Post by The Sandmen on Feb 1, 2018 9:58:38 GMT -5
Kevin Randleman shifts back and forth nervously.
Daniel Cormier is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kevin Randleman is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Kevin Randleman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Daniel Cormier is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Randleman into his guard.
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Cormier
As the fight continues it seems that Kevin Randleman is taking the best of the fight.
Randleman throws a few hammer fists to the face of Daniel Cormier
Solid shots!
Cormier has a small cut in his Left eye
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Cormier
Kevin Randleman moves to better his position on the ground...
Kevin Randleman wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Kevin Randleman
Kevin Randleman attempts to trap Daniel Cormier in his guard.
Kevin Randleman manages to switch to full guard.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Randleman
Daniel Cormier storms over Randleman with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Kevin Randleman blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Kevin Randleman tries to take advantage...
Randleman tries to close his guard around Cormier
He succeeds!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Randleman
Cormier is in closed guard... Randleman tries to roll on the ground!
Daniel Cormier uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Randleman
Randleman measures the resilience of Cormier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cormier's side.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Randleman
Cormier tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Daniel Cormier fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Randleman
Randleman measures the resilience of Cormier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cormier's side.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Randleman
Cormier tries to get a side mount...
Randleman wraps his leg around Daniel Cormier leg and prevents him from moving.
Cormier misses a step and Kevin Randleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kevin Randleman attempts to move to full guard
Kevin Randleman manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Randleman
Daniel Cormier storms over Randleman with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cormier doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Randleman's face with his elbows!
Randleman's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randleman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Randleman
Kevin Randleman launches a few punches to Cormier's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cormier tries to cover his face,
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Randleman
Daniel Cormier 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 Randleman's moves.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Randleman
Cormier tries to jump to side mount.
Kevin Randleman jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Cormier
Randleman fires a barrage of punches at Cormier's head!
This is bad! Randleman is just pounding on Daniel Cormier's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Cormier's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Daniel Cormier's Left cheek
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Kevin Randleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Kevin Randleman to fight back!
Kevin Randleman tries to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Kevin Randleman manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Randleman tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Cormier
Randleman tries to stand up!
Cormier doesn't allow him!
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Cormier
Kevin Randleman 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
Cormier tries to stand up!
Randleman doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kevin Randleman. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Randleman goes down.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Randleman
Randleman tries to close his guard around Cormier
He is not able to do it
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Randleman
Daniel Cormier pushes Kevin Randleman against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Cormier jumps and tries to free his leg! Randleman doesn't allow this but Daniel Cormier is able to get half guard here.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Randleman
Cormier launches a barrage of elbows over Randleman's face!
Kevin Randleman blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Cormier misses a step and Kevin Randleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kevin Randleman launches a few punches to Cormier's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cormier tries to cover his face,
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Randleman
Cormier tries to free his leg...
Randleman doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Randleman
Cormier delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kevin Randleman blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Kevin Randleman to fight back!
Kevin Randleman tries to close the guard.
Randleman put Daniel Cormier in closed guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Randleman
Daniel Cormier tries to pass Kevin Randleman's guard...
Daniel Cormier manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Randleman
Cormier launches a couple of fast knees to Kevin Randleman's ribs!
Great moves by Daniel Cormier! Randleman must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Randleman
Daniel Cormier tries to free his leg
Kevin Randleman moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kevin Randleman goes with a looping right hand while Daniel Cormier jumps back and jabs
Randleman only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Daniel Cormier catches Kevin Randleman's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cormier.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Randleman
As the fight continues it seems that Kevin Randleman is taking the best of the fight.
Kevin Randleman launches a few punches to Cormier's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cormier tries to cover his face,
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Randleman
Cormier delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kevin Randleman blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Randleman
Randleman measures the resilience of Cormier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cormier blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kevin Randleman gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
Daniel Cormier throws down elbows...
Randleman is not making himself an easy target.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Randleman
Cormier is in closed guard... Randleman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Randleman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cormier struggles and frees his leg!
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Kevin Randleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Randleman is trying to counter now!
Kevin Randleman pushes Cormier's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Cormier wraps his legs while he holds Kevin Randleman's head... Tight guard!
John McCarthy 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.
Kevin Randleman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Daniel Cormier is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Randleman into his guard.
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Randleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Randleman's side.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Cormier
Kevin Randleman moves to better his position on the ground...
Kevin Randleman wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Cormier tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randleman is in closed guard... Cormier tries to roll on the ground!
Kevin Randleman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Cormier
Cormier is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Randleman tries to cover his face,
Randleman's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Cormier
Kevin Randleman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Cormier's face with those brutal elbows! Cormier needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Cormier
Randleman is in closed guard... Cormier tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kevin Randleman!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Kevin Randleman 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kevin Randleman. 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.
Randleman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Daniel Cormier didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Cormier
Kevin Randleman pushes Daniel Cormier against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Randleman jumps and tries to free his leg! Cormier doesn't allow this but Kevin Randleman is able to get half guard here.
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to move to full guard
Kevin Randleman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Cormier
Randleman tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Cormier from the side mount!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Randleman tries to cover his face,
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Kevin Randleman looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Kevin Randleman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Randleman tries to cover his face,
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Kevin Randleman in his guard...
Kevin Randleman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Kevin Randleman in his guard...
Kevin Randleman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Randleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Randleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cormier misses a step and Kevin Randleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Kevin Randleman on the ground
They could take their toll on Cormier.
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Randleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Randleman's side.
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Randleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Randleman's side.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Kevin Randleman in his guard...
Kevin Randleman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Randleman tries to cover his face,
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Randleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Randleman's side.
Randleman ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Randleman tries to cover his face,
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Kevin Randleman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Daniel Cormier jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Daniel Cormier looks to counter!
Daniel Cormier fakes a punch and launches himself over Randleman!
Nice move by Cormier who clinches and pushes Randleman against the cage
Daniel Cormier pushes away Randleman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Randleman stumbles backwards and Daniel Cormier circles to get the center of the cage
Cormier looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kevin Randleman's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The two exchange wildly
Cormier is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Cormier looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kevin Randleman's punches
Randleman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cormier.
Randleman's Right eye is beginning to swell
Randleman has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Cormier grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Randleman
Cormier tries to jump to side mount.
Kevin Randleman closed his guard around Daniel Cormier.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Kevin Randleman
Daniel Cormier storms over Randleman with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cormier doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Randleman's face with his elbows!
This is over! That impact from Daniel Cormier has left Randleman laying flat on the mat!
Randleman has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Daniel Cormier by KO (Elbows) at 1:19 Round 3
Statistics: Kevin Randleman
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 26/38 (68%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 541 s
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 30/76 (39%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 541 s
These 2 were very evenly matched. I missed the first round, because I was watching the drama in the shoutbox unfold, but after that, they still even, then Core Myer took over and Core Myer.
Daniel Cormier is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kevin Randleman is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Kevin Randleman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Daniel Cormier is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Randleman into his guard.
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Cormier
As the fight continues it seems that Kevin Randleman is taking the best of the fight.
Randleman throws a few hammer fists to the face of Daniel Cormier
Solid shots!
Cormier has a small cut in his Left eye
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Cormier
Kevin Randleman moves to better his position on the ground...
Kevin Randleman wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Kevin Randleman
Kevin Randleman attempts to trap Daniel Cormier in his guard.
Kevin Randleman manages to switch to full guard.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Randleman
Daniel Cormier storms over Randleman with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Kevin Randleman blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Kevin Randleman tries to take advantage...
Randleman tries to close his guard around Cormier
He succeeds!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Randleman
Cormier is in closed guard... Randleman tries to roll on the ground!
Daniel Cormier uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Randleman
Randleman measures the resilience of Cormier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cormier's side.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Randleman
Cormier tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Daniel Cormier fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Randleman
Randleman measures the resilience of Cormier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cormier's side.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Randleman
Cormier tries to get a side mount...
Randleman wraps his leg around Daniel Cormier leg and prevents him from moving.
Cormier misses a step and Kevin Randleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kevin Randleman attempts to move to full guard
Kevin Randleman manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Randleman
Daniel Cormier storms over Randleman with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cormier doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Randleman's face with his elbows!
Randleman's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randleman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Randleman
Kevin Randleman launches a few punches to Cormier's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cormier tries to cover his face,
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Randleman
Daniel Cormier 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 Randleman's moves.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Randleman
Cormier tries to jump to side mount.
Kevin Randleman jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Cormier
Randleman fires a barrage of punches at Cormier's head!
This is bad! Randleman is just pounding on Daniel Cormier's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Cormier's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Daniel Cormier's Left cheek
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Kevin Randleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Kevin Randleman to fight back!
Kevin Randleman tries to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Kevin Randleman manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Randleman tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Cormier
Randleman tries to stand up!
Cormier doesn't allow him!
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Cormier
Kevin Randleman 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
Cormier tries to stand up!
Randleman doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kevin Randleman. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Randleman goes down.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Randleman
Randleman tries to close his guard around Cormier
He is not able to do it
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Randleman
Daniel Cormier pushes Kevin Randleman against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Cormier jumps and tries to free his leg! Randleman doesn't allow this but Daniel Cormier is able to get half guard here.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Randleman
Cormier launches a barrage of elbows over Randleman's face!
Kevin Randleman blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Cormier misses a step and Kevin Randleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kevin Randleman launches a few punches to Cormier's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cormier tries to cover his face,
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Randleman
Cormier tries to free his leg...
Randleman doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Randleman
Cormier delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kevin Randleman blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Kevin Randleman to fight back!
Kevin Randleman tries to close the guard.
Randleman put Daniel Cormier in closed guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Randleman
Daniel Cormier tries to pass Kevin Randleman's guard...
Daniel Cormier manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Randleman
Cormier launches a couple of fast knees to Kevin Randleman's ribs!
Great moves by Daniel Cormier! Randleman must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Randleman
Daniel Cormier tries to free his leg
Kevin Randleman moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kevin Randleman goes with a looping right hand while Daniel Cormier jumps back and jabs
Randleman only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Daniel Cormier catches Kevin Randleman's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cormier.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Randleman
As the fight continues it seems that Kevin Randleman is taking the best of the fight.
Kevin Randleman launches a few punches to Cormier's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cormier tries to cover his face,
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Randleman
Cormier delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kevin Randleman blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Randleman
Randleman measures the resilience of Cormier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cormier blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kevin Randleman gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
Daniel Cormier throws down elbows...
Randleman is not making himself an easy target.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Randleman
Cormier is in closed guard... Randleman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Randleman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cormier struggles and frees his leg!
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Kevin Randleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Randleman is trying to counter now!
Kevin Randleman pushes Cormier's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Cormier wraps his legs while he holds Kevin Randleman's head... Tight guard!
John McCarthy 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.
Kevin Randleman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Daniel Cormier is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Randleman into his guard.
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Randleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Randleman's side.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Cormier
Kevin Randleman moves to better his position on the ground...
Kevin Randleman wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Cormier tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randleman is in closed guard... Cormier tries to roll on the ground!
Kevin Randleman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Cormier
Cormier is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Randleman tries to cover his face,
Randleman's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Cormier
Kevin Randleman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Cormier's face with those brutal elbows! Cormier needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Cormier
Randleman is in closed guard... Cormier tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kevin Randleman!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Kevin Randleman 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kevin Randleman. 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.
Randleman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Daniel Cormier didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Cormier
Kevin Randleman pushes Daniel Cormier against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Randleman jumps and tries to free his leg! Cormier doesn't allow this but Kevin Randleman is able to get half guard here.
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to move to full guard
Kevin Randleman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Cormier
Randleman tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Cormier from the side mount!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Randleman tries to cover his face,
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Kevin Randleman looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Kevin Randleman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Randleman tries to cover his face,
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Kevin Randleman in his guard...
Kevin Randleman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Kevin Randleman in his guard...
Kevin Randleman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Randleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Randleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cormier misses a step and Kevin Randleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Kevin Randleman on the ground
They could take their toll on Cormier.
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Randleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Randleman's side.
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Randleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Randleman's side.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Kevin Randleman in his guard...
Kevin Randleman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Randleman tries to cover his face,
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Randleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Randleman's side.
Randleman ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Randleman tries to cover his face,
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Kevin Randleman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Daniel Cormier jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Daniel Cormier looks to counter!
Daniel Cormier fakes a punch and launches himself over Randleman!
Nice move by Cormier who clinches and pushes Randleman against the cage
Daniel Cormier pushes away Randleman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Randleman stumbles backwards and Daniel Cormier circles to get the center of the cage
Cormier looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kevin Randleman's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The two exchange wildly
Cormier is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Cormier looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kevin Randleman's punches
Randleman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cormier.
Randleman's Right eye is beginning to swell
Randleman has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Cormier grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Randleman
Cormier tries to jump to side mount.
Kevin Randleman closed his guard around Daniel Cormier.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Kevin Randleman
Daniel Cormier storms over Randleman with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cormier doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Randleman's face with his elbows!
This is over! That impact from Daniel Cormier has left Randleman laying flat on the mat!
Randleman has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Daniel Cormier by KO (Elbows) at 1:19 Round 3
Statistics: Kevin Randleman
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 26/38 (68%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 541 s
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 30/76 (39%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 541 s
These 2 were very evenly matched. I missed the first round, because I was watching the drama in the shoutbox unfold, but after that, they still even, then Core Myer took over and Core Myer.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!