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Event:
Highland 107
Date: Nov 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Cena fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cena is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cena looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Cena persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cena throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a body kick that stops Cena in his tracks momentarily.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cena doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cena is breathing heavily.#TD#
Cena throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Cena finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson pulls Cena in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson is continuing to stall.#T1#
Cena trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson has control of Cena's left arm, preventing Cena from doing any damage.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cena wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cena misses with a takedown
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cena is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson throws a big counter head kick but Cena avoids it with no problem.
Cena shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson thinks about the counter body kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#It looks like James Cena has been cut.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Cena. Cena gets slowly back to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnson.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Cena back into the cage.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cenas head.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cena takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Cena is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Oh Cena is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Cena seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson jerks Cena to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Cena's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. Johnson steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Olan Johnson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Olisabed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cena in his tracks.
Cena shoots for a double leg takedown but Olisabed sprawls well. He's pushed Cena's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Cena scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Olisabed works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cena wants to pass the guard but Olisabed is keeping the position.
Olisabed pulls Cena in to control the position.
Olisabed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Olisabed lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cena wants to stand and escape but Olisabed is having none of it.
Cena is adopting a defensive guard.
Olisabed throwing strikes from guard but Cena blocks nicely.
Olisabed won't allow Cena to sweep him here.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Olisabed from controlling successfully.
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.#T1#
Cena is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cena wants to stand but Olisabed is controlling the position.
Olisabed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Olisabed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Olisabed trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom.
Olisabed being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Olisabed is controlling him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
James Cena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olisabed throws a leg kick but Cena moved away.
Cena dodges the punch combination from Olisabed.
Cena shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olisabed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adhena Olisabed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Cena.
No joy there for Olisabed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olisabed. #CL2#
Cena moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Olisabed fails to land.
Cena has Olisabed pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
Cena has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Olisabed uses from the top position. #T3#
Olisabed trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olisabed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Olisabed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Olisabed trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cena pulls Olisabed in to control the position. #ES2#
Cena pushes Olisabed off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cena tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olisabed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cena somewhat.
Olisabed wants to clinch.#T4#
Cena shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Olisabed defends it nicely.
Olisabed's corner calls for a 1-2. Olisabed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like James Cena has been cut.
Cena avoids the head kick by Olisabed.
#TD2#
Cena looking to score a takedown here. Olisabed is defending well but Cena drives through and ends up in Olisabed's guard.
Cena content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cena postures up in Olisabed's guard and throws a big left but Olisabed blocks it.
Olisabed keeping moving, preventing Cena from controlling successfully.
Cena lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adhena Olisabed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Cena's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Cena drives through and clinches with Olisabed against the cage.
Olisabed drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cena gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Cena jumps guard and drags Olisabed to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Olisabed from controlling successfully.
Cena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Olisabed is controlling him.
Cena pulls Olisabed in close to his closed guard and prevents Olisabed from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena wants to stand but Olisabed is controlling the position. #ES2#
Cena is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Olisabed presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1##BC#
Olisabed manages to break the clinch.
Olisabed slaps away a takedown attempt from Cena, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Olisabed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olisabed tests Cena's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olisabed connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Cena clinches up with Olisabed and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Olisabed has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cena regains guard immediately.
Olisabed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cena wants to get back to his feet but Olisabed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cena trying to control the position here. #T2#
Olisabed wants to control from the top but Cena keeps moving. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cena manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Olisabed is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cena is defending well.#BC#
Olisabed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olisabed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Cena closes the distance and pushes Olisabed back into the cage.
Cena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Cena pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cena wants to stand up but Olisabed is controlling him.
Olisabed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Cena kicks Olisabed off and gets to his feet.
Olisabed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adhena Olisabed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Cena closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cena has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Olisabed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Olisabed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cena has him pressed against the cage.
Olisabed has had enough of the clinch but Cena keeps him there for the moment.
Olisabed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cena pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Olisabed tries to keep at a distance but Cena has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Olisabed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cena walks away with a smile on his face. Olisabed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cena misses with a takedown attempt - Olisabed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cena is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olisabed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Olisabed shoots in looking for a takedown but Cena manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Olisabed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Olisabed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cena swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Cena shoots in and bounces Olisabed off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cena keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Olisabed's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Cena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Cena's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Cena shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Olisabed napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cena trying to control the action but Olisabed is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Cena's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cena tries to move to mount but Olisabed blocks the move with his legs.
Cena landing strikes.
Cena cracks Olisabed with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olisabed tries to buck Cena off but Cena is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Check out the look on Cena's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Olisabed takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cena lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Olisabed down.
#T1#
Cena grinds an elbow into Olisabed's temple.
Cena cracks Olisabed with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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Cena working the head and body with strikes.
Cena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cena is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC2#Olisabed is rocked!
Cena lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Olisabed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cena landing a few strikes.
Cena cracks Olisabed with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Cena immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Olisabed is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Cena!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Cena! |
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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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Cena will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markarian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Markarian tries to work over Cena's front leg with a kick but Cena checks it. #CL#
Markarian closes the distance and clinches.
Cena keeps control of Markarian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Markarian is trying to break the clinch but Cena has him pressed against the cage.
Markarian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cena keeps control of Markarian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Cena manages to pull guard.
#ES2#
Cena has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Markarian has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Markarian is trying to force a seperation but Cena has the dominant position.
Markarian working aggressively here.
Cena looking for a takedown. #BC#
Markarian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markarian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markarian leaves Cena with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Feofilakt Markarian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Cena.#T1#
Markarian shoots for a double leg takedown but Cena sprawls well. He's pushed Markarian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cena or perhaps it was just good defense by Markarian, which made it look bad.
An inside leg kick from Markarian misses.
Cena fails with an attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Markarian.
Markarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cena shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markarian as he avoids it easily.
A low kick from Markarian is predictable there #TD2#
and Cena counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cena trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU2#
Cena stands and steps away. Markarian gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Markarian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cena circles away quickly and effectively.
Cena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Markarian scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Markarian is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markarian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Cena shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Markarian as he jumps to the side.
Cena will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cena misses with a takedown attempt - Markarian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Markarian. That snapped Cena's head back.
No luck for Cena with that takedown attempt.
Cena misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Markarian!
Cena fails to land the takedown.
Markarian stalks Cena and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cena's face. Cena staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Markarian misses with a takedown attempt - Cena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cena fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markarian avoids it really well and circles away.
Markarian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Markarian lands with a good body shot.
Cena takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Cena. No joy for Markarian on that attempt.
A combination from Markarian does no damage.
Markarian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cena eats them both and turns towards Markarian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cena shoots in looking for a takedown. Markarian tries to sprawl out of it but Cena keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markarian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Cena looks to move away, Markarian throws a big counter combo but Cena just gets out of the way.
Markarian throws a leg kick but Cena sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cena showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markarian.
#T4#
Cena fails with the takedown.
Markarian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cena avoids it really well and circles away.
Cena throws a right and a left that Markarian avoids nicely.
Markarian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cena has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cena shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markarian defends it nicely.
Cena has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Cena moves into range and clinches up with Markarian.#BC#
Markarian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feofilakt Markarian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cena closes the distance and clinches up with Markarian, looking for a takedown. Cena pushes Markarian against the cage but Markarian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markarian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cena shoots in and drives through. Markarian sprawls well.
Markarian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Markarian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cena can do to turn this around?
Markarian swats away the attempt to clinch by Cena.
Cena shoots in for a takedown but Markarian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Feofilakt Markarian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Cena.
Markarian stalks Cena and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cena's face. Cena staggers backwards, shaken.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cena or perhaps it was just good defense by Markarian, which made it look bad.
Cena closes the distance and clinches up with Markarian, looking for a takedown. Cena pushes Markarian against the cage but Markarian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markarian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cena tries to avoid it but Markarian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cena to the ground. Cena escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Markarian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Markarian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Cena tries for a takedown but Markarian manages to get underhooks.
Markarian has Cena pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markarian.
Cena has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Markarian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cena blocks an uppercut.
Markarian lands with a short shot to the head.
Markarian tries to break the clinch but Cena is controlling the position.
Markarian is looking to control Cena's arms but Cena gets an underhook and turns him. Now Markarian has his back to the cage.
Markarian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cena.
Cena has Markarian pressed against the cage, preventing Markarian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Markarian swings wildly with an uppercut but Cena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markarian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cena.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markarian.
Markarian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Markarian gets through Cena's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Markarian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markarian tries to circle away but Cena has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cena.
Cena has Markarian pressed against the cage, preventing Markarian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Markarian gets underhooks to prevent Cena's takedown attempt.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Markarian.
Cena blocks an uppercut.
Markarian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markarian wants to break free but Cena has control.
Cena keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markarian's efforts to push away.
Markarian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markarian looking to slow down the pace here.
Cena blocking some punches.
Cena keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markarian's efforts to push away.
Markarian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Markarian can't find room to land a body shot as Cena controls the action.
Markarian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Markarian working aggressively here.
Markarian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Markarian trying to stall but Cena improves his position.
#TD2#
Cena drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2#
Cena pushes Markarian off and gets back to his feet.
Cena shoots in looking for a takedown but Markarian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cena's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cena fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cena tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Markarian defends well and Cena ends up having to push Markarian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Markarian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cena swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Cena gets tackled into the cage by Markarian. Markarian maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feofilakt Markarian dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Markarian stuffs the takedown attempt from Cena. Cena gets slowly back to his feet.
Feofilakt Markarian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Cena gets a clinch.
Markarian is looking to break free of the clinch but Cena has double underhooks.
Cena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markarian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markarian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cena.
Markarian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cena keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markarian's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markarian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Markarian.
#T1#
Cena has Markarian pressed against the cage, preventing Markarian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Markarian stalling in the clinch.
Markarian working aggressively here.
Markarian misses with some punches.
Markarian is trying to force a seperation but Cena has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Markarian.
Markarian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Markarian misses with a punch on the inside.
Markarian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Cena decides to pull guard.
James Cena has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cena wants to stand and escape but Markarian is having none of it. #ES2#
Cena manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Markarian misses with a punch on the inside.
Markarian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cena's elbow.
Markarian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Markarian is trying to push Cena away but Cena has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cena drops down looking for an ankle pick but Markarian pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Cena looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Markarian!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markarian avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cena.
Cena is looking to take a break and control but Markarian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Cena is trying to get an arm triangle but Markarian is defending well. #SUB2#
Cena thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Markarian taking punishment in the form of punches.
Markarian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cena on the ground.
Cena works to advance to full mount. Markarian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Markarian is desperately trying to improve his position but Cena has a good base and remains in mount.
Cena looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Cena looking to finish Markarian with some ground and pound. This is bad for Markarian!
Markarian wants to control but Cena is having none of it.
Cena working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cena lands a big elbow. #ROC2#Markarian is rocked!
Cena postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Markarian in real trouble here! The ref calls for Markarian to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Cena! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Rei scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like James Cena has been cut.
Rei defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cena.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Rei has knocked Cena down with a huge combo! Rei steps away and waves a wobbly Cena back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rei connects with a stiff jab that staggers Cena - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramesses Rei!
An out of breath Ramesses Rei thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Godbeer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cena stops Godbeer from standing up.
Cena throws a strike but Godbeer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cena is adopting a defensive guard.
Cena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Godbeer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cena bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Godbeer's guard. #REVB#
Cena is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Godbeer wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Godbeer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cena did well to prevent Godbeer getting side control.#T1#
Godbeer looks to land a strike but Cena avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cena looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2#
Cena pushes Godbeer off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Cena feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cena controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Godbeer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cena is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Godbeer looking to control.
Cena sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cena slips nicely into half guard.
Cena looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Godbeer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Cena looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Cena wants to work for an arm triangle but Godbeer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cena looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Godbeer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cena sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Godbeer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cena has taken the fight to the clinch.
Godbeer is trying to force a seperation but Cena has the dominant position.#TD2#
Cena pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godbeer tries to free his leg and advance position but Cena is retaining full guard.
Cena pulls Godbeer in close to prevent any damage.
Cena wants to sweep here but Godbeer controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Cena dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cena stuffs the takedown.
Cena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Godbeer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Godbeer somewhat.
Godbeer 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 Robin Godbeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godbeer moves out of range as Cena strikes.
Godbeer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cena drives through and clinches with Godbeer against the cage.
#BC2#
Cena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Godbeer with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Cena counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Cena prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Cena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cena circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Cena changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Godbeer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Godbeer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cena advances to mount.
Cena content just to control the position here.
Godbeer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2##SUB2#
Godbeer is having to fend off submission attempts from Cena, who is looking to sink in the choke. Cena doesn't have the hooks in though and Godbeer manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Godbeer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cena bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Godbeer's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cena controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Godbeer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Cena drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Godbeer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cena has Godbeer in his guard.#REVR#
Godbeer wants to pass the guard but Cena is keeping the position.
Cena has Godbeer pulled in close to control his posture.
Cena striking off his back but it's not causing Godbeer any problems.
Cena has his hands on Godbeer's head, controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Godbeer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cena has control of Godbeer's left arm, preventing Godbeer from doing any damage. #ES2#
Cena uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Cena gets the takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Godbeer stalks Cena and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cena's face. Cena staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like James Cena has been cut.#CL2#
Cena moves into range and clinches up with Godbeer.#TD2#
Cena gets control of Godbeer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cena will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cena is adopting a defensive guard.
Godbeer won't allow Cena to sweep him here.
Godbeer being controlled here momentarily.
Godbeer with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Godbeer gets to his feet. Cena looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Cena closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Godbeer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cena gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Godbeer.
Godbeer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Cena gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Godbeer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cena controls the pace.#SU2#
Cena gets to his feet. Godbeer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Cena throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Godbeer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cena is in Godbeer's guard.
Godbeer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Godbeer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Godbeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD2#
Cena pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cena manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cena can't break the clinch.
Godbeer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cena after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Cena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Godbeer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Cena fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Godbeer, pushing him back against the cage.
Cena lands with a right to the head.
Godbeer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cena pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Godbeer prevents Cena from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Cena jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Cena is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Godbeer is aware though and is defending well.
Cena lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Cena gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Godbeer shoots in for a takedown but Cena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Godbeer shoots for a takedown but Cena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Cena shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Godbeer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cena scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cena controlling from side mount. #T4##SUB2#
Cena thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cena landing strikes.
Cena working away.
Robin Godbeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Cena is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Godbeer trying to remain calm as Cena controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Cena comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Cena!
In defeat, Robin Godbeer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to my opponent, he was the better fighter tonight '. |
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