VIDEO DANIEL CORMIER x DERRICK LEWIS UFC 230

Cormier submits Lewis. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook ufc

Daniel Cormier made all his favoritism count at UFC 230, an event held this Saturday (03), in New York (USA). The heavyweight champion took no notice of the challenger Derrick Lewis and submitted his rival in the second round.

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The champion didn't want to take any chances in a straight fight against Lewis and immediately tried to take the duel to the ground. With extensive control on the ground, Cormier dominated Lewis in the first round and achieved victory in the second round, when he secured a tight rear-naked choke to secure his first title defense.

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