He hit the stage with Duane Ludwig - the fighter-turned-coach who led T.J. While Cerrone took a leisurely stroll, around the historic Toronto venue during his workout time, Brown opted for an all business approach. 28 Fight Night event in Denver, his hometown. The only thing Cerrone seems to care about is securing a spot on the UFC’s Jan. “I plan on going out there and kicking ass and taking names,” he said. Well - surprise, surprise - he doesn’t care what you think. Drinking beer on the beach is fun.”Īnd if you question his preparation or commitment. “Healing and chilling, fishing, sun, I was just hanging out,” Cerrone said. But it works for Cerrone, who spent the past week relaxing and fine-tuning his gameplan in Cabo. This is not typical behaviour for an athlete with a fight coming up by the way - even if your nickname is Cowboy. According to Cerrone, he was bucked off his horse during a recent hunting trip and had some stem cell treatment done in Mexico in order for it to heal in time for the fight. The 33-year-old was donning a nice shiner on his left eye, but it wasn’t from a sparring session. Instead of getting a sweat in, like every other fighter did, Cerrone chose to take photos, sign autographs and mingle with fans in attendance.Ĭerrone (31-7, 1 NC) doesn’t care to prepare for his fights in a wonted fashion like so many of his peers. A handful of the most talented mixed martial artists on the planet took centre stage at Massey Hall for the UFC 206 open workouts - the same stage that has been graced at one time or another by the eclectic mix of Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Luciano Pavarotti, Winston Churchill, the Dalai Lama and Justin Beiber. Result: Kelvin Gastelum def.Take Wednesday for example. Gastelum jumps on top to finish the deal with more punches. A pair of big shots see Kennedy hit the deck. He’s bleeding from the nose and throwing desperation haymakers, but Gastelum easily slipping it and just rattling off punches. Gastelum doesn’t want to stay there, so he backs away to strike. Quick punches from Gastelum, and he pushes Kennedy to the floor. Gastelum out quickly and runs across the cage to meet Kennedy. Round 3 – First round was close, so fight could hang in the balance. It ends on the feet, and MMAjunkie gives it Gastelum, 10-9. Gastelum is light on his feet and peppering out a jab. One minute left, and Kennedy is exhausted. Kennedy powers up, and Gastelum backs away, landing a knee. Gastelum scores, and Kennedy shoots inside, but Gastelum just rolls with it and reverses into his own takedown. Gastelum turns inside and breaks free and looks to strike. Gastelum turns inside, but Kennedy again moves around to the back. It’s not there, so he slips again to the back. Eventually he spins inside and tries for a single. Kennedy working from a kneeling position. Gastelum shoves him aside and actually slips around to the back. He’s working strikes, but Kennedy drives through to the clinch. Round 2 – Gastelum with an early kick to the body. MMAjunkie gives the round to Gastelum on the late work, 10-9. Gastelum firing punches until the end, and Kennedy is hurt. Kennedy answers back, but he looks a bit labored. Gastelum showing some boredom on his face, and he finally works free. Gastelum trying to turn inside as he works on the feet, but Kennedy continues to hold the body and knee the legs. He does work to his feet, but Kennedy is still on his back and holding the body while driving knees into the legs. Gastelum defending the hands and looking to rise. Kennedy is on the back and looking for a finish. Gastelum pops back up, and Kennedy knees him a few times from the back and just wrangles him to the floor. Kennedy does drive forward and wrap the waist and bring Gastelum to the floor. Gastelum tries to push forward with his hands, but Kennedy working to keep some distance with his kicks. Round 1 – Kennedy with a few early kicks that are blocked.
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