Post by The Sandman on Nov 19, 2024 23:51:19 GMT -5
Fabricio Werdum raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Daniel Cormier is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Fabricio Werdum has fight Daniel Cormier 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
DC is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
DC has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Daniel Cormier goes with a looping right hand while Fabricio Werdum jumps back and jabs
Werdum seems staggered and Daniel Cormier runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Werdum's Right eye is beginning to swell
Werdum is holding Daniel Cormier's left 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.
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
DC 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 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
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
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!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Daniel Cormier's guard...
DC doesn't want to free his opponent and Werdum continues in closed guard
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
Werdum succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
DC tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Daniel Cormier is taking the best of the fight.
Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fabricio Werdum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull DC into his guard.
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!
DC misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Daniel Cormier cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
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 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
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fabricio Werdum work his BJJ game.
Fabricio Werdum throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
DC breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
DC is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Daniel Cormier uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
DC use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Fabricio Werdum holds Daniel Cormier and prevents him from moving to a better position!
DC clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum sits up and gets an arm around DC's neck!
DC pushes Fabricio Werdum back to the ground.
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.
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.
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
DC is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
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.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum pushes Daniel Cormier against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Werdum jumps and tries to free his leg! DC doesn't allow this but Fabricio Werdum is able to get half guard here.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over DC
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 DC
Daniel Cormier attempts to move to full guard
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
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 is trying to counter now!
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
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...
Werdum struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
DC clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
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 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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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
DC moves on the ground
DC cannot take advantage in the ground
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around DC
He succeeds!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
DC is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Daniel Cormier uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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
Werdum fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Daniel Cormier's arm and tries an armbar!
DC hold his own hand and breaks Werdum's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Fabricio Werdum.
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 half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to free his leg
Fabricio Werdum moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Werdum wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
DC doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fabricio Werdum embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from DC who put distance between them
Fabricio Werdum circles around DC
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 2:20 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum tries to move to full mount!
DC won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 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 half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum pushes DC's leg and tries to move to full mount.
DC wraps his legs while he holds Fabricio Werdum's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over DC
Werdum tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling DC from the side mount!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
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
DC 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 DC
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 the foul!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over DC
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 DC
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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Werdum studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
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.
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 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 on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Daniel Cormier.
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Round 3
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Brilliant combination from Daniel Cormier
Werdum is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Werdum and DC circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Fabricio Werdum
mostly hits air.
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
DC struggles... Fabricio Werdum is unable to take him down
Werdum is holding Daniel Cormier's left 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.
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to 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
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
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.
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
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum breaks the closed guard of Daniel Cormier and moves to half guard
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
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
Fabricio Werdum isolates Daniel Cormier's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Daniel Cormier is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum tries to move to full mount!
DC won't allow him to take this position easily.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Daniel Cormier takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
DC and Werdum circle around the center of the cage.
Werdum decides to launch some tentative punches
Fabricio Werdum takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
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
Pitty-pat punches from Werdum
Daniel Cormier doesn't flinch.
DC tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Nice beating Daniel Cormier has received.
DC gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Fabricio Werdum! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Fabricio Werdum doesn't defend himself!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Daniel Cormier fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Werdum's face!
There is a small laceration on Fabricio Werdum's Right eye
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.
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 gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Daniel Cormier rolls Fabricio Werdum to his stomach and takes his back!
DC is in rear mount over Werdum
DC tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Werdum! DC has one hook in and keeps working!
DC is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Werdum has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Werdum is unable to find a way to scape from this.
DC is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
DC has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Werdum.
Nicely done! DC now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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DC is holding Fabricio Werdum's right 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
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
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 full mount!
The clock says 0:40 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...
Fabricio Werdum moves to 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 clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
DC is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Daniel Cormier didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
Werdum moves on the ground
Fabricio Werdum moves to side mount
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum hooks DC's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Daniel Cormier manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
DC breaths deeply while on the ground
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around DC
He succeeds!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Daniel Cormier realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Werdum misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Daniel Cormier decides to jump inside Werdum's guard.
Werdum didn't see that coming. DC is in open guard over Werdum now.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Werdum tries to close his guard around DC
He is not able to do it
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
DC tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
DC is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
DC is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
DC measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
DC is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
DC tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 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...
Daniel Cormier keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Daniel Cormier rolls Fabricio Werdum to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
DC is in rear mount over Werdum
Werdum has given his back to Daniel Cormier who is trying to get one hook in!
Daniel Cormier has one hook in!
DC is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
Werdum is trying to escape from the rear mount.
DC tries to use some of his tricky moves but DC's is smart enough to counter him.
DC is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
DC has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Werdum.
Nicely done! DC now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
DC is in rear mount over Werdum with two hooks in
DC gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Fabricio Werdum! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Fabricio Werdum doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
DC is in rear mount over Werdum with two hooks in
Werdum has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Werdum is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Kevin MacDonald separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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DC is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Werdum's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to show some ground skills
DC uses his strength to keep DC at a disadvantage
DC is trying to counter now!
DC tries to move to full mount!
Werdum won't allow him to take this position easily.
Kevin MacDonald stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Werdum is holding Daniel Cormier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier shows great balance while pushing away Fabricio Werdum
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fabricio Werdum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull DC into his guard.
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 is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Werdum tries to close his guard around DC
He is not able to do it
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around DC
He is not able to do it
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Daniel Cormier cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
DC tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Daniel Cormier pushes Fabricio Werdum against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
DC jumps and tries to free his leg! Werdum doesn't allow this but Daniel Cormier is able to get half guard here.
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.
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.
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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) 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.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
DC steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
DC tries to show some ground skills
Daniel Cormier put Werdum in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum hooks DC's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Daniel Cormier manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
Werdum misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Daniel Cormier attempts to move to full guard
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
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.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Daniel Cormier's guard...
DC doesn't want to free his opponent and Werdum continues in closed guard
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!
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!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
DC tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum launches a furious low kick!
Daniel Cormier blocks
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum won't budge, forcing DC to pull guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
DC is moving on the ground...
Werdum tries to counter DC's moves on the ground.
DC clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
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
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Daniel Cormier rolls Fabricio Werdum to his stomach and takes his back!
DC is in rear mount over Werdum
DC tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Werdum! DC has one hook in and keeps working!
DC is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
DC has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Werdum.
Nicely done! DC now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
DC is in rear mount over Werdum with two hooks in
Werdum launches a few weak punches
DC blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
DC is in rear mount over Werdum with two hooks in
Werdum has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Werdum is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Daniel Cormier by Split decision
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 200,59
Time on the ground 1149 s
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 4/12 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 17/24 (71%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 716,85
Time on the ground 1149 s
Felt less close, expected a unanimous, but sure.
Daniel Cormier is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Fabricio Werdum has fight Daniel Cormier 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
DC is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
DC has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Daniel Cormier goes with a looping right hand while Fabricio Werdum jumps back and jabs
Werdum seems staggered and Daniel Cormier runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Werdum's Right eye is beginning to swell
Werdum is holding Daniel Cormier's left 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.
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
DC 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 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
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
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!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Daniel Cormier's guard...
DC doesn't want to free his opponent and Werdum continues in closed guard
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
Werdum succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
DC tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Daniel Cormier is taking the best of the fight.
Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fabricio Werdum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull DC into his guard.
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!
DC misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Daniel Cormier cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
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 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
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fabricio Werdum work his BJJ game.
Fabricio Werdum throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
DC breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
DC is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Daniel Cormier uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
DC use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Fabricio Werdum holds Daniel Cormier and prevents him from moving to a better position!
DC clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum sits up and gets an arm around DC's neck!
DC pushes Fabricio Werdum back to the ground.
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.
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.
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
DC is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
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.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum pushes Daniel Cormier against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Werdum jumps and tries to free his leg! DC doesn't allow this but Fabricio Werdum is able to get half guard here.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over DC
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 DC
Daniel Cormier attempts to move to full guard
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
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 is trying to counter now!
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
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...
Werdum struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
DC clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
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 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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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
DC moves on the ground
DC cannot take advantage in the ground
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around DC
He succeeds!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
DC is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Daniel Cormier uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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
Werdum fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Daniel Cormier's arm and tries an armbar!
DC hold his own hand and breaks Werdum's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Fabricio Werdum.
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 half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Daniel Cormier tries to free his leg
Fabricio Werdum moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Werdum wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
DC doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fabricio Werdum embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from DC who put distance between them
Fabricio Werdum circles around DC
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 2:20 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum tries to move to full mount!
DC won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 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 half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum pushes DC's leg and tries to move to full mount.
DC wraps his legs while he holds Fabricio Werdum's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over DC
Werdum tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling DC from the side mount!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
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
DC 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 DC
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 the foul!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over DC
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 DC
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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Werdum studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
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.
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 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 on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Daniel Cormier.
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Round 3
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Brilliant combination from Daniel Cormier
Werdum is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Werdum and DC circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Fabricio Werdum
mostly hits air.
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
DC struggles... Fabricio Werdum is unable to take him down
Werdum is holding Daniel Cormier's left 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.
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to 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
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
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.
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
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum breaks the closed guard of Daniel Cormier and moves to half guard
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
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
Fabricio Werdum isolates Daniel Cormier's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Daniel Cormier is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Werdum tries to move to full mount!
DC won't allow him to take this position easily.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Daniel Cormier takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
DC and Werdum circle around the center of the cage.
Werdum decides to launch some tentative punches
Fabricio Werdum takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
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
Pitty-pat punches from Werdum
Daniel Cormier doesn't flinch.
DC tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Nice beating Daniel Cormier has received.
DC gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Fabricio Werdum! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Fabricio Werdum doesn't defend himself!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Daniel Cormier fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Werdum's face!
There is a small laceration on Fabricio Werdum's Right eye
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.
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 gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Daniel Cormier rolls Fabricio Werdum to his stomach and takes his back!
DC is in rear mount over Werdum
DC tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Werdum! DC has one hook in and keeps working!
DC is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Werdum has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Werdum is unable to find a way to scape from this.
DC is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
DC has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Werdum.
Nicely done! DC now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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DC is holding Fabricio Werdum's right 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
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
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 full mount!
The clock says 0:40 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...
Fabricio Werdum moves to 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 clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
DC is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Daniel Cormier didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
Werdum moves on the ground
Fabricio Werdum moves to side mount
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Fabricio Werdum hooks DC's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Daniel Cormier manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
DC breaths deeply while on the ground
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around DC
He succeeds!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Daniel Cormier realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Werdum misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Daniel Cormier decides to jump inside Werdum's guard.
Werdum didn't see that coming. DC is in open guard over Werdum now.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Werdum tries to close his guard around DC
He is not able to do it
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
DC tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
DC is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
DC is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
DC measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
DC is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over DC
DC tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 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...
Daniel Cormier keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Daniel Cormier rolls Fabricio Werdum to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
DC is in rear mount over Werdum
Werdum has given his back to Daniel Cormier who is trying to get one hook in!
Daniel Cormier has one hook in!
DC is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
Werdum is trying to escape from the rear mount.
DC tries to use some of his tricky moves but DC's is smart enough to counter him.
DC is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
DC has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Werdum.
Nicely done! DC now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
DC is in rear mount over Werdum with two hooks in
DC gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Fabricio Werdum! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Fabricio Werdum doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
DC is in rear mount over Werdum with two hooks in
Werdum has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Werdum is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Kevin MacDonald separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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DC is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Werdum's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to show some ground skills
DC uses his strength to keep DC at a disadvantage
DC is trying to counter now!
DC tries to move to full mount!
Werdum won't allow him to take this position easily.
Kevin MacDonald stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Werdum is holding Daniel Cormier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier shows great balance while pushing away Fabricio Werdum
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fabricio Werdum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull DC into his guard.
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 is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Werdum tries to close his guard around DC
He is not able to do it
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around DC
He is not able to do it
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Daniel Cormier cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
DC tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Daniel Cormier pushes Fabricio Werdum against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
DC jumps and tries to free his leg! Werdum doesn't allow this but Daniel Cormier is able to get half guard here.
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.
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.
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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) 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.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
DC steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
DC tries to show some ground skills
Daniel Cormier put Werdum in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over DC
Fabricio Werdum hooks DC's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Daniel Cormier manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
Werdum misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Daniel Cormier attempts to move to full guard
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
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.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Daniel Cormier's guard...
DC doesn't want to free his opponent and Werdum continues in closed guard
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!
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!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
DC tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum launches a furious low kick!
Daniel Cormier blocks
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum won't budge, forcing DC to pull guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over DC
DC is moving on the ground...
Werdum tries to counter DC's moves on the ground.
DC clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
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
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Daniel Cormier rolls Fabricio Werdum to his stomach and takes his back!
DC is in rear mount over Werdum
DC tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Werdum! DC has one hook in and keeps working!
DC is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
DC has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Werdum.
Nicely done! DC now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
DC is in rear mount over Werdum with two hooks in
Werdum launches a few weak punches
DC blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
DC is in rear mount over Werdum with two hooks in
Werdum has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Werdum is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Daniel Cormier by Split decision
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 200,59
Time on the ground 1149 s
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 4/12 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 17/24 (71%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 716,85
Time on the ground 1149 s
Felt less close, expected a unanimous, but sure.
