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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cena comes to the cage accompanied by My time is now. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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237 lbs
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270 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena blocks a head kick by Johnson.
A shot to the liver by Cena. Beautiful body shot.
Cena keeps the fight on the outside.
Cena scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Callum Johnson has been cut.
Cena closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cena defends it easily.
Cena tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Cena postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Cena won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Cena is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cena defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena scoring with some ground and pound.
Cena trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Cena won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cena connects with a decent elbow.
Cena works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cena stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cena but Cena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson throws the left hand but Cena avoids the punch easily.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Cena keeps it at a distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cena but Cena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cena shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cena. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cena in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cena has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Cena trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena is working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson frees his head quite easily.
Cena with the ground and pound from mount.
Cena with a couple of short strikes.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Cena has a good base and remains in mount.
Cena lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cena raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cena cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cena scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
Cena 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 landing shots from mount.
Cena wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Cena is having none of it.
Cena tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson wants to control but Cena is having none of it.
Cena landing strikes, looking to finish!
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Cena connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cena wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cena is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Johnson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cena raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Cena gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cena is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Johnson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cena raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Cena.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Cena looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cena is on top in guard.
Cena stops Johnson from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Callum Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Cena shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Cena finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Cena misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cena's guard.
Cena has his feet on Johnson's thighs here. He's pushed Johnson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Johnson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Cena!
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