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Event:
The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cena. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons slaps away a takedown attempt from Cena, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fitzsimmons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cena.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cena shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzsimmons sprawls well. Fitzsimmons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cena gets slowly back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a leg kick but Cena saw it coming and moves away.
Cena misses with a jab to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Cena gets tackled into the cage by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons maintains the clinch.
Cena misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzsimmons just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cena's brow.
Fitzsimmons tries to break free but Cena pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cena struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Cena misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cena appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Cena shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Fitzsimmons has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cena is on him like a limpet, forcing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.#T1#
Cena blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Cena can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzsimmons.
Cena goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cena tries for a takedown but Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Cena lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fitzsimmons is controlling Cena's trapped leg to prevent Cena from advancing to side control.
Fitzsimmons is looking to improve his position.
Cena definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Cena postures up.
Cena is pressing down on Fitzsimmons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fitzsimmons is holding on for now. #T2#
Fitzsimmons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fitzsimmons is trying to control the position but Cena postures up.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position here.
Fitzsimmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cena throws a big elbow that misses.
Fitzsimmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzsimmons, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cena's guard. #REVB#
Cena has a closed guard, preventing Fitzsimmons from standing up.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom.
Cena is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Fitzsimmons preventing the sweep.
Cena is pulling down on Fitzsimmons's head. It's preventing any offense from Fitzsimmons, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fitzsimmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fitzsimmons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fitzsimmons looking to pass the guard.
Fitzsimmons throwing strikes but missing.
Cena pulls Fitzsimmons in close to prevent any damage.
Cena trying to keep a closed guard but Fitzsimmons is proving a slippery customer.
Cena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzsimmons is one step ahead there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cena manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fitzsimmons manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cena throwing strikes from guard but Fitzsimmons blocks nicely.
Fitzsimmons trying to keep a closed guard but Cena is proving a slippery customer.
Fitzsimmons wants to sweep here but Cena controlling him for the moment.
Cena scoring with some ground and pound.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position.
Cena throwing strikes from guard but Fitzsimmons blocks nicely.
Cena keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Cena won't allow Fitzsimmons to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Fitzsimmons there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fitzsimmons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cena misses with a straight right.
Fitzsimmons throws a chopping leg kick but Cena manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cena throws a body shot but no joy.
Cena takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
It looks like John Cena has been cut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Cena counters with a shoot takedown. Fitzsimmons fights it but they end up in guard.
Cena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cena working some strikes from top position.
Fitzsimmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena throws an elbow that misses. Fitzsimmons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cena's guard. Nice move by Fitzsimmons!#REVB#
Cena pulls Fitzsimmons in to control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzsimmons is one step ahead there.
Fitzsimmons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
John Cena overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cena tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Cena seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fitzsimmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cena might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cena working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons stopping the sweep attempt from Cena.
Cena will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fitzsimmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitzsimmons stopping the sweep attempt from Cena.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Fitzsimmons from controlling successfully.
Fitzsimmons won't allow Cena to sweep him here.
Cena is pulling down on Fitzsimmons's head to control his posture.
Fitzsimmons is looking to stand up but Cena won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Cena moves out of range. #TD#
Cena shoots in and gets a takedown into Fitzsimmons's guard.
Cena works over Fitzsimmons with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Fitzsimmons wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fitzsimmons lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fitzsimmons wants to stand but Cena is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cena has Fitzsimmons pulled in close to control his posture.
Cena looking for a sweep. Not yet Cena, not yet.
Cena controlling Fitzsimmons's posture.
Cena continues to stall.
Fitzsimmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Cena has wrist control.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cena is pulling down on Fitzsimmons's head. It's preventing any offense from Fitzsimmons, at least for the moment.
Fitzsimmons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cena holds on and takes a little breather.
Cena trying to keep a closed guard but Fitzsimmons is proving a slippery customer.
Cena wants to sweep here but Fitzsimmons controlling him for the moment.
Cena manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fitzsimmons manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fitzsimmons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cena with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cena keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Cena throws an elbow that misses. Fitzsimmons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cena's guard. Nice move by Fitzsimmons!#REVB#
Fitzsimmons wants to control from the top but Cena keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cena is proving hard to escape from.
Cena has his hands on Fitzsimmons's head, controlling the position.
Cena working a defensive guard but Fitzsimmons passes into half guard.
Cena is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fitzsimmons wants to control but Cena is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzsimmons thows a huge punch but Cena dodges it nicely.
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.
Cena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2#
Fitzsimmons stands and steps away. Cena gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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 John Cena will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Cena's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons lands a front kick.
Cena uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cena with a poor takedown
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Cena throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Cena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cena's head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Cena throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cena with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Cena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cena throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzsimmons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzsimmons.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cena takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses #TD#
and Cena counters with a takedown into side control.
Fitzsimmons manages to get back to half guard.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cena. #T1#
Fitzsimmons 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!
Fitzsimmons punches the canvas rather than the man.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the head.
Cena looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cena is trying to break free.
Cena is working hard here to advance position.
Cena has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cena tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cena tries to lock up and control but Fitzsimmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzsimmons looking to ground and pound but Cena is blocking nicely.
Cena is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fitzsimmons cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#CUT2#
John Cena's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Cena is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cena tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cena just holding on.
Sol Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cena tries to lock up and control but Fitzsimmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons looking to control but Cena is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fitzsimmons avoids the attempt from Cena to control.
Fitzsimmons tries to control but Cena wriggling away.
Fitzsimmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Cena is squirming around, avoiding Fitzsimmons's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cena is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Cena tries to hold on but Fitzsimmons postures up.
Cena can't escape the position.
Fitzsimmons can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cena is looking to escape.
Fitzsimmons looking to control and managing it successfully.
John Cena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cena is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fitzsimmons content just to control the position here.
Cena is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Cena is having none of it.
Cena tries to hold on but Fitzsimmons pushes him away. #T4#
Fitzsimmons tries to control but Cena wriggling away.
Cena really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cena bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cena landing with the ground and pound.
Cena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fitzsimmons trying to keep a closed guard but Cena is proving a slippery customer.
Cena content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cena throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sol Fitzsimmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fitzsimmons 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Sol Fitzsimmons!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Sol Fitzsimmons!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Sol Fitzsimmons!
Sol Fitzsimmons wins by unanimous decision!
John Cena was interviewed post fight and said 'My time is not yet now.'.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Cena misses with a wild body shot.
Cena bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cena definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cena shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chesterfield as he jumps to the side.
Chesterfield misses with a left hand #TD#
and Cena counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cena thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chesterfield's head.
Ground and pound from Cena.
Nice strikes from Cena there.
Chesterfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cena.
Cena throwing shots but Chesterfield is blocking nicely.
Chesterfield is trying to stand up here but Cena is controlling him well.
Cena missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chesterfield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chesterfield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cena lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Cena throwing shots but Chesterfield is blocking nicely.
Cena thows a huge punch but Chesterfield dodges it nicely.
Cena moves nicely into side control.
Cena advances to full mount.
Cena with the ground and pound from mount.
Chesterfield in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cena postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Chesterfield in real trouble here! The ref calls for Chesterfield to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Cena!
John Cena seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SPARTA 44
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Speyer.#CUT2#
It looks like John Cena has been cut.
Speyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Cena is just out of range.
Speyer's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Speyer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Speyer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cena's head.
Cena uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speyer.
#CL#
Cena moves into range and clinches up with Speyer.
Speyer is trying to break the clinch but Cena is controlling him.
Speyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cena working aggressively here.
Speyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speyer blocks a body shot from Cena.
Speyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Cena won't allow it.
Speyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena prevents Speyer from breaking the clinch.
Cena prevents a body shot from Speyer.
Speyer misses with the head strike.
Cena misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cena misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Cena drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cena has a couple of punches blocked by Speyer.
Cena prevents Speyer from breaking the clinch.
Speyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Speyer blocks a body shot from Cena.
Speyer blocks an uppercut.
Speyer working aggressively here.
Speyer prevents a body shot from Cena.
Cena struggles to land a body shot inside as Speyer controls his hands.
Speyer stops a takedown attempt from Cena.
#TD#
Speyer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cena is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Speyer to the mat. Speyer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cena trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Cena won't allow Speyer to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Speyer holds on and takes a little breather.
Speyer is trying to control the position but Cena postures up.
Cena postures up in Speyer's guard and throws a big left but Speyer blocks it.
Speyer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cena's guard. #REVB#
Speyer being controlled here momentarily.
Cena tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Speyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cena is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Speyer is aware though and is defending well.
Speyer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cena manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Speyer 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.#T3#
Cena throws an elbow that misses. Speyer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cena's guard. Nice move by Speyer!#REVB#
Cena has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cena is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Speyer trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom.
Cena is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Speyer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cena is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cena is trying to work for a sweep but Speyer has mounted him!
Cena is squirming around, avoiding Speyer's attempts to control the action.
Cena slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cena keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cena tries to roll over but Speyer keeps him under control.
Cena has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cena gets full guard.
Speyer wants to control from the top but Cena keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Cena will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Cena's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Cena shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Speyer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Speyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cena being controlled here momentarily.
Cena preventing the sweep.
Cena working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cena postures up in Speyer's guard and throws a big left but Speyer blocks it.
Cena is looking to work some ground and pound but Speyer has wrist control.
Speyer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena is looking for a sweep. Speyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cena controlling the position well. #T1#
Cena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cena keeping full guard, as Speyer tries to pass.
Speyer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cena holds on and takes a little breather.
Cena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Speyer is one step ahead there.
Cena striking off his back but it's not causing Speyer any problems.
Cena is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#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 controlling Speyer's posture.
Cena wants to sweep but no luck.
Cena pulls Speyer in to control the position.
Cena looking for a sweep. Not yet Cena, not yet.
Speyer is fighting to break Cena's control of his arms but Cena is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Speyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cena is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cena holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Speyer throws a nice head kick!
Speyer throws a push kick but Cena slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Cena shoots in looking for a takedown but Speyer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cena's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Speyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Speyer connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Cena misses its intended target.
Speyer throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Cena counters with a nice double leg into side control. Speyer won't be happy with that.
Speyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cena misses with the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Cena's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cena working the ground and pound.
Cena misses with the ground and pound.
Cena lands a nice forearm strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cena scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Speyer to see if he's OK.
Cena creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Speyer dodges the ground and pound from Cena.
Cena in side control, throwing shots but Speyer defends.
Speyer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cena tries to move into full mount but can't pass Speyer's legs.
Cena working the head and body with strikes.
Cena is putting a hurting on Speyer here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#
Speyer is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Cena knocks Speyer out cold with a massive hammerfist! Cena Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Cena!
A relieved looking John Cena thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SPARTA 38
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Cena swats away the attempt to clinch by Smit.#CL#
Smit closes the distance and clinches.
Smit stalling.
Cena tries a body shot but Smit blocks it.
Cena misses with a body punch.
Cena throws a punch but it's blocked by Smit.
Cena throws a punch but it's blocked by Smit.
Cena tries to work over Smit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smit wants a takedown.
Cena prevents the takedown attempt.
Smit has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cena.
Smit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cena is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piet Smit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smit blocking some punches.
#T1#
Smit prevents a body shot from Cena. #TD2#
Cena gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smit regains guard.
Cena lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Smit has his foot on Cena's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cena works his way back into a safe position though.
Smit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cena throws a big elbow that misses.
My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that Cena has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Smit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cena doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cena manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Smit pushes a forearm under Cena's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cena is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Piet Smit!
During a confident post fight interview, Piet Smit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
John Cena spoke after the fight, saying 'My time is not yet now.'.
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Event:
SPARTA 31
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Cena shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Speyer as he jumps to the side.
Speyer misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Cena takes the fight into the clinch.
Cena blocks an uppercut.
Cena can't find room to land a body shot as Speyer controls the action.
Speyer lands a left hand.
Cena struggles to land a body shot inside as Speyer controls his hands.
Speyer has had enough of the clinch but Cena keeps him there for the moment.
Cena tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Speyer.
Speyer tries a body shot but Cena blocks it.
Cena misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speyer prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Speyer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Speyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cena has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Speyer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cena.
Cena tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Speyer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cena is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Speyer to the mat. Speyer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cena postures up.
Cena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Speyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cena preventing the sweep.
Cena connects with a couple of short punches.
Cena chips away with some ground and pound.
Cena wants to pass the guard but Speyer is keeping the position.
Cena is looking to work some ground and pound but Speyer has wrist control.
Cena trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cena wants to pass the guard but Speyer is keeping the position.#T2#
Cena postures up.
Cena postures up in Speyer's guard and throws a big left but Speyer blocks it.
Speyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Speyer, not yet.
Cena throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Speyer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cena throws a big right hand that misses.
Cena throws a big elbow that misses.
Cena is looking to work some ground and pound but Speyer has wrist control.
Cena won't allow Speyer to sweep him here.
Speyer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cena is looking to work some ground and pound but Speyer has wrist control.
Speyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Speyer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cena preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cena misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cena preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cena wants to get back to full guard.
Speyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Cena is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cena desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cena is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Speyer wants to control but Cena is keeping him busy.
Speyer is looking to advance position but Cena won't allow it.
Cena is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cena works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cena is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Speyer from controlling successfully.
Cena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Speyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cena manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Speyer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cena with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cena takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cena thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Cena rushes Speyer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Speyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speyer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cena misses with a body punch.
Cena is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cena struggles to land a body shot inside as Speyer controls his hands.
Cena wants to take the fight to the mat but Speyer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Speyer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cena's elbow.
Speyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cena's elbow.
Cena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Speyer can do to turn this around?
Speyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cena tries to work over Speyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Cena is struggling to control the position.
Speyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Cena has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Speyer regains guard immediately.
Cena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Speyer looking to control.
Cena lands a couple of elbows.
Cena working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Speyer's head.
Cena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Speyer wants to sweep here but Cena controlling him for the moment.
Cena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cena landing some decent shots from guard.
Cena scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Speyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Speyer is pulling down on Cena's head. It's preventing any offense from Cena, at least for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cena's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cena postures up in Speyer's guard and throws a big left but Speyer blocks it.
John Cena overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cena postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Speyer trying to control the position.
Cena tries to free his leg and advance position but Speyer is retaining full guard.
Cena distracts Speyer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cena in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cena has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cena postures up in Speyer's guard and throws a big left but Speyer blocks it.
Cena working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Cena is looking to work some ground and pound but Speyer has wrist control.
Cena keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Speyer's head.
Speyer looking to control.
Speyer is breathing heavily.
Cena works over Speyer with some ground and pound from guard.
Cena is in close to Speyer's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Speyer is rocked!
Cena lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Speyer is still in real trouble! Can Cena finish him?
Cena arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Speyer's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Cena!
A victorious John Cena thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SPARTA 26
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Chesterfield throws the left hand but Cena avoids the punch easily.
Cena is looking to clinch.
Chesterfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Chesterfield gets caught flat footed, as Cena shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cena with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 cracks Chesterfield with a solid left hand.
Cena is in close to Chesterfield's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cena passes Chesterfield's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cena missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chesterfield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chesterfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cena.
Cena throwing shots but Chesterfield is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cena scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cena seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Cena lands a big elbow - Chesterfield is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Cena!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Cena!
John Cena thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SPARTA 18: Smit vs. Ndlandla
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Cena throws a body punch but Beaswood moves out of range. #CL#
Beaswood gets tackled into the cage by Cena. Cena maintains the clinch.
Cena has a couple of punches blocked by Beaswood.
Cena misses with some punches.
Cena misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cena as Beaswood tries to tie him up.
Beaswood 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.#TD#
Cena gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cena thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beaswood's head.
Beaswood is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaswood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cena. #SUB2#
Beaswood looking for submissions off his back.
Cena looks to land a strike but Beaswood avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Beaswood working a defensive guard here.
Cena is working Beaswood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cena throws an elbow that misses. Beaswood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cena's guard. Nice move by Beaswood!#REVB#
Cena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beaswood is one step ahead there.
Beaswood trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beaswood pushes down on Cena's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cena wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Beaswood is trying to work for a kimura but Cena is defending well.
Beaswood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Beaswood passes the guard and advances to mount!
Beaswood avoids the attempt from Cena to control.
Beaswood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cena is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Cena's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Beaswood has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cena's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like John Cena has been cut.#T3#
Beaswood unloading with bombs!
Cena is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beaswood cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cena is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beaswood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beaswood is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cena can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT2#
John Cena's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cena tries to hold on but Beaswood pushes him away.
Beaswood looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#CUT2#
Jeez, John Cena's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Cena's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Flint Beaswood!
A very excited looking Flint Beaswood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
John Cena spoke after the fight, saying 'My time is not yet now.'.
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Event:
SPARTA 14: Yamamoto vs. Knives
Date: Feb 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Wojcik swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Cena counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cena.
Cena looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cena is fighting to break Wojcik's control of his arms but Wojcik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cena stopping the sweep attempt from Wojcik.
Wojcik seems keen to control Cena's posture.
Wojcik controls Cena momentarily but Cena frees himself.
Cena in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wojcik is trying to control the position but Cena postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Wojcik has his foot on Cena's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cena works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Wojcik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cena gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cena lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wojcik pulls Cena in close to his closed guard and prevents Cena from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wojcik is trying to keep Cena in close.
Cena is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cena with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cena wants to control from the top but Wojcik keeps moving.
Cena has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Wojcik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cena gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Cena throwing strikes from guard but Wojcik blocks nicely.
Cena engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cena wants to pass the guard but Wojcik is keeping the position.
Cena throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wojcik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cena trying to control the position from guard on top but Wojcik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cena won't allow Wojcik to sweep him here.
Wojcik keeping moving, preventing Cena from controlling successfully.
Cena with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Cena loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wojcik working a defensive guard here.
Cena lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wojcik throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Cena looking to sit in guard and control but Wojcik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wojcik won't allow Cena to sweep him here.
Wojcik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Wojcik from controlling successfully.
Cena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wojcik is one step ahead there.
Cena is working hard here to advance position.
Wojcik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cena's guard.#T4#
Cena trying to keep a closed guard but Wojcik is proving a slippery customer.
Cena tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Wojcik from controlling successfully.
Cena wants to sweep but no luck.
Cena working a defensive guard but Wojcik passes into half guard.
Wojcik trying to control the action but Cena is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cena wants to improve his position but Wojcik is controlling well.
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.
Cena trying to control but Wojcik postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Cena will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cena misses with a body shot.
Wojcik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wojcik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wojcik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cena.
Wojcik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Cena dives in and scores a takedown into Wojcik's guard.
Wojcik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wojcik is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cena is trying to control but can't.
Cena tries to roll over but Wojcik keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wojcik on the ground.#T1#
Wojcik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cena's head. #SUB#
Cena actively working from the bottom here.
Wojcik prevents Cena from improving his position.
Wojcik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cena is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wojcik jumps into side control!
Wojcik content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cena is trying to improve his position.
An elbow from Wojcik crashes against the mat.
Wojcik wants to stand but Cena has his arm trapped. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cena is trying to control Wojcik's posture but Wojcik avoids it.
Cena is being controlled here.
Wojcik is continuing to stall.
Cena tries to buck Wojcik off but Wojcik is having none of it.
Cena can't do much from the bottom here.
Cena is looking to reverse the position.
Cena holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cena tries to improve position but can't.
Wojcik trying to control the action but Cena is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Wojcik is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cena is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cena tries to buck Wojcik off but Wojcik is having none of it.#SUB2#
Wojcik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cena has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cena tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Cena is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wojcik's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Wojcik! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Cena has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Krzistov Wojcik!
In defeat, John Cena stepped up to the mic, saying 'My time is not yet now.'.
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Event:
SPARTA 10: Khamsing vs. Holmes
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Cena changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brewer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cena connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brewer some visible discomfort.
Cena scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Brewer is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Cena can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Cena!
Our winner, John Cena, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MAYWEATHER vs. YAMAMOTO
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Mabini just misses with a punch to the body.
Cena will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mabini moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like John Cena has been cut.
Mabini seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cena shoots in for a takedown but Mabini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cena needs to keep his hands up - Mabini had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Cena feints and as Mabini raises his hands in defense, Cena changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cena showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mabini pulls Cena in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena is working Mabini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mabini is adopting a defensive guard.
Mabini continues to stall.
Mabini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Cena wants to control from the top but Mabini keeps moving.
Mabini is pulling down on Cena's head. It's preventing any offense from Cena, at least for the moment.
Mabini working a defensive guard but Cena manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ground and pound from Cena seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cena tries to score with some ground and pound. Mabini controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mabini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mabini tries to get out of the position.
Mabini is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cena connects with a decent elbow.
Cena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mabini is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Mabini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Mabini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mabini keeps working.
Mabini struggling a bit here.
Mabini is looking to regain half guard here but Cena keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mabini keeps working.
Mabini holding on.
Mabini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cena off and has taken his back!#T3#
Cena is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mabini trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Cena's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mabini is not going to allow Cena to sit and survive in this position.
Mabini biding his time, controlling Cena. #T4#
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 tries to escape but Mabini has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mabini avoiding Cena 's attempts to control his hands.
Cena rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mabini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mabini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mabini has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mabini content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apolinario Mabini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Cena's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mabini.
Cena throws a hook but Mabini blocks it.
Mabini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mabini stuns Cena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mabini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cena can do to turn this around?
Cena misses with a takedown attempt
and Mabini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cena tries for a takedown but Mabini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mabini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cena stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Mabini.
Cena shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mabini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Apolinario Mabini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Cena throws a poor cross that misses
and Mabini counters with a stiff 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!
Mabini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cena.
#T1#
Cena tries to clinch
and Mabini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mabini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cena avoids the body shot from Mabini.
Cena drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mabini defends it well.
Mabini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mabini swings for the body but Cena moves out of range.
Cena throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mabini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Cena finds it's way through Mabini's defenses. #TD2#
Mabini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mabini pulls Cena in close to prevent any damage.
Cena sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Mabini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cena is pulling down on Mabini's head to control his posture.
Mabini content to stall in guard here.
Cena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Mabini from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mabini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cena trying to keep a closed guard but Mabini is proving a slippery customer.
Cena tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cena looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cena is trying to control the position but Mabini postures up.
Mabini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
More hug and hope from Mabini.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cena throws out a loose jab but Mabini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cena throws a poor cross that misses
and Mabini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cena thinking.
Cena with a poor takedown
and Mabini counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cena is defended easily by Mabini.
A jab from Cena misses.
Mabini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cena takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mabini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cena.
Mabini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cena manages to avoid it.
Mabini goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Cena shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cena thows a huge punch but Mabini dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apolinario Mabini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Cena's cut.
That's time! Mabini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mabini connects with a jab.
Cena is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mabini.
Cena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mabini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Mabini was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mabini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John Cena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cena tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mabini counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
That has opened up John Cena's cut even more.
Cena misses with a takedown
and Mabini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mabini swings for the body but Cena moves out of range.
Cena throws the left hand but Mabini avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Mabini.
Mabini lands a nice looking body shot.
Mabini scores with a jab to the body.
Cena might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mabini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cena on the side of the head.
Mabini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Cena throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mabini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cena looks to score with a jab to the body but Mabini is just out of range.
Mabini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cena tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mabini counters with a right hand to the body.
Cena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cena misses with a takedown
and Mabini counters with a nice uppercut.
Mabini tests Cena's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mabini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apolinario Mabini is winning the standup battle so far.
Mabini slips a jab from Cena.
Mabini misses with a series of wild punches.
Mabini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cena.
Apolinario Mabini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
Mabini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cena.
It looked like Mabini was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cena.#T2#
Cena swings for the body but Mabini moves out of range.
It looked like Mabini was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mabini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mabini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cena.
Cena is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mabini lands with a cross. #ROC#
Cena is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above John Cena's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Apolinario Mabini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mabini fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cena square on the jaw! Damn, Cena is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apolinario Mabini!
After winning the bout, Apolinario Mabini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
John Cena spoke after the fight, saying 'My time is not yet now.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Fortin 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 Fortin off to one side.
Cena attempts a counter takedown but Fortin avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Cena as Fortin shoots in.
A shot to the body from Cena misses
and Fortin counters with a three punch combo that has Cena backing up. Cena nods at Fortin to acknowledge the strikes.
Fortin moves in looking to clinch but Cena pushes him off.
Perry Fortin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortin is looking to clinch but Cena is avoiding it.
Fortin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cena drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fortin sprawls and moves away.
Fortin fails with a takedown attempt.
John Cena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perry Fortin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cena manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fortin on his heels. He'll look to pass Fortin's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Fortin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Cena gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Cena in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cena happy to just control the position for now.
Fortin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cena off and has taken his back!
Cena tries to escape the position.
Cena is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB2#
Fortin working for a choke but Cena is defending well.
Cena really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Fortin's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
I really don't envy Cena right now.
#T3#
Even with his hooks in, Fortin manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Cena tries to break free.
Fortin misses with a punch to the head.
Fortin throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Fortin thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Will Fortin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortin is hanging on to Cena's back as he tries to escape.
#T4##SUB2#
Cena defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fortin's arms.
Fortin controlling well, preventing Cena from escaping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fortin trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Cena's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cena trying to control the hands but Fortin breaks the grip.
Cena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fortin on the ground.#SUB2#
Fortin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fortin controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perry Fortin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cena keeps the fight on the outside.
Cena misses the shot to the body.
Cena throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Cena. No joy for Fortin on that attempt. #TD#
Cena gets the takedown into side control.
Cena in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fortin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cena's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cena working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortin taking some punishment here, with Cena in his half guard.
Fortin taking some punishment here, with Cena in his half guard.
Cena scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Fortin gets back to full guard.
Cena with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cena stands up over Fortin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fortin working a defensive guard here.
Cena scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cena is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Fortin is looking for a triangle but Cena pushes his legs off easily.
Fortin is breathing heavily.
Fortin is pulling down on Cena's head to control his posture.
Cena keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fortin's head.#T2#
Cena lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Fortin is rocked!
Cena has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cena postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Fortin covers up, he's hurt! Cena keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Cena and the ref steps in to end the fight! Cena can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Cena!
After winning the bout, John Cena thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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