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Event:
IFC FN-Fraiberg vs Sabatini
Date: Nov 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Cena slaps away a takedown attempt from Thatch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thatch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Cena drives through and clinches with Thatch against the cage.
Cena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Thatch manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Thatch is working an open guard so Cena takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cena attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cena's waist but Cena gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thatch off to one side.
John Cena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Thatch.
Cena shoots in and drives through. Thatch sprawls well.
Cena fails with a takedown attempt.
Thatch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cena as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Thatch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cena's waist but Cena gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thatch off to one side.
Cena throws a push kick but Thatch slaps the foot to one side.
Thatch fails with a takedown attempt.
Cena goes for a double leg but Thatch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thatch continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Thatch decides to pull guard.
Thatch is trying to hold Cena in close to prevent damage but Cena has managed to pass into half guard.
Cena seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thatch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cena passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thatch! #T2#
Thatch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thatch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cena can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thatch is looking to escape.
Thatch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cena trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Thatch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cena takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cena avoids the attempt from Thatch to control.
Cena sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cena trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cena throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Thatch can't escape the position.
Cena tries to control but Thatch wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cena throwing strikes here but Thatch is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cena wants to land a leg kick but Thatch is out of range.
Thatch feints the counter takedown.
Thatch swats away the attempt to clinch by Cena.
Cena tries to clinch but Thatch moves out of range.
Cena shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thatch defends it nicely.
Thatch shoots in for a takedown but Cena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thatch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatch shoots in for a takedown but Cena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cena looks for a takedown but Thatch sprawls well.
Thatch wants to counter with a clinch but Cena pushes him away.
Cena stuffs the takedown attempt from Thatch. Thatch gets slowly back to his feet.
John Cena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Thatch.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thatch.
Cena throws a counter high kick but Thatch was just alert enough to avoid it.
John Cena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cena closes the distance and clinches up with Thatch, looking for a takedown. Cena pushes Thatch against the cage but Thatch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thatch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cena misses with a takedown attempt - Thatch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thatch misses with a takedown attempt - Cena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thatch is breathing heavily.
Thatch shoots and misses #CL#
and Cena moves into the clinch.
Thatch keeps control of Cena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thatch tries to pull guard but Cena won't allow it.
Cena tries to break free but Thatch pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Thatch tries to pull guard but Cena holds him up against the cage and eventually Thatch drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Cena jumps guard.
#ES#
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.
Thatch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cena tries to pull guard but Thatch won't allow it.
Cena goes for a takedown attempt but Thatch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Cena clinches up with Thatch and pushes him back 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!
Thatch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cena's efforts to push away.#T3##BC2#
Thatch manages to break the clinch.
Thatch blocks a head kick by Cena.
Thatch throws a counter combo.
Cena fails with the takedown.
Thatch blocks a head kick by Cena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cena is defended easily by Thatch.
Thatch shoots for a double leg takedown but Cena sprawls well. He's pushed Thatch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thatch.#T4#
Cena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thatch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Thatch tries to get set, Cena tries to push him back and clinch up but Thatch manages to avoid the attempt.
Thatch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cena sprawls well. Cena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thatch gets slowly back to his feet.
Cena wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thatch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cena avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thatch darts in looking for a takedown but Cena gets double underhooks and turns Thatch into the cage.
John Cena is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thatch.
Nice sprawl there from Cena as Thatch shoots in.
John Cena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Thatch.
Cena fails with the takedown.
Cena tries to clinch up.
Cena shoots for a takedown but Thatch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thatch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cena counters with a left to the body.
Thatch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thatch swivels and escapes.
Cena darts in looking for a takedown but Thatch gets double underhooks and turns Cena into the cage.
Cena controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Cena jumps guard but Thatch stands there with Cena around his waist. Cena gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thatch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cena or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Thatch decides to pull guard.
Thatch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cena slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
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.#SUB2#
Thatch is looking for a triangle but Cena pushes his legs off easily.
Cena advances to half guard.
Cena works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Cena looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Thatch wants to control but Cena is having none of it.
Cena controlling from the full mount.
Cena lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Cena goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thatch turns into him and now he's in Cena's guard.
#SUB#
Cena working for a triangle but Thatch defends it easily.
#T4#
Cena not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cena keeping full guard, as Thatch tries to pass.
Thatch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Well Cena has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Cena! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Cena shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense.
Cena throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man tries to clinch but Cena moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Cena's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cena tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cena to the ground. Cena escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Cena does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cena misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Cena moves out of range easily.
Cena with the counter takedown but Man avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cena throws a fast counter high kick but Man manages to duck under it in time.
Cena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
Man stuffs the takedown.
Man Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.#T1#
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cena paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Man.
Cena dives in for a single leg takedown but Man sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A left and a right from Cena both land. Nice combination.
A low kick from Man misses #CL2#
and Cena counters by clinching up.
Man throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cena blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Man throws an elbow but misses.
Man tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Man.
Cena is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Man to keep the fight standing.
Man working hard to break the clinch.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Man is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cena tries to score a body lock takedown but Man shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Man looking to stall.
Man looking for a takedown.
Man jumps guard but Cena turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cena effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Cena drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man wants to control from the top but Cena keeps moving. #T3#
Cena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Cena can't keep his opponent in guard - Man advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Man trying to control from half guard but Cena is working away.
Man is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man trying to control from half guard but Cena is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Cena fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
Man wants to take the fight to the mat but Cena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Cena will probably get the nod.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cena counters with a series of strikes. Man will be more careful next time no doubt.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cena dodges the punch combination from Man.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Man is defended easily by Cena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cena.
Cena shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man defends it nicely.#T1#
Cena tries to land a leg kick but Man saw it coming and moves away.
John Cena seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cena tries for a takedown but Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cena.
Man Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
Cena throws a push kick but Man slaps the foot to one side.
Cena tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Man defends well and Cena ends up having to push Man into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Man stuffs the takedown attempt from Cena. Cena gets slowly back to his feet.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Donk. Man catches Cena right on the button with a cross.
Man fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Man. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Man with that takedown attempt.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cena shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Man as he avoids it easily.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cena sprawls well. Cena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Cena gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Man to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Man works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Man throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cena to regain full guard.
Man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Man looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Man looking to sit in guard and control but Cena gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Man trying to control the position.
Man thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Man controls Cena momentarily but Cena frees himself.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cena is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Cena will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL2#
Cena rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cena jumps guard but Man turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cena is pressed up against the cage. Man has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cena down to the mat. Cena avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cena.
Man fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cena avoids it really well and circles away.
Man dives in for a single leg takedown but Cena sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Cena tries to counter it with a takedown but Man pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Man Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man prevents Cena from breaking the clinch.
Man tries to circle away but Cena has him pinned against the cage.
Man tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cena avoids it.#TD2#
Cena pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Man wants to control from the top but Cena keeps moving.
Man throws an elbow that misses. Cena uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Man's guard. Nice move by Cena!#REVB#
Cena stands and throws Man's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Man gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Man is desperately trying to improve his position but Cena has a good base and remains in mount.
Man wants to control but Cena is having none of it.#T2#
Man is trying desperately to improve position.
Cena controlling from the full mount.
Man is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Cena has taken his back.
Even with his hooks in, Cena manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Man can't escape the position.
#T3#
Cena is not going to allow Man to sit and survive in this position.
Man is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cena is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cena scores with strikes from the back.
Man just trying to survive but Cena is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Man tries to roll but Cena sticks to his back.
#T4##SUB2#
Cena looking to break Man's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Man remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cena will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Man looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Man turns into Cena and is now in his guard.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cena has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Cena's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man wants to control from the top but Cena keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
John 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Cena! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Cena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jimmy. #CL2#
Cena moves into range and clinches up with Jimmy.
Jimmy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cena smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Cena. No joy for Jimmy on that attempt.
Cena tries to counter with a clinch but Jimmy shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Jimmy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimmy tries to clinch but Cena moves away
and Cena counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cena swats away the attempt to clinch by Jimmy.
Jimmy shoots and misses #CL2#
and Cena moves into the clinch.
Jimmy tries to pull guard but Cena holds him up against the cage and eventually Jimmy drops back down to his feet.
Jimmy tries to pull guard but Cena won't allow it.
Cena lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimmy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cena to keep the fight standing.
Jimmy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cena smiles and moves away.
Jimmy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jimmy somewhat.
Cena shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jimmy eats them both and turns towards Cena to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Little Jimmy has been cut.
Jimmy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Jimmy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cena counters with a one-two to the body.
Jimmy wants to clinch#TD2#
and Cena counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jimmy! #ROC2#Jimmy is rocked!
Jimmy tries to improve position but can't.
Oh Jimmy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jimmy is trying to escape the position but Cena is controlling the position.
Jimmy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cena taking a breather here.
Cena scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jimmy to see if he's OK.
Jimmy seems to have got his legs back now.
Cena in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jimmy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jimmy is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T2#
Cena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jimmy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cena cracks Jimmy with a big right hand but Jimmy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jimmy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cena wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jimmy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jimmy blocks the strikes from Cena.
#SUB#
Jimmy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cena could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jimmy has cracked it and Cena is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jimmy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Little Jimmy!
Little Jimmy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Imai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cena counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Imai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cena quickly recovers to half guard.
Cena won't allow Imai to pass to mount.
Cena is in trouble now - Imai has advanced to mount!
Imai takes Cena's back. #SUB#
Imai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cena defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Imai is hanging on to Cena's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Imai is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Cena taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Imai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cosmo Imai!
During a confident post fight interview, Cosmo Imai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Low connects with a nice looking jab.
Cena uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Low.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cena.
Low bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cena's head backwards.
Cena walks straight into a right hand from Low - that's dropped him! Low jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cena from any more punishment! Cena complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shawn Low! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Cena moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Cena in a clinch.
Cena drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Jones clinches up with Cena and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Jones takes a little break here. Cena wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cena is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cena knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cena has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Jones trying to control the action but Cena is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones tries to stand but Cena is controlling his head.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena is looking for a sweep.
Jones trying to control the position but Cena is working away.
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.
Jones wants to stand but Cena has his arm trapped. #T3#
Cena is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Cena is defending well.
Jones happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Cena.
Cena shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Cena's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cena shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Cena's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cena counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cena but Cena pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Jones has clasped his hands together around Cena's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cena is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jones tries to clinch there but Cena circles away.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cena fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena wants to clinch#TD2#
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cena is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Jones wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Jones is pulling down on Cena's head. It's preventing any offense from Cena, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Cena drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cena has Jones in his guard.#REVB#
Cena wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones pushes down on Cena's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cena holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jones not doing much here.
Jones wants to stand but Cena has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cena defends it well. #T3#
Cena tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones is looking to advance position but Cena won't allow it.
Cena wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Cena's head.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Cena takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Cena gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cena trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cena manages to pass to side control.
Jones tries to roll over but Cena keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is concentrating on defense, preventing Cena from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cena falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cena manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Cena in his guard.#REVR#
Jones keeping full guard, as Cena tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cena. #T1#
Cena throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cena manages to pass to side control.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones lands with a few short shots to the body.
Cena throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cena is working away from the top position though.
Cena missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is looking to control Cena's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Cena is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Cena is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cena tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Cena sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cena counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
John Cena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Jones.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cena or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
John Cena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Jones shoots in and bounces Cena off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cena pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cena works Jones's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Cena shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cena.
Cena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Cena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John Cena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cena throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Cena showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Jones! |
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Event:
IFC 4: Takeda vs Turman
Date: Oct 05, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Cena forces Mahrez back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Cena is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mahrez can't fight it off and eventually Cena manages to take the fight to the floor. Mahrez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mahrez keeping moving, preventing Cena from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cena passes into side control.
Mahrez is not content to let Cena control the position.
Mahrez tries to buck Cena off but Cena is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mahrez looking for a sweep but Cena has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1#
Cena looking to control but Mahrez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cena is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mahrez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cena controlling the pace for now.
Mahrez can't escape the position.
Cena throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cena avoids the attempt from Mahrez to control.
Mahrez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cena is thwarting Mahrez's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions off his back.
Mahrez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Sparring and Physicals. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Mahrez 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!#SUB2#
Cena is trying to defend against the choke here but Mahrez has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Mahrez Tightens the hold and Cena taps out furiously! Mahrez displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magby Mahrez! |
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Event:
IFC 2: Loco vs Martinez
Date: Aug 31, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Cena closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Brankovic on the inside.
Brankovic works on Cena's body with a couple of short punches.
Brankovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Brankovic.
Brankovic lands a nice elbow.
Brankovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cena backwards.
Brankovic lands an elbow inside that Cena shrugs off.
Cena is trying to maintain a safe position but Brankovic gets an underhook and turns Cena into the cage.
Brankovic stalling.
Brankovic lands a nice elbow.
Brankovic lands a body shot.
Brankovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cena backwards. #ROC2#Cena is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brankovic has Cena pressed against the cage. He pushes Cena back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Brankovic throws a beautiful elbow that sends Cena crashing to the floor! Brankovic piles on the pressure with more strikes! Cena is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djuradj Brankovic! |
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Event:
IFC 1: The Beginning
Date: Aug 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Cena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cena wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Jordan as Cena shoots in.
Cena shoots and misses
and Jordan counters with a left to the body.
Cena wants to clinch but Jordan slips to the side
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
Cena displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Cena.
Jordan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jordan throws out a counter right but Cena avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan misses with a body shot.
Cena seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cena takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cena tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Cena gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jordan counters with a huge left! Cena is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jordan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cena from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jordan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Jordan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Cena is looking to clinch. #TD#
Tadageru changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cena looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tadageru lands a nice forearm strike.
Cena is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cena takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cena is looking for a sweep.
Tadageru scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cena to see if he's OK.
Tadageru lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cena sneaks back into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tadageru is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tadageru lands with a punch from half guard.
Tadageru takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tadageru looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cena wants to control but Tadageru is keeping busy.
Tadageru is trying to control. Cena wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tadageru knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cena on the ground.#T1#
Tadageru seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cena is not content to let Tadageru control the position.
Cena on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tadageru is nestled in close to Cena, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tadageru lands with a punch from half guard.
Cena is looking to control Tadageru's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cena avoid being mounted?
Tadageru is nestled in close to Cena, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena tries to get to full guard but Tadageru has control of the leg.
Tadageru is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tadageru lands strikes from half guard.#T2##SUB#
Tadageru seems to be looking for submissions.
Tadageru lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Cena is rocked!
Nice strikes from Tadageru there.
Cena is still in real trouble! Can Tadageru finish him?
Tadageru blocks the strikes from Cena.
Tadageru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Tadageru connects with a nice short shot to Cena's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Tadageru is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cena sees it coming and defends easily.
Tadageru trying to control from half guard but Cena is working away.
Tadageru scores with a big shot! Cena's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Cena! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakachi Tadageru!
During a confident post fight interview, Nakachi Tadageru thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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