Post by The Sandman on Oct 25, 2021 17:14:59 GMT -5
Daniel Cormier raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Cain Velasquez looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Daniel Cormier comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Daniel Cormier and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
DC moves backwards and Cain Velasquez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Solid jabs from Daniel Cormier.
Nice punches.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
A solid combination from Daniel Cormier
connects with Velasquez.
DC moves backwards and Cain Velasquez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
DC and Velasquez circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
DC shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
DC studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Velasquez won't budge, forcing DC to pull guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cain Velasquez fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over DC
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
DC clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Daniel Cormier doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Velasquez's moves.
Herb Dean 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
DC launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Velasquez won't budge, forcing DC to pull guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cain Velasquez fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over DC
Velasquez launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Daniel Cormier rolls over himself and stands up while Cain Velasquez rolls on his back.
DC climbs to his feet and is standing now.
DC is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Velasquez climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Velasquez and DC circle around the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from DC!
Velasquez blocks with confidence
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Velasquez and DC circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
DC fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Velasquez sprawls and remains on his feet.
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises DC with a double overhooks!
DC looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cain Velasquez's punches
DC measures the resilience of Velasquez's chin with an uppercut while Velasquez lands some great crosses.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez swings...
hard impact to DC's face!
DC's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cain Velasquez is opening up on DC and raining down combinations!
DC's corner looks worried!
DC moves forward looking for some action
Daniel Cormier shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Cain Velasquez pushes away DC trying to keep the fight at striking range
DC stumbles backwards and Cain Velasquez circles to get the center of the cage
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Velasquez and DC circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Cain Velasquez
surprises DC!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
A punch from Daniel Cormier
grazes Velasquez's left cheek.
Cain Velasquez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Terrible one sided match... DC was not ready to fight a fighter of Cain Velasquez caliber.
An overhand right from Cain Velasquez that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
DC moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Velasquez won't budge, forcing DC to pull guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez tries to escape from the closed guard
Velasquez succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over DC
DC tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Daniel Cormier rolls him over and takes his back!
DC is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez has DC controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Velasquez manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along DC
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
DC's Mouth is beginning to swell
DC cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Velasquez can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Velasquez throws a hook
that hits its mark.
DC's Right eye is beginning to swell
Velasquez and DC circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
DC moves backwards and Cain Velasquez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cain Velasquez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Cain Velasquez tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Daniel Cormier's Right eye
Cain Velasquez was tooling Daniel Cormier for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Daniel Cormier lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
DC grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around DC
He succeeds!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Velasquez
DC is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Deep breaths from Daniel Cormier who tries a hammer punch to Velasquez's ribs.
That hit Velasquez who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Velasquez ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Daniel Cormier gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
DC breaths deeply while on the ground
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Daniel Cormier gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Cain Velasquez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cain Velasquez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull DC into his guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Velasquez is swinging for the fences!
DC backpedals and creates space. Cain Velasquez is asking him if he is going to fight!
Daniel Cormier paws at Velasquez.
Velasquez swings ineffectively.
Nice punch by Cain Velasquez
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
DC has a small cut in his Forehead
Velasquez begins to launch a barrage of punches over DC
this is getting worse and worse for DC
DC has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
DC launches a hook to the body
Cain Velasquez moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Daniel Cormier is a bloody mess!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Daniel Cormier to the body.
Velasquez didn't like that.
Cain Velasquez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Daniel Cormier swings and Velasquez has to retreat
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
DC and Velasquez circle around the center of the cage.
Cain Velasquez throws a looping right hand...
DC moves aside and dodges.
Velasquez misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
DC is holding Cain Velasquez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cain Velasquez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Velasquez tries to show some ground skills
Cain Velasquez put DC in half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Velasquez
Daniel Cormier is a bloody mess!
Cain Velasquez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Velasquez
DC launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Velasquez is covering himself! DC tries to force the situation and Velasquez clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
DC is in rear mount over Velasquez
DC tries to open up Velasquez with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Velasquez is trying to block them with his hands...
DC is in rear mount over Velasquez
Daniel Cormier positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Velasquez's abdomen
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
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 Cain Velasquez
DC catch Cain Velasquez's right arm and tries a kimura
Cain Velasquez holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Cain Velasquez 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 Cain Velasquez
Velasquez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes DC's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over DC
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over DC's face
DC shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over DC
Daniel Cormier attempts to move to full guard
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over DC
Cain Velasquez pushes Daniel Cormier against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Velasquez jumps and tries to free his leg! DC doesn't allow this but Cain Velasquez is able to get half guard here.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over DC
DC is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over DC
Velasquez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling DC from the side mount!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over DC's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Cain Velasquez for eye poke.
Herb Dean allows DC time to recover... 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Velasquez.
It looks like DC was hit by a bus!
DC's Left eye is beginning to swell
Daniel Cormier is a bloody mess!
Velasquez dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Cain Velasquez tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Daniel Cormier's knows what to do here and blocks them
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Cain Velasquez, but it's close.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Cain Velasquez charges at DC throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! DC is rocked!
DC has a small cut in his Right cheek
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Daniel Cormier throws a combo
Velasquez punches back but nobody connects.
DC is holding Cain Velasquez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cain Velasquez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Cain Velasquez...
Daniel Cormier slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
Velasquez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes DC's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over DC
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
Daniel Cormier tries to close the guard.
DC put Cain Velasquez in closed guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Cain Velasquez passes momentarily but Daniel Cormier regains full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cain Velasquez fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over DC
Daniel Cormier attempts to move to full guard
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over DC
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Daniel Cormier is a bloody mess!
DC measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over DC
Cain Velasquez is cooling the fight on the ground
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over DC
Daniel Cormier's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Deep breaths from Daniel Cormier who tries a hammer punch to Velasquez's ribs.
That hit Velasquez who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Velasquez ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over DC
Daniel Cormier continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
DC tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Daniel Cormier pushes Cain Velasquez down and prevents his attempts to escape
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
DC tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Daniel Cormier is a bloody mess!
Cain Velasquez tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Daniel Cormier is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Daniel Cormier throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Velasquez breaks the lock showing some skills...
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of DC's moves.
Herb Dean 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
DC grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Velasquez
DC works on the ground with his fingers over Velasquez's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Velasquez
Daniel Cormier continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez tries to close his guard around DC
He succeeds!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Velasquez
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Velasquez
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Velasquez
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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Daniel Cormier hovers above Velasquez
Good punches to Velasquez's body.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Daniel Cormier in his guard.
Daniel Cormier keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Cain Velasquez, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Cain Velasquez and DC engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
Daniel Cormier fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Velasquez goes down.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Velasquez
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
DC throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cain Velasquez
Solid shots!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Velasquez
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
DC moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Velasquez
DC is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Daniel Cormier tries to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Daniel Cormier manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
DC doesn't allow him!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Cain Velasquez...
Daniel Cormier slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
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 Cain Velasquez
DC throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cain Velasquez
Solid shots!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
DC tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Daniel Cormier's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Velasquez tries to stand up!
DC doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
DC tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
DC doesn't allow him!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
DC tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Daniel Cormier is a bloody mess!
DC tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
DC doesn't allow him!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez 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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Daniel Cormier's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of DC's moves.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Daniel Cormier continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez tries to stand up!
DC doesn't allow him!
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.
Cain Velasquez goes with a looping right hand while Daniel Cormier jumps back and jabs
Velasquez seems staggered and Daniel Cormier runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
DC pushes Cain Velasquez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
DC moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Velasquez with a double overhooks!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for DC, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Daniel Cormier by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 22/35 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 19/30 (63%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 763 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 27/51 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 773 s
Cain Velasquez looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Daniel Cormier comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Daniel Cormier and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
DC moves backwards and Cain Velasquez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Solid jabs from Daniel Cormier.
Nice punches.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
A solid combination from Daniel Cormier
connects with Velasquez.
DC moves backwards and Cain Velasquez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
DC and Velasquez circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
DC shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
DC studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Velasquez won't budge, forcing DC to pull guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cain Velasquez fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over DC
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
DC clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Daniel Cormier doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Velasquez's moves.
Herb Dean 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
DC launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Velasquez won't budge, forcing DC to pull guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cain Velasquez fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over DC
Velasquez launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Daniel Cormier rolls over himself and stands up while Cain Velasquez rolls on his back.
DC climbs to his feet and is standing now.
DC is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Velasquez climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Velasquez and DC circle around the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from DC!
Velasquez blocks with confidence
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Velasquez and DC circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
DC fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Velasquez sprawls and remains on his feet.
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises DC with a double overhooks!
DC looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cain Velasquez's punches
DC measures the resilience of Velasquez's chin with an uppercut while Velasquez lands some great crosses.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez swings...
hard impact to DC's face!
DC's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cain Velasquez is opening up on DC and raining down combinations!
DC's corner looks worried!
DC moves forward looking for some action
Daniel Cormier shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Cain Velasquez pushes away DC trying to keep the fight at striking range
DC stumbles backwards and Cain Velasquez circles to get the center of the cage
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Velasquez and DC circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Cain Velasquez
surprises DC!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
A punch from Daniel Cormier
grazes Velasquez's left cheek.
Cain Velasquez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Terrible one sided match... DC was not ready to fight a fighter of Cain Velasquez caliber.
An overhand right from Cain Velasquez that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
DC moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Velasquez won't budge, forcing DC to pull guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez tries to escape from the closed guard
Velasquez succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over DC
DC tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Daniel Cormier rolls him over and takes his back!
DC is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez has DC controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Velasquez manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along DC
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
DC's Mouth is beginning to swell
DC cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Velasquez can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Velasquez throws a hook
that hits its mark.
DC's Right eye is beginning to swell
Velasquez and DC circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
DC moves backwards and Cain Velasquez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cain Velasquez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Cain Velasquez tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Daniel Cormier's Right eye
Cain Velasquez was tooling Daniel Cormier for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Daniel Cormier lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
DC grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around DC
He succeeds!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Velasquez
DC is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Deep breaths from Daniel Cormier who tries a hammer punch to Velasquez's ribs.
That hit Velasquez who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Velasquez ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Daniel Cormier gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
DC breaths deeply while on the ground
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Daniel Cormier gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Cain Velasquez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cain Velasquez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull DC into his guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Velasquez is swinging for the fences!
DC backpedals and creates space. Cain Velasquez is asking him if he is going to fight!
Daniel Cormier paws at Velasquez.
Velasquez swings ineffectively.
Nice punch by Cain Velasquez
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
DC has a small cut in his Forehead
Velasquez begins to launch a barrage of punches over DC
this is getting worse and worse for DC
DC has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
DC launches a hook to the body
Cain Velasquez moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Daniel Cormier is a bloody mess!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Daniel Cormier to the body.
Velasquez didn't like that.
Cain Velasquez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Daniel Cormier swings and Velasquez has to retreat
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
DC and Velasquez circle around the center of the cage.
Cain Velasquez throws a looping right hand...
DC moves aside and dodges.
Velasquez misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
DC is holding Cain Velasquez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cain Velasquez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Velasquez tries to show some ground skills
Cain Velasquez put DC in half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Velasquez
Daniel Cormier is a bloody mess!
Cain Velasquez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Velasquez
DC launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Velasquez is covering himself! DC tries to force the situation and Velasquez clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
DC is in rear mount over Velasquez
DC tries to open up Velasquez with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Velasquez is trying to block them with his hands...
DC is in rear mount over Velasquez
Daniel Cormier positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Velasquez's abdomen
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
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 Cain Velasquez
DC catch Cain Velasquez's right arm and tries a kimura
Cain Velasquez holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Cain Velasquez 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 Cain Velasquez
Velasquez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes DC's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over DC
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over DC's face
DC shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over DC
Daniel Cormier attempts to move to full guard
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over DC
Cain Velasquez pushes Daniel Cormier against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Velasquez jumps and tries to free his leg! DC doesn't allow this but Cain Velasquez is able to get half guard here.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over DC
DC is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over DC
Velasquez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling DC from the side mount!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over DC's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Cain Velasquez for eye poke.
Herb Dean allows DC time to recover... 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Velasquez.
It looks like DC was hit by a bus!
DC's Left eye is beginning to swell
Daniel Cormier is a bloody mess!
Velasquez dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Cain Velasquez tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Daniel Cormier's knows what to do here and blocks them
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Cain Velasquez, but it's close.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Cain Velasquez charges at DC throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! DC is rocked!
DC has a small cut in his Right cheek
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Daniel Cormier throws a combo
Velasquez punches back but nobody connects.
DC is holding Cain Velasquez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cain Velasquez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Cain Velasquez...
Daniel Cormier slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
Velasquez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes DC's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over DC
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
Daniel Cormier tries to close the guard.
DC put Cain Velasquez in closed guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Cain Velasquez passes momentarily but Daniel Cormier regains full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cain Velasquez fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over DC
Daniel Cormier attempts to move to full guard
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over DC
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Daniel Cormier is a bloody mess!
DC measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over DC
Cain Velasquez is cooling the fight on the ground
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over DC
Daniel Cormier's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Deep breaths from Daniel Cormier who tries a hammer punch to Velasquez's ribs.
That hit Velasquez who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Velasquez ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over DC
Daniel Cormier continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
DC tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Daniel Cormier pushes Cain Velasquez down and prevents his attempts to escape
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
DC tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Daniel Cormier is a bloody mess!
Cain Velasquez tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over DC
Velasquez is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Daniel Cormier is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Daniel Cormier throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Velasquez breaks the lock showing some skills...
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of DC's moves.
Herb Dean 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
DC grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Velasquez
DC works on the ground with his fingers over Velasquez's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Velasquez
Daniel Cormier continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez tries to close his guard around DC
He succeeds!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Velasquez
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Velasquez
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Velasquez
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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Daniel Cormier hovers above Velasquez
Good punches to Velasquez's body.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Daniel Cormier in his guard.
Daniel Cormier keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Cain Velasquez, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Cain Velasquez and DC engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
Daniel Cormier fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Velasquez goes down.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Velasquez
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
DC throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cain Velasquez
Solid shots!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Velasquez
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
DC moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Velasquez
DC is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Daniel Cormier tries to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Daniel Cormier manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
DC doesn't allow him!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Cain Velasquez...
Daniel Cormier slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
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 Cain Velasquez
DC throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cain Velasquez
Solid shots!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
DC tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Daniel Cormier's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Velasquez tries to stand up!
DC doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
DC tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
DC doesn't allow him!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
DC tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Daniel Cormier is a bloody mess!
DC tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
DC doesn't allow him!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez 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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Daniel Cormier's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of DC's moves.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Daniel Cormier continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez tries to stand up!
DC doesn't allow him!
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.
Cain Velasquez goes with a looping right hand while Daniel Cormier jumps back and jabs
Velasquez seems staggered and Daniel Cormier runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
DC pushes Cain Velasquez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
DC moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Velasquez with a double overhooks!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for DC, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Daniel Cormier by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 22/35 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 19/30 (63%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 763 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 27/51 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 773 s
