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Event:
ABW 118 Huhrera - Ali
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Dream moves into the clinch successfully.
Dream displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cena up against the cage.
Cena wants a takedown.
Dream lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like John Cena has been cut.
Dream slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Cena ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cena no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cena is looking to stand up but Dream isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dream has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cena to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dream is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cena pulls down on the head and he's put Dream to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Cena!
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Event:
ABW 104 Jones - Ludwig II
Date: Feb 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Belov scores with a shot to the body.
Belov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like John Cena has been cut.
Belov lands a brutal head kick. Cena looks out on his feet and Belov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ushat Belov!
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Event:
KFC 37: San Diego vs Ji Woo
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Cena takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henriksen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henriksen wants it to stay on the feet.
Cena misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cena fails with the takedown
and Henriksen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like John Cena has been cut.
Alexander Henriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
Henriksen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cena's head backwards.
Henriksen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cena. Cena circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Henriksen thows a body kick. Cena tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cena looks winded!
Henriksen cracks a nice hook into Cena's ribs.
Henriksen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cena on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crack! Henriksen connects with the perfect overhand right and Cena falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Henriksen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Henriksen!
Alexander Henriksen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KFC 30: Butcher vs Potter
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Cena shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cena takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cena tries to move into range but Kan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cena wants to clinch
and Kan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cena thows a leg kick but Kan checks it
and Kan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Kan.
Kan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cena doesn't seem bothered though.
Cena takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cena misses with a takedown attempt
and Kan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Kan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kan enables Cena to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Kan is working an open guard so Cena takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
John Cena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Kan. Beautiful body shot.
Cena with a poor takedown
and Kan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oori Kan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
Cena looks winded!
Cena has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Kan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cena! Kan lets Cena back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cena takes one on the button.
Kan connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cena doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Kan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cena sprawling to the canvas! Cena rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kan finish him?!
#ROC#
Cena is rocked!
Kan knocks out Cena with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kan before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kan picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oori Kan!
Oori Kan 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:
KFC 19: Kennedy vs Steve
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cena closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Braga quickly recovers to half guard.
Braga wants to improve his position but Cena is controlling well.
Braga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Braga manages to get to full guard.
Cena being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Cena got a little sloppy there for a moment and Braga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cena has managed to get both his arms back between Braga's legs - danger averted.
Braga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena is looking to stand up but Braga won't let him.
Braga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cena manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga pushing down on Cena's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Cena trying to control but Braga postures up.
Braga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cena punching from the bottom.
Braga not doing much here.
Braga is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cena!
Braga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Braga takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Cena tries to escape but Braga has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cena is trying to stand back up. #T2##SUB#
Braga working for the choke.
Braga has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cena's body.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Braga working for the choke.
Braga just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cena is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cena wants to get back to his feet.
Cena tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Cena is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Braga gets his way!
Cena trying to control the hands but Braga won't let him.
Braga keeps control of the position easily here as Cena tries to buck him off.
Braga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cena for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Braga continues to stall.#SUB#
Braga is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cena knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cena for a finish.
Braga has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Braga dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Cena dives in and scores a takedown into Braga's guard.
Braga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Braga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cena is one step ahead there.
Cena stays in close to Braga's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena preventing the sweep.
Braga keeping moving, preventing Cena from controlling successfully. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Braga holds on and takes a little breather.
More hug and hope from Braga.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cena trying to control but Braga is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Braga enables Cena to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Braga manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Braga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Braga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cena manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Braga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cena keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
Braga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cena can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Braga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cena has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Braga has managed to get both his arms back between Cena's legs - danger averted.
Braga controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cena throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Braga sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cena's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Cena looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Braga passes the guard and advances to mount!
Braga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Braga forces the positional change into back control.
Braga really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cena.
Cena is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Cena do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reggie Braga will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cena tries to clinch up but Braga circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Cena closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Braga did well to prevent Cena getting side control.
Braga tries to get to full guard but Cena has control of the leg.
Cena is just content to waste time from the top position. Braga takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Braga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Braga pulls Cena in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena trying to stand up but can't free himself from Braga's guard.
Reggie Braga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Braga has Cena pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Braga keeping moving, preventing Cena from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Braga is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Braga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
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.#SUB2#
Braga is sitting in close to Cena's body. Cena has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Braga is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Braga is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cena.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Cena!
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Event:
KFC 14: Cobra vs Mumba
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Cena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knife swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Cena shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knife is trying to defend but Cena finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cena lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cena perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cena lands with a punch from half guard.
Knife striking from half guard on the bottom.
Knife has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cena is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena wants to pass to mount but Knife is defending the position.
Cena working over Knife with some ground and pound. Knife looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Knife wants to improve his position but Cena is controlling well.
Cena perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Knife on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knife tries to kick Cena off but Cena keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Cena is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knife has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knife regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cena. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cena is stalling in the full guard.
Cena postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cena is looking to pass into half guard but Knife pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Knife is in guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knife accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knife in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##ES2#
Cena has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Knife is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Cena has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Knife is trying to keep an underhook but Cena manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Knife scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cena manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena controlling the position easily from mount. #SU2#
Cena stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD2#
Cena darts in and lands a nice takedown into 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!
Knife wants to improve his position but Cena is controlling well.
#T4#
Cena missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cena not doing much here.
Cena trying to pass the guard but Knife defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knife is trying to control but can't.
Knife wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Cena looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knife looking for a sweep. Not yet Knife, not yet.
John Cena has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cena slips nicely into half guard.
Cena looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cena scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knife trying to control from the bottom.
Cena lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knife is looking to control Cena's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knife avoid being mounted?#T1#
Cena slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Cena has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cena's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Cena looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cena tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knife knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SU2#
Cena decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Cena shoots for a double leg takedown but Knife sprawls well. He's pushed Cena's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Cena darts in and clinches Knife up against the cage.#TD2#
Cena works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Knife manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Cena has hold of one of Knife's legs. Knife is fighting the takedown attempt but Cena gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Cena stands and steps away. Knife gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Cena shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Knife looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knife is in trouble now - Cena has advanced to mount! #T4#
Cena sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cena avoids the attempt from Knife to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knife throws a right and a left that Cena avoids nicely. #TD2#
Cena darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cena slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Knife is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cena pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knife is trying to maintain the position but Cena is very close to passing his half guard.
Cena not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Cena drops an elbow to the side of Knife's head. #ES#
Knife kicks off Cena and gets to his feet.
Cena fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cena closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Knife's guard.
Knife is trying to control the position but Cena postures up.
Cena seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Knife tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SU2#
Cena gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Knife throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena.
Knife falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Cena counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Cena gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Knife looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knife misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knife stalks Cena and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cena's face. Cena staggers backwards, shaken.
Knife misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Cena counters with a single leg into guard. Knife didn't expect that.
Cena advances position into side control!#SU2#
Cena decides to stand back up. #T3#
Cena shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knife pinned against the cage. Knife gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Knife enables Cena to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Knife manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cena seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cena must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cena looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Cena being controlled here momentarily.
Cena postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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.
Jack Knife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Cena is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Cena comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cena winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Cena!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Nguyen wants to clinch up but Cena keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Cena looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cena is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cena is thwarting Nguyen's attempts to control the position.
Cena slows the pace down in half guard.
Nguyen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Cena gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Cena is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nguyen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Cena throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nguyen was covering up waiting for the punch and Cena finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nguyen has Cena pulled in close to control his posture.
Cena must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cena advances to half guard.
Nguyen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cena is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Cena takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nguyen wants to get back to his feet.
Nguyen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cena trying to control the pace. #SU2#
Cena stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Cena decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Nguyen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cena tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nguyen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nguyen trying to hold on to Cena's head to control him but Cena postures up.
Nguyen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SU2#
Cena decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Cena closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nguyen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Cena tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cena has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cena lands a nice forearm strike. #T4##SUB2#
Cena goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nguyen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cena but great work by Nguyen.
Cena gets back to half guard.
Cena wants to control but Nguyen is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Cena is defending against the submission attempts here by Nguyen.
#ES2#
Cena has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nguyen is on him like a limpet, forcing Cena back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Cena drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cena controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cena landing with the ground and pound. #SU2#
Cena gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Clifford Nguyen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cena fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cena. #T1#
Nguyen swinging wildly here.
Cena is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nguyen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clifford Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
Cena shoots in looking for a takedown. Nguyen tries to sprawl out of it but Cena keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nguyen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nguyen is looking to counter the offense by Cena and move into the clinch.
Nguyen closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2##TD#
Cena gets caught flat footed, as Nguyen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Cena has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nguyen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nguyen is pressed up against the cage. Cena has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nguyen down to the mat. Nguyen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Cena looking to score a takedown here. Nguyen is defending well but Cena drives through and ends up in Nguyen's guard.
Nguyen working a defensive guard but Cena passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#ES#
Nguyen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cena keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Nguyen pulls guard successfully.
#T3#
Cena is in close to Nguyen's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU2#
Cena stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Cena shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nguyen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cena controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nguyen is trying to control the position but Cena postures up. #SUB#
Cena got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nguyen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cena has managed to get both his arms back between Nguyen's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Cena working some strikes from top position.
Nguyen trying to keep a closed guard but Cena is proving a slippery customer.
Cena looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Cena stands up from guard. Let's bang! #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.
Nguyen looking to control.
And that’s 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.
That's time! Nguyen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cena feints and as Nguyen raises his hands in defense, Cena changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nguyen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cena's guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nguyen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Cena had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nguyen defends it easily.#SUB#
Nguyen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cena is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nguyen, into his guard. #REVB#
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Cena gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##TD2#
Cena throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nguyen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cena is in Nguyen's guard.
Cena controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Nguyen looking for a guillotine here but Cena defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cena with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cena sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Cena is continuing to stall.
Cena prevents Nguyen from getting back to his feet.
Cena trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Nguyen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cena is aware though and is defending well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Cena cracks Nguyen with a solid left hand.
Cena working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nguyen's head.
Cena is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nguyen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nguyen, not yet.
Cena seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cena trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cena keeps trying to improve his position.
Nguyen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cena controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Cena closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nguyen quickly recovers to half guard.#T4##SU2#
Cena decides to stand up. #TD2#
Cena changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nguyen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nguyen wants to control but Cena postures up.
Cena is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nguyen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nguyen tries to bench press Cena off him but Cena keeps the position.
Clifford Nguyen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Cena is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cena in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Cena comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cena winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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... John Cena!
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