Post by The Sandmen on Jul 13, 2012 15:01:34 GMT -5
Daniel Cormier looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Stefan Struve looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Struve move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Cormier looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stefan Struve's punches
Cormier measures the resilience of Struve's chin with an uppercut while Struve lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve paws at Cormier.
Cormier answers with solid punches!
Cormier throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Daniel Cormier closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Daniel Cormier tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Stefan Struve swings and Cormier has to retreat
Shovel hook by Daniel Cormier
tags Struve.
Struve's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
High kick from Stefan Struve!
Cormier seems to be done!
Cormier's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Cormier has a small cut in his Right cheek
Cormier seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cormier decides to launch some tentative punches
Stefan Struve takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Incredible high kick!
Cormier is worried!
Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stefan Struve sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Struve is trying to counter now!
Stefan Struve shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Daniel Cormier is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Struve into his guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Cormier
Struve tries to escape from closed guard...
Struve struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Cormier
Struve launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Daniel Cormier is not able to stop Cormier ground skills and Stefan Struve moves to side mount!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Stefan Struve looks to pass to mount...
Struve slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Daniel Cormier.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier tries to move on the ground and shows Stefan Struve a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cormier's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Cormier's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stefan Struve pushes Daniel Cormier down and prevents his attempts to escape
Cormier misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Cormier struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
Cormier breaks the lock showing some skills...
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Struve blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Terrible one sided match... Cormier was not ready to fight a fighter of Stefan Struve caliber.
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stefan Struve rolls Daniel Cormier to his stomach and takes his back!
Struve is in rear mount over Cormier
Struve tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cormier! Struve has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Struve is in rear mount over Cormier with one hook in
Daniel Cormier doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Struve's moves.
Struve is in rear mount over Cormier with one hook in
Struve gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Daniel Cormier! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Daniel Cormier doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Struve is in rear mount over Cormier with one hook in
Cormier tries to move on the ground and shows Stefan Struve a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cormier's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Cormier has a small cut in his Forehead
Struve is in rear mount over Cormier with one hook in
Cormier has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Cormier is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Stefan Struve isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar from Stefan Struve appears to be unbreakable
Cormier's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Cormier struggles to free himself
Cormier struggles to free himself
Cormier struggles to free himself
Cormier locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Stefan Struve unil he can pull his arm free! Struve lost his dominant position.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Struve
Not a desiderable position that Cormier is in now. Stefan Struve is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cormier is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Struve's moves.
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.
Stefan Struve fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier throws a combo
Stefan Struve ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Cormier swings again, only to get countered once more! Cormier is looking bad here!
Stefan Struve throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Cormier's chin! That stops Cormier in his tracks!
Mario Yamasaki is asking Cormier to defend himself! Mario Yamasaki jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Cormier.
Cormier's Left eye is beginning to swell
Cormier has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Stefan Struve by TKO (Punch) at 5:00 Round 1
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 169 s
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 9/11 (82%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/7 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 169 s
Man, a) the wins at the 5 minute mark just don't stop on this damned card, and b) the see-saw fights just keep coming. Here, Comrier came out with the upper hand, starting to work Struve quite well, and taking the damage lead, chopping about half of Stefan's health away. Then suddenly, Struve hits him with...something, and then something else, and Cormier is almost dead. Then Struve works him down a bit for the finish. From a fight fan, kinda surprised. As Struve's team, I am quite pleased with this big win.
Stefan Struve looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Cormier and Struve move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Cormier looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stefan Struve's punches
Cormier measures the resilience of Struve's chin with an uppercut while Struve lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve paws at Cormier.
Cormier answers with solid punches!
Cormier throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Daniel Cormier closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Daniel Cormier tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Stefan Struve swings and Cormier has to retreat
Shovel hook by Daniel Cormier
tags Struve.
Struve's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
High kick from Stefan Struve!
Cormier seems to be done!
Cormier's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Cormier has a small cut in his Right cheek
Cormier seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cormier decides to launch some tentative punches
Stefan Struve takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Incredible high kick!
Cormier is worried!
Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stefan Struve sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Struve is trying to counter now!
Stefan Struve shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Daniel Cormier is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Struve into his guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Cormier
Struve tries to escape from closed guard...
Struve struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Cormier
Struve launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Daniel Cormier is not able to stop Cormier ground skills and Stefan Struve moves to side mount!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Stefan Struve looks to pass to mount...
Struve slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Daniel Cormier.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier tries to move on the ground and shows Stefan Struve a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cormier's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Cormier's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stefan Struve pushes Daniel Cormier down and prevents his attempts to escape
Cormier misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Cormier struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
Cormier breaks the lock showing some skills...
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Struve blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Terrible one sided match... Cormier was not ready to fight a fighter of Stefan Struve caliber.
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stefan Struve rolls Daniel Cormier to his stomach and takes his back!
Struve is in rear mount over Cormier
Struve tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cormier! Struve has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Struve is in rear mount over Cormier with one hook in
Daniel Cormier doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Struve's moves.
Struve is in rear mount over Cormier with one hook in
Struve gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Daniel Cormier! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Daniel Cormier doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Struve is in rear mount over Cormier with one hook in
Cormier tries to move on the ground and shows Stefan Struve a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cormier's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Cormier has a small cut in his Forehead
Struve is in rear mount over Cormier with one hook in
Cormier has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Cormier is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Stefan Struve isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar from Stefan Struve appears to be unbreakable
Cormier's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Cormier struggles to free himself
Cormier struggles to free himself
Cormier struggles to free himself
Cormier locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Stefan Struve unil he can pull his arm free! Struve lost his dominant position.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Struve
Not a desiderable position that Cormier is in now. Stefan Struve is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cormier is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Struve's moves.
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.
Stefan Struve fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier throws a combo
Stefan Struve ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Cormier swings again, only to get countered once more! Cormier is looking bad here!
Stefan Struve throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Cormier's chin! That stops Cormier in his tracks!
Mario Yamasaki is asking Cormier to defend himself! Mario Yamasaki jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Cormier.
Cormier's Left eye is beginning to swell
Cormier has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Stefan Struve by TKO (Punch) at 5:00 Round 1
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 169 s
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 9/11 (82%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/7 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 169 s
Man, a) the wins at the 5 minute mark just don't stop on this damned card, and b) the see-saw fights just keep coming. Here, Comrier came out with the upper hand, starting to work Struve quite well, and taking the damage lead, chopping about half of Stefan's health away. Then suddenly, Struve hits him with...something, and then something else, and Cormier is almost dead. Then Struve works him down a bit for the finish. From a fight fan, kinda surprised. As Struve's team, I am quite pleased with this big win.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!