PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isa Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cena's choice of entrance music: you cant see me.. Dos Santos has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Isa Dos Santos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Cena's chin.

Dos Santos
vs
Cena

193 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isa Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Cena!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cena tries to avoid it but Dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cena to the ground. Cena escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.

Cena takes the fight into the clinch.
Cena is trying to push Dos Santos away but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Cena breaks the clinch.
Cena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dos Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cena is looking to clinch.
Dos Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cena.
Cena is looking to clinch.
Cena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cena misses with a series of wild punches.

Cena clinches with his opponent.
Cena tries to circle away but Dos Santos has him pinned against the cage.

Cena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dos Santos moves into the clinch.

Cena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Cena moves into range and clinches up with Dos Santos.

Cena manages to break the clinch.
Cena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cena fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Cena does no damage.
Cena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cena misses with a wild combination.
Dos Santos wants to clinch.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Cena misses with a double jab.
Cena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cena moves into the clinch successfully.
Dos Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cena has him pressed against the cage.
Cena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Cena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Cena drives through and clinches with Dos Santos against the cage.
Cena is trying to break free.

Cena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dos Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cena closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Dos Santos counter with a right hand.
Cena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cena tries to clinch there but Dos Santos circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cena.

It looks like Isa Dos Santos has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cena.
Cena misses with a combination

and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dos Santos.

Cena breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos throws a half hearted mid kick.

Dos Santos tries to keep at a distance but Cena has taken the fight into the clinch.

Cena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Cena has managed to clinch.
Cena is trying to push Dos Santos away but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Cena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cena moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos pushes him off.
Cena slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Cena gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isa Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cena has managed to clinch.

Cena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cena looks to land a combination but Dos Santos avoids it well.
Cena misses with a double jab
and Dos Santos counters with a straight right hand.
John Cena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Cena, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dos Santos tried to score with a low kick but Cena checks it.
Cena throws a right and a left that Dos Santos avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Cena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isa Dos Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cena sprawls well. Cena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Cena has managed to clinch.

Cena breaks the clinch.

Cena gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Cena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Cena instigates a clinch.

Cena manages to break the clinch.
John Cena seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cena misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos Santos dives in and grabs Cena's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cena pushes down on Dos Santos's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cena.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cena gets a clinch.

Cena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Cena. Those never looked like landing.
Cena tries to clinch but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Cena doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Santos circles away.
A combination from Cena does no damage.
Isa Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cena as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isa Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Cena.
Cena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dos Santos counters with a three punch combo that has Cena backing up. Cena nods at Dos Santos to acknowledge the strikes.
Cena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Cena fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Cena has had enough of the clinch but Dos Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Cena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos prevents Cena from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to take the fight to the mat but Cena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Cena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Cena sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cena throws a nice looking combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Cena, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Cena closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cena has had enough of the clinch but Dos Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Dos Santos stalling in the clinch but Cena improves position.

Cena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Cena closes the distance and clinches.
Dos Santos prevents Cena from breaking the clinch.
Dos Santos keeps control of Cena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cena is trying to push Dos Santos away but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cena wants to break free but Dos Santos has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Cena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cena throws a combination that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a two punch combo.
Cena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos slips a jab and a cross from Cena.
Cena moves to clinch but Dos Santos breaks away
and Dos Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Cena.
Dos Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Santos somewhat.
Dos Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Cena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Cena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Cena sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cena tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Cena tries to clinch up.
Cena throws a combination. Dos Santos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cena moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos pushes him off.

Dos Santos closes the distance and pushes Cena back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cena breaks from the clinch.

Dos Santos darts in and clinches Cena up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cena wants to break the clinch but can't.

Cena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Cena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isa Dos Santos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Cena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Cena shows good takedown defense.
Cena moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos pushes him off.
Cena falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dos Santos.

Cena breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cena looks to land a combination but Dos Santos avoids it well.
Cena misses with the combination.
Cena moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos pushes him off.
Cena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
John Cena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cena throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.
Cena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Cena moves out of range.
Cena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Cena shows good takedown defense.
Cena throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.

Dos Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Dos Santos prevents Cena from breaking the clinch.
Cena avoiding damage as Dos Santos throws knees to the body.
Cena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dos Santos. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Dos Santos lands an uppercut.
Dos Santos keeps control of Cena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dos Santos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Cena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dos Santos counters with a series of strikes. Cena will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dos Santos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dos Santos.
Cena tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dos Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cena misses with a few strikes there.
Dos Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Cena.
Cena misses with a double jab

and Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isa Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos has Cena pressed against the cage, preventing Cena from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cena gets underhooks to prevent Dos Santos's takedown attempt.

Cena manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cena throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cena won't be happy with that.
Cena is pushing Dos Santos's head away, looking to escape. Dos Santos manages to hold on to the position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cena can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dos Santos tries to score with some ground and pound. Cena controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cena is looking to get back to his feet here but Dos Santos is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cena's back.
Cena looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dos Santos.
Cena holding both Dos Santos 's hands and preventing any damage.

Dos Santos tightening his grip on Cena, looking for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Dos Santos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
A lull in the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dos Santos looking for the RNC.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Cena.
I've got Cena winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Cena!
In his post fight interview, John Cena started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.