Post by The Sandmen on Jul 9, 2019 1:59:08 GMT -5
Jussier Formiga 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 is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Henry Cejudo today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
A solid combination from Henry Cejudo
connects with Formiga.
Formiga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Messenger sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Messenger is trying to counter now!
The Messenger tries to grapple
He puts Formiga in a double underhook!
Henry Cejudo pushes away Formiga trying to keep the fight at striking range
Formiga doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Henry Cejudo
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
The Messenger looks to be in very good shape.
The Messenger goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Henry Cejudo is on his back after that attempt
Formiga tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Formiga is holding Henry Cejudo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Henry Cejudo shows great balance while pushing away Jussier Formiga
The Messenger has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Henry Cejudo shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jussier Formiga is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Messenger into his guard.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Formiga
Formiga tries an armbar from the bottom!
Henry Cejudo breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga attempts to trap Henry Cejudo in his guard.
Jussier Formiga manages to switch to half guard.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Formiga
Deep breaths from Jussier Formiga who tries a hammer punch to The Messenger's ribs.
The Messenger blocks those punches
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Formiga
1:31 Round 1 and The Messenger is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Henry Cejudo tries to open Formiga's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Henry Cejudo. Formiga is unable to cover himself now!
Formiga's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Formiga
Jussier Formiga tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Formiga
Henry Cejudo pushes Formiga's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Messenger who is in full mount! Formiga is in trouble now!
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
The Messenger positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Formiga's being punished here!
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
The Messenger delivers a few accurate elbows!
Formiga is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Henry Cejudo work his BJJ game.
The Messenger gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jussier Formiga! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jussier Formiga doesn't defend himself!
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga
Formiga tries to stand up!
The Messenger doesn't allow him!
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga
Formiga has The Messenger controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Messenger is unable to move under Formiga control.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Formiga
The Messenger positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Formiga's being punished here!
Formiga's Right eye is beginning to swell
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Formiga
Henry Cejudo tries to better his position on the ground...
The Messenger breaks the closed guard of Jussier Formiga and moves to half guard
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Henry Cejudo work his BJJ game.
Formiga tries to move on the ground and shows Henry Cejudo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Formiga's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Formiga's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jussier Formiga's Forehead
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
The Messenger is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Henry Cejudo looks to mount Jussier Formiga...
Henry Cejudo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Formiga tries to stand up!
The Messenger doesn't allow him!
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Messenger's moves.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Henry Cejudo tries to bring the fight to the ground
Formiga goes down.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Formiga
Henry Cejudo is cooling the fight on the ground
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Formiga
The Messenger moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Formiga
The Messenger tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Formiga from the side mount!
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga tries to turn away and scramble out. Henry Cejudo takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke from Henry Cejudo appears to be unbreakable
He can't lock it up. Jussier Formiga spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Formiga is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Henry Cejudo attempts a sweep single...
Henry Cejudo catches Jussier Formiga's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Messenger.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Formiga
The Messenger tries to escape from closed guard...
The Messenger struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Formiga
The Messenger launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jussier Formiga is not able to stop Formiga ground skills and Henry Cejudo moves to side mount!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
The Messenger tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Formiga tries to escape from the full mount...
Henry Cejudo is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Henry Cejudo isolates Jussier Formiga's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Punishing hold!
Jussier Formiga is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Henry Cejudo goes for an americana!
Formiga breaks free.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga attempts to trap Henry Cejudo in his guard.
Henry Cejudo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga attempts to trap Henry Cejudo in his guard.
Henry Cejudo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Henry Cejudo storms over Formiga with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
The Messenger doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Formiga's face with his elbows!
Formiga has a small cut in his Right eye
That punishment by Henry Cejudo has left Formiga staggered! Henry Cejudo should try push forward now and finish this!
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Formiga tries to stand up!
The Messenger doesn't allow him!
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
The Messenger tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga 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 Formiga
Formiga has given his back to Henry Cejudo who is trying to get one hook in!
Henry Cejudo has one hook in!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga with one hook in
The Messenger delivers a few accurate elbows!
Formiga is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Jussier Formiga's Mouth
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga with two hooks in
Formiga tries to stand up!
The Messenger doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga with two hooks in
Formiga has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Formiga is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Formiga clumsily fails here and it's time for Henry Cejudo to fight back!
Henry Cejudo hovers above Formiga
Good punches to Formiga's body.
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga with two hooks in
Formiga has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Formiga is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga with two hooks in
Formiga tries to stand up!
The Messenger doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga with two hooks in
Terrible one sided match... Formiga was not ready to fight a fighter of Henry Cejudo caliber.
The Messenger tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Formiga!
The Messenger has one of his arm over Jussier Formiga's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga with two hooks in
Henry Cejudo storms over Formiga with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
The Messenger doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Formiga's face with his elbows!
That punishment by Henry Cejudo has left Formiga staggered! Henry Cejudo should try push forward now and finish this!
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga with two hooks in
Henry Cejudo was tooling Jussier Formiga for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jussier Formiga lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Messenger delivers a few accurate elbows!
Formiga is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Henry Cejudo turns out the lights for Formiga! What an astonishing KO by The Messenger!
Formiga's Mouth is beginning to swell
Winner is Henry Cejudo by KO (Elbows) at 3:52 Round 2
Statistics: Jussier Formiga
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 433 s
Statistics: Henry Cejudo
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 39/51 (76%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 433 s
I have nothing to say about this fight. Prozzak is a decent band from back in the day tho? Thoughts?
Henry Cejudo is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Henry Cejudo today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
A solid combination from Henry Cejudo
connects with Formiga.
Formiga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Messenger sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Messenger is trying to counter now!
The Messenger tries to grapple
He puts Formiga in a double underhook!
Henry Cejudo pushes away Formiga trying to keep the fight at striking range
Formiga doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Henry Cejudo
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
The Messenger looks to be in very good shape.
The Messenger goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Henry Cejudo is on his back after that attempt
Formiga tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Formiga is holding Henry Cejudo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Henry Cejudo shows great balance while pushing away Jussier Formiga
The Messenger has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Henry Cejudo shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jussier Formiga is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Messenger into his guard.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Formiga
Formiga tries an armbar from the bottom!
Henry Cejudo breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga attempts to trap Henry Cejudo in his guard.
Jussier Formiga manages to switch to half guard.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Formiga
Deep breaths from Jussier Formiga who tries a hammer punch to The Messenger's ribs.
The Messenger blocks those punches
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Formiga
1:31 Round 1 and The Messenger is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Henry Cejudo tries to open Formiga's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Henry Cejudo. Formiga is unable to cover himself now!
Formiga's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Formiga
Jussier Formiga tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Formiga
Henry Cejudo pushes Formiga's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Messenger who is in full mount! Formiga is in trouble now!
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
The Messenger positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Formiga's being punished here!
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
The Messenger delivers a few accurate elbows!
Formiga is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Henry Cejudo work his BJJ game.
The Messenger gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jussier Formiga! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jussier Formiga doesn't defend himself!
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga
Formiga tries to stand up!
The Messenger doesn't allow him!
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga
Formiga has The Messenger controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Messenger is unable to move under Formiga control.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Formiga
The Messenger positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Formiga's being punished here!
Formiga's Right eye is beginning to swell
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Formiga
Henry Cejudo tries to better his position on the ground...
The Messenger breaks the closed guard of Jussier Formiga and moves to half guard
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Henry Cejudo work his BJJ game.
Formiga tries to move on the ground and shows Henry Cejudo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Formiga's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Formiga's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jussier Formiga's Forehead
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
The Messenger is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Henry Cejudo looks to mount Jussier Formiga...
Henry Cejudo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Formiga tries to stand up!
The Messenger doesn't allow him!
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Messenger's moves.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Henry Cejudo tries to bring the fight to the ground
Formiga goes down.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Formiga
Henry Cejudo is cooling the fight on the ground
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Formiga
The Messenger moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Formiga
The Messenger tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Formiga from the side mount!
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga tries to turn away and scramble out. Henry Cejudo takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke from Henry Cejudo appears to be unbreakable
He can't lock it up. Jussier Formiga spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Formiga is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Henry Cejudo attempts a sweep single...
Henry Cejudo catches Jussier Formiga's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Messenger.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Formiga
The Messenger tries to escape from closed guard...
The Messenger struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Formiga
The Messenger launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jussier Formiga is not able to stop Formiga ground skills and Henry Cejudo moves to side mount!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
The Messenger tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Formiga tries to escape from the full mount...
Henry Cejudo is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Henry Cejudo isolates Jussier Formiga's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Punishing hold!
Jussier Formiga is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Henry Cejudo goes for an americana!
Formiga breaks free.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga attempts to trap Henry Cejudo in his guard.
Henry Cejudo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga attempts to trap Henry Cejudo in his guard.
Henry Cejudo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Henry Cejudo storms over Formiga with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
The Messenger doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Formiga's face with his elbows!
Formiga has a small cut in his Right eye
That punishment by Henry Cejudo has left Formiga staggered! Henry Cejudo should try push forward now and finish this!
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Formiga tries to stand up!
The Messenger doesn't allow him!
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
The Messenger tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga 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 Formiga
Formiga has given his back to Henry Cejudo who is trying to get one hook in!
Henry Cejudo has one hook in!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga with one hook in
The Messenger delivers a few accurate elbows!
Formiga is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Jussier Formiga's Mouth
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga with two hooks in
Formiga tries to stand up!
The Messenger doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga with two hooks in
Formiga has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Formiga is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Formiga clumsily fails here and it's time for Henry Cejudo to fight back!
Henry Cejudo hovers above Formiga
Good punches to Formiga's body.
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga with two hooks in
Formiga has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Formiga is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga with two hooks in
Formiga tries to stand up!
The Messenger doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga with two hooks in
Terrible one sided match... Formiga was not ready to fight a fighter of Henry Cejudo caliber.
The Messenger tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Formiga!
The Messenger has one of his arm over Jussier Formiga's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga with two hooks in
Henry Cejudo storms over Formiga with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
The Messenger doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Formiga's face with his elbows!
That punishment by Henry Cejudo has left Formiga staggered! Henry Cejudo should try push forward now and finish this!
The Messenger is in rear mount over Formiga with two hooks in
Henry Cejudo was tooling Jussier Formiga for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jussier Formiga lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Messenger delivers a few accurate elbows!
Formiga is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Henry Cejudo turns out the lights for Formiga! What an astonishing KO by The Messenger!
Formiga's Mouth is beginning to swell
Winner is Henry Cejudo by KO (Elbows) at 3:52 Round 2
Statistics: Jussier Formiga
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 433 s
Statistics: Henry Cejudo
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 39/51 (76%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 433 s
I have nothing to say about this fight. Prozzak is a decent band from back in the day tho? Thoughts?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!