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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Cejudo (ranked 24646 p4p, 3862 weight class) and Robo Dexterity (ranked 296 p4p, 221 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. Henry Cejudo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Counter fighter
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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 2 - 5 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robo Dexterity!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cejudo has his takedown stuffed
letting Dexterity counter with a right hand.
Dexterity fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cejudo to the ground. Dexterity is now in Cejudo's guard.
Dexterity has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MY YARD Resurrect. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cejudo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dexterity manages to get himself to full guard.
Cejudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexterity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cejudo looking to sit in guard and control but Dexterity gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dexterity accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cejudo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dexterity on the ground.
Dexterity stopping the sweep attempt from Cejudo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejudo is trying to keep Dexterity in close.
Dexterity trying to control the position from guard on top but Cejudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cejudo wants to sweep but no luck.
Cejudo is working hard here to advance position.
Cejudo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dexterity trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cejudo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dexterity is one step ahead there.
Dexterity is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dexterity's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cejudo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dexterity is now in half guard.
Dexterity wants to free his trapped foot but Cejudo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dexterity bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dexterity tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dexterity has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dexterity tries for a kimura but Cejudo is defending well.
Dexterity working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexterity wants to control but Cejudo is keeping him busy.
Cejudo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cejudo defending against the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cejudo prevents Dexterity from improving position.
Dexterity is looking to take a break and control but Cejudo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robo Dexterity dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cejudo shoots in but Dexterity avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dexterity misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Cejudo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dexterity shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cejudo's guard.
Dexterity wants to pass the guard but Cejudo is keeping the position.
Cejudo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cejudo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejudo working a defensive guard but Dexterity passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cejudo trying to control but Dexterity postures up.
Cejudo is trying is best to control the position here.
Cejudo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cejudo tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejudo is looking for a sweep. Dexterity is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dexterity is trying to control. Cejudo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dexterity trying to control the pace.
Cejudo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dexterity stands up out of the half guard.
Dexterity stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dexterity wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dexterity misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cejudo avoids a kick to the body.
Cejudo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cejudo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Cejudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dexterity looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cejudo!
Cejudo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Henry Cejudo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dexterity is breathing heavily.
Robo Dexterity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dexterity scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cejudo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dexterity off and has taken his back!
Dexterity prevents Cejudo from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexterity tries to escape but Cejudo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dexterity tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cejudo controlling the position easily from mount.
Cejudo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dexterity manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dexterity slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexterity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robo Dexterity has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dexterity is trying to keep Cejudo in close.
Dexterity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cejudo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cejudo connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robo Dexterity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cejudo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dexterity drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cejudo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cejudo looking for a sweep. Not yet Cejudo, not yet.
Dexterity passes Cejudo'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.
Dexterity wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cejudo keeps working.
Dexterity is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexterity wants to control but Cejudo is keeping him busy.
Cejudo is looking to improve his position.
Cejudo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dexterity is working away from the top position though.
Cejudo wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dexterity is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cejudo's half guard.
Dexterity takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cejudo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cejudo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dexterity is working away from the top position though.
Dexterity sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo trying to hold on to Dexterity's head to control him but Dexterity postures up.
Dexterity seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cejudo is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cejudo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cejudo dives in and grabs Dexterity's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dexterity pushes down on Cejudo's head and hops out.
Dexterity closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dexterity wants to take a breather but Cejudo is having none of it.
Dexterity is thwarting Cejudo's attempts to control the position.
Dexterity is trying to control. Cejudo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cejudo looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cejudo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robo Dexterity comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dexterity has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robo Dexterity!
Our winner, Robo Dexterity, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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