Post by The Sandman on Apr 26, 2024 0:17:10 GMT -5
Henry Cejudo looks very relaxed.
Aljamain Sterling looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mike Beltran.
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Round 1
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Henry Cejudo and Aljamain Sterling touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Henry Cejudo fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Aljamain Sterling tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Messenger goes down.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
As the fight continues it seems that Aljamain Sterling is taking the best of the fight.
The DQ Champ tries to jump to side mount.
Henry Cejudo jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The Messenger is in closed guard... The DQ Champ tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
The DQ Champ fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Henry Cejudo's arm and tries an armbar!
The Messenger hold his own hand and breaks The DQ Champ's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Aljamain Sterling.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Henry Cejudo in his guard.
Aljamain Sterling manages to switch to half guard.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling sits up and gets an arm around The Messenger's neck!
The Messenger pushes Aljamain Sterling back to the ground.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The Messenger is in closed guard... The DQ Champ tries to roll on the ground!
Henry Cejudo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Messenger blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The DQ Champ's guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Henry Cejudo tries to free his leg...
Henry Cejudo uses some of his skill by jumping out of The DQ Champ's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Good looking punches from Henry Cejudo on the ground
They could take their toll on The DQ Champ.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Henry Cejudo looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Henry Cejudo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and trap Henry Cejudo in his guard...
Aljamain Sterling moves to half guard.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over The DQ Champ
The Messenger sits over his knees and pushes away The DQ Champ's leg!
The DQ Champ closes his legs around Henry Cejudo's leg. The Messenger is not able to move away now!
The Messenger misses a step and Aljamain Sterling sees an opportunity to counter him!
The DQ Champ tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mike Beltran halts the fight to stand up Henry Cejudo. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The Messenger steps backwards away from Aljamain Sterling. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
The DQ Champ is holding Henry Cejudo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Henry Cejudo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo attempts to trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard.
Aljamain Sterling keeps control and remains in side mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Aljamain Sterling was tooling Henry Cejudo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Henry Cejudo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Henry Cejudo attempts to trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard.
Henry Cejudo manages to switch to half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
Henry Cejudo tries to turn in and scramble out. Aljamain Sterling timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Henry Cejudo slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The Messenger tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Messenger measures the resilience of The DQ Champ's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The DQ Champ's side.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
Aljamain Sterling hooks The Messenger's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Aljamain Sterling appears to be unbreakable
Henry Cejudo manages to kick The DQ Champ away and scrambles on top!
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He succeeds!
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Messenger pulls his arm out of danger.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The Messenger is in closed guard... The DQ Champ tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
The DQ Champ suddenly holds Henry Cejudo's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in The Messenger's eyes...
The Messenger's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The Messenger struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
The Messenger can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Aljamain Sterling!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The Messenger is in closed guard... The DQ Champ tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
The DQ Champ goes for an armbar!
The DQ Champ is locking that Armbar...
Henry Cejudo breaks the lock and pushes away Aljamain Sterling, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mike Beltran halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aljamain Sterling tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Messenger is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
The Messenger tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Henry Cejudo tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aljamain Sterling jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Aljamain Sterling looks to counter!
Aljamain Sterling fakes a punch and launches himself over The Messenger!
Nice move by The DQ Champ who clinches and pushes The Messenger against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
The DQ Champ doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Henry Cejudo embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The DQ Champ who put distance between them
The Messenger fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The DQ Champ sprawls and remains on his feet.
The DQ Champ grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
Aljamain Sterling tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Messenger hyper-extended his leg
The DQ Champ is locking that leglock...
That leglock from Aljamain Sterling appears to be unbreakable
The Messenger is able to break the lock.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
The Messenger tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
The DQ Champ moves on the ground
Aljamain Sterling moves to side mount
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo tries to turn away and scramble out. Aljamain Sterling takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Henry Cejudo spins out and gets back to his feet.
The Messenger is trying to counter now!
Henry Cejudo tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Aljamain Sterling swings and The Messenger has to retreat
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Aljamain Sterling isolates Henry Cejudo's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Henry Cejudo is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The DQ Champ misses a step and Henry Cejudo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Henry Cejudo attempts to trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard.
Henry Cejudo manages to switch to full guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Messenger
Aljamain Sterling tries to pass Henry Cejudo's guard...
Aljamain Sterling manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
Henry Cejudo tries to turn in and scramble out. Aljamain Sterling timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Henry Cejudo slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Henry Cejudo tries to pass to half guard...
Aljamain Sterling can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Messenger looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Henry Cejudo throws a flurry of punches at The DQ Champ...
A lot of them are hitting The DQ Champ's face
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Pitty-pat punches from The Messenger
They're bothering The DQ Champ even though they aren't hurting him.
The DQ Champ has a small cut in his Right eye
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling manages to switch to full guard.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in The Messenger's eyes...
The Messenger blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The DQ Champ's guard.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling is cooling the fight on the ground
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling manages to switch to full guard.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The Messenger is in closed guard... The DQ Champ tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
The DQ Champ goes for an armbar!
Henry Cejudo breaks the lock and pushes away Aljamain Sterling, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mike Beltran halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aljamain Sterling tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Messenger goes down.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
The DQ Champ tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
Henry Cejudo attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
Henry Cejudo attempts to move to full guard
Henry Cejudo manages to switch to full guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
The DQ Champ is in open guard over The Messenger... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Messenger struggles to free himself
The Messenger struggles to free himself
The Messenger rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mike Beltran halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Aljamain Sterling!
The Messenger is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... The Messenger was not ready to fight a fighter of Aljamain Sterling caliber.
Aljamain Sterling and The Messenger engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Aljamain Sterling is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
The DQ Champ is holding Henry Cejudo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Henry Cejudo loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
The DQ Champ studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The DQ Champ launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Messenger's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mike Beltran saw it!
Mike Beltran allows The Messenger time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aljamain Sterling fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling tries a hook to the body
and hits The Messenger's ribs hard
Henry Cejudo attempts a sweep single...
Aljamain Sterling was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The DQ Champ studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Messenger is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
The Messenger fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The DQ Champ sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Messenger misses a step and Aljamain Sterling sees an opportunity to counter him!
The DQ Champ moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Messenger with a double overhooks!
The DQ Champ grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Aljamain Sterling
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
The Messenger tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
The DQ Champ is taking this opportunity to rest.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
Henry Cejudo has seen better days.
The Messenger tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
Aljamain Sterling tries to pass to half guard...
Henry Cejudo can't prevent his opponent from passing. The DQ Champ looks to work from half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
Nice beating Henry Cejudo has received.
Henry Cejudo tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
The Messenger measures the resilience of The DQ Champ's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The DQ Champ blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The Messenger misses a step and Aljamain Sterling sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aljamain Sterling tries to pass Henry Cejudo's guard...
Aljamain Sterling manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Mike Beltran 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.
The DQ Champ moves backwards and Henry Cejudo is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Messenger moves backwards and Aljamain Sterling is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The DQ Champ grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Aljamain Sterling
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
Aljamain Sterling is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The DQ Champ moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
The Messenger is taking this opportunity to rest.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
The DQ Champ shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Messenger pushes Aljamain Sterling forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Messenger spins out, but Aljamain Sterling was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Messenger is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mike Beltran halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice beating Aljamain Sterling has received.
Aljamain Sterling attempts a sweep single...
Aljamain Sterling catches Henry Cejudo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The DQ Champ.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Messenger
The DQ Champ use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering him!
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Aljamain Sterling goes for an americana!
The Messenger breaks free.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Aljamain Sterling isolates Henry Cejudo's right arm looking for an armbar...
Henry Cejudo manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Aljamain Sterling lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Henry Cejudo looks to counter!
Henry Cejudo launches a few punches to The DQ Champ's cheek from the guard.
Aljamain Sterling uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mike Beltran tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Aljamain Sterling jabs at The Messenger
hitting his chest.
The DQ Champ grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Aljamain Sterling
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
Aljamain Sterling tries to pass to half guard...
Henry Cejudo can't prevent his opponent from passing. The DQ Champ looks to work from half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
The Messenger measures the resilience of The DQ Champ's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The DQ Champ's side.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
The DQ Champ launches a punch that misses Henry Cejudo's ribs, who rolls and tries to stand up. Aljamain Sterling holds his head while in north-south position... Aljamain Sterling closes a strong lock around The Messenger's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Punishing hold!
That D'Arce Gator Roll looks tight...
The DQ Champ is locking that D'Arce Gator Roll...
The Messenger struggles to free himself
The DQ Champ is locking that D'Arce Gator Roll...
Crippling lock!
The DQ Champ secures the lock while Henry Cejudo refuses to tap... Mike Beltran jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Aljamain Sterling by Submission (D'Arce Gator Roll) at 1:02 Round 4
Statistics: Henry Cejudo
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 13/20 (65%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 593 s
Statistics: Aljamain Sterling
Punches 9/11 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 593 s
Cejudo's head is large. He proved that tonight by letting Sterling wail on it. Then he came in with an epic submission, just to keep things exciting. Except for Cejudo, who is presumably sad with this outcome.
Aljamain Sterling looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mike Beltran.
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Round 1
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Henry Cejudo and Aljamain Sterling touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Henry Cejudo fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Aljamain Sterling tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Messenger goes down.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
As the fight continues it seems that Aljamain Sterling is taking the best of the fight.
The DQ Champ tries to jump to side mount.
Henry Cejudo jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The Messenger is in closed guard... The DQ Champ tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
The DQ Champ fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Henry Cejudo's arm and tries an armbar!
The Messenger hold his own hand and breaks The DQ Champ's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Aljamain Sterling.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Henry Cejudo in his guard.
Aljamain Sterling manages to switch to half guard.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling sits up and gets an arm around The Messenger's neck!
The Messenger pushes Aljamain Sterling back to the ground.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The Messenger is in closed guard... The DQ Champ tries to roll on the ground!
Henry Cejudo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Messenger blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The DQ Champ's guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Henry Cejudo tries to free his leg...
Henry Cejudo uses some of his skill by jumping out of The DQ Champ's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Good looking punches from Henry Cejudo on the ground
They could take their toll on The DQ Champ.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Henry Cejudo looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Henry Cejudo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Henry Cejudo is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and trap Henry Cejudo in his guard...
Aljamain Sterling moves to half guard.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over The DQ Champ
The Messenger sits over his knees and pushes away The DQ Champ's leg!
The DQ Champ closes his legs around Henry Cejudo's leg. The Messenger is not able to move away now!
The Messenger misses a step and Aljamain Sterling sees an opportunity to counter him!
The DQ Champ tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mike Beltran halts the fight to stand up Henry Cejudo. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The Messenger steps backwards away from Aljamain Sterling. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
The DQ Champ is holding Henry Cejudo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Henry Cejudo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo attempts to trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard.
Aljamain Sterling keeps control and remains in side mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Aljamain Sterling was tooling Henry Cejudo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Henry Cejudo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Henry Cejudo attempts to trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard.
Henry Cejudo manages to switch to half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
Henry Cejudo tries to turn in and scramble out. Aljamain Sterling timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Henry Cejudo slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The Messenger tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Messenger measures the resilience of The DQ Champ's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The DQ Champ's side.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
Aljamain Sterling hooks The Messenger's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Aljamain Sterling appears to be unbreakable
Henry Cejudo manages to kick The DQ Champ away and scrambles on top!
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He succeeds!
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Messenger pulls his arm out of danger.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The Messenger is in closed guard... The DQ Champ tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
The DQ Champ suddenly holds Henry Cejudo's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in The Messenger's eyes...
The Messenger's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The Messenger struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
The Messenger can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Aljamain Sterling!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The Messenger is in closed guard... The DQ Champ tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
The DQ Champ goes for an armbar!
The DQ Champ is locking that Armbar...
Henry Cejudo breaks the lock and pushes away Aljamain Sterling, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mike Beltran halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aljamain Sterling tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Messenger is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
The Messenger tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Henry Cejudo tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aljamain Sterling jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Aljamain Sterling looks to counter!
Aljamain Sterling fakes a punch and launches himself over The Messenger!
Nice move by The DQ Champ who clinches and pushes The Messenger against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
The DQ Champ doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Henry Cejudo embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The DQ Champ who put distance between them
The Messenger fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The DQ Champ sprawls and remains on his feet.
The DQ Champ grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
Aljamain Sterling tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Messenger hyper-extended his leg
The DQ Champ is locking that leglock...
That leglock from Aljamain Sterling appears to be unbreakable
The Messenger is able to break the lock.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
The Messenger tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
The DQ Champ moves on the ground
Aljamain Sterling moves to side mount
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo tries to turn away and scramble out. Aljamain Sterling takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Henry Cejudo spins out and gets back to his feet.
The Messenger is trying to counter now!
Henry Cejudo tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Aljamain Sterling swings and The Messenger has to retreat
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Aljamain Sterling isolates Henry Cejudo's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Henry Cejudo is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The DQ Champ misses a step and Henry Cejudo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Henry Cejudo attempts to trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard.
Henry Cejudo manages to switch to full guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Messenger
Aljamain Sterling tries to pass Henry Cejudo's guard...
Aljamain Sterling manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
Henry Cejudo tries to turn in and scramble out. Aljamain Sterling timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Henry Cejudo slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Henry Cejudo tries to pass to half guard...
Aljamain Sterling can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Messenger looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Henry Cejudo throws a flurry of punches at The DQ Champ...
A lot of them are hitting The DQ Champ's face
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Pitty-pat punches from The Messenger
They're bothering The DQ Champ even though they aren't hurting him.
The DQ Champ has a small cut in his Right eye
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling manages to switch to full guard.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in The Messenger's eyes...
The Messenger blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The DQ Champ's guard.
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling is cooling the fight on the ground
Henry Cejudo is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling manages to switch to full guard.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The Messenger is in closed guard... The DQ Champ tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
The DQ Champ goes for an armbar!
Henry Cejudo breaks the lock and pushes away Aljamain Sterling, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mike Beltran halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aljamain Sterling tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Messenger goes down.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
The DQ Champ tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
Henry Cejudo attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
Henry Cejudo attempts to move to full guard
Henry Cejudo manages to switch to full guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
The DQ Champ is in open guard over The Messenger... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Messenger struggles to free himself
The Messenger struggles to free himself
The Messenger rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mike Beltran halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Aljamain Sterling!
The Messenger is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... The Messenger was not ready to fight a fighter of Aljamain Sterling caliber.
Aljamain Sterling and The Messenger engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Aljamain Sterling is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
The DQ Champ is holding Henry Cejudo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Henry Cejudo loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
The DQ Champ studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The DQ Champ launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Messenger's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mike Beltran saw it!
Mike Beltran allows The Messenger time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aljamain Sterling fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling tries a hook to the body
and hits The Messenger's ribs hard
Henry Cejudo attempts a sweep single...
Aljamain Sterling was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The DQ Champ studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Messenger is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
The Messenger fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The DQ Champ sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Messenger misses a step and Aljamain Sterling sees an opportunity to counter him!
The DQ Champ moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Messenger with a double overhooks!
The DQ Champ grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Aljamain Sterling
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
The Messenger tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
The DQ Champ is taking this opportunity to rest.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
Henry Cejudo has seen better days.
The Messenger tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
Aljamain Sterling tries to pass to half guard...
Henry Cejudo can't prevent his opponent from passing. The DQ Champ looks to work from half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
Nice beating Henry Cejudo has received.
Henry Cejudo tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
The Messenger measures the resilience of The DQ Champ's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The DQ Champ blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The Messenger misses a step and Aljamain Sterling sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aljamain Sterling tries to pass Henry Cejudo's guard...
Aljamain Sterling manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Mike Beltran 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.
The DQ Champ moves backwards and Henry Cejudo is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Messenger moves backwards and Aljamain Sterling is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The DQ Champ grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Aljamain Sterling
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
Aljamain Sterling is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The DQ Champ moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
The Messenger is taking this opportunity to rest.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
The DQ Champ shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Messenger pushes Aljamain Sterling forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Messenger spins out, but Aljamain Sterling was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Messenger is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mike Beltran halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice beating Aljamain Sterling has received.
Aljamain Sterling attempts a sweep single...
Aljamain Sterling catches Henry Cejudo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The DQ Champ.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Messenger
The DQ Champ use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering him!
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Aljamain Sterling goes for an americana!
The Messenger breaks free.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Henry Cejudo
Aljamain Sterling isolates Henry Cejudo's right arm looking for an armbar...
Henry Cejudo manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Aljamain Sterling lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Henry Cejudo looks to counter!
Henry Cejudo launches a few punches to The DQ Champ's cheek from the guard.
Aljamain Sterling uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mike Beltran tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Aljamain Sterling jabs at The Messenger
hitting his chest.
The DQ Champ grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Aljamain Sterling
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Messenger
Aljamain Sterling tries to pass to half guard...
Henry Cejudo can't prevent his opponent from passing. The DQ Champ looks to work from half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
The Messenger measures the resilience of The DQ Champ's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The DQ Champ's side.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Messenger
The DQ Champ launches a punch that misses Henry Cejudo's ribs, who rolls and tries to stand up. Aljamain Sterling holds his head while in north-south position... Aljamain Sterling closes a strong lock around The Messenger's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Punishing hold!
That D'Arce Gator Roll looks tight...
The DQ Champ is locking that D'Arce Gator Roll...
The Messenger struggles to free himself
The DQ Champ is locking that D'Arce Gator Roll...
Crippling lock!
The DQ Champ secures the lock while Henry Cejudo refuses to tap... Mike Beltran jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Aljamain Sterling by Submission (D'Arce Gator Roll) at 1:02 Round 4
Statistics: Henry Cejudo
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 13/20 (65%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 593 s
Statistics: Aljamain Sterling
Punches 9/11 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 593 s
Cejudo's head is large. He proved that tonight by letting Sterling wail on it. Then he came in with an epic submission, just to keep things exciting. Except for Cejudo, who is presumably sad with this outcome.
