Controversial scorecard for UFC 192 ‘Cormier vs. Gustafsson’ main event last night in Houston

“DC” and “The Mauler” stood toe-to-toe and gave the fans what they wanted in the “Lonestar State” last night (Oct. 3, 2015).
Alexander Gustafsson is now 0-2 in a pair of hotly contested Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title fights after reigning light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier was awarded a (relatively) controversial split-decision win over “The Mauler” last night (Oct. 3, 2015) in their UFC 192 pay-per-view (PPV) headliner, which took place inside Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
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In what was a bloody affair, “DC” was able to springboard off his normally potent wrestling game — he notched a takedown in round one — to have success in striking over the Swedish powerhouse. For five frames, Cormier (17-1) stalked Gustafsson (16-4), bringing the fight to his doorstep in the way of powerful uppercuts and several crushing hooks.
However, the 28-year-old Swede was able to take down Cormier twice in the second round. He also stunned the American Kickboxing Academy staple with a stinging knee and left hook in the waning seconds of round three, which many would say put Gustafsson up 2-1.
Rounds four and five were pretty much up for grabs, but Cormier was typically the aggressor as ….View original article