Post by The Sandmen on Feb 7, 2017 17:18:30 GMT -5
Fabricio Werdum glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Tank Abbott glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
Tank Abbott comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Werdum and Tank move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Werdum moves backwards and circles around Tank Abbott.
Werdum is holding Tank Abbott's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tank Abbott shows great balance while pushing away Fabricio Werdum
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Some nice shots from Tank Abbott
miss their mark.
Tank goes to the body...
his punches graze Werdum's arm.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum tries to grapple
He puts Tank in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tank Abbott is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Werdum with uppercuts!
Nothing that Werdum must fear as he blocks nicely
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tank Abbott postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Werdum hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fabricio Werdum's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Tank is throwing a flurry of punches!
Werdum ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Tank clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Quick hook by Fabricio Werdum
glances off Tank's arms.
Tank Abbott and Werdum engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nice punch by Tank Abbott
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Werdum's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Werdum is holding Tank Abbott's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tank Abbott loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Tank Abbott
Deep breaths from Tank Abbott who tries a hammer punch to Werdum's ribs.
Werdum blocks those punches
Tank clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum tries to move to full mount!
Tank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Tank Abbott
Tank tries to show some ground skills
Werdum uses his strength to keep Werdum at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum tries to move to full mount!
Tank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Tank Abbott
Tank Abbott tries to turn into his oponent...
Fabricio Werdum tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Tank scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum fakes a punch and launches himself over Tank!
Nice move by Werdum who clinches and pushes Tank against the cage
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tank tries to dirty boxing while holds Werdum against cage
Werdum is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tank Abbott is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Tank
Tank 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.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Tank
Tank 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!
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Werdum succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Tank
Werdum is in open guard over Tank... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tank rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Werdum misses a step and Tank Abbott sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tank Abbott 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 open guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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 open guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Tank
Tank 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!
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Tank Abbott closed his guard around Fabricio Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Tank Abbott
Tank Abbott tries to turn away and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
He can't lock it up. Tank Abbott spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Tank pushes Fabricio Werdum and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tank Abbott takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tank decides to launch some tentative punches
Tank Abbott takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Werdum's Right eye is beginning to swell
Tank Abbott takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Tank Abbott
Werdum is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Werdum is holding Tank Abbott's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tank Abbott shows great balance while pushing away Fabricio Werdum
Tank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tank goes to the body...
He punishes Werdum's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tank Abbott!
Werdum is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Werdum's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Fabricio Werdum, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tank sprawls and remains on his feet.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tank Abbott didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Tank
Tank tries to move on the ground and shows Fabricio Werdum a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Tank uses his forearms to block the impact!
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Tank Abbott to fight back!
Tank tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Tank
Tank measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Tank
Werdum tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tank leans and gets Fabricio Werdum's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Tank
Tank 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 tries to better his position on the ground...
Tank holds Fabricio Werdum's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Tank
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Tank Abbott's guard...
Fabricio Werdum is in Tank open guard now
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Tank
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Tank is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Tank
Tank Abbott seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Tank 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 tries to pass to half guard...
Tank Abbott's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Tank
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tank is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Tank
Stand up! This is what Tank's cornermen are shouting. Fabricio Werdum is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Tank Abbott can't prevent his opponent from passing. Werdum looks to work from half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Tank
Werdum launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tank is covering himself! Werdum tries to force the situation and Tank clumsily gives his back!
Werdum is in rear mount over Tank
Tank Abbott 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.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Tank! Werdum has one hook in and keeps working!
Werdum is in rear mount over Tank with one hook in
Fabricio Werdum tries to get his arm under Tank Abbott's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Tank Abbott's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Punishing hold!
Tank Abbott easily defends the attempt.
Werdum is in rear mount over Tank with one hook in
Werdum works on the ground with his fingers over Tank's face
Tank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Werdum is in rear mount over Tank with one hook in
Werdum tries to end this with a RNC!
Tank manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Werdum misses a step and Tank Abbott sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tank has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Tank is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Werdum is in rear mount over Tank with one hook in
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Crippling lock!
Tank struggles to free himself
Tank locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Fabricio Werdum unil he can pull his arm free! Werdum lost his dominant position.
Tank Abbott is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Tank Abbott a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Werdum uses his forearms to block the impact!
Tank clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Tank is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tank Abbott!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Tank Abbott
Tank 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.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum launches a kick
but Tank Abbott avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Werdum's Nose is beginning to swell
Brilliant combination from Tank Abbott
Werdum is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Tank Abbott gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Tank Abbott paws at Werdum.
Werdum answers with solid punches!
Werdum decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Werdum moves back and takes a deep breath.
Solid low kick from Fabricio Werdum.
Tank deflects it.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tank Abbott is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Tank
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Tank 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 closed guard over Tank
Deep breaths from Tank Abbott who tries a hammer punch to Werdum's ribs.
That hit Werdum who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Crushing shot to Werdum's body! He's holding his side
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Tank
Werdum tries to escape from closed guard...
Tank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Fabricio Werdum! He is reversed and nor Tank Abbott is on half guard!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Tank Abbott.
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Round 3
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Tank wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Werdum's face while in the clinch!
Werdum can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Tank Abbott is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Werdum with uppercuts!
Werdum is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Werdum is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tank 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.
Tank misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big mistake from Tank Abbott! Werdum tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Werdum is unable to lock that and Tank breaks the lock
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fabricio Werdum's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Tank is throwing a flurry of punches!
Werdum ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Tank's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Tank launches a hook to the body
Bang! Werdum stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Werdum is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Tank's jaw!
Tank Abbott throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Werdum's chin! That stops Werdum in his tracks!
Werdum's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Fabricio Werdum's Left eye
That punishment by Tank Abbott has left Werdum staggered! Tank Abbott should try push forward now and finish this!
The two exchange wildly
Tank is connecting with a few punches
Werdum's Left eye is beginning to swell
Werdum seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Werdum wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Werdum moves forward and holds Tank
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Tank Abbott!
That one almost breaks Werdum's chin! He is knocked down!
That punishment by Tank Abbott has left Werdum staggered! Tank Abbott should try push forward now and finish this!
Tank is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Tank launches a kick to Werdum's thigh
Werdum checks that kick!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Tank is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Tank launches a kick to Werdum's thigh
Werdum checks that kick!
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum launches an up-kick intended for Tank Abbott's head...
It lands flush with Tank Abbott's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Tank is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Tank Abbott steps back and allows Werdum to get back to his feet.
Werdum climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tank decides to launch some tentative punches
Tank Abbott takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Tank Abbott chases Werdum and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Werdum steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Werdum crumples to the mat and Tank moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Winner is Tank Abbott by KO (Punches) at 3:01 Round 3
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 375 s
Statistics: Tank Abbott
Punches 20/40 (50%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 11/36 (31%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/31 (23%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 345 s
Tank lands. Tank wins.
Tank Abbott glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
Tank Abbott comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Werdum and Tank move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Werdum moves backwards and circles around Tank Abbott.
Werdum is holding Tank Abbott's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tank Abbott shows great balance while pushing away Fabricio Werdum
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Some nice shots from Tank Abbott
miss their mark.
Tank goes to the body...
his punches graze Werdum's arm.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum tries to grapple
He puts Tank in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tank Abbott is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Werdum with uppercuts!
Nothing that Werdum must fear as he blocks nicely
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tank Abbott postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Werdum hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fabricio Werdum's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Tank is throwing a flurry of punches!
Werdum ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Tank clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Quick hook by Fabricio Werdum
glances off Tank's arms.
Tank Abbott and Werdum engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nice punch by Tank Abbott
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Werdum's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Werdum is holding Tank Abbott's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tank Abbott loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Tank Abbott
Deep breaths from Tank Abbott who tries a hammer punch to Werdum's ribs.
Werdum blocks those punches
Tank clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum tries to move to full mount!
Tank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Tank Abbott
Tank tries to show some ground skills
Werdum uses his strength to keep Werdum at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum tries to move to full mount!
Tank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Tank Abbott
Tank Abbott tries to turn into his oponent...
Fabricio Werdum tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Tank scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum fakes a punch and launches himself over Tank!
Nice move by Werdum who clinches and pushes Tank against the cage
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tank tries to dirty boxing while holds Werdum against cage
Werdum is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tank Abbott is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Tank
Tank 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.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Tank
Tank 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!
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Werdum succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Tank
Werdum is in open guard over Tank... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tank rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Werdum misses a step and Tank Abbott sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tank Abbott 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 open guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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 open guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Tank
Tank 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!
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Tank Abbott closed his guard around Fabricio Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Tank Abbott
Tank Abbott tries to turn away and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
He can't lock it up. Tank Abbott spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Tank pushes Fabricio Werdum and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tank Abbott takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tank decides to launch some tentative punches
Tank Abbott takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Werdum's Right eye is beginning to swell
Tank Abbott takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Tank Abbott
Werdum is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Werdum is holding Tank Abbott's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tank Abbott shows great balance while pushing away Fabricio Werdum
Tank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tank goes to the body...
He punishes Werdum's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tank Abbott!
Werdum is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Werdum's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Fabricio Werdum, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tank sprawls and remains on his feet.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tank Abbott didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Tank
Tank tries to move on the ground and shows Fabricio Werdum a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Tank uses his forearms to block the impact!
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Tank Abbott to fight back!
Tank tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Tank
Tank measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Tank
Werdum tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tank leans and gets Fabricio Werdum's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Tank
Tank 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 tries to better his position on the ground...
Tank holds Fabricio Werdum's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Tank
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Tank Abbott's guard...
Fabricio Werdum is in Tank open guard now
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Tank
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Tank is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Tank
Tank Abbott seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Tank 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 tries to pass to half guard...
Tank Abbott's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Tank
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tank is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Tank
Stand up! This is what Tank's cornermen are shouting. Fabricio Werdum is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Tank Abbott can't prevent his opponent from passing. Werdum looks to work from half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Tank
Werdum launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tank is covering himself! Werdum tries to force the situation and Tank clumsily gives his back!
Werdum is in rear mount over Tank
Tank Abbott 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.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Tank! Werdum has one hook in and keeps working!
Werdum is in rear mount over Tank with one hook in
Fabricio Werdum tries to get his arm under Tank Abbott's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Tank Abbott's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Punishing hold!
Tank Abbott easily defends the attempt.
Werdum is in rear mount over Tank with one hook in
Werdum works on the ground with his fingers over Tank's face
Tank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Werdum is in rear mount over Tank with one hook in
Werdum tries to end this with a RNC!
Tank manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Werdum misses a step and Tank Abbott sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tank has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Tank is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Werdum is in rear mount over Tank with one hook in
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Crippling lock!
Tank struggles to free himself
Tank locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Fabricio Werdum unil he can pull his arm free! Werdum lost his dominant position.
Tank Abbott is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Tank Abbott a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Werdum uses his forearms to block the impact!
Tank clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Tank is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tank Abbott!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Tank Abbott
Tank 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.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum launches a kick
but Tank Abbott avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Werdum's Nose is beginning to swell
Brilliant combination from Tank Abbott
Werdum is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Tank Abbott gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Tank Abbott paws at Werdum.
Werdum answers with solid punches!
Werdum decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Werdum moves back and takes a deep breath.
Solid low kick from Fabricio Werdum.
Tank deflects it.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tank Abbott is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Tank
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Tank 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 closed guard over Tank
Deep breaths from Tank Abbott who tries a hammer punch to Werdum's ribs.
That hit Werdum who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Crushing shot to Werdum's body! He's holding his side
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Tank
Werdum tries to escape from closed guard...
Tank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Fabricio Werdum! He is reversed and nor Tank Abbott is on half guard!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Tank Abbott.
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Round 3
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Tank wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Werdum's face while in the clinch!
Werdum can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Tank Abbott is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Werdum with uppercuts!
Werdum is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Werdum is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tank 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.
Tank misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big mistake from Tank Abbott! Werdum tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Werdum is unable to lock that and Tank breaks the lock
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fabricio Werdum's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Tank is throwing a flurry of punches!
Werdum ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Tank's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Tank launches a hook to the body
Bang! Werdum stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Werdum is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Tank's jaw!
Tank Abbott throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Werdum's chin! That stops Werdum in his tracks!
Werdum's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Fabricio Werdum's Left eye
That punishment by Tank Abbott has left Werdum staggered! Tank Abbott should try push forward now and finish this!
The two exchange wildly
Tank is connecting with a few punches
Werdum's Left eye is beginning to swell
Werdum seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Werdum wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Werdum moves forward and holds Tank
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Tank Abbott!
That one almost breaks Werdum's chin! He is knocked down!
That punishment by Tank Abbott has left Werdum staggered! Tank Abbott should try push forward now and finish this!
Tank is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Tank launches a kick to Werdum's thigh
Werdum checks that kick!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Tank is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Tank launches a kick to Werdum's thigh
Werdum checks that kick!
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum launches an up-kick intended for Tank Abbott's head...
It lands flush with Tank Abbott's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Tank is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Tank Abbott steps back and allows Werdum to get back to his feet.
Werdum climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tank decides to launch some tentative punches
Tank Abbott takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Tank Abbott chases Werdum and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Werdum steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Werdum crumples to the mat and Tank moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Winner is Tank Abbott by KO (Punches) at 3:01 Round 3
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 375 s
Statistics: Tank Abbott
Punches 20/40 (50%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 11/36 (31%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/31 (23%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 345 s
Tank lands. Tank wins.