PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keysi Method (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Method
vs
Cena

220 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keysi Method!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Cena!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Method doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cena counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Method!
Cena prevents Method from getting the reversal.
Cena trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Method manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Method is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cena's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cena's back!
Method slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cena rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Method stands up and beckons Cena to join him on the feet.
Cena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Method shoots for a takedown but Cena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Cena rushes Method and presses him up against the cage.

Method has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cena uses from the top position.
Cena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cena must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Method has his hands on Cena's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Method is looking to stand up but Cena isn't so interested in that idea.
Method really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Method keeping moving, preventing Cena from controlling successfully.
Cena is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cena trying to stand up but can't free himself from Method's guard.

Randall Cena has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cena lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Method circles away quickly and effectively.
Method 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 Keysi Method. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Method fails with a takedown attempt.
Method is breathing heavily.
Cena dives in and grabs Method's left leg, looking for a takedown. Method pushes down on Cena's head and hops out.
Cena tries to score a power double leg takedown but Method sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cena somewhat.
Method fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Method manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Method enables Cena to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Method manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Method keeping moving, preventing Cena from controlling successfully.
Method keeping full guard, as Cena tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Method managing to control the position.
Cena trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Method trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Method swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cena wants to stand and escape but instead Method has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cena is working an open guard so Method takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randall Cena will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cena is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Method's half guard.
Method wants to control but Cena is keeping busy.
Method keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Method is not content to let Cena control the position.
Method pushes Cena off looking to stand but Cena dives back in and keeps control.
Cena is trying to control the action in half guard but Method is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cena misses with a head shot. Method uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cena won't allow Method to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena postures up and lands a big shot to Method's brow.
Randall Cena has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cena wants to control from the top but Method keeps moving.
Cena wants to stand and escape but instead Method has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Method stands up from Cena's guard - Method perhaps looking for a knockout.
Method closes the distance and clinches up with Cena, looking for a takedown. Method pushes Cena against the cage but Cena circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Method plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cena is trying hard to land a takedown here. Method sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Method.
Method keeps the fight on the outside.
Cena looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Method fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cena avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keysi Method. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Method shoots in looking for a takedown. Cena tries to sprawl out of it but Method keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cena manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena throws a nice looking combination but Method bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Cena drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cena controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cena wants to control from the top but Method keeps moving.
Cena wants to stand but Method is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena throwing strikes from guard but Method blocks nicely.

Method scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Method shoots in for a takedown but Cena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Method swats away the attempt to clinch by Cena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cena shoots in looking for a takedown but Method manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cena's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Method gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Cena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cena gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Method blocks a body shot from Cena.

Method jumps guard.
Cena would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cena postures up.
Method lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cena!
Cena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Method. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Method looking to control but Cena is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cena avoids a series of strikes thrown by Method.
Cena tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Method looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cena is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Method controlling the position easily from mount.
Cena has given up his back here.
Good control from Method.
Cena looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Cena is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Method controlling well, preventing Cena from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena wants to control his opponent's hands but Method gets his hands free.
Cena manages to reverse the position and now he's in Method's guard. Nice work there by Cena.
Method throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cena's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cena trying to control but Method is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Randall Cena wasn't active enough on the ground.

Method moves into the clinch.
Cena tries for a takedown but Method manages to get underhooks.
Method has Cena pressed against the cage, preventing Cena from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cena is trying to pull guard but Method turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Method's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Method avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Method fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Method avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keysi Method has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randall Cena is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Method throws a right hand that Cena ducks under and follows up with a left that Cena also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Keysi Method.
Well Cena 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Cena!