Post by The Sandman on Dec 5, 2022 23:58:17 GMT -5
Daniel Cormier 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.
Fabricio Werdum looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Fabricio Werdum today.
Daniel Cormier comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
Fabricio Werdum comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Daniel Cormier jabs at Werdum
hitting his chest.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
DC studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Daniel Cormier tries a hook to the body
and hits Werdum's ribs hard
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
DC 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
Daniel Cormier fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Werdum's face!
Werdum's Forehead is beginning to swell
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
DC struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
DC blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
DC is trying to counter now!
Daniel Cormier tries to pass to half guard...
Fabricio Werdum can't prevent his opponent from passing. DC looks to work from half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier pushes Werdum's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by DC who is in full mount! Werdum is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
DC 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!
Daniel Cormier breaks that americana attempt!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
DC tries to escape from the full mount...
DC struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier is cooling the fight on the ground
Kevin MacDonald stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Werdum studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Some counter punches against Fabricio Werdum
land while he's on his bicycle.
Daniel Cormier tries a hook to the body
and hits Werdum's ribs hard
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
DC moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Werdum with a double overhooks!
Werdum is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
DC is smart enough to block that one.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Werdum moves backwards and Daniel Cormier is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Werdum is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to pass to half guard...
Fabricio Werdum can't prevent his opponent from passing. DC looks to work from half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Daniel Cormier.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum won't budge, forcing DC to pull guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum tries an armbar from the bottom!
Daniel Cormier breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Daniel Cormier to fight back!
Daniel Cormier tries to free his leg
Daniel Cormier uses some of his skill by jumping out of Werdum's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Daniel Cormier in his guard.
Daniel Cormier keeps control and remains in side mount.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Daniel Cormier slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Daniel Cormier doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Werdum misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Daniel Cormier on the ground
They could take their toll on Werdum.
There is a small laceration on Fabricio Werdum's Forehead
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to escape from the full mount...
Daniel Cormier is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Terrible one sided match... Werdum was not ready to fight a fighter of Daniel Cormier caliber.
Werdum tries to show some ground skills
DC uses his strength to keep DC at a disadvantage
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
DC is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Werdum's ribs.
Werdum is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Hard blow to Werdum's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
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
Kevin MacDonald 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.
Nice low kick from Werdum
Loud pop!
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Daniel Cormier was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
DC goes down.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fabricio Werdum work his BJJ game.
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
DC is able to break the lock.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Daniel Cormier to fight back!
DC tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Daniel Cormier has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
DC covers himself well
Werdum misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
DC works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Kevin MacDonald didn't see that!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Terrible one sided match... Werdum was not ready to fight a fighter of Daniel Cormier caliber.
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Daniel Cormier's guard...
Daniel Cormier has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to better his position on the ground...
DC is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Daniel Cormier keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
DC tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Fabricio Werdum efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Daniel Cormier keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kevin MacDonald 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.
Fabricio Werdum is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Werdum steps backwards away from Daniel Cormier. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
DC is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
DC is the winner of this round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum catches Daniel Cormier's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Daniel Cormier's guard...
Daniel Cormier has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
DC tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Fabricio Werdum efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to better his position on the ground...
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum is in closed guard... DC 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 DC
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Daniel Cormier's guard...
Daniel Cormier has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
Werdum misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Daniel Cormier doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Kevin MacDonald 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 Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits DC's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Kevin MacDonald didn't see that!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Werdum is holding Daniel Cormier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
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 DC
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum passes momentarily but Daniel Cormier regains full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum is in closed guard... DC 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 DC
Werdum is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
DC misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fabricio Werdum fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over DC
Daniel Cormier tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over DC
Daniel Cormier tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
DC is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Daniel Cormier!
Werdum ducks under...
Werdum launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum catches Daniel Cormier's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Daniel Cormier holds Fabricio Werdum and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
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 DC
Daniel Cormier has seen better days.
DC 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.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling DC from the side mount!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
DC grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Daniel Cormier
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
DC moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
DC pulls his arm out of danger.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Daniel Cormier passes momentarily but Fabricio Werdum sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum is moving on the ground...
DC tries to counter Werdum's moves on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
DC tries to move to full mount
DC succeeds
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum moves to half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Daniel Cormier manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
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
DC 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 Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
DC is taking this opportunity to rest.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Daniel Cormier in his guard.
Daniel Cormier keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Daniel Cormier slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Daniel Cormier keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kevin MacDonald 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Daniel Cormier catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by DC.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
DC tries to escape from the closed guard
DC succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to pass to half guard...
Fabricio Werdum's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
DC tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Daniel Cormier fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum tries an armbar from the bottom!
Daniel Cormier breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum is moving on the ground...
DC tries to counter Werdum's moves on the ground.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Daniel Cormier to fight back!
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Fabricio Werdum takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Daniel Cormier passes momentarily but Fabricio Werdum regains full guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum holds Daniel Cormier's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
DC blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Werdum's guard.
Kevin MacDonald stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 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 DC
Werdum is in closed guard... DC 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 DC
Werdum tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
DC leans and gets Fabricio Werdum's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Daniel Cormier to fight back!
Werdum is in closed guard... DC 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 DC
Werdum use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Daniel Cormier holds Fabricio Werdum and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Werdum misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Kevin MacDonald separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
DC is the winner of this round.
=========================================
Round 5
=========================================
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Werdum is holding Daniel Cormier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
DC tries to show some ground skills
Daniel Cormier put Werdum in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Fabricio Werdum pushes DC's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Werdum who is in full mount! DC is in trouble 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.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
DC launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Werdum's ribs.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum goes for an armbar!
Daniel Cormier breaks the lock and pushes away Fabricio Werdum, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Kevin MacDonald 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 Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
DC goes down.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
DC tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum is in DC open guard now
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
DC tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
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 isolates Daniel Cormier's left arm looking for an armbar...
Daniel Cormier manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fabricio Werdum lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier hovers above Werdum
Fabricio Werdum stops him from throwing strikes.
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Daniel Cormier realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Daniel Cormier. 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 Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Daniel Cormier fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Werdum looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Daniel Cormier's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
A solid combination from Daniel Cormier
mostly hits air.
Fabricio Werdum circles around DC
Some counter punches against Daniel Cormier
land while he's on his bicycle.
Daniel Cormier fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
DC steps backwards away from Fabricio Werdum. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Daniel Cormier jabs at Werdum
hitting his chest.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Werdum is holding Daniel Cormier's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Daniel Cormier by Majority decision
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 10/20 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 930 s
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 930 s
Cormier did enough in the first half of the fight to win over the judges. Then he slacked pretty hard and was kinda lucky to get the win, by the end. He's doing the absolute minimum to maintain his ranking, while losing to everyone humanly possible, it seems.
Fabricio Werdum looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Fabricio Werdum today.
Daniel Cormier comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
Fabricio Werdum comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Daniel Cormier jabs at Werdum
hitting his chest.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
DC studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Daniel Cormier tries a hook to the body
and hits Werdum's ribs hard
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
DC 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
Daniel Cormier fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Werdum's face!
Werdum's Forehead is beginning to swell
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
DC struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
DC blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
DC is trying to counter now!
Daniel Cormier tries to pass to half guard...
Fabricio Werdum can't prevent his opponent from passing. DC looks to work from half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier pushes Werdum's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by DC who is in full mount! Werdum is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
DC 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!
Daniel Cormier breaks that americana attempt!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
DC tries to escape from the full mount...
DC struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier is cooling the fight on the ground
Kevin MacDonald stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Werdum studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Some counter punches against Fabricio Werdum
land while he's on his bicycle.
Daniel Cormier tries a hook to the body
and hits Werdum's ribs hard
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
DC moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Werdum with a double overhooks!
Werdum is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
DC is smart enough to block that one.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Werdum moves backwards and Daniel Cormier is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Werdum is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to pass to half guard...
Fabricio Werdum can't prevent his opponent from passing. DC looks to work from half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Daniel Cormier.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum won't budge, forcing DC to pull guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum tries an armbar from the bottom!
Daniel Cormier breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Daniel Cormier to fight back!
Daniel Cormier tries to free his leg
Daniel Cormier uses some of his skill by jumping out of Werdum's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Daniel Cormier in his guard.
Daniel Cormier keeps control and remains in side mount.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Daniel Cormier slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Daniel Cormier doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Werdum misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Daniel Cormier on the ground
They could take their toll on Werdum.
There is a small laceration on Fabricio Werdum's Forehead
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to escape from the full mount...
Daniel Cormier is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Terrible one sided match... Werdum was not ready to fight a fighter of Daniel Cormier caliber.
Werdum tries to show some ground skills
DC uses his strength to keep DC at a disadvantage
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
DC is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Werdum's ribs.
Werdum is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Hard blow to Werdum's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
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
Kevin MacDonald 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.
Nice low kick from Werdum
Loud pop!
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Daniel Cormier was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
DC goes down.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fabricio Werdum work his BJJ game.
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
DC is able to break the lock.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Daniel Cormier to fight back!
DC tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Daniel Cormier has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
DC covers himself well
Werdum misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
DC works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Kevin MacDonald didn't see that!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Terrible one sided match... Werdum was not ready to fight a fighter of Daniel Cormier caliber.
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Daniel Cormier's guard...
Daniel Cormier has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to better his position on the ground...
DC is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Daniel Cormier keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
DC tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Fabricio Werdum efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Daniel Cormier keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kevin MacDonald 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.
Fabricio Werdum is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Werdum steps backwards away from Daniel Cormier. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
DC is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
DC is the winner of this round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum catches Daniel Cormier's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Daniel Cormier's guard...
Daniel Cormier has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
DC tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Fabricio Werdum efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to better his position on the ground...
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum is in closed guard... DC 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 DC
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Daniel Cormier's guard...
Daniel Cormier has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
Werdum misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Daniel Cormier doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Kevin MacDonald 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 Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits DC's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Kevin MacDonald didn't see that!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Werdum is holding Daniel Cormier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
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 DC
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum passes momentarily but Daniel Cormier regains full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum is in closed guard... DC 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 DC
Werdum is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
DC misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fabricio Werdum fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over DC
Daniel Cormier tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over DC
Daniel Cormier tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
DC is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Daniel Cormier!
Werdum ducks under...
Werdum launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum catches Daniel Cormier's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Daniel Cormier holds Fabricio Werdum and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
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 DC
Daniel Cormier has seen better days.
DC 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.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling DC from the side mount!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
DC grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Daniel Cormier
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
DC moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
DC pulls his arm out of danger.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Daniel Cormier passes momentarily but Fabricio Werdum sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum is moving on the ground...
DC tries to counter Werdum's moves on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
DC tries to move to full mount
DC succeeds
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum moves to half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Daniel Cormier manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
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
DC 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 Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
DC is taking this opportunity to rest.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Daniel Cormier in his guard.
Daniel Cormier keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Daniel Cormier slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Daniel Cormier keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kevin MacDonald 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Daniel Cormier catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by DC.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
DC tries to escape from the closed guard
DC succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to pass to half guard...
Fabricio Werdum's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
DC tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Daniel Cormier fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum tries an armbar from the bottom!
Daniel Cormier breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum is moving on the ground...
DC tries to counter Werdum's moves on the ground.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Daniel Cormier to fight back!
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Fabricio Werdum takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Daniel Cormier passes momentarily but Fabricio Werdum regains full guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum holds Daniel Cormier's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
DC blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Werdum's guard.
Kevin MacDonald stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 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 DC
Werdum is in closed guard... DC 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 DC
Werdum tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
DC leans and gets Fabricio Werdum's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Daniel Cormier to fight back!
Werdum is in closed guard... DC 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 DC
Werdum use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Daniel Cormier holds Fabricio Werdum and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Werdum misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Kevin MacDonald separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
DC is the winner of this round.
=========================================
Round 5
=========================================
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Werdum is holding Daniel Cormier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
DC tries to show some ground skills
Daniel Cormier put Werdum in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Fabricio Werdum pushes DC's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Werdum who is in full mount! DC is in trouble 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.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
DC launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Werdum's ribs.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum goes for an armbar!
Daniel Cormier breaks the lock and pushes away Fabricio Werdum, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Kevin MacDonald 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 Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
DC goes down.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
DC tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Daniel Cormier's guard...
Fabricio Werdum is in DC open guard now
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
DC tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
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 isolates Daniel Cormier's left arm looking for an armbar...
Daniel Cormier manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fabricio Werdum lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier hovers above Werdum
Fabricio Werdum stops him from throwing strikes.
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Daniel Cormier realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Daniel Cormier. 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 Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Daniel Cormier fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Werdum looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Daniel Cormier's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
A solid combination from Daniel Cormier
mostly hits air.
Fabricio Werdum circles around DC
Some counter punches against Daniel Cormier
land while he's on his bicycle.
Daniel Cormier fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
DC steps backwards away from Fabricio Werdum. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Daniel Cormier jabs at Werdum
hitting his chest.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Werdum is holding Daniel Cormier's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Daniel Cormier by Majority decision
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 10/20 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 930 s
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 930 s
Cormier did enough in the first half of the fight to win over the judges. Then he slacked pretty hard and was kinda lucky to get the win, by the end. He's doing the absolute minimum to maintain his ranking, while losing to everyone humanly possible, it seems.
