Post by The Sandmen on Jan 26, 2021 21:14:08 GMT -5
Henry Cejudo vs. Max Holloway
Henry Cejudo looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Max Holloway is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Henry Cejudo and Max Holloway touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Henry Cejudo tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Max Holloway jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Messenger is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Henry Cejudo
Bone shattering straight left hand from Max Holloway!
The Messenger is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Messenger grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Holloway struggles... Henry Cejudo is unable to take him down
Holloway is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Holloway followed by a hard jab
Henry Cejudo stumbles back.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The Messenger fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Holloway sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
The Messenger is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Max Holloway
The Messenger launches a vicious knee to Max Holloway's head!
Holloway pushes forward and rolls over his own back! Nice move! Max Holloway stands up!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Henry Cejudo. 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.
Henry Cejudo attempts a sweep single...
Henry Cejudo catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Messenger.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to move on the ground and shows Henry Cejudo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Holloway uses his forearms to block the impact!
The Messenger clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
The Messenger is in closed guard... Holloway tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
The Messenger tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Max Holloway doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo launches a few punches to Holloway's cheek from the guard.
Max Holloway uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Holloway tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Max Holloway controls the situation despite Henry Cejudo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo launches a few punches to Holloway's cheek from the guard.
Max Holloway uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
The Messenger tries to escape from the full mount...
Max Holloway is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
The Messenger tries to show some ground skills
Holloway uses his strength to keep Holloway at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Max Holloway keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Messenger launches a stiff jab!
Holloway ducks that one.
The Messenger clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Holloway launches a furious hook!
That hits The Messenger's chin like a wrecking ball! The Messenger loses balance and goes to the mat.
Holloway is standing while The Messenger is on the ground on his back
Holloway launches a kick to The Messenger's thigh
Loud pop!
Holloway is standing while The Messenger is on the ground on his back
Henry Cejudo launches an up-kick intended for Max Holloway's head...
Holloway leans out of the way.
Holloway is standing while The Messenger is on the ground on his back
Holloway launches a kick to The Messenger's thigh
Loud pop!
Holloway is standing while The Messenger is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway steps back and allows The Messenger to get back to his feet.
The Messenger climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Max Holloway throws a looping left hand...
That lands on The Messenger's chin! That stops The Messenger in his tracks!
The Messenger's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Henry Cejudo's Right eye
Henry Cejudo tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Max Holloway jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Holloway tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Holloway moves forward looking for some action
Max Holloway shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Max Holloway postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting The Messenger hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Messenger grapple with Max Holloway and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Max Holloway managed to maintain his balances and move away from The Messenger
Superb haymaker by Holloway
that lands on The Messenger's face like a cannon ball!
The Messenger's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Henry Cejudo is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Henry Cejudo fakes a punch and launches himself over Holloway!
Max Holloway is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by The Messenger and pushes him away!
The Messenger misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Holloway goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Max Holloway turns out the lights for The Messenger! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
The Messenger has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Max Holloway by KO (High kick) at 4:42 Round 1
Statistics: Henry Cejudo
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/7 (29%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 120 s
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 6/6 (100%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 74 s
Max Power! TO THE MAX! And such and such.
Henry Cejudo looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Max Holloway is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Henry Cejudo and Max Holloway touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Henry Cejudo tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Max Holloway jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Messenger is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Henry Cejudo
Bone shattering straight left hand from Max Holloway!
The Messenger is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Messenger grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Holloway struggles... Henry Cejudo is unable to take him down
Holloway is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Holloway followed by a hard jab
Henry Cejudo stumbles back.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The Messenger fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Holloway sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
The Messenger is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Max Holloway
The Messenger launches a vicious knee to Max Holloway's head!
Holloway pushes forward and rolls over his own back! Nice move! Max Holloway stands up!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Henry Cejudo. 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.
Henry Cejudo attempts a sweep single...
Henry Cejudo catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Messenger.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to move on the ground and shows Henry Cejudo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Holloway uses his forearms to block the impact!
The Messenger clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
The Messenger is in closed guard... Holloway tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
The Messenger tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Max Holloway doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo launches a few punches to Holloway's cheek from the guard.
Max Holloway uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Holloway tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Max Holloway controls the situation despite Henry Cejudo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo launches a few punches to Holloway's cheek from the guard.
Max Holloway uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
The Messenger tries to escape from the full mount...
Max Holloway is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
The Messenger tries to show some ground skills
Holloway uses his strength to keep Holloway at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Max Holloway keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Messenger launches a stiff jab!
Holloway ducks that one.
The Messenger clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Holloway launches a furious hook!
That hits The Messenger's chin like a wrecking ball! The Messenger loses balance and goes to the mat.
Holloway is standing while The Messenger is on the ground on his back
Holloway launches a kick to The Messenger's thigh
Loud pop!
Holloway is standing while The Messenger is on the ground on his back
Henry Cejudo launches an up-kick intended for Max Holloway's head...
Holloway leans out of the way.
Holloway is standing while The Messenger is on the ground on his back
Holloway launches a kick to The Messenger's thigh
Loud pop!
Holloway is standing while The Messenger is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway steps back and allows The Messenger to get back to his feet.
The Messenger climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Max Holloway throws a looping left hand...
That lands on The Messenger's chin! That stops The Messenger in his tracks!
The Messenger's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Henry Cejudo's Right eye
Henry Cejudo tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Max Holloway jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Holloway tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Holloway moves forward looking for some action
Max Holloway shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Max Holloway postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting The Messenger hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Messenger grapple with Max Holloway and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Max Holloway managed to maintain his balances and move away from The Messenger
Superb haymaker by Holloway
that lands on The Messenger's face like a cannon ball!
The Messenger's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Henry Cejudo is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Henry Cejudo fakes a punch and launches himself over Holloway!
Max Holloway is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by The Messenger and pushes him away!
The Messenger misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Holloway goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Max Holloway turns out the lights for The Messenger! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
The Messenger has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Max Holloway by KO (High kick) at 4:42 Round 1
Statistics: Henry Cejudo
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/7 (29%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 120 s
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 6/6 (100%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 74 s
Max Power! TO THE MAX! And such and such.