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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Power stuffs the takedown.
Cena stuffs the takedown.
Power should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL#
Cena forces Power back against the cage and clinches.
Power has Cena pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cena manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Power is trying to break the clinch but Cena has him pressed against the cage.
Power is trying to drag Cena to the mat but Cena just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
James Cena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fulcrum Power.
Power is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cena to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power is trying to pull guard but Cena turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Cena jumps guard and drags Power to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Power being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Cena is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cena has Power pushed against the cage.
Power jumps guard but Cena stands there with Power around his waist. Power gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Power has eaten all the pies!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Power tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cena just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Power tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cena just stands there and leans against the cage.
Power tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cena just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Cena decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena wants to stand and escape but Power is having none of it.
Cena has a closed guard, preventing Power from standing up. #ES#
Cena is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Power presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Power tries to pull guard but Cena forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Cena wants the takedown. Power is fighting it off but Cena persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Power's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Power is trying to control the position but Cena postures up. #T3#
Cena is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cena looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Cena gets to his feet. Power looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice sprawl there from Power as Cena shoots in.#TD#
Cena closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cena looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cena looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Power has hold of Cena's hands but Cena slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Cena is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cena connects with a nice short shot to Power's temple.
Cena scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Power is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cena scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU#
Cena decides to stand up.
Power looks winded!#TD#
Cena drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cena postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Power on the ground.#SUB#
Cena drops back looking for a leg! Power is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Power manages to kick Cena off! Cena jumps back into Power's guard.
Power is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cena dives into side control.
Power stops Cena from passing to mount.
Cena landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Cena dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Cena shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cena showed some decent athleticism there.
Power wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Cena there. #SU#
Cena stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Power to get to his feet. #TD#
Cena shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Power manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Power bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cena's guard. #REVB#
Cena wants to get back to his feet but Power is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Cena manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
Power displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Power.
Power leaves Cena with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Power fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Power gets caught napping as Cena dives in and scores a takedown. Power manages to retain guard.
Cena has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cena prevents Power from getting back to his feet.
Cena looking to pass the guard.
Power looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cena is one step ahead there. #T2#
Cena pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Power is keeping the position for now.
Cena is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cena cracks Power with a solid left hand.
Cena trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Cena wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.
Power is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James Cena overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Cena gets to his feet - Power follows without any prompting. #T3#
Cena shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Power as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Cena is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Power's half guard.
Cena seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SU#
Cena decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Cena is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Power's half guard.
Cena scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cena trying to mount his opponent but Power defends it. #T4#
Power wants to get back to full guard.
Cena working the head and body with strikes.
Power has hold of Cena's hands but Cena slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SU#
Cena stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Cena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?#TD#
Cena changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Power looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cena landing strikes.
Power takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cena landing strikes.
Cena working away.
Cena lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Power struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Cena dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cena fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Cena looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Power has a hand on Cena's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cena takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cena lands a big elbow.
Power in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena breaks from Power's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Power tries to hold on but Cena postures up.
Power regains half guard.
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 landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1##SU#
Cena gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cena fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.
Cena shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Power. No joy for Cena on that attempt.
Power throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Power. Those never looked like landing.
Power throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Cena counters with a takedown into side control.
Power is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cena connects with a decent elbow. #SU#
Cena stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Cena is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Power's half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cena lands a nice short elbow.
Power is trying to maintain the position but Cena is very close to passing his half guard.
Cena drops an elbow to the side of Power's head.
Power is trying to maintain the position but Cena is very close to passing his half guard.
Cena winds up and cracks Power with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Power trying to hold on to Cena's head to control him but Cena postures up.
Cena drops an elbow to the side of Power's head. #T3#
Cena trying to control the action but Power is working from the bottom.
Power won't allow Cena to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cena lands a nice short elbow.
Cena prevents Power from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Cena there.
Cena scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cena connects with a nice short shot to Power's temple.
Cena landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cena lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Cena is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Power is just riding it out for now. Cena eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Cena lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cena winds up and cracks Power with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cena works his way into side control. #SU#
Cena decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Cena throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Power was covering up waiting for the punch and Cena finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cena makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Cena showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cena, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Cena! |
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