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Event:
QFC Tournament 720 Round 4
Date: Jan 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Cejudo lands with a good body shot.
Cookie misses with the combination.
Sefki Cookie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cejudo cracks a nice hook into Cookie's ribs.
Cookie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cejudo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cookie misses with an uppercut. Cejudo saw that one coming.
Cookie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cejudo throws a body shot but no joy.
Cejudo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cookie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cejudo.
Cejudo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cejudo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cookie throws out the jab.
Cejudo swings widly with a right hand
and Cookie counters with a stiff right hand.
Cookie missing with a left hand there. Cejudo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Cookie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cookie misses the jab.
Cookie moves away from the strike by Cejudo.
Cookie moves away from the strike by Cejudo.
Cookie swings for the body but Cejudo moves out of range.
A slow jab from Cookie misses its intended target.
Cookie just misses with a punch to the body.
Cookie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cejudo on the side of the head.
No joy there for Cookie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cookie moves out of range as Cejudo strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cookie. Cejudo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cookie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cejudo misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Cookie looks to score with a jab to the body but Cejudo is just out of range.
Cejudo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cookie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cejudo takes a swing at Cookie's ribcage but misses.
Cejudo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cookie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cejudo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cookie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cejudo.
Cejudo is looking to counter punch.
Cookie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cookie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cejudo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cejudo blocks a jab.
Cejudo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cejudo misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cookie.#ROC2#
Cejudo is rocked!
Cookie connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Cejudo to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Cookie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sefki Cookie!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 720 Round 3
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Gallucci fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cejudo, pushing him back against the cage.
Cejudo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gallucci using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cejudo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Cejudo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallucci.
Gallucci lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cejudo or not. #TD2#
Gallucci manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Cejudo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cejudo passes Gallucci's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Cejudo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gallucci sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cejudo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gallucci tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cejudo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Cejudo!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 720 Round 2
Date: Jan 24, 2017 |
#R1#
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.
#CL2#
Muftakhetdinov rushes Cejudo and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
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.#SUB#
Cejudo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
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. #SUB#
Cejudo seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
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. #T2##SUB#
Cejudo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muftakhetdinov defends it well. #SUB#
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.
#T3##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Cejudo is working for a kimura but Muftakhetdinov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cejudo seems to be working for a kimura but Muftakhetdinov defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.
#R2#
Cejudo lands a body shot.
#CL2#
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.#TD#
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.#SUB#
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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Event:
QFC Tournament 720 Round 1
Date: Jan 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Etim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cejudo is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cejudo misses.
Etim takes one on the button.
Etim takes one on the button.#TD#
Etim looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cejudo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Etim controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etim's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Cejudo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Cejudo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Etim passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cejudo is trying to control Etim's posture but Etim avoids it.
Cejudo is looking for a sweep.
Cejudo seems a little lost for a moment, as Etim dominates the positioning.
Cejudo struggling a bit here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cejudo is looking to regain half guard here but Etim keeps moving and retains side control.
Etim trying to control the action but Cejudo is working from the bottom.
Etim in side control lands a decent elbow.
Etim lands a nice forearm strike.
Cejudo is trying to control Etim's posture but Etim avoids it.
Cejudo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Etim is staying active.#T3#
Etim scores with a couple of short elbows.
Etim trying to control the position but Cejudo is working away.
Cejudo struggling a bit here.
Etim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cejudo on the ground.#SUB#
Etim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cejudo, who protects the arm well.
Cejudo gets back to half guard.
Etim wants to pass to mount but Cejudo is defending the position.
Etim wants to stand up but Cejudo has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Etim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Etim is taking a breather. Cejudo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Cejudo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Etim. Oh but Cejudo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Etim goes limp - he's gone! Cejudo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henry Cejudo!
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