Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2021 1:35:36 GMT -5
Daniel Cormier glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Fabricio Werdum is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Cormier and Werdum move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Solid jabs from Daniel Cormier.
Werdum defends.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum showing excellent timing, blasts Daniel Cormier with a right hand.
Cormier steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Daniel Cormier jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Werdum misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Daniel Cormier tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Daniel Cormier who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Fabricio Werdum tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cormier is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Werdum struggles and launches a few punches to Cormier's head
Nothing from this... Fabricio Werdum seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Werdum struggles and launches a few punches to Cormier's head
Those punches are hitting! Cormier covers his head!
Cormier's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fabricio Werdum pushes away Cormier trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cormier doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fabricio Werdum
The fighters are clinching.
Daniel Cormier postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Werdum hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Werdum doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Daniel Cormier embrace and tries to move away...
Daniel Cormier pushes Werdum forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Daniel Cormier tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Fabricio Werdum
well done Werdum falls hard on the mat
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum kicks his legs trying to keep Daniel Cormier away.
No damage done by those kicks.
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 misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum tries to hit Daniel Cormier with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Cormier dodges that
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.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
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
Daniel Cormier steps back and allows Werdum to get back to his feet.
Werdum climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Fabricio Werdum seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The two exchange wildly
Werdum is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
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
Werdum tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to close the guard.
Cormier put Fabricio Werdum in closed guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed 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 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
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Cormier
Not a desiderable position that Cormier is in now. Fabricio Werdum is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Werdum succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Daniel Cormier can't prevent his opponent from passing. Werdum looks to work from half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fabricio Werdum work his BJJ game.
Werdum tries to get a side mount...
Cormier wraps his leg around Fabricio Werdum leg and prevents him from moving.
Cormier is trying to counter now!
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 pushes Cormier's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Werdum who is in full mount! Cormier is in trouble now!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum suddenly holds Daniel Cormier's arm and tries an armbar!
Cormier can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fabricio Werdum!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Daniel Cormier a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Werdum uses his forearms to block the impact!
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Cormier is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Daniel Cormier uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Werdum is clinching with Cormier.
Fabricio Werdum pushes away Cormier trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cormier doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fabricio Werdum
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fabricio Werdum slightly pushes Cormier into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fabricio Werdum jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Werdum is clinching with Cormier.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cormier is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Cormier tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open 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 open guard over Cormier
Werdum tries to move to full mount
Werdum succeeds
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum and Cormier are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
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
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Daniel Cormier tries to turn in and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
Daniel Cormier slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Cormier moves on the ground
Cormier cannot take advantage in the ground
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum tries to close his guard around Cormier
He succeeds!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum sits up and gets an arm around Cormier's neck!
Cormier pushes Fabricio Werdum back to the ground.
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
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's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Fabricio Werdum uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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,
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
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
Werdum tries to stand up!
Cormier doesn't allow him!
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.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Werdum is in rear mount over 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 end this with a RNC!
That RNC looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Cormier manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Cormier launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cormier is countered by Fabricio Werdum.
Cormier misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum opts to jump inside Cormier's guard.
Cormier didn't see that coming. Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier now.
Fabricio Werdum is in open 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
Mario Yamasaki 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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fabricio Werdum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cormier into his guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Cormier tries to escape from the closed guard
Daniel Cormier any adventage in the ground.
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
Werdum catch Daniel Cormier's left arm and tries a kimura
Daniel Cormier holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
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.
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.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Werdum's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Daniel Cormier keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Cormier looks to be in very good shape.
Daniel Cormier throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Daniel Cormier launches a body shot
Werdum dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Cormier's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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 Cormier
0:36 Round 3 and Werdum is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Werdum tries to move to full mount
Werdum succeeds
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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.
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.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum rolls him over and takes his back!
Werdum is in rear mount over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum slides his arm under Daniel Cormier's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Daniel Cormier pushes up and slides Fabricio Werdum's arm over his chin.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
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.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to stand up!
Werdum doesn't allow him!
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 struggles on the ground and tries to break Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum is in Cormier open guard now
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cormier is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Daniel Cormier
Cormier fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Werdum sprawls and remains on his feet.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum tries to grapple
He puts Cormier in a double underhook!
Fabricio Werdum pushes away Cormier trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cormier doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fabricio Werdum
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cormier grab one of Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Werdum done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cormier is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Cormier's body! He's holding his side
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum tries to move to full mount
Werdum succeeds
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Daniel Cormier creates enough space to control Fabricio Werdum's leg.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum hooks Cormier's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Daniel Cormier manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
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 half guard over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to free his leg...
Cormier rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Daniel Cormier fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Werdum's face!
Werdum's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Daniel Cormier in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
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
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
Daniel Cormier tries to roll on the ground...
Werdum knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum rolls him over and takes his back!
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.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Cormier
Deep breaths from Daniel Cormier who tries a hammer punch to Werdum's ribs.
Werdum blocks those punches
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Werdum succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cormier fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Cormier tries to jump to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
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...
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Daniel Cormier to open his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Daniel Cormier closed his guard around Fabricio Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Cormier breaks free.
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.
Mario Yamasaki 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 4
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The two exchange wildly
Werdum is connecting with a few punches
Cormier is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Daniel Cormier
Werdum is trying to counter now!
A right hand from Fabricio Werdum
gets deflected.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum goes down.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Cormier moves on the ground
Daniel Cormier moves to side mount
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Fabricio Werdum sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Good looking punches from Daniel Cormier on the ground
They could take their toll on Werdum.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Werdum is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Daniel Cormier realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
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
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Daniel Cormier's guard...
Cormier doesn't want to free his opponent and Werdum continues in closed guard
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum pushes Cormier's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Werdum who is in full mount! Cormier is in trouble now!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Cormier is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
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
Fabricio Werdum throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Cormier breaks the lock showing some skills...
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
Cormier is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Fabricio Werdum pushes Daniel Cormier down and prevents his attempts to escape
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll on the ground...
Werdum knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
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.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Cormier tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum catches Daniel Cormier's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Werdum.
Crushing shot to Cormier's body! He's holding his side
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Cormier
Werdum use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to turn away and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Daniel Cormier spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cormier pushes Fabricio Werdum and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Daniel Cormier was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
Daniel Cormier leans forwards and tries to grapple with Werdum
Werdum wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum won't budge, forcing Cormier to pull guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed 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 closed guard over Cormier
Werdum is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum is in Cormier open guard now
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum tries to move to full mount
Werdum's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
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 4:35 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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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
Werdum is in closed guard... Cormier tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum passes momentarily but Daniel Cormier regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half 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 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
Werdum climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Werdum is standing while Cormier is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum decides to jump inside Cormier's guard.
Cormier didn't see that coming. Werdum is in open guard over Cormier now.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum is in open guard over Cormier... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cormier rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Werdum misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Daniel Cormier slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Fabricio Werdum cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Cormier
Cormier works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
Werdum shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
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
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Fabricio Werdum is in side 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.
Hard blow to Werdum's mid-section, he seems hurt
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum is in open guard over Cormier... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum is locking that Kneebar...
Cormier rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum is holding Daniel Cormier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum hooks Cormier's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Daniel Cormier manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Cormier delivers a few accurate elbows!
Fabricio Werdum blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum tries to close his guard around Cormier
He succeeds!
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 open Cormier's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Fabricio Werdum. Cormier is unable to cover himself now!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Cormier breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Daniel Cormier looks to counter!
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 3:45 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cormier can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
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 tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cormier struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Werdum misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Daniel Cormier 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.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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
Fabricio Werdum takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Daniel Cormier shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Cormier struggles to free himself
Daniel Cormier breaks that americana attempt!
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.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Daniel Cormier has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Daniel Cormier by Split decision
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 0/9 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 5/13 (38%)
GnP strikes 34/63 (54%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1061 s
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1095 s
Neither of these guys would have been likely to fare that well, stamina-wise, in the next round. Both worked hard, had so-so results, and a decent decision that could have gone either way.
Fabricio Werdum is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Cormier and Werdum move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Solid jabs from Daniel Cormier.
Werdum defends.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum showing excellent timing, blasts Daniel Cormier with a right hand.
Cormier steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Daniel Cormier jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Werdum misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Daniel Cormier tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Daniel Cormier who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Fabricio Werdum tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cormier is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Werdum struggles and launches a few punches to Cormier's head
Nothing from this... Fabricio Werdum seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Werdum struggles and launches a few punches to Cormier's head
Those punches are hitting! Cormier covers his head!
Cormier's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fabricio Werdum pushes away Cormier trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cormier doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fabricio Werdum
The fighters are clinching.
Daniel Cormier postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Werdum hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Werdum doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Daniel Cormier embrace and tries to move away...
Daniel Cormier pushes Werdum forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Daniel Cormier tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Fabricio Werdum
well done Werdum falls hard on the mat
Cormier is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum kicks his legs trying to keep Daniel Cormier away.
No damage done by those kicks.
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 misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum tries to hit Daniel Cormier with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Cormier dodges that
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.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
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
Daniel Cormier steps back and allows Werdum to get back to his feet.
Werdum climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Fabricio Werdum seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The two exchange wildly
Werdum is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
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
Werdum tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to close the guard.
Cormier put Fabricio Werdum in closed guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed 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 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
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Cormier
Not a desiderable position that Cormier is in now. Fabricio Werdum is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Werdum succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Daniel Cormier can't prevent his opponent from passing. Werdum looks to work from half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fabricio Werdum work his BJJ game.
Werdum tries to get a side mount...
Cormier wraps his leg around Fabricio Werdum leg and prevents him from moving.
Cormier is trying to counter now!
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 pushes Cormier's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Werdum who is in full mount! Cormier is in trouble now!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum suddenly holds Daniel Cormier's arm and tries an armbar!
Cormier can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fabricio Werdum!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Daniel Cormier a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Werdum uses his forearms to block the impact!
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Cormier is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Daniel Cormier uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Werdum is clinching with Cormier.
Fabricio Werdum pushes away Cormier trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cormier doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fabricio Werdum
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fabricio Werdum slightly pushes Cormier into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fabricio Werdum jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Werdum is clinching with Cormier.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cormier is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Cormier tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open 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 open guard over Cormier
Werdum tries to move to full mount
Werdum succeeds
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum and Cormier are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
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
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Daniel Cormier tries to turn in and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
Daniel Cormier slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Cormier moves on the ground
Cormier cannot take advantage in the ground
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum tries to close his guard around Cormier
He succeeds!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum sits up and gets an arm around Cormier's neck!
Cormier pushes Fabricio Werdum back to the ground.
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
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's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Fabricio Werdum uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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,
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
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
Werdum tries to stand up!
Cormier doesn't allow him!
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.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Werdum is in rear mount over 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 end this with a RNC!
That RNC looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Cormier manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Cormier launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cormier is countered by Fabricio Werdum.
Cormier misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum opts to jump inside Cormier's guard.
Cormier didn't see that coming. Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier now.
Fabricio Werdum is in open 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
Mario Yamasaki 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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fabricio Werdum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cormier into his guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Cormier tries to escape from the closed guard
Daniel Cormier any adventage in the ground.
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
Werdum catch Daniel Cormier's left arm and tries a kimura
Daniel Cormier holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
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.
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.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Werdum's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Daniel Cormier keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Cormier looks to be in very good shape.
Daniel Cormier throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Daniel Cormier launches a body shot
Werdum dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Cormier's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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 Cormier
0:36 Round 3 and Werdum is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Werdum tries to move to full mount
Werdum succeeds
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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.
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.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum rolls him over and takes his back!
Werdum is in rear mount over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum slides his arm under Daniel Cormier's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Daniel Cormier pushes up and slides Fabricio Werdum's arm over his chin.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
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.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to stand up!
Werdum doesn't allow him!
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 struggles on the ground and tries to break Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum is in Cormier open guard now
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cormier is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Daniel Cormier
Cormier fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Werdum sprawls and remains on his feet.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum tries to grapple
He puts Cormier in a double underhook!
Fabricio Werdum pushes away Cormier trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cormier doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fabricio Werdum
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cormier grab one of Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Werdum done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cormier is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Cormier's body! He's holding his side
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum tries to move to full mount
Werdum succeeds
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Daniel Cormier creates enough space to control Fabricio Werdum's leg.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum hooks Cormier's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Daniel Cormier manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
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 half guard over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to free his leg...
Cormier rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Daniel Cormier fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Werdum's face!
Werdum's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Daniel Cormier in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
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
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
Daniel Cormier tries to roll on the ground...
Werdum knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum rolls him over and takes his back!
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.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Cormier
Deep breaths from Daniel Cormier who tries a hammer punch to Werdum's ribs.
Werdum blocks those punches
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Werdum succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cormier fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Cormier tries to jump to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
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...
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Daniel Cormier to open his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Daniel Cormier closed his guard around Fabricio Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Cormier breaks free.
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.
Mario Yamasaki 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 4
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The two exchange wildly
Werdum is connecting with a few punches
Cormier is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Daniel Cormier
Werdum is trying to counter now!
A right hand from Fabricio Werdum
gets deflected.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum goes down.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Cormier moves on the ground
Daniel Cormier moves to side mount
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Fabricio Werdum sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Good looking punches from Daniel Cormier on the ground
They could take their toll on Werdum.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Werdum is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Daniel Cormier realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
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
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Daniel Cormier's guard...
Cormier doesn't want to free his opponent and Werdum continues in closed guard
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum pushes Cormier's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Werdum who is in full mount! Cormier is in trouble now!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Cormier is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
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
Fabricio Werdum throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Cormier breaks the lock showing some skills...
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
Cormier is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Fabricio Werdum pushes Daniel Cormier down and prevents his attempts to escape
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll on the ground...
Werdum knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
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.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Cormier tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum catches Daniel Cormier's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Werdum.
Crushing shot to Cormier's body! He's holding his side
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Cormier
Werdum use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to turn away and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Daniel Cormier spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cormier pushes Fabricio Werdum and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Daniel Cormier was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
Daniel Cormier leans forwards and tries to grapple with Werdum
Werdum wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum won't budge, forcing Cormier to pull guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed 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 closed guard over Cormier
Werdum is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum is in Cormier open guard now
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum tries to move to full mount
Werdum's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
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 4:35 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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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
Werdum is in closed guard... Cormier tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum passes momentarily but Daniel Cormier regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half 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 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
Werdum climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Werdum is standing while Cormier is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum decides to jump inside Cormier's guard.
Cormier didn't see that coming. Werdum is in open guard over Cormier now.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum is in open guard over Cormier... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cormier rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Werdum misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Daniel Cormier slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Fabricio Werdum cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Cormier
Cormier works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
Werdum shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
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
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Fabricio Werdum is in side 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.
Hard blow to Werdum's mid-section, he seems hurt
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Cormier
Werdum is in open guard over Cormier... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum is locking that Kneebar...
Cormier rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum is holding Daniel Cormier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum hooks Cormier's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Daniel Cormier manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Cormier delivers a few accurate elbows!
Fabricio Werdum blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum tries to close his guard around Cormier
He succeeds!
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 open Cormier's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Fabricio Werdum. Cormier is unable to cover himself now!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Cormier breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Daniel Cormier looks to counter!
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 3:45 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cormier can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
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 tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cormier struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Werdum misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Daniel Cormier 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.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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
Fabricio Werdum takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Daniel Cormier shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Cormier struggles to free himself
Daniel Cormier breaks that americana attempt!
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.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Daniel Cormier has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Daniel Cormier by Split decision
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 0/9 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 5/13 (38%)
GnP strikes 34/63 (54%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1061 s
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1095 s
Neither of these guys would have been likely to fare that well, stamina-wise, in the next round. Both worked hard, had so-so results, and a decent decision that could have gone either way.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!