PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Cejudo (ranked 3008 p4p, 23201 weight class) and Tenshin Nas (ranked 183 p4p, 0 weight class). Cejudo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Olympic Spirit. Tenshin Nas looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Cejudo
vs
Nas

163 cm
24
130
5 - 9 - 0

172 cm
22
135
2 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Conquer
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 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 2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tenshin Nas!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cejudo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nas's waist but Nas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cejudo off to one side.
Cejudo fails with a takedown attempt.
Cejudo fails with the takedown

and Nas counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Cejudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cejudo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nas to keep the fight standing.
Nas tries to land a knee to the head but Cejudo blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cejudo looks for a takedown but Nas sprawls well.
Nas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejudo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cejudo sets himself, and Nas steps forward looking for the clinch! Cejudo avoids it this time.
No luck for Cejudo with that takedown attempt.
Nas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cejudo shoots in looking for a takedown but Nas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cejudo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cejudo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nas's waist but Nas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cejudo off to one side.
Cejudo tries for a takedown but Nas circles away easily

and Nas moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo tries for a takedown but Nas manages to get underhooks.
Nas prevents the takedown attempt.

Nas manages to break the clinch.
Cejudo shoots in looking for a takedown. Nas tries to sprawl out of it but Cejudo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cejudo sets himself, and Nas steps forward looking for the clinch! Cejudo avoids it this time.
Cejudo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nas pinned against the cage. Nas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cejudo shoots in and drives through. Nas sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nas leaves Cejudo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cejudo has his takedown stuffed

and Nas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nas lands a body shot.

Nas breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Nas. No joy for Cejudo on that attempt.
Cejudo sets himself, and Nas steps forward looking for the clinch! Cejudo avoids it this time.
Nas stuffs the takedown.
Nas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cejudo.
Cejudo fails with a takedown attempt.
And Nas tries to counter it with a takedown but Cejudo pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cejudo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nas!

Nas explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cejudo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cejudo shoots in for a takedown but Nas shows good takedown defense.
Nas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cejudo.
Cejudo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nas avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tenshin Nas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cejudo tries for a takedown but Nas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nas wants it to stay on the feet.
Cejudo fails with the takedown

and Nas moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Cejudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nas has Cejudo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cejudo tumbling to the mat - Nas dives into Cejudo's guard.

Cejudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cejudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Cejudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nas advances to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cejudo!

Nas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nas controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nas wants to finish this one by submission but Cejudo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nas.
Cejudo is working to get back to half guard.

Nas gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Cejudo fails with a takedown attempt.
Nas wants to counter with a clinch but Cejudo pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo shoots in for a takedown but Nas shows good takedown defense.
Henry Cejudo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cejudo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nas pinned against the cage. Nas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cejudo looks for a takedown but Nas sprawls well.
And Nas tries to counter it with a takedown but Cejudo pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo shoots in looking for a takedown but Nas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cejudo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cejudo shoots in for a double leg but Nas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tenshin Nas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cejudo fails with a takedown attempt.
Cejudo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nas defends it nicely.
Nas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cejudo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cejudo shoots in but no luck this time.
Nas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cejudo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cejudo shoots and misses

and Nas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nas.
Nas lands an elbow just above Cejudo 's eye.
Nas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Cejudo is rocked!

Nas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cejudo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Oh Cejudo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cejudo tries to roll but Nas sticks to his back.

Nas looking to break Cejudo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cejudo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cejudo seems to have got his legs back now.
Tenshin Nas has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nas is cranking Cejudo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Cejudo! He's tightened the choke and Cejudo is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tenshin Nas!
Henry Cejudo was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes when you think something is shiny and gold, it tends to be rusted and bronze, but that's just the way it is, man.'.