PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Bombaclad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Cena will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bombaclad
vs
Cena

170 cm
19
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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, Jones Bombaclad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Cena!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bombaclad scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bombaclad in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bombaclad throws an elbow but Cena slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cena can't do much from the bottom here.
Bombaclad misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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.
The strikes coming from Bombaclad are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cena can't do much from the bottom here.
Bombaclad looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cena is avoiding damage well.
Bombaclad is looking to take a break and control but Cena is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bombaclad throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cena tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena struggling a bit here.
Bombaclad tries to score with some ground and pound. Cena controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bombaclad trying to control the position but Cena is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena is looking to regain half guard here but Bombaclad keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bombaclad creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bombaclad working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombaclad working away.
Bombaclad scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cena to see if he's OK.
Cena is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bombaclad scoring with punches and elbows.
Cena taking a bit of punishment here - Bombaclad scoring with strikes.
Cena is trying to improve his position.

Bombaclad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cena is not content to let Bombaclad control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombaclad scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cena to see if he's OK.
Bombaclad scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bombaclad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cena keeps working.
Cena takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bombaclad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cena has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bombaclad but great work by Cena.
Bombaclad can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombaclad is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Bombaclad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bombaclad tries to bench press Cena off him but Cena keeps the position.
Bombaclad struggling a bit here.
Bombaclad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cena's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bombaclad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cena is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Bombaclad dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bombaclad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bombaclad here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
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.

Cena fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bombaclad sprawls well initially but Cena persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bombaclad trying to control from the bottom.
Bombaclad is looking to improve his position.
Bombaclad wants to sweep but Cena has passed to side control!
Bombaclad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cena won't allow Bombaclad to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bombaclad is looking to pass Cena's guard but actually Cena recovers to full guard.

Cena looking for a guillotine here but Bombaclad defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena controls Bombaclad momentarily but Bombaclad frees himself.
Cena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bombaclad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bombaclad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cena is keeping the position 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!
Cena wants to pass the guard but Bombaclad is keeping the position.
Cena is looking to stand up but Bombaclad won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombaclad wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cena is now in half guard.
Jones Bombaclad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bombaclad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cena is working away from the top position though.
Bombaclad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bombaclad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bombaclad.
Cena stopping the sweep attempt from Bombaclad.
Bombaclad seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Bombaclad looking for a guillotine here but Cena defends easily.
Bombaclad is trying to keep Cena in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena won't allow Bombaclad to sweep him here.
Cena connects with a couple of short punches.
Cena is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Bombaclad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cena defends it easily.

Bombaclad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cena defends it easily.
Bombaclad controls Cena momentarily but Cena frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bombaclad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cena's guard.
Bombaclad is in close to Cena's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Cena looking for a guillotine here but Bombaclad defends easily.

Cena is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bombaclad trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Bombaclad dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bombaclad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cena keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bombaclad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bombaclad is controlling the pace.
Bombaclad lands strikes from half guard.
Bombaclad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cena avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bombaclad.
Cena is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombaclad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cena's head.
Bombaclad trying to control the action but Cena is working from the bottom.
Cena trying to control here.
Bombaclad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cena's head.
Bombaclad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cena trying to control but Bombaclad postures up.
Cena regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cena bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bombaclad's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombaclad pulls Cena in close to prevent any damage.
Cena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Bombaclad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bombaclad has Cena pulled in close to control his posture.
Bombaclad trying to keep a closed guard but Cena is proving a slippery customer.
Bombaclad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Bombaclad is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cena rolls with it to try and escape but Bombaclad cranks on the arm and Cena is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jones Bombaclad!
Jones Bombaclad retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Jones Bombaclad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.