormier adjusts and closes his guard.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum is in open guard over Cormier... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cormier struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Cormier rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean 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.
Werdum is holding Daniel Cormier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fabricio Werdum work his BJJ game.
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Cormier breaks free.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Daniel Cormier gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Daniel Cormier 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 Cormier
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Cormier locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Fabricio Werdum unil he can pull his arm free! Werdum lost his dominant position.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Daniel Cormier a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Werdum uses his forearms to block the impact!
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Cormier is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Daniel Cormier is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Cormier
Werdum is in closed guard... Cormier tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Werdum tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Cormier from the side mount!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum hooks Cormier's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Daniel Cormier manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Cormier
He succeeds!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Cormier delivers a few accurate elbows!
Fabricio Werdum blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Cormier is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Fabricio Werdum rolls Daniel Cormier to his stomach and takes his back!
Werdum is in rear mount over Cormier
Cormier has Werdum controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Werdum is unable to move under Cormier control.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Cormier launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Werdum's ribs.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Daniel Cormier has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Cormier looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fabricio Werdum's punches
Cormier is on the receiving end of a great combo by Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cormier is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum is in open guard over Cormier... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum is locking that Kneebar...
Cormier hyper-extended his left leg
Werdum is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Werdum is locking that Kneebar...
Cormier rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Cormier climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Daniel Cormier creates space and allows Fabricio Werdum to stand up.
Werdum climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Daniel Cormier didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Werdum is locking that leglock...
Cormier struggles to free himself
Werdum secures the lock while Daniel Cormier refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Fabricio Werdum by Submission (leglock) at 1:28 Round 4
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 733 s
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 21/52 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 720 s
A nice fight, but Werdum had upper hands more often to get wins with those hands, via being on uppers.