Cormier vs. Arona

[The Sandmen]

Daniel Cormier is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ricardo Arona doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Arona is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.

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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.


The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ricardo Arona is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cormier into his guard.


Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Arona
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.


The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.


Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Arona
Arona 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 Arona
Cormier is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!


Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Arona
Daniel Cormier tries to pass Ricardo Arona's guard...
Daniel Cormier manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.


Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Daniel Cormier looks to pass to mount...
Cormier slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ricardo Arona.


Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Daniel Cormier keeps good control and remains in full mount.


Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Cormier tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Ricardo Arona efforts for escaping from the full mount.


Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Cormier launches a barrage of elbows over Arona's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Arona doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Ricardo Arona's Right eye


Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Cormier launches a barrage of elbows over Arona's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Arona doesn't fight back!
This is over! That impact from Daniel Cormier has left Arona laying flat on the mat!
Arona's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Ricardo Arona's Left cheek

Winner is Daniel Cormier by KO (Elbows) at 2:07 Round 1

Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 104 s

Statistics: Ricardo Arona
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 104 s


Destroyed.