Post by The Sandmen on Jun 3, 2018 23:05:11 GMT -5
Daniel Cormier raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Fabricio Werdum looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Cormier and Werdum move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
Daniel Cormier sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Cormier is trying to counter now!
Daniel Cormier tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Werdum ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
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
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Daniel Cormier can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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 closed guard over 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 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 closed guard over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum is cooling the fight on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in closed 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 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
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
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
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 1:30 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Cormier misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum sits over his knees and pushes away Cormier's leg!
Cormier closes his legs around Fabricio Werdum's leg. Werdum is not able to move away now!
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 attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum won't budge, forcing Cormier to pull 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 launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Daniel Cormier rolls over himself and stands up while Fabricio Werdum rolls on his back.
Back to the beginning! Daniel Cormier is standing now.
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum kicks his legs trying to keep Daniel Cormier away.
Daniel Cormier takes a kick to the body.
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Cormier decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Werdum's guard.
Werdum tries to fight back with his feet and Cormier just needs another plan now.
Cormier misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum launches an up-kick intended for Daniel Cormier's head...
It lands flush with Daniel Cormier's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Daniel Cormier opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Werdum's guard.
Werdum fights back with his feet, forcing Cormier to try something else.
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum kicks his legs trying to keep Daniel Cormier away.
Daniel Cormier takes a kick to the body.
Hard blow to Cormier's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Cormier opts to jump inside Werdum's guard.
Werdum fights back with his feet, forcing Cormier to try something else.
Cormier misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum launches an up-kick intended for Daniel Cormier's head...
It lands flush with Daniel Cormier's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Cormier cartwheels towards Werdum!
Werdum fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum kicks his legs trying to keep Daniel Cormier away.
Daniel Cormier takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum kicks his legs trying to keep Daniel Cormier away.
Daniel Cormier takes a kick to the body.
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Cormier opts to jump inside Werdum's guard.
Werdum fights back with his feet, forcing Cormier to try something else.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum kicks his legs trying to keep Daniel Cormier away.
Daniel Cormier takes a kick to the body.
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum kicks his legs trying to keep Daniel Cormier away.
Daniel Cormier takes a kick to the body.
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Cormier decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Werdum's guard.
Werdum tries to fight back with his feet and Cormier just needs another plan now.
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Cormier moves backwards and gestures for Fabricio Werdum to stand up.
Fabricio Werdum is on his feet again.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum goes down.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Cormier
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Daniel Cormier catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cormier.
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 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 0:45 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum works on the ground with his fingers over Cormier's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
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.
Cormier misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
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,
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.
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.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
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
Cormier is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum looks to be in very good shape.
Fabricio Werdum throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Cormier breaks the lock showing some skills...
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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
Werdum goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Cormier struggles to free himself
Daniel Cormier breaks the lock and pushes away Fabricio Werdum, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Werdum decides to launch some tentative punches
Fabricio Werdum takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Werdum is holding Daniel Cormier's left 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
Fabricio Werdum tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Cormier breaks the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:00 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.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
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
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 tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
Cormier breaks the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in side 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,
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
Cormier tries to stand up!
Werdum doesn't allow him!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
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
Cormier tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Cormier's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Werdum
Werdum tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fabricio Werdum controls the situation despite Daniel Cormier efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
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,
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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Fabricio Werdum, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cormier sprawls and remains on his feet.
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
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
Werdum is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta takes away one point from Fabricio Werdum for headbutt.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to give Cormier time to recover. Daniel Cormier seems to be ready to fight again. 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 left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier tries to move on the ground and shows Fabricio Werdum a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cormier's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Daniel Cormier's Forehead
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Punishing hold!
Cormier struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Cormier struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
Cormier struggles to free himself
Werdum is locking that Americana...
That Americana from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Cormier breaks free.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to turn in and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That guillotine from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Cormier's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Werdum is locking that guillotine...
Cormier struggles to free himself
Cormier struggles to free himself
Daniel Cormier slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Werdum tries to close his guard around Cormier
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
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
That armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Cormier's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That armbar looks tight...
Werdum is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
The pain forces Cormier to tap! This is over!
Winner is Fabricio Werdum by Submission (armbar) at 1:53 Round 3
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 22/30 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 470 s
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 593 s
Fabricio Werdum looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Cormier and Werdum move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
Daniel Cormier sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Cormier is trying to counter now!
Daniel Cormier tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Werdum ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
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
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Daniel Cormier can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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 closed guard over 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 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 closed guard over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum is cooling the fight on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in closed 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 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
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
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
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 1:30 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Cormier misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum sits over his knees and pushes away Cormier's leg!
Cormier closes his legs around Fabricio Werdum's leg. Werdum is not able to move away now!
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 attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum won't budge, forcing Cormier to pull 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 launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Daniel Cormier rolls over himself and stands up while Fabricio Werdum rolls on his back.
Back to the beginning! Daniel Cormier is standing now.
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum kicks his legs trying to keep Daniel Cormier away.
Daniel Cormier takes a kick to the body.
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Cormier decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Werdum's guard.
Werdum tries to fight back with his feet and Cormier just needs another plan now.
Cormier misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum launches an up-kick intended for Daniel Cormier's head...
It lands flush with Daniel Cormier's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Daniel Cormier opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Werdum's guard.
Werdum fights back with his feet, forcing Cormier to try something else.
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum kicks his legs trying to keep Daniel Cormier away.
Daniel Cormier takes a kick to the body.
Hard blow to Cormier's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Cormier opts to jump inside Werdum's guard.
Werdum fights back with his feet, forcing Cormier to try something else.
Cormier misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum launches an up-kick intended for Daniel Cormier's head...
It lands flush with Daniel Cormier's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Cormier cartwheels towards Werdum!
Werdum fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum kicks his legs trying to keep Daniel Cormier away.
Daniel Cormier takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum kicks his legs trying to keep Daniel Cormier away.
Daniel Cormier takes a kick to the body.
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Cormier opts to jump inside Werdum's guard.
Werdum fights back with his feet, forcing Cormier to try something else.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum kicks his legs trying to keep Daniel Cormier away.
Daniel Cormier takes a kick to the body.
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum kicks his legs trying to keep Daniel Cormier away.
Daniel Cormier takes a kick to the body.
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Cormier decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Werdum's guard.
Werdum tries to fight back with his feet and Cormier just needs another plan now.
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Cormier moves backwards and gestures for Fabricio Werdum to stand up.
Fabricio Werdum is on his feet again.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum goes down.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Cormier
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Daniel Cormier catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cormier.
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 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 0:45 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum works on the ground with his fingers over Cormier's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
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.
Cormier misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
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,
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.
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.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
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
Cormier is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum looks to be in very good shape.
Fabricio Werdum throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Cormier breaks the lock showing some skills...
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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
Werdum goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Cormier struggles to free himself
Daniel Cormier breaks the lock and pushes away Fabricio Werdum, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Werdum decides to launch some tentative punches
Fabricio Werdum takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Werdum is holding Daniel Cormier's left 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
Fabricio Werdum tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Cormier breaks the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:00 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.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
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
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 tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
Cormier breaks the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in side 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,
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
Cormier tries to stand up!
Werdum doesn't allow him!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
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
Cormier tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Cormier's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Werdum
Werdum tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fabricio Werdum controls the situation despite Daniel Cormier efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
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,
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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Fabricio Werdum, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cormier sprawls and remains on his feet.
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
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
Werdum is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta takes away one point from Fabricio Werdum for headbutt.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to give Cormier time to recover. Daniel Cormier seems to be ready to fight again. 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 left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier tries to move on the ground and shows Fabricio Werdum a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cormier's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Daniel Cormier's Forehead
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Punishing hold!
Cormier struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Cormier struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
Cormier struggles to free himself
Werdum is locking that Americana...
That Americana from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Cormier breaks free.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to turn in and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That guillotine from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Cormier's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Werdum is locking that guillotine...
Cormier struggles to free himself
Cormier struggles to free himself
Daniel Cormier slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Werdum tries to close his guard around Cormier
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
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
That armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Cormier's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That armbar looks tight...
Werdum is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
The pain forces Cormier to tap! This is over!
Winner is Fabricio Werdum by Submission (armbar) at 1:53 Round 3
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 22/30 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 470 s
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 593 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!