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Event:
IFC FN-Fraiberg vs Sabatini
Date: Nov 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Cena slaps away a takedown attempt from Thatch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thatch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Cena drives through and clinches with Thatch against the cage.
Cena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Thatch manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Thatch is working an open guard so Cena takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cena attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatch 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 Thatch off to one side.
John Cena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Thatch.
Cena shoots in and drives through. Thatch sprawls well.
Cena fails with a takedown attempt.
Thatch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cena as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Thatch 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 Thatch off to one side.
Cena throws a push kick but Thatch slaps the foot to one side.
Thatch fails with a takedown attempt.
Cena goes for a double leg but Thatch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thatch continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Thatch decides to pull guard.
Thatch is trying to hold Cena in close to prevent damage but Cena has managed to pass into half guard.
Cena seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thatch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cena passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thatch! #T2#
Thatch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thatch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cena can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thatch is looking to escape.
Thatch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cena trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Thatch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Cena avoids the attempt from Thatch to control.
Cena sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cena trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cena throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Thatch can't escape the position.
Cena tries to control but Thatch wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cena throwing strikes here but Thatch is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cena wants to land a leg kick but Thatch is out of range.
Thatch feints the counter takedown.
Thatch swats away the attempt to clinch by Cena.
Cena tries to clinch but Thatch moves out of range.
Cena shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thatch defends it nicely.
Thatch shoots in for a takedown but Cena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thatch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatch shoots in for a takedown but Cena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cena looks for a takedown but Thatch sprawls well.
Thatch wants to counter with a clinch but Cena pushes him away.
Cena stuffs the takedown attempt from Thatch. Thatch gets slowly back to his feet.
John Cena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Thatch.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thatch.
Cena throws a counter high kick but Thatch was just alert enough to avoid it.
John Cena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cena closes the distance and clinches up with Thatch, looking for a takedown. Cena pushes Thatch against the cage but Thatch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thatch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cena misses with a takedown attempt - Thatch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thatch misses with a takedown attempt - Cena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thatch is breathing heavily.
Thatch shoots and misses #CL#
and Cena moves into the clinch.
Thatch keeps control of Cena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thatch tries to pull guard but Cena won't allow it.
Cena tries to break free but Thatch pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Thatch tries to pull guard but Cena holds him up against the cage and eventually Thatch drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Cena jumps guard.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cena manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Thatch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cena tries to pull guard but Thatch won't allow it.
Cena goes for a takedown attempt but Thatch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Cena clinches up with Thatch and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Thatch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cena's efforts to push away.#T3##BC2#
Thatch manages to break the clinch.
Thatch blocks a head kick by Cena.
Thatch throws a counter combo.
Cena fails with the takedown.
Thatch blocks a head kick by Cena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cena is defended easily by Thatch.
Thatch shoots for a double leg takedown but Cena sprawls well. He's pushed Thatch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thatch.#T4#
Cena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thatch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Thatch tries to get set, Cena tries to push him back and clinch up but Thatch manages to avoid the attempt.
Thatch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cena sprawls well. Cena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thatch gets slowly back to his feet.
Cena wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thatch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cena avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thatch darts in looking for a takedown but Cena gets double underhooks and turns Thatch into the cage.
John Cena is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thatch.
Nice sprawl there from Cena as Thatch shoots in.
John Cena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Thatch.
Cena fails with the takedown.
Cena tries to clinch up.
Cena shoots for a takedown but Thatch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thatch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cena counters with a left to the body.
Thatch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thatch swivels and escapes.
Cena darts in looking for a takedown but Thatch gets double underhooks and turns Cena into the cage.
Cena controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Cena jumps guard but Thatch stands there with Cena around his waist. Cena gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thatch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cena or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Thatch decides to pull guard.
Thatch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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. #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's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Thatch is looking for a triangle but Cena pushes his legs off easily.
Cena advances to half guard.
Cena works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Cena looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Thatch wants to control but Cena is having none of it.
Cena controlling from the full mount.
Cena lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Cena goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thatch turns into him and now he's in Cena's guard.
#SUB#
Cena working for a triangle but Thatch defends it easily.
#T4#
Cena not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cena keeping full guard, as Thatch tries to pass.
Thatch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Cena.
Well Cena has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Cena! |
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Event:
IFC Fight Night-Loco vs Reilly
Date: Oct 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Thatch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maddison sprawls well. Maddison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thatch gets slowly back to his feet.
Maddison tries to counter with a takedown but Thatch is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maddison enables Thatch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maddison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thatch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thatch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maddison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thatch postures up.
Maddison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thatch controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatch wanted to stand there but Maddison had control of the position.
Thatch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Thatch trying to control the position from guard on top but Maddison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thatch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thatch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maddison avoids it really well and circles away.
Thatch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maddison defends it nicely.
Johnathan Maddison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Thatch.#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.
Thatch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maddison's waist but Maddison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thatch off to one side.
Maddison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thatch's waist but Thatch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maddison off to one side.
Thatch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maddison as he jumps to the side.
Maddison gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Thatch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thatch.
Maddison trying to control the position but instead, Thatch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maddison into the cage.#BC2#
Thatch breaks the clinch.
Maddison shoots for a double leg takedown but Thatch sprawls well. He's pushed Maddison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Thatch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maddison!
Thatch looks winded!
Maddison is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Thatch is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Maddison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maddison is working hard here to advance position.
Thatch trying to control but Maddison is having none of it.
Maddison wants to control but Thatch is having none of it.
Maddison's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T4#
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.
Thatch throws some wild stikes that Maddison manages to avoid easily.
Maddison tries to buck Thatch off but he can't manage it.
Maddison wants to control but Thatch is having none of it.
Maddison is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thatch looking to control but Maddison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maddison is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Thatch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thatch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thatch fails with a takedown attempt.
Maddison tries for a takedown but Thatch circles away easily#CL2#
and Thatch counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Thatch successfully pulls guard.
Thatch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maddison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thatch working for a triangle but Maddison defends it easily.
Maddison trying to control the position from guard on top but Thatch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Maddison postures up.
Maddison trying to control but Thatch is working from the bottom.
Maddison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maddison forces his way into half guard.
Maddison wants to stand up but Thatch is controlling the position.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Maddison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maddison thows a huge punch but Thatch dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Maddison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maddison passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thatch!
Maddison trying to control but Thatch is having none of it. #T3#
Maddison misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thatch has given up his back here.
Maddison punches the canvas rather than the man.
Thatch is trying to break free.
Thatch is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Maddison looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Thatch 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 Maddison gets his way!
Thatch avoids the strikes from Maddison. #T4#
Thatch is keeping busy.
Maddison missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Maddison sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Thatch taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnathan Maddison! |
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