PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jones Bombaclad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Cena
vs
Bombaclad

195 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

KO Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Cena!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jones Bombaclad!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Cena's head coaches at Victory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones Bombaclad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bombaclad.
Cena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cena tries to get out of the position.
Bombaclad working the ground and pound but Cena is defending the strikes.
Bombaclad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cena is trying to control Bombaclad's posture but Bombaclad avoids it.
Cena is not content to let Bombaclad control the position.
Cena defending against the ground and pound.
Cena parries the strikes from Bombaclad easily there. Bombaclad is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cena to escape.
Bombaclad misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bombaclad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by Bombaclad.
Bombaclad trying to control the action but Cena is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombaclad postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Bombaclad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cena has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cena is not content to let Bombaclad control the position.
Cena wants to get back to his feet.
Bombaclad works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bombaclad wants to control but Cena is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Bombaclad crashes against the mat.

Bombaclad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cena has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Bombaclad stalls from top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bombaclad misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cena is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bombaclad in side control, throwing shots but Cena defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombaclad tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ground and pound from Bombaclad seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bombaclad trying to control the position but Cena is working away.
Bombaclad takes a little break here. Cena wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bombaclad 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.
Bombaclad works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bombaclad landing a few strikes.
Cena is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bombaclad throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombaclad misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cena wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bombaclad wants to control for a moment but Cena uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bombaclad passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cena!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cena can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bombaclad looking to control but Cena is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Bombaclad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bombaclad shoots in for a double leg but Cena sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bombaclad fails to land the takedown.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bombaclad. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Bombaclad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cena quickly recovers to half guard.
Bombaclad not doing much here.
Jones Bombaclad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bombaclad 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.
Bombaclad throws a strike but Cena avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bombaclad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bombaclad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bombaclad is one step ahead there.

Cena is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bombaclad defends well.
Cena will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombaclad trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom.
Cena has momentary wrist control but Bombaclad slips an elbow through the middle.
Bombaclad trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom.
Bombaclad prevents Cena from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bombaclad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cena wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bombaclad throws an elbow that misses. Cena uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bombaclad's guard. Nice move by Cena!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombaclad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cena controls the pace.
Bombaclad wants to sweep but no luck.
Bombaclad trying to control the position.

Bombaclad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cena can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bombaclad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cena postures up.
Bombaclad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cena trying to control but Bombaclad is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bombaclad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bombaclad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Cena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jones Bombaclad.
Bombaclad stuffs the takedown attempt from Cena. Cena gets slowly back to his feet.

Cena darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cena wants to pass to mount but Bombaclad is defending the position.
Bombaclad wants to improve his position but Cena is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombaclad is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cena wants to stand up but Bombaclad has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Bombaclad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bombaclad is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cena works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cena working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Bombaclad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bombaclad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bombaclad darts in looking for a takedown but Cena gets double underhooks and turns Bombaclad into the cage.
Bombaclad avoiding damage as Cena throws knees to the body.
Cena throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cena misses with an elbow over the top.
Bombaclad 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.
Bombaclad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cena is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
John Cena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jones Bombaclad.
Bombaclad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cena after a bit of a struggle.
Cena throws an elbow but it misses.

Cena drags the fight down to the ground.
Bombaclad wants to control from the top but Cena keeps moving.
Bombaclad postures up and lands a big shot to Cena's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombaclad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cena working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bombaclad.
Cena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bombaclad is one step ahead there.
Cena wants to stand and escape but Bombaclad is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bombaclad is pushing down on Cena's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cena is fighting to maintain full guard but Bombaclad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bombaclad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bombaclad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bombaclad wants to control but Cena is keeping him busy.
Bombaclad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cena defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombaclad lands strikes from half guard.
Cena avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bombaclad.
Bombaclad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cena does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cena blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bombaclad.
Bombaclad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombaclad lands with a punch from half guard.
Cena wants to get back to his feet.
Bombaclad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cena is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bombaclad scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bombaclad lands a nice short elbow.
Bombaclad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bombaclad drops an elbow to the side of Cena's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombaclad thows a huge punch but Cena dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Bombaclad.
Bombaclad has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Cena that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bombaclad connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombaclad wants to control the pace but Cena is squirming around nicely.
Bombaclad with shots to the head and body - Cena looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bombaclad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bombaclad might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cena haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombaclad raining down shots from the mount!
Bombaclad working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bombaclad putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bombaclad lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cena hang on?
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bombaclad has eaten all the pies!
Bombaclad working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bombaclad lands a big shot to the head and Cena winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jones Bombaclad!
Jones Bombaclad is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jones Bombaclad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.