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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Cejudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Muftakhetdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Cejudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artem Muftakhetdinov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cejudo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Artem Muftakhetdinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cejudo throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Muftakhetdinov misses
and Cejudo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cejudo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muftakhetdinov with the counter takedown but Cejudo avoids it easily.
Cejudo misses with a body shot.
Muftakhetdinov rushes Cejudo and presses him up against the cage.
Muftakhetdinov decides to pull guard.
Cejudo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cejudo passes Muftakhetdinov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejudo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cejudo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejudo wants to work for an arm triangle but Muftakhetdinov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cejudo controlling the action here.
Cejudo seems to be looking for submissions.
Cejudo is working for a kimura but Muftakhetdinov is defending it quite comfortably.
Cejudo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muftakhetdinov defends it well.
Cejudo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muftakhetdinov defends it well.
Muftakhetdinov tries to get to full guard but Cejudo has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cejudo stops Muftakhetdinov from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muftakhetdinov sees it coming and defends easily.
Cejudo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cejudo is looking to advance position but Muftakhetdinov won't allow it.
Cejudo is looking for a kimura but Muftakhetdinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cejudo to get the leverage.
Cejudo is looking to take a break and control but Muftakhetdinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cejudo is working for a kimura but Muftakhetdinov is defending it quite comfortably.
Cejudo seems to be working for a kimura but Muftakhetdinov defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cejudo trying to control the action but Muftakhetdinov is working from the bottom.
Cejudo prevents Muftakhetdinov from improving his position.
Cejudo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cejudo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Muftakhetdinov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Muftakhetdinov!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Cejudo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cejudo lands a body shot.
Muftakhetdinov takes the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cejudo.
Cejudo stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Cejudo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Cejudo gets control of Muftakhetdinov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cejudo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Muftakhetdinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muftakhetdinov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cejudo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Muftakhetdinov is looking to defend but Cejudo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Muftakhetdinov! Cejudo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Muftakhetdinov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Henry Cejudo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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