Magomedsharipov vs. ???

[The Sandmen]

HENRY CEJUDO!!!

Zabit Magomedsharipov doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Henry Cejudo looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Zabit Magomedsharipov is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.

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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!


Zabit wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Zabit moves forward and holds The Messenger


Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zabit Magomedsharipov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Messenger is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.


The fighters are clinching.
Zabit grab one of Henry Cejudo's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Henry Cejudo landed hard on his back


Zabit is standing while The Messenger is on the ground on his back
Henry Cejudo launches an up-kick intended for Zabit Magomedsharipov's head...
It lands flush with Zabit Magomedsharipov's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!


The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Zabit is standing while The Messenger is on the ground on his back
The Messenger tries to hit Zabit Magomedsharipov with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Zabit steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.


The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Zabit is standing while The Messenger is on the ground on his back
Zabit launches a kick to The Messenger's thigh
The Messenger checks that kick!
The Messenger tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henry Cejudo kicks his legs trying to keep Zabit Magomedsharipov away.
Zabit Magomedsharipov takes a kick to the body.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Zabit Magomedsharipov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The Messenger climbs to his feet and is standing now.


Good front kick from Zabit!
Henry Cejudo blocks


The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The Messenger grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Henry Cejudo


The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Zabit
The Messenger tries to improve position.
Zabit adjusts and closes his guard.
Henry Cejudo gets sloppy and Zabit Magomedsharipov tries to take advantage...
Zabit tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He is not able to do it


Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Zabit
The Messenger moves on the ground
Henry Cejudo moves to side mount


Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Zabit Magomedsharipov attempts to trap Henry Cejudo in his guard.
Zabit Magomedsharipov manages to switch to full guard.


Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Zabit
The Messenger delivers a few accurate elbows!
Zabit is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!


The Messenger is in rear mount over Zabit
Zabit has given his back to Henry Cejudo who is trying to get one hook in!
Henry Cejudo has one hook in!


The Messenger is in rear mount over Zabit with one hook in
The Messenger delivers a few accurate elbows!
Zabit is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!


The Messenger is in rear mount over Zabit with two hooks in
Zabit Magomedsharipov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Henry Cejudo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.


The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zabit is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground


Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Zabit
The Messenger moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.


Henry Cejudo is in half guard over Zabit
Henry Cejudo tries to free his leg
Zabit Magomedsharipov moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.


The Messenger is holding Zabit Magomedsharipov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Zabit Magomedsharipov loses balance and goes to the ground.


Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Henry Cejudo storms over Zabit with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
The Messenger doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Zabit's face with his elbows!
That punishment by Henry Cejudo has left Zabit staggered! Henry Cejudo should try push forward now and finish this!


Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Zabit Magomedsharipov attempts to trap Henry Cejudo in his guard.
Henry Cejudo keeps control and remains in side mount.


The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Henry Cejudo looks to mount Zabit Magomedsharipov...
Henry Cejudo slides his knee across and gets to mount.


Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
The Messenger delivers a few accurate elbows!
Zabit is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Zabit's Left eye is beginning to swell
Zabit has a small cut in his Left eye


The Messenger is in rear mount over Zabit
The Messenger delivers a few accurate elbows!
Zabit is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Zabit's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Zabit seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.


The Messenger is in rear mount over Zabit with one hook in
The Messenger launches a barrage of elbows over Zabit's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Zabit doesn't fight back!
That brutal impact left Zabit laid out on the mat! Henry Cejudo's corner come in to congratulate him!
Zabit's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!

Winner is Henry Cejudo by KO (Elbows) at 4:16 Round 1

Statistics: Zabit Magomedsharipov
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 143 s

Statistics: Henry Cejudo
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 23/35 (66%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 175 s


Zabit needs those upgrades I keep forgetting to give him. Christ, I can't even remember if he is still mine or not. If so, he WILL get his work. Sorry, Zabby! We'll get 'em next time! (Or something)