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UFC 230 : Cormier vs Lewis - Post Event Analyse

  • Uros
  • Nov 4, 2018
  • 1 min read

Main Card

  • Israel Adesanya def. Derek Brunson via TKO ( knees and punches ). At the start of fight Brunson immediately try to takedown Adesanya. Adesanya defend very well all attempts of Brunson and he land knee to the Brunson's head in moment of another attempt of takedown. After that Adesanya didn't rush and he knockdown 3 times Brunson before it was over. This win put Adesanya in conversation of possible title shot.

  • Karl Roberson def. Jack Marshman via UD. In first round they trade punches and it was looked like finish of fight will be soon. In second third round Roberson score takedown and have control on ground which secure him both rounds.

  • Jared Cannonier def. David Branch via TKO ( punches ). First round was very close with slightly adventage for Branch. In second round Cannonier rocked Branch with right hand and then finish fight with GNP.

  • Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza def. Chris Weidman via KO ( punches ). For two and half rounds it look like Weidman will take win on judges scorecard. But, Jacare land one vicious right that send Weidman to the canvas and that was it even if judge Dan Miragliotta force Jacare for few unnecessary punches.

Main event

  • Daniel Cormier def. Derrick Lewis via SUB ( rear-naked choke ) and become first fighter in UFC history to successfully defend 2 titles that hold simultaneously. In first round Cormier had 2 takedowns and ground control. In second round after takedown Lewis give his back to easy and let Cormier to submit him. This was first defence of HW belt for Cormier ( he have 3 defences of LHW belt ).

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