Post by The Sandmen on Jan 28, 2019 0:38:12 GMT -5
Donald Cerrone is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Henry Cejudo glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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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Cerrone and The Messenger move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Donald Cerrone closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The Messenger steps forward
Donald Cerrone catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Henry Cejudo swings...
hard impact to Cerrone's face!
The Messenger is holding Donald Cerrone's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Henry Cejudo in his guard.
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
Henry Cejudo is looking to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Donald Cerrone has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and shows Henry Cejudo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cerrone's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
Cerrone measures the resilience of The Messenger's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Messenger's side.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
Cerrone breaths deeply while on the ground
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
The Messenger is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Cerrone suddenly holds Henry Cejudo's arm and tries an armbar!
The Messenger can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Donald Cerrone!
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
The Messenger positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
The Messenger is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Donald Cerrone keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Donald Cerrone uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Messenger misses a step and Donald Cerrone sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cerrone tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Donald Cerrone controls the situation despite Henry Cejudo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
The Messenger measures the resilience of Cerrone's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cerrone's side.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Donald Cerrone uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
The Messenger is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Cerrone's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
The Messenger positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
The Messenger breaths deeply while on the ground
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Messenger's ribs.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
The Messenger moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cerrone tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He succeeds!
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
The Messenger is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Deep breaths from Henry Cejudo who tries a hammer punch to Cerrone's ribs.
That hit Cerrone who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
The Messenger tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Donald Cerrone doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Henry Cejudo gets sloppy and Donald Cerrone tries to take advantage...
Cerrone catch Henry Cejudo's right arm and tries a kimura
Henry Cejudo holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Donald Cerrone tries to better his position on the ground...
Cerrone is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Donald Cerrone keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
The Messenger tries to escape from the full mount...
Donald Cerrone is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Donald Cerrone looks to mount Henry Cejudo...
Donald Cerrone slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Henry Cejudo, but it's close.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The Messenger is holding Donald Cerrone's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Henry Cejudo in his guard.
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He is not able to do it
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He succeeds!
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
Not a desiderable position that Cerrone is in now. Henry Cejudo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Messenger tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Henry Cejudo fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Henry Cejudo keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Cerrone
The Messenger is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Cerrone's ribs.
Cerrone is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to close the guard.
Cerrone put Henry Cejudo in closed guard.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
The Messenger is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Cerrone fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Henry Cejudo's arm and tries an armbar!
The Messenger holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks The Messenger's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Donald Cerrone.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and shows Henry Cejudo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cerrone's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Henry Cejudo in his guard.
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
The Messenger cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cerrone can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Cerrone tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Donald Cerrone. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
The Messenger is holding Donald Cerrone's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to turn away and scramble out. Henry Cejudo takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Donald Cerrone spins out and gets back to his feet.
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Cerrone tries to show some ground skills
The Messenger uses his strength to keep The Messenger at a disadvantage
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Henry Cejudo in his guard.
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He succeeds!
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
Henry Cejudo looks to posture up and open Donald Cerrone's guard...
Henry Cejudo forces Donald Cerrone to open his guard.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He is not able to do it
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He is not able to do it
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He is not able to do it
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone measures the resilience of The Messenger's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Messenger blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The Messenger is trying to counter now!
The Messenger tries to jump to side mount.
Donald Cerrone closed his guard around Henry Cejudo.
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 two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
A right hand from Donald Cerrone
misses its target.
Some nice shots from Donald Cerrone
miss their mark.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Donald Cerrone fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Henry Cejudo is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Henry Cejudo tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cerrone goes down.
Hard blow to Cerrone's mid-section, he seems hurt
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Henry Cejudo has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Cerrone throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Henry Cejudo moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Messenger studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
A solid combination from Henry Cejudo
connects with Cerrone.
The Messenger is holding Donald Cerrone's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Henry Cejudo looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Henry Cejudo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
The Messenger tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Henry Cejudo controls the situation despite Donald Cerrone efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Henry Cejudo in his guard...
Henry Cejudo keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Henry Cejudo in his guard...
Henry Cejudo keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and shows Henry Cejudo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cerrone's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
The Messenger tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Henry Cejudo controls the situation despite Donald Cerrone efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Henry Cejudo in his guard...
Henry Cejudo rolls him over and takes his back!
The Messenger is in rear mount over Cerrone
The Messenger tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cerrone! The Messenger has one hook in and keeps working!
The Messenger is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Henry Cejudo slides his arm under Donald Cerrone's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Donald Cerrone pushes up and slides Henry Cejudo's arm over his chin.
Cerrone tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cerrone has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Cerrone is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The Messenger is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Henry Cejudo slides his arm under Donald Cerrone's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Donald Cerrone pushes up and slides Henry Cejudo's arm over his chin.
Cerrone tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cerrone has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Cerrone is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Henry Cejudo tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cerrone goes down.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
The Messenger moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Cerrone
The Messenger is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Henry Cejudo tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Henry Cejudo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Henry Cejudo looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Henry Cejudo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Henry Cejudo fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Cerrone's face!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Henry Cejudo rolls Donald Cerrone to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
The Messenger is in rear mount over Cerrone
The Messenger tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cerrone! The Messenger has one hook in and keeps working!
The Messenger is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Cerrone is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Cerrone holds Henry Cejudo's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cerrone tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Donald Cerrone looks to pass to mount...
The Messenger 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Cerrone looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Henry Cejudo's punches
Cerrone is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Messenger.
The Messenger throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Henry Cejudo shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Donald Cerrone is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Messenger into his guard.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
The Messenger is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Henry Cejudo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Messenger tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Messenger struggles on the ground and tries to break Donald Cerrone's guard...
Henry Cejudo is in Cerrone open guard now
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Henry Cejudo is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
The Messenger positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
The Messenger launches a barrage of elbows over Cerrone's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Cerrone doesn't fight back!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to stand up!
The Messenger doesn't allow him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Donald Cerrone, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Tremendous strikes from The Messenger!
Some big punches are landing!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Chin
The Messenger moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cerrone with a double overhooks!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Henry Cejudo!
Cerrone 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
Great takedown by Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to stand up!
The Messenger doesn't allow him!
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Henry Cejudo tries to pass to half guard...
Donald Cerrone can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Messenger looks to work from half guard.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Cerrone
Terrible one sided match... Cerrone was not ready to fight a fighter of Henry Cejudo caliber.
Donald Cerrone overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Messenger pulls his arm out of danger.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Cerrone
Henry Cejudo tries a kimura
The Messenger is locking that kimura...
Cerrone struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Cerrone Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
That kimura looks tight...
The Messenger is locking that kimura...
That kimura looks tight...
The Messenger is locking that kimura...
That kimura looks tight...
That kimura looks tight...
Cerrone breaks the lock.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
The Messenger tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Henry Cejudo isolates Donald Cerrone's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
The Messenger locks it in and circles towards Cerrone's head. It's deep and Donald Cerrone is forced to tap out!
Winner is Henry Cejudo by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 1:59 Round 4
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 739 s
Statistics: Henry Cejudo
Punches 14/15 (93%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 23/32 (72%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 739 s
Solid debut.
Henry Cejudo glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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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Cerrone and The Messenger move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Donald Cerrone closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The Messenger steps forward
Donald Cerrone catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Henry Cejudo swings...
hard impact to Cerrone's face!
The Messenger is holding Donald Cerrone's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Henry Cejudo in his guard.
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
Henry Cejudo is looking to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Donald Cerrone has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and shows Henry Cejudo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cerrone's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
Cerrone measures the resilience of The Messenger's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Messenger's side.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
Cerrone breaths deeply while on the ground
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
The Messenger is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Cerrone suddenly holds Henry Cejudo's arm and tries an armbar!
The Messenger can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Donald Cerrone!
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
The Messenger positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
The Messenger is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Donald Cerrone keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Donald Cerrone uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Messenger misses a step and Donald Cerrone sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cerrone tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Donald Cerrone controls the situation despite Henry Cejudo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
The Messenger measures the resilience of Cerrone's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cerrone's side.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Donald Cerrone uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
The Messenger is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Cerrone's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
The Messenger positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
The Messenger breaths deeply while on the ground
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Messenger's ribs.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
The Messenger moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cerrone tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He succeeds!
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
The Messenger is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Deep breaths from Henry Cejudo who tries a hammer punch to Cerrone's ribs.
That hit Cerrone who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
The Messenger tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Donald Cerrone doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Henry Cejudo gets sloppy and Donald Cerrone tries to take advantage...
Cerrone catch Henry Cejudo's right arm and tries a kimura
Henry Cejudo holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Donald Cerrone tries to better his position on the ground...
Cerrone is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Donald Cerrone keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
The Messenger tries to escape from the full mount...
Donald Cerrone is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Donald Cerrone looks to mount Henry Cejudo...
Donald Cerrone slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Henry Cejudo, but it's close.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The Messenger is holding Donald Cerrone's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Henry Cejudo in his guard.
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He is not able to do it
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He succeeds!
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
Not a desiderable position that Cerrone is in now. Henry Cejudo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Messenger tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Henry Cejudo fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Henry Cejudo keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Cerrone
The Messenger is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Cerrone's ribs.
Cerrone is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to close the guard.
Cerrone put Henry Cejudo in closed guard.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
The Messenger is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Cerrone fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Henry Cejudo's arm and tries an armbar!
The Messenger holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks The Messenger's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Donald Cerrone.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and shows Henry Cejudo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cerrone's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Henry Cejudo in his guard.
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
The Messenger cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cerrone can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Cerrone tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Donald Cerrone. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
The Messenger is holding Donald Cerrone's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to turn away and scramble out. Henry Cejudo takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Donald Cerrone spins out and gets back to his feet.
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Cerrone tries to show some ground skills
The Messenger uses his strength to keep The Messenger at a disadvantage
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Henry Cejudo in his guard.
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He succeeds!
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
Henry Cejudo looks to posture up and open Donald Cerrone's guard...
Henry Cejudo forces Donald Cerrone to open his guard.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He is not able to do it
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He is not able to do it
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He is not able to do it
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone measures the resilience of The Messenger's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Messenger blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The Messenger is trying to counter now!
The Messenger tries to jump to side mount.
Donald Cerrone closed his guard around Henry Cejudo.
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 two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
A right hand from Donald Cerrone
misses its target.
Some nice shots from Donald Cerrone
miss their mark.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Donald Cerrone fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Henry Cejudo is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Henry Cejudo tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cerrone goes down.
Hard blow to Cerrone's mid-section, he seems hurt
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Henry Cejudo has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Cerrone throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Henry Cejudo moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Messenger studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
A solid combination from Henry Cejudo
connects with Cerrone.
The Messenger is holding Donald Cerrone's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Henry Cejudo looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Henry Cejudo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
The Messenger tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Henry Cejudo controls the situation despite Donald Cerrone efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Henry Cejudo in his guard...
Henry Cejudo keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Henry Cejudo in his guard...
Henry Cejudo keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and shows Henry Cejudo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cerrone's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
The Messenger tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Henry Cejudo controls the situation despite Donald Cerrone efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Henry Cejudo in his guard...
Henry Cejudo rolls him over and takes his back!
The Messenger is in rear mount over Cerrone
The Messenger tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cerrone! The Messenger has one hook in and keeps working!
The Messenger is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Henry Cejudo slides his arm under Donald Cerrone's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Donald Cerrone pushes up and slides Henry Cejudo's arm over his chin.
Cerrone tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cerrone has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Cerrone is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The Messenger is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Henry Cejudo slides his arm under Donald Cerrone's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Donald Cerrone pushes up and slides Henry Cejudo's arm over his chin.
Cerrone tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cerrone has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Cerrone is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Henry Cejudo tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cerrone goes down.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
The Messenger moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Cerrone
The Messenger is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Henry Cejudo tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Henry Cejudo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Henry Cejudo looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Henry Cejudo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Henry Cejudo fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Cerrone's face!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Henry Cejudo rolls Donald Cerrone to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
The Messenger is in rear mount over Cerrone
The Messenger tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cerrone! The Messenger has one hook in and keeps working!
The Messenger is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Cerrone is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Cerrone holds Henry Cejudo's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cerrone tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Donald Cerrone looks to pass to mount...
The Messenger 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Cerrone looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Henry Cejudo's punches
Cerrone is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Messenger.
The Messenger throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Henry Cejudo shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Donald Cerrone is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Messenger into his guard.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Cerrone
The Messenger is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Henry Cejudo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Messenger tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Messenger struggles on the ground and tries to break Donald Cerrone's guard...
Henry Cejudo is in Cerrone open guard now
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Henry Cejudo is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
The Messenger positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
The Messenger launches a barrage of elbows over Cerrone's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Cerrone doesn't fight back!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to stand up!
The Messenger doesn't allow him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Donald Cerrone, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Tremendous strikes from The Messenger!
Some big punches are landing!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Chin
The Messenger moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cerrone with a double overhooks!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Henry Cejudo!
Cerrone 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
Great takedown by Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to stand up!
The Messenger doesn't allow him!
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Cerrone
Henry Cejudo tries to pass to half guard...
Donald Cerrone can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Messenger looks to work from half guard.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Cerrone
Terrible one sided match... Cerrone was not ready to fight a fighter of Henry Cejudo caliber.
Donald Cerrone overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Messenger pulls his arm out of danger.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Cerrone
Henry Cejudo tries a kimura
The Messenger is locking that kimura...
Cerrone struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Cerrone Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
That kimura looks tight...
The Messenger is locking that kimura...
That kimura looks tight...
The Messenger is locking that kimura...
That kimura looks tight...
That kimura looks tight...
Cerrone breaks the lock.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
The Messenger tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Henry Cejudo isolates Donald Cerrone's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
The Messenger locks it in and circles towards Cerrone's head. It's deep and Donald Cerrone is forced to tap out!
Winner is Henry Cejudo by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 1:59 Round 4
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 739 s
Statistics: Henry Cejudo
Punches 14/15 (93%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 23/32 (72%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 739 s
Solid debut.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!