NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: Henry Cejudo reacts after defeating TJ Dillashaw in the first round during their UFC Flyweight title match at UFC Fight Night at Barclays Center on January 19, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Former UFC double champion Henry Cejudo was thoroughly impressed by Mateusz Gamrot’s performance against Arman Tsarukyan
Henry Cejudo joined the MMA community as they witnessed one of the most high-level fighting displays we’ve seen this year in UFC Vegas 57 main event. The talent-stacked lightweight division is seeing a fresh crop of talent emerging up in the ranks, and two such fighters locked horns today. Arman Tsarukyan faced Mateusz Gamrot in the main event of UFC Vegas 57.
The main event was one of the most high-paced, adrenaline-fueled, relentless action-packed fight we have seen in a long time. Gamrot showed the world why you should never count out an ADCC champion. The fight began with Gamrot and Tsarukyan immediately taking the center, and unfolding their game plan almost instantaneously. While Gamrot wanted to opt for a high-pressure, wrestling-heavy approach, Tsarukyan wanted to keep the fight at a kickboxing range, with some occasional takedown entries. In an evenly contested two rounds, what separated both fighters on the scorecards were the thundering, rib-chopping body kicks thrown by Arman, that echoed in the entire arena. The Armenian was the clear winner of the first two rounds, suggestive by the odds that pummeled him from a decent favorite to a massive one.
Gamrot attempted some single legs in the initial rounds, transitioning to a high crotch, but Arman’s balance and takedown defense was on point. He realized that an immediate switch in-game plan is inevitable, and Gamrot entered the third round with a slightly refined approach. Instead of chasing the single leg, he went for double legs, that worked in his favor. He finally began to establish dominance in the wrestling exchange, and scored big on the judge’s cards. Tsarukyan continued with his body kick assault, but was however unable to get his hands going in boxing range.
The fourth round continued with both fighters showing no signs of slowing down. Tsarukyan did manage to find home with his hands, landing a spinning punch off a failed body kick attempt. The punch sat down Gamrot momentarily but he bounced right back up. The remainder of the fight continued in similar fashion, with Gamrot dominating in the grappling department. This was enough for him to edge past his opponent on the judges scorecards.
Exhilarated by his performance, Gamrot immediately took center stage to call out Justin Gaethje.
Former UFC double champion Henry Cejudo was in awe of the high-level fighting displayed during the main event of UFC Vegas 57. Gamrot was evidently falling behind on the scorecards after the first two rounds, but powered through to catch a second wind.
Cejudo did mention that although it was not the slickest performance, his resilience and determination is what stuck out in his eyes.
He reacted by saying, ‘This man is the real deal. Not the slickest but a extreme competitive mind. Im officially a fan 🏆🏆🏆’
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