Post by The Sandman on Jan 28, 2022 2:15:46 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Miocic while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Daniel Cormier looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
DC launches a kick
Miocic checks it and keeps distance.
Poorly executed technique. Daniel Cormier looks to counter!
Daniel Cormier jabs at Miocic
hitting his chest.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
An overhand right from Stipe Miocic that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! DC's stops that one with his face! How is DC standing?!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Stipe Miocic
goes awry.
Stipe Miocic launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
DC blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Stipe Miocic!
DC ducks under...
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miocic is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Miocic
DC tries to move to full mount
DC succeeds
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to escape from the full mount...
Daniel Cormier is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Daniel Cormier looks to pass to mount...
Miocic creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Stipe Miocic is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Stipe Miocic is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Daniel Cormier catches Stipe Miocic's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by DC.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Miocic
Stipe Miocic is cooling the fight on the ground
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Miocic
Daniel Cormier tries to open Miocic's guard...
Miocic breaks the lock and covers himself from DC's punches
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Miocic
DC tries to escape from closed guard...
DC struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Miocic
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches to DC's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because DC tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Miocic
Miocic measures the resilience of DC's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
DC blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Miocic
DC tries to open up Stipe Miocic's defense faking a few punches.
Stipe Miocic wraps his arms around DC's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Miocic
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches to DC's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because DC tries to cover his face,
DC has a small cut in his Left cheek
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Miocic
DC tries to get a side mount...
Miocic wraps his leg around Daniel Cormier leg and prevents him from moving.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Miocic
Miocic is taking this opportunity to rest.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Miocic
DC tries to get a side mount...
Miocic wraps his leg around Daniel Cormier leg and prevents him from moving.
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.
Miocic is holding Daniel Cormier's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier shows great balance while pushing away Stipe Miocic
This match is even... This could go the distance.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Stipe Miocic goes with a looping right hand while Daniel Cormier jumps back and jabs
DC seems staggered and Stipe Miocic runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Not a desiderable position that DC is in now. Stipe Miocic is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Miocic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stipe Miocic sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Stipe Miocic looks to counter!
Stipe Miocic locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Daniel Cormier brings Stipe Miocic down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Miocic
DC tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Daniel Cormier fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Miocic
Daniel Cormier fakes some punches
Miocic ties him up.
Miocic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches to DC's cheek from the guard.
Daniel Cormier uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miocic won't budge, forcing DC to pull guard.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over DC
Miocic is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Stipe Miocic uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miocic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miocic gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Daniel Cormier! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Daniel Cormier doesn't defend himself!
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over DC
Miocic tries to open up Daniel Cormier's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching DC in the side of the head
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over DC
Miocic is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stipe Miocic!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic breaths deeply while on the ground
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
DC tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Stipe Miocic efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to escape from the full mount...
Miocic struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Stipe Miocic moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Miocic
Daniel Cormier tries to open Miocic's guard...
Miocic breaks the lock and covers himself from DC's punches
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.
Miocic is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Miocic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
DC is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Miocic is smart enough to block that one.
Stipe Miocic takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Miocic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
DC leads with a punch
Stipe Miocic avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
DC has a small cut in his Nose
Solid shot from Stipe Miocic to the body.
DC didn't like that.
Daniel Cormier tries a hook to the body
and hits Miocic's ribs hard
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
DC seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Stipe Miocic was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Daniel Cormier has seen better days.
Daniel Cormier is measuring Miocic with his jab.
Miocic isn't fazed.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Stipe Miocic fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Daniel Cormier and Miocic engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stipe Miocic is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
DC has a small cut in his Left eye
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
Incredible haymaker from Stipe Miocic!
You can see Daniel Cormier's head being snapped backwards!
Miocic wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Miocic moves forward and holds DC
Daniel Cormier tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Miocic is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Daniel Cormier grapple with Stipe Miocic and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Miocic manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Miocic is trying to counter now!
Stipe Miocic locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Daniel Cormier slips his head out and ends up in Stipe Miocic's guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Miocic
DC tries to escape from closed guard...
Miocic waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Daniel Cormier! He is reversed and nor Stipe Miocic is on half guard!
Stipe Miocic is in half guard over DC
Miocic positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! DC's being punished here!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Stipe Miocic is in half guard over DC
Stipe Miocic tries to free his leg
Stipe Miocic uses some of his skill by jumping out of DC's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Miocic's cheek from the guard.
Stipe Miocic uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for DC, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Daniel Cormier's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Stipe Miocic fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
DC studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Nice beating Daniel Cormier has received.
Daniel Cormier is measuring Miocic with his jab.
Miocic isn't fazed.
DC steps forward
Stipe Miocic catches him with an uppercut to the face!
DC follows Stipe Miocic
only to get counter punched in a big way! DC needs to stop playing Stipe Miocic's game or he'll get knocked out!
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A furious flurry of punches from Stipe Miocic
puts DC in a world of hurt!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Daniel Cormier fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
DC pushes Stipe Miocic and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The two exchange wildly
Miocic is connecting with a few punches
DC has a small cut in his Left eye
Quick hook by Stipe Miocic
Good shot! DC has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Miocic!
Some big punches are landing!
Stipe Miocic is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Miocic feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
DC's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stipe Miocic attempts to cut off DC with punches
DC reels from the strikes.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miocic won't budge, forcing DC to pull guard.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over DC
Daniel Cormier is a bloody mess!
Miocic tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Stipe Miocic fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic is in half guard over DC
Miocic tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling DC from the side mount!
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Miocic is taking this opportunity to rest.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
Stipe Miocic looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Stipe Miocic slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Stipe Miocic 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.
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
Miocic tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stipe Miocic controls the situation despite Daniel Cormier efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier is a bloody mess!
Miocic tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stipe Miocic controls the situation despite Daniel Cormier efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stipe Miocic rolls Daniel Cormier to his stomach and takes his back!
Miocic is in rear mount over DC
Miocic gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Daniel Cormier! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Daniel Cormier doesn't defend himself!
Daniel Cormier seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stipe Miocic!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Miocic is in rear mount over DC
Miocic tries to open up DC with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and DC is trying to block them with his hands...
Miocic is in rear mount over DC
Daniel Cormier is a bloody mess!
Miocic tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for DC! Miocic has one hook in and keeps working!
Miocic is in rear mount over DC with one hook in
Daniel Cormier continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stipe Miocic is cooling the fight on the ground
Miocic is in rear mount over DC with one hook in
Miocic throws a few hammer fists to the face of Daniel Cormier
Solid shots!
Miocic is in rear mount over DC with one hook in
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
Miocic has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for DC.
Nicely done! Miocic now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Miocic is in rear mount over DC with two hooks in
Miocic positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! DC's being punished here!
DC's Right eye is beginning to swell
DC has a small cut in his Right eye
Miocic is in rear mount over DC with two hooks in
DC steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
DC has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
DC is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Miocic is in rear mount over DC with two hooks in
Daniel Cormier's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stipe Miocic hovers above DC
Good punches to DC's body.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for DC, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Daniel Cormier closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Daniel Cormier's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Stipe Miocic was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Miocic is trying to counter now!
Miocic wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Stipe Miocic tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Miocic circles out and slips free of Daniel Cormier's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Daniel Cormier continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stipe Miocic fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Stipe Miocic fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on DC's chin
That punishment by Stipe Miocic has left DC staggered! Stipe Miocic should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Miocic fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Daniel Cormier didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over DC
Miocic is getting frustrated here.
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over DC
DC tries to close his guard around Miocic
He is not able to do it
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over DC
Miocic tries to jump to side mount.
Daniel Cormier closed his guard around Stipe Miocic.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stipe Miocic looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Stipe Miocic slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Stipe Miocic in his guard...
Stipe Miocic rolls him over and takes his back!
Miocic is in rear mount over DC
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
Miocic breaths deeply while on the ground
Miocic is in rear mount 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.
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Miocic's cheek from the guard.
Stipe Miocic uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
DC clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
Miocic tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Daniel Cormier. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
Miocic and DC circle around the center of the cage.
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
Miocic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Daniel Cormier's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The two exchange wildly
Miocic is connecting with a few punches
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Stipe Miocic goes with a looping right hand while Daniel Cormier jumps back and jabs
DC seems staggered and Stipe Miocic runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Stipe Miocic tries a hook to the body
and hits DC ribs hard
Crushing shot to DC's body! He's holding his side
Daniel Cormier seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stipe Miocic!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Stipe Miocic is opening up on DC and raining down combinations!
DC's corner looks worried!
Oh! Down goes DC! Stipe Miocic knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Stipe Miocic really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
DC's Left eye is beginning to swell
DC has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Stipe Miocic by KO (Punches) at 3:17 Round 4
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 43/61 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 33/42 (79%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 476 s
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 5/19 (26%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/7 (29%)
GnP strikes 0/23 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 476 s
Some good looks from Core Myer, but mostly, this was Stipe's time.
...and now, for 5 rematches because #UFC!
Daniel Cormier looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
DC launches a kick
Miocic checks it and keeps distance.
Poorly executed technique. Daniel Cormier looks to counter!
Daniel Cormier jabs at Miocic
hitting his chest.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
An overhand right from Stipe Miocic that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! DC's stops that one with his face! How is DC standing?!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Stipe Miocic
goes awry.
Stipe Miocic launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
DC blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Stipe Miocic!
DC ducks under...
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miocic is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Miocic
DC tries to move to full mount
DC succeeds
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to escape from the full mount...
Daniel Cormier is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Daniel Cormier looks to pass to mount...
Miocic creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Stipe Miocic is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Stipe Miocic is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Daniel Cormier catches Stipe Miocic's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by DC.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Miocic
Stipe Miocic is cooling the fight on the ground
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Miocic
Daniel Cormier tries to open Miocic's guard...
Miocic breaks the lock and covers himself from DC's punches
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Miocic
DC tries to escape from closed guard...
DC struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Miocic
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches to DC's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because DC tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Miocic
Miocic measures the resilience of DC's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
DC blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Miocic
DC tries to open up Stipe Miocic's defense faking a few punches.
Stipe Miocic wraps his arms around DC's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Miocic
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches to DC's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because DC tries to cover his face,
DC has a small cut in his Left cheek
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Miocic
DC tries to get a side mount...
Miocic wraps his leg around Daniel Cormier leg and prevents him from moving.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Miocic
Miocic is taking this opportunity to rest.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Miocic
DC tries to get a side mount...
Miocic wraps his leg around Daniel Cormier leg and prevents him from moving.
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.
Miocic is holding Daniel Cormier's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier shows great balance while pushing away Stipe Miocic
This match is even... This could go the distance.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Stipe Miocic goes with a looping right hand while Daniel Cormier jumps back and jabs
DC seems staggered and Stipe Miocic runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Not a desiderable position that DC is in now. Stipe Miocic is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Miocic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stipe Miocic sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Stipe Miocic looks to counter!
Stipe Miocic locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Daniel Cormier brings Stipe Miocic down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Miocic
DC tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Daniel Cormier fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Miocic
Daniel Cormier fakes some punches
Miocic ties him up.
Miocic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches to DC's cheek from the guard.
Daniel Cormier uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miocic won't budge, forcing DC to pull guard.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over DC
Miocic is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Stipe Miocic uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miocic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miocic gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Daniel Cormier! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Daniel Cormier doesn't defend himself!
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over DC
Miocic tries to open up Daniel Cormier's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching DC in the side of the head
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over DC
Miocic is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stipe Miocic!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic breaths deeply while on the ground
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
DC tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Stipe Miocic efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to escape from the full mount...
Miocic struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Stipe Miocic moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Miocic
Daniel Cormier tries to open Miocic's guard...
Miocic breaks the lock and covers himself from DC's punches
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.
Miocic is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Miocic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
DC is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Miocic is smart enough to block that one.
Stipe Miocic takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Miocic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
DC leads with a punch
Stipe Miocic avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
DC has a small cut in his Nose
Solid shot from Stipe Miocic to the body.
DC didn't like that.
Daniel Cormier tries a hook to the body
and hits Miocic's ribs hard
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
DC seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Stipe Miocic was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Daniel Cormier has seen better days.
Daniel Cormier is measuring Miocic with his jab.
Miocic isn't fazed.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Stipe Miocic fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Daniel Cormier and Miocic engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stipe Miocic is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
DC has a small cut in his Left eye
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
Incredible haymaker from Stipe Miocic!
You can see Daniel Cormier's head being snapped backwards!
Miocic wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Miocic moves forward and holds DC
Daniel Cormier tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Miocic is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Daniel Cormier grapple with Stipe Miocic and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Miocic manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Miocic is trying to counter now!
Stipe Miocic locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Daniel Cormier slips his head out and ends up in Stipe Miocic's guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Miocic
DC tries to escape from closed guard...
Miocic waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Daniel Cormier! He is reversed and nor Stipe Miocic is on half guard!
Stipe Miocic is in half guard over DC
Miocic positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! DC's being punished here!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Stipe Miocic is in half guard over DC
Stipe Miocic tries to free his leg
Stipe Miocic uses some of his skill by jumping out of DC's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Miocic's cheek from the guard.
Stipe Miocic uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for DC, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Daniel Cormier's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Stipe Miocic fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
DC studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Nice beating Daniel Cormier has received.
Daniel Cormier is measuring Miocic with his jab.
Miocic isn't fazed.
DC steps forward
Stipe Miocic catches him with an uppercut to the face!
DC follows Stipe Miocic
only to get counter punched in a big way! DC needs to stop playing Stipe Miocic's game or he'll get knocked out!
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A furious flurry of punches from Stipe Miocic
puts DC in a world of hurt!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Daniel Cormier fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
DC pushes Stipe Miocic and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The two exchange wildly
Miocic is connecting with a few punches
DC has a small cut in his Left eye
Quick hook by Stipe Miocic
Good shot! DC has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Miocic!
Some big punches are landing!
Stipe Miocic is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Miocic feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
DC's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stipe Miocic attempts to cut off DC with punches
DC reels from the strikes.
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miocic won't budge, forcing DC to pull guard.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over DC
Daniel Cormier is a bloody mess!
Miocic tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Stipe Miocic fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic is in half guard over DC
Miocic tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling DC from the side mount!
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Miocic is taking this opportunity to rest.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
Stipe Miocic looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Stipe Miocic slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Stipe Miocic 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.
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
Miocic tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stipe Miocic controls the situation despite Daniel Cormier efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier is a bloody mess!
Miocic tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stipe Miocic controls the situation despite Daniel Cormier efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stipe Miocic rolls Daniel Cormier to his stomach and takes his back!
Miocic is in rear mount over DC
Miocic gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Daniel Cormier! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Daniel Cormier doesn't defend himself!
Daniel Cormier seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stipe Miocic!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Miocic is in rear mount over DC
Miocic tries to open up DC with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and DC is trying to block them with his hands...
Miocic is in rear mount over DC
Daniel Cormier is a bloody mess!
Miocic tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for DC! Miocic has one hook in and keeps working!
Miocic is in rear mount over DC with one hook in
Daniel Cormier continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stipe Miocic is cooling the fight on the ground
Miocic is in rear mount over DC with one hook in
Miocic throws a few hammer fists to the face of Daniel Cormier
Solid shots!
Miocic is in rear mount over DC with one hook in
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
Miocic has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for DC.
Nicely done! Miocic now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Miocic is in rear mount over DC with two hooks in
Miocic positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! DC's being punished here!
DC's Right eye is beginning to swell
DC has a small cut in his Right eye
Miocic is in rear mount over DC with two hooks in
DC steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
DC has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
DC is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Miocic is in rear mount over DC with two hooks in
Daniel Cormier's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stipe Miocic hovers above DC
Good punches to DC's body.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for DC, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Daniel Cormier closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Daniel Cormier's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Stipe Miocic was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Miocic is trying to counter now!
Miocic wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Stipe Miocic tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Miocic circles out and slips free of Daniel Cormier's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Daniel Cormier continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stipe Miocic fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Stipe Miocic fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on DC's chin
That punishment by Stipe Miocic has left DC staggered! Stipe Miocic should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Miocic fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Daniel Cormier didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over DC
Miocic is getting frustrated here.
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over DC
DC tries to close his guard around Miocic
He is not able to do it
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over DC
Miocic tries to jump to side mount.
Daniel Cormier closed his guard around Stipe Miocic.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stipe Miocic looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Stipe Miocic slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Stipe Miocic in his guard...
Stipe Miocic rolls him over and takes his back!
Miocic is in rear mount over DC
DC doesn't stop bleeding.
Miocic breaths deeply while on the ground
Miocic is in rear mount 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.
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Miocic's cheek from the guard.
Stipe Miocic uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
DC clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
Miocic tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Daniel Cormier. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
Miocic and DC circle around the center of the cage.
You can see DC's blood making stains in the mat.
Miocic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Daniel Cormier's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The two exchange wildly
Miocic is connecting with a few punches
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Stipe Miocic goes with a looping right hand while Daniel Cormier jumps back and jabs
DC seems staggered and Stipe Miocic runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Stipe Miocic tries a hook to the body
and hits DC ribs hard
Crushing shot to DC's body! He's holding his side
Daniel Cormier seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stipe Miocic!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Stipe Miocic is opening up on DC and raining down combinations!
DC's corner looks worried!
Oh! Down goes DC! Stipe Miocic knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Stipe Miocic really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
DC's Left eye is beginning to swell
DC has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Stipe Miocic by KO (Punches) at 3:17 Round 4
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 43/61 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 33/42 (79%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 476 s
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 5/19 (26%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/7 (29%)
GnP strikes 0/23 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 476 s
Some good looks from Core Myer, but mostly, this was Stipe's time.
...and now, for 5 rematches because #UFC!
