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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cena kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My Time Is Now. John Thomas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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245 lbs
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275 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a leg kick but Cena moved away.
Cena shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thomas gets back to full guard.
Cena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cena trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Cena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cena doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cena manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cena throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cena trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cena throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Cena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cena's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cena trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Cena controlling him for the moment.
Cena lands a couple of digs.
Cena controlling from the top position.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cena's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Cena keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cena is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thomas won't allow Cena to get back to his feet.
Cena is pulling down on Thomas's head. It's preventing any offense from Thomas, at least for the moment.
Cena keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Thomas trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Thomas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cena shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cena has a takedown stuffed.
Cena drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cena's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cena got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cena has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
Cena lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thomas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cena!
Cena tries to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
Cena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cena tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cena is desperately trying to improve his position but Thomas has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena tries to hold on but Thomas postures up.
Cena is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Thomas controlling his opponent.
Cena holds on for dear life.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cena tries to hold on but Thomas postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thomas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cena trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thomas 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.
Cena is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cena here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Poor strikes thrown by Thomas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cena is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cena wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thomas.
Thomas tries to control but Cena wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas has control of Cena's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cena regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thomas throwing strikes here but Cena is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Thomas trying to control but Cena is having none of it.
Thomas thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Thomas trying to control but Cena is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to push Cena's head away but Cena is holding on tight.
Cena tries to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
Thomas prevents Cena from getting the reversal.
Thomas thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cena tries to hold on but Thomas postures up.
Cena manages to control the position for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking to secure an arm triangle but Cena defends it well.
Cena is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Thomas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cena avoids a series of strikes thrown by Thomas.
Thomas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cena is looking to escape.
Cena is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to control but Cena wriggling away.
Cena holds on to Thomas around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Cena tries to lock up and control but Thomas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thomas throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cena is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cena shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Thomas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Thomas rushes Cena and presses him up against the cage.
Cena is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Thomas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cena is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thomas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Cena is controlling him.
Thomas looking for a takedown.
Cena is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cena works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cena throws an elbow that misses. Thomas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cena's guard. Nice move by Thomas!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena has control of Thomas's left arm, preventing Thomas from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cena works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cena controlling Thomas's posture.
Cena wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thomas wants to land a leg kick but Cena is out of range.
Cena shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thomas is trying to defend but Cena finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thomas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cena.
Cena prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
John Cena overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cena throws a strike but Thomas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cena is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
John Cena has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Thomas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cena as he avoids it easily.
Cena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cena scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cena throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Thomas works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cena.
Thomas manages to get to full guard.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
Cena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cena throwing strikes but missing.
Cena with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cena tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Cena is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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 John Cena.
I think Cena has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Cena!
After the fight, John Cena was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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