Post by The Sandmen on Nov 17, 2018 17:39:01 GMT -5
Fabricio Werdum raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Stephan Bonnar raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Werdum is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Fabricio Werdum and Stephan Bonnar touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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...
He can't lock it up. Stephan Bonnar spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Stephan Bonnar tries to turn away and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Stephan Bonnar is trying to find an escape but it's too deep! He's forced to tap out before going to sleep!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Werdum is holding Stephan Bonnar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephan Bonnar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to show some ground skills
Werdum uses his strength to keep Werdum at a disadvantage
Bonnar misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum looks to pass to mount...
Bonnar creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Bonnar has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Stephan Bonnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Fabricio Werdum
Great move by Bonnar who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Fabricio Werdum tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bonnar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Werdum has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Werdum tries to take Stephan Bonnar to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Bonnar is with is back on the ground now.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Bonnar
Werdum tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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.
Stephan Bonnar gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum pushes Stephan Bonnar against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Werdum jumps and tries to free his leg! Bonnar doesn't allow this but Fabricio Werdum is able to get half guard here.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar tries to close the guard.
Bonnar put Fabricio Werdum in closed guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Bonnar
Werdum is taking this opportunity to rest.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Bonnar
Werdum has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Stephan Bonnar to open his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Stephan Bonnar closed his guard around Fabricio Werdum.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Stephan Bonnar...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
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 Stephan Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Werdum suddenly holds Stephan Bonnar's arm and tries an armbar!
Bonnar can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fabricio Werdum!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Bonnar blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Werdum's guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Werdum
Bonnar tries to escape from closed guard...
Bonnar struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Bonnar blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Werdum's 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.
Stephan Bonnar tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Werdum's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Fabricio Werdum's Chin
Bonnar pushes Fabricio Werdum and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Werdum decides to launch some tentative punches
Bonnar launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Werdum with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Werdum is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Werdum cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bonnar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Incredible haymaker from Stephan Bonnar!
It misses by a mile.
Bonnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Bonnar's jaw!
Bonnar begins to launch a barrage of punches over Werdum
this is getting worse and worse for Werdum
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stephan Bonnar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Stephan Bonnar closed his guard around Fabricio Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Bonnar struggles to free himself
Bonnar breaks free.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to show some ground skills
Stephan Bonnar put Werdum in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum pushes Bonnar's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Bonnar rolls and he's now on half guard over Fabricio Werdum. Nice reversal.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Werdum
Bonnar tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Stephan Bonnar fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Werdum
Stephan Bonnar tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Stephan Bonnar manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to show some ground skills
Bonnar uses his strength to keep Bonnar at a disadvantage
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Stephan Bonnar positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Werdum's ribs
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Bonnar's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
That Americana from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Bonnar breaks free.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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 half guard over Bonnar
Werdum tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Bonnar from the side mount!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum looks to pass to mount...
Werdum slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Stephan Bonnar.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Werdum goes for an armbar!
Bonnar's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Bonnar's eyes...
That Armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Stephan Bonnar breaks the lock and pushes away Fabricio Werdum, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stephan Bonnar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bonnar's face!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum tries to open up Stephan Bonnar's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Bonnar in the side of the head
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Bonnar measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to move to full guard
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Stephan Bonnar to open his guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Deep breaths from Stephan Bonnar who tries a hammer punch to Werdum's ribs.
Werdum blocks those punches
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Bonnar
Werdum is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Werdum tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Stephan Bonnar.
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Round 3
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A punch from Fabricio Werdum
grazes Bonnar's right cheek.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stephan Bonnar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum moves on the ground
Fabricio Werdum moves to side mount
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum tries a kimura
Bonnar breaks the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar tries to turn into his oponent...
Fabricio Werdum tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Bonnar scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bonnar goes down.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to move to full guard
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Bonnar rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Bonnar attempts a triangle from bottom! Fabricio Werdum slips out. Bonnar quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Fabricio Werdum slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bonnar is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Bonnar rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Werdum wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Werdum moves forward and holds Bonnar
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephan Bonnar slightly pushes Werdum into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Fabricio Werdum attempts to cut off Bonnar with punches
Bonnar avoids getting cornered.
Werdum misses a step and Stephan Bonnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brutal combination from Stephan Bonnar!
Werdum is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Werdum stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Stephan Bonnar is coming in again!
Werdum's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Werdum has a small cut in his Forehead
Werdum throws a lazy kick
Bonnar dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Tremendous strikes from Werdum!
Bonnar blocks with confidence
Fabricio Werdum jabs at Bonnar
to no visible effect.
Good front kick from Bonnar!
Werdum stumbles backwards after that one!
Werdum is holding Stephan Bonnar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephan Bonnar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Stephan Bonnar...
Stephan Bonnar takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Bonnar
Bonnar works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Fabricio Werdum passes momentarily but Stephan Bonnar regains full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Bonnar
Werdum is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Bonnar suddenly holds Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Werdum can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Stephan Bonnar!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Bonnar
Werdum is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to stand up!
Bonnar doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stephan Bonnar jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Bonnar dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Werdum from the ground!
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bonnar goes down.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Bonnar
Werdum is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Bonnar goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Bonnar is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Fabricio Werdum breaks the lock and pushes away Stephan Bonnar, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Stephan Bonnar. 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Stephan Bonnar launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Werdum blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Fabricio Werdum's cheek! Werdum stumbles and the falls to the mat!
John McCarthy is asking Werdum to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Werdum.
Winner is Stephan Bonnar by TKO (Punch) at 1:18 Round 4
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 4/13 (31%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/11 (91%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 666 s
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 666 s
Unbelievable! Werdum lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Ouch/yuck.
Stephan Bonnar raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Werdum is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Fabricio Werdum and Stephan Bonnar touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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...
He can't lock it up. Stephan Bonnar spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Stephan Bonnar tries to turn away and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Stephan Bonnar is trying to find an escape but it's too deep! He's forced to tap out before going to sleep!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Werdum is holding Stephan Bonnar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephan Bonnar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to show some ground skills
Werdum uses his strength to keep Werdum at a disadvantage
Bonnar misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum looks to pass to mount...
Bonnar creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Bonnar has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Stephan Bonnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Fabricio Werdum
Great move by Bonnar who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Fabricio Werdum tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bonnar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Werdum has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Werdum tries to take Stephan Bonnar to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Bonnar is with is back on the ground now.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Bonnar
Werdum tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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.
Stephan Bonnar gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum pushes Stephan Bonnar against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Werdum jumps and tries to free his leg! Bonnar doesn't allow this but Fabricio Werdum is able to get half guard here.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar tries to close the guard.
Bonnar put Fabricio Werdum in closed guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Bonnar
Werdum is taking this opportunity to rest.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Bonnar
Werdum has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Stephan Bonnar to open his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Stephan Bonnar closed his guard around Fabricio Werdum.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Stephan Bonnar...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
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 Stephan Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Werdum suddenly holds Stephan Bonnar's arm and tries an armbar!
Bonnar can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fabricio Werdum!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Bonnar blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Werdum's guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Werdum
Bonnar tries to escape from closed guard...
Bonnar struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Bonnar blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Werdum's 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.
Stephan Bonnar tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Werdum's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Fabricio Werdum's Chin
Bonnar pushes Fabricio Werdum and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Werdum decides to launch some tentative punches
Bonnar launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Werdum with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Werdum is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Werdum cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bonnar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Incredible haymaker from Stephan Bonnar!
It misses by a mile.
Bonnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Bonnar's jaw!
Bonnar begins to launch a barrage of punches over Werdum
this is getting worse and worse for Werdum
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stephan Bonnar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Stephan Bonnar closed his guard around Fabricio Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Bonnar struggles to free himself
Bonnar breaks free.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to show some ground skills
Stephan Bonnar put Werdum in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum pushes Bonnar's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Bonnar rolls and he's now on half guard over Fabricio Werdum. Nice reversal.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Werdum
Bonnar tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Stephan Bonnar fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Werdum
Stephan Bonnar tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Stephan Bonnar manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to show some ground skills
Bonnar uses his strength to keep Bonnar at a disadvantage
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Stephan Bonnar positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Werdum's ribs
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Bonnar's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
That Americana from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Bonnar breaks free.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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 half guard over Bonnar
Werdum tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Bonnar from the side mount!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum looks to pass to mount...
Werdum slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Stephan Bonnar.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Werdum goes for an armbar!
Bonnar's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Bonnar's eyes...
That Armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Stephan Bonnar breaks the lock and pushes away Fabricio Werdum, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stephan Bonnar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bonnar's face!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum tries to open up Stephan Bonnar's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Bonnar in the side of the head
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Bonnar measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to move to full guard
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Stephan Bonnar to open his guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Deep breaths from Stephan Bonnar who tries a hammer punch to Werdum's ribs.
Werdum blocks those punches
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Bonnar
Werdum is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Werdum tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Stephan Bonnar.
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Round 3
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A punch from Fabricio Werdum
grazes Bonnar's right cheek.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stephan Bonnar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum moves on the ground
Fabricio Werdum moves to side mount
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum tries a kimura
Bonnar breaks the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar tries to turn into his oponent...
Fabricio Werdum tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Bonnar scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bonnar goes down.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to move to full guard
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Bonnar rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Bonnar attempts a triangle from bottom! Fabricio Werdum slips out. Bonnar quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Fabricio Werdum slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bonnar is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Bonnar rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Werdum wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Werdum moves forward and holds Bonnar
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephan Bonnar slightly pushes Werdum into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Fabricio Werdum attempts to cut off Bonnar with punches
Bonnar avoids getting cornered.
Werdum misses a step and Stephan Bonnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brutal combination from Stephan Bonnar!
Werdum is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Werdum stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Stephan Bonnar is coming in again!
Werdum's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Werdum has a small cut in his Forehead
Werdum throws a lazy kick
Bonnar dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Tremendous strikes from Werdum!
Bonnar blocks with confidence
Fabricio Werdum jabs at Bonnar
to no visible effect.
Good front kick from Bonnar!
Werdum stumbles backwards after that one!
Werdum is holding Stephan Bonnar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephan Bonnar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Stephan Bonnar...
Stephan Bonnar takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Bonnar
Bonnar works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Bonnar
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Fabricio Werdum passes momentarily but Stephan Bonnar regains full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Bonnar
Werdum is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Bonnar suddenly holds Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Werdum can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Stephan Bonnar!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Bonnar
Werdum is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to stand up!
Bonnar doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stephan Bonnar jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Bonnar dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Werdum from the ground!
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bonnar goes down.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Bonnar
Werdum is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Bonnar goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Bonnar is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Fabricio Werdum breaks the lock and pushes away Stephan Bonnar, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Stephan Bonnar. 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Stephan Bonnar launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Werdum blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Fabricio Werdum's cheek! Werdum stumbles and the falls to the mat!
John McCarthy is asking Werdum to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Werdum.
Winner is Stephan Bonnar by TKO (Punch) at 1:18 Round 4
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 4/13 (31%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/11 (91%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 666 s
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 666 s
Unbelievable! Werdum lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Ouch/yuck.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!