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Event:
JF 56 - Viking vs the SNAKE
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Cena looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cena looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cena is fighting to break Roser's control of his arms but Roser is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Roser looking for a triangle here. Cena is fighting it but it looks tight! Roser pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cena is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adolf Roser!
Adolf Roser seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
John Cena spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck Em all, this shit's rigged'. |
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Event:
JF 48 - Jacobs' Open the Gate?
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Cena defending well as Malxoey loads up on a big left hand.
Malxoey throws out a loose jab but Cena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malxoey avoids the head kick by Cena.
Cena misses the shot to the body.
Malxoey lands a jab.
Malxoey throws a leg kick that misses.
Cena fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malxoey throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Malxoey misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Malxoey gets caught napping as Cena dives in and scores a takedown. Malxoey manages to retain guard.
Malxoey pushes Cena off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malxoey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malxoey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Cena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malxoey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cena looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cena's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cena duly obliges.
Malxoey throws a big shot that misses.
Malxoey looks to throw the jab but Cena is out of range.
Cena loads up on a big right hand but Malxoey slips the punch.
Malxoey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malxoey blocks a head kick by Cena.
Malxoey tests Cena's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cena misses with a low kick as Malxoey jumps back.
Malxoey throws a big shot that misses.
Cena tries a head kick but it misses.
Malxoey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Malxoey misses with a hook.
Cena is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Cena misses with a kick to the body.
John Malxoey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malxoey throws a leg kick but Cena sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malxoey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Malxoey stuns Cena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malxoey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malxoey scores with a sloppy right hand. Cena should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malxoey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malxoey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cena takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#Cena is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Malxoey.
Cena is still on wobbly legs! Can Malxoey finish him?
Malxoey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cena seems to have recovered his senses.
Malxoey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Malxoey misses.
Malxoey lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Malxoey lands an overhand right.
Cena shoots in for a takedown but Malxoey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cena looks winded!
Malxoey lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Cena falls backwards - clearly groggy! Malxoey dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Malxoey!
A pretty intense looking John Malxoey took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
John Cena was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck Em all, this shit's rigged'. |
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Event:
JF 44 - John Cena vs J. Jacobs
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Jacobs is looking to clinch.
Cena takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Jacobs.
The fighters circling - Jacobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacobs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cena motions for Jacobs to come forward. Cena throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs lands an overhand right.
Cena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cena is defended easily by Jacobs.
Cena's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacobs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cena scrambles back to his feet.
Cena takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cena throws a leg kick but Jacobs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jacobs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs cracks Cena with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Cena takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacobs cracks Cena with an open hand slap.
Jacobs digs a good hook to Cena's body.
Cena tries to clinch up.
Jacobs with a hook.
Cena fails to land with a series of punches.
Jordan Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs throws out a powerful jab.
Jacobs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cena had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cena takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cena wants to clinch.
Cena wants to clinch
and Jacobs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cena moves forwards but Jacobs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Cena dives in and grabs Jacobs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes down on Cena's head and hops out.
Cena throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs moves out of range of the body kick.
Jacobs throws a looping overhand right but Cena ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Cena.
Cena tries for a takedown but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cena stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacobs.
No joy there for Cena, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cena shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Cena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jacobs clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Jacobs gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cena is wriggling around but Jacobs manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Cena trying to control but Jacobs postures up.
#T3#
Jacobs wants to stand up but Cena has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Cena wants to get back to full guard but Jacobs has passed into side control.#SU2#
Jacobs stands up.
Jacobs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Jacobs. Beautiful body shot.
Jacobs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cenas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cena throws a low kick but Jacobs avoids it.
It seemed like Jacobs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Donk. Jacobs catches Cena right on the button with a cross.
Cena throws a push kick but Jacobs slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Jacobs catches Cena right on the button with a cross.
Jacobs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jacobs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cena. Cena circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab lands there for Jacobs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cena walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Jacobs moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Jacobs.
Cena looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cena.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacobs! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Jacobs there.#CL2#
Jacobs forces Cena back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Jacobs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cena tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Jacobs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jacobs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacobs.
Jacobs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cena looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacobs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cena's hands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Donk. Jacobs catches Cena right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Jacobs.
Cena needs to keep his hands up - Jacobs had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jacobs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jacobs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Jacobs.
Nice straight punches there by Jacobs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacobs.
Jacobs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cena's head.#T1#
Cena throws a front kick aimed at Jacobs's knee but Jacobs avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jacobs, as that shot connected.
Jacobs with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Cena dives in and scores a takedown into Jacobs's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cena with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Cena from controlling successfully.
Cena prevents Jacobs from getting back to his feet.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Cena from controlling successfully. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jacobs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##CL2#
Jacobs moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs lands a leg kick that knocks Cena off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Jacobs finds it's target.
Jacobs scores with a jab. Cena acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cena fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Jacobs.
Jacobs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cena takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacobs scores with a decent looking hook.
Cena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cena closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Cena tries to pull guard but Jacobs won't allow it.
#T3##BC2#
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jordan Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cena takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cena throws a leg kick that misses.
Jacobs feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Jacobs takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cena. #CL2#
Jacobs has closed the distance and engaged Cena in a clinch.
Cena fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Cena breaks the clinch.
Jacobs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cena.
Cena is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jacobs digs a good body shot into Cena's ribs.#CL2#
Jacobs clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John Cena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Jacobs.
Jacobs connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Jacobs clinches up with Cena and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Cena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacobs lands a nice hook to Cena's body. Cena takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jacobs slips a straight right by Cena.
Jacobs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jacobs clobbers Cena with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Jacobs clinches. #BC2#
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacobs. That snapped Cena's head back.
Jacobs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Jacobs there.
Some wild striking there from Cena.
Jacobs lunges at Cena with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cena's hand.
Cena takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jacobs cracks Cena with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jacobs jabs at Cena's body.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cena was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
A bone on bone clash there as Jacobs blocks the leg kick.
Jacobs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacobs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jacobs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jacobs scores with the left hand. Cena knows he should have avoided that one.
Jacobs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs misses with a straight right.
Cena throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Jab by Jacobs.
Nice uppercut there from Jacobs.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacobs. That snapped Cena's head back.
Cena waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jacobs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacobs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jacobs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cena looks to land a body kick but Jacobs moved away.
Jacobs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cena misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jacobs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cena ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
Jacobs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jacobs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cena on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cena on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacobs. Jacobs obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Jacobs there.#T2#
Cena motions for Jacobs to come forward. Cena throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cena.
#CL2#
Jacobs rushes Cena and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs lands a nice shot that snaps Cena's head back.
#CL2#
Jacobs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Jacobs moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs with a hook.#CL2#
Jacobs clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cena misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jacobs throws an overhand right that lands on Cena's shoulder, as Cena tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Jacobs scores with a jab.
Cena throws a body kick that misses.
Jacobs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jacobs with a hook.
John Cena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs clobbers Cena with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cena has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jacobs.
Cena moves out of range of the strikes.
Cena fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Jacobs closes the distance and pushes Cena back into the cage.#BC2#
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Jacobs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by Jacobs.
Cena shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Jacobs clinches. #T4##BC2#
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jacobs moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Jacobs has picked Cena up - he's going for a ride! Jacobs dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Jacobs stands up and beckons Cena to join him on the feet.
Jacobs feints and then cracks Cena's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cena down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jacobs.
Cena takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Jacobs pushes Cena up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs lands with a hook. Cena tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jacobs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cena. That did some damage!
Jordan Jacobs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cena thuds his right hand into Jacobs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Jacobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jacobs 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Jacobs!
A relieved looking Jordan Jacobs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated John Cena had this to say: 'Fuck Em all, this shit's rigged'. |
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Event:
JF 36 - Wulong vs Gates
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Cena wants to clinch up but Roser keeps it at a distance.
Cena avoids the head kick by Roser.
Roser shoots in for a takedown but Cena shows good takedown defense.
Roser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cena moves away.
Roser misses the shot to the body.
Cena tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Roser misses the target.
Cena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Cena with that takedown attempt.
As Cena looks to move away, Roser throws a big counter combo but Cena just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena throws a head kick but Roser moves out of range.
Roser half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cena.
Roser thuds a left hand into Cena's body.#T1##TD2#
Cena drives through with a takedown into Roser's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Roser is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cena slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cena is trying to stand.
Roser is taking a breather. Cena says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Cena pulls Roser in close to his closed guard and prevents Roser from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roser postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roser trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom.
Roser wants to pass the guard but Cena is keeping the position.#T3#
Roser trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom.
Roser sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cena is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cena.
Roser throws a big counter combination but Cena scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cena throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roser letting Cena take a breather here.
Roser tries to break free but Cena pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roser walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cena checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Cena gets caught flat footed, as Roser shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Roser is breathing heavily.
Cena wants to sweep here but Roser controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adolf Roser will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cena shoots for a double leg takedown but Roser sprawls well. He's pushed Cena's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cena tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roser sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cena somewhat.#TD2#
Cena throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roser tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cena is in Roser's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks 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. #T1#
Cena throws a big elbow that misses.
Cena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cena throwing strikes from guard but Roser blocks nicely.
Roser trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roser throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cena works Roser's body with a nice hook.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roser is looking to counter with a body kick.
A combination from Cena does no damage.
Roser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cena.
Cena follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Roser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Roser was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cena.
Cena shoots for a takedown but Roser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adolf Roser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
Cena is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Cena.
Cena fails to land the takedown.
Cena shoots for a double leg takedown but Roser sprawls well. He's pushed Cena's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roser throwing a counter right hand but Cena manages to avoid it.
Cena gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roser.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John Cena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cena tries a low kick but Roser avoids it.
Cena drops his hands momentarily and Roser takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roser is defended easily by Cena.
Roser blocks a head kick by Cena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Roser tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John Cena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cena instigates a clinch.
Roser is trying to pull guard but Cena has him pressed against the cage.
Cena tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roser just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Cena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roser connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cena momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Cena clinches up with Roser and pushes him back against the cage.
Cena is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cena misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Roser shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cena napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cena gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Roser wants to control the pace but Cena is squirming around nicely.
Roser sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Cena is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cena wants to hold on but Roser pushes him away.
Roser takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cena is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roser tries to get the hooks in deep but Cena pushed the leg off.
Cena is in bad spot here.
Cena prevents Roser from getting a body triangle.#T2##SUB#
Cena is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cena rolls, trying to escape but Roser keeps control of the position.
Roser tries to get the hooks in deep but Cena pushed the leg off. #T3#
Roser gets his hands free as Cena looks to control.
Cena turns into Roser and is now in his guard.
Cena slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roser being controlled for a moment.
Cena working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Cena controlling the position from side mount.
Cena is looking to take a break and control but Roser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cena happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roser gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Cena.
I think Cena has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for John Cena!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for John Cena!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Adolf Roser!
John Cena wins by split decision!
A determined John Cena didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
JF 32 - Wulong vs John Cena
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Cena gets caught napping as Li dives in and scores a takedown. Cena manages to retain guard.
Cena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Cena is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Cena blocks nicely.
Cena looking for a sweep. Not yet Cena, not yet. #T1#
Li passes Cena's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cena looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Li 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.
Cena gets back to full guard.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena 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#
Li preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cena tries to stand and escape but Li is controlling the position. #T2#
Li preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Li makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Li.
Cena stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Li seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Li keeping full guard, as Cena tries to pass.
Li lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cena's head.
Li's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Li lands a couple of digs.
Li's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
Cena looks winded!
Li content to stall in guard here.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Cena is retaining full guard.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cena's head.
Li is working Cena over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li wants to control from the top but Cena keeps moving.
Li trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cena manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Li is adopting a defensive guard.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Li is working hard here to advance position.
Cena with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Li throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Li might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Li manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cena manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wulong Li dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Li 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.
Cena is trying to control the position but Li postures up.
Cena wants to stand up but Li is controlling him.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cena can do to turn this around?
Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Cena has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Cena's brow.
Wulong Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#Cena is rocked!
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cena on the ground.
Li passes into half guard.
Li landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cena is still in real trouble! Can Li finish him?#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Li lands a nice short elbow.
Li unloads with some huge strikes here! Cena is out! Li wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wulong Li!
Wulong Li retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Wulong Li thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated John Cena had this to say: 'Fuck Em all, this shit's rigged'. |
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Event:
Matas vs the Chinese - Round 2
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Vance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vance misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cena.
A punch combination from Vance misses.
Cena throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vance's waist but Vance gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cena off to one side.
No joy there for Vance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cena tries to score with a low kick but Vance moves his leg out of the way.
Vance swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vance swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cena lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cena is looking to clinch but Vance is avoiding it.
Vance tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance tries to bum rush Cena with a series of wild strikes but Cena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Cena wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vance swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cena.
Vance misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Cena counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vance is trying to break the clinch but Cena has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Cena tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cena tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vance prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Vance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Vance.
#TD#
Cena shoots in and gets a takedown into Vance's guard.#SUB#
Cena is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cena in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vance swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##ES2#
Vance scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cena shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vance works Cena's body with a nice hook.
Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena.
A punch combination from Vance misses.
Vance swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vance swivels and escapes.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Cena moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vance misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vance looks to land a body kick but Cena moved away.
Vance connects with a body shot.#T3#
Cena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vance throws a head kick that misses.
Cena dodges the punch combination from Vance.
A combination from Vance does no damage.
Vance looks to land a combination but Cena avoids it well.
Vance avoids a kick to the body.
Vance throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Vance.
Vance lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cena circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Vance does no damage.
Vance moves out of range of the body kick from Cena.
Vance wants to counter with a clinch but Cena pushes him away.
Cena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Titus Vance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Cena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vance is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cena rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Cena closes the distance and pushes Vance back into the cage.#BC#
Cena breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vance.
Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance tries a head kick but it misses.
Vance attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cena shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vance but Vance pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cena throws a sloppy head kick and Vance moves out of range easily.
Vance fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cena looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vance throws a leg kick that misses.
Cena seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Vance dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vance throws a series of punches but Cena moves out of range.
Vance keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vance looks to land a combination but Cena avoids it well.
Vance ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
John Cena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Vance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vance is looking to score with low kicks.
Cena wants to land a leg kick but Vance is out of range.
Titus Vance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cena throws a series of punches but Vance moves out of range.
Vance misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vance throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance blocks a head kick by Cena.
Cena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Cena misses.
Vance misses with a double jab.
Cena fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vance just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Vance scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cena scores with a nice right hand.
Vance lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cena backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cena looks for a takedown but Vance sprawls well.
Vance moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Titus Vance seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cena gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Vance.
Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena.
Vance lands a nice hook to Cena's body. Cena takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cena throws a head kick that misses.
Vance throws a low kick, looking for Cena's leg but Cena calmly moves out of range.
Cena avoids the body shot from Vance.
A left and a right from Vance both land. Nice combination.
Vance throws a series of punches but Cena avoids them all with ease.
Vance falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Cena counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vance is trying to escape back to his feet but Cena uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB#
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!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cena has an Americana. Vance didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cena is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cena hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Cena!
John Cena opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
JF 20 - Matas vs Chengji
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Webb tries to clinch there but Cena circles away.
Webb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Webb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena wants to stand up but Webb is controlling him.
Webb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cena is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Webb connects with a couple of short punches.
Cena throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Webb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Webb stays in close to Cena's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Webb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cena has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Webb has managed to get both his arms back between Cena's legs - danger averted.
Cena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cena is pulling down on Webb's head to control his posture. #T2#
Cena has a closed guard, preventing Webb from standing up.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Webb from controlling successfully.
Cena wants to sweep but no luck.
Cena wants to stand up but Webb is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cena is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3##SUB2#
Cena thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Webb seems keen to control Cena's posture.
Cena slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Webb.
Webb tries to get to full guard but Cena has control of the leg.
Cena passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Webb is looking to get to half guard.
Cena can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Webb is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Cena with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cena looking to control but Webb is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Webb throws a head kick that misses.
Webb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cena has his takedown stuffed
and Webb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cena throws a low kick but Webb avoids it.
Cena dives in and grabs Webb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Webb pushes down on Cena's head and hops out.
Webb closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Webb is looking to land body kicks.
Webb is looking to clinch but Cena is avoiding it.
Webb lands a two punch combo.
John Cena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cena goes for a double leg but Webb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Webb continues to drive forward.
Koen Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cena. Webb does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Cena takes the fight into the clinch.
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!#TD#
Webb has clasped his hands together around Cena's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
Webb landing a few strikes.
Webb looks up at the clock and then as Cena takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Webb smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cena is trying to control Webb's posture but Webb avoids it.
Cena is not content to let Webb control the position. #SUB#
Webb swings around for an armbar but Cena sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Webb's guard.
Webb pulls Cena in to control the position. #T2#
Webb wants to stand and escape but Cena is having none of it.
Cena wants to control from the top but Webb keeps moving.
Cena controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Webb wants to hit a sweep here but Cena passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Webb there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cena trying to control but Webb is having none of it. #T3#
Webb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cena lands a nice shot to the head.
Cena can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Webb is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Webb defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cena. #T4##SUB2#
Webb tries to improve his position but Cena has taken his back! Cena has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Webb tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Cena pushes Webb away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Cena!
John Cena opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
JF 16 - Guenette vs Hudson
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Banton stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Banton moves into the clinch.#BC#
Banton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Banton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cena moves into the clinch.#TD#
Banton pulls Cena into guard.
Cena lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cena tries to stand but Banton is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena throws a big right hand that misses.
Banton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cena trying to control but Banton is working from the bottom. #T1#
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 control but Banton is working from the bottom.
Cena is pushing down on Banton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banton is fighting to maintain full guard but Cena has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banton wants to get back to full guard.
Cena wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Banton uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Cena is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#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.
Banton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cena trying to control the position from guard on top but Banton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cena might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cena won't allow Banton to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Banton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cena's head.
Cena changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banton tries to avoid it but Cena manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banton to the ground. Banton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banton tries to counter by clinching up but Cena breaks away and moves out of range.
Banton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cena.
#T3#
Cena doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Banton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Banton.
Thomas Banton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
Banton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cena backwards.
Banton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cena has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cena is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Banton gets underhooks to prevent Cena's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Cena is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Banton can't fight it off and eventually Cena manages to take the fight to the floor. Banton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cena looks winded!
Banton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banton keeping full guard, as Cena tries to pass. #T4#
Banton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Banton 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cena looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banton is trying to control the position but Cena postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Banton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Banton looking to score a takedown here. Cena is defending well but Banton drives through and ends up in Cena's guard.
Cena looking for a sweep. Not yet Cena, not yet. #SUB#
Banton 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 Banton, into his guard. #REVB#
Banton keeping moving, preventing Cena from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena looking to pass the guard.
Cena wants to stand but Banton has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Cena postures up.
Cena is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cena passes Banton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cena is keen to just control but Banton is a slippery customer.
Banton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cena wants to take a breather but Banton is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cena is looking for a kimura here.
Banton trying to control here.
Cena is trying to control. Banton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banton tries to roll over but Cena keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John Cena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Banton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cena is trying to defend but Banton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Banton is thwarting Cena's attempts to control the position.
Cena makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cena.
Cena bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banton's guard. #REVB#
Banton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cena.
Banton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banton is trying to hold Cena in close to prevent damage but Cena has managed to pass into half guard.
Cena is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Banton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Cena working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cena is trying to control here but Banton has managed to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banton won't allow Cena to pass to mount.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Cena works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is 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.
That's time! Banton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cena is looking to clinch but Banton is avoiding it.
#TD#
Cena tries to sprawl but Banton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Banton trying to control the action but Cena is working from the bottom.
Cena tries to roll over but Banton keeps him under control.#SU#
Banton stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Banton moves into the clinch.
Cena jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banton walks away with a smile on his face. Cena gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cena blocks a head kick by Banton.
#T1##TD#
Banton gets a takedown into half guard.
Cena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cena wants to sweep but no luck.
Banton won't allow Cena to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Banton is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cena has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Banton is looking to defend but Cena has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Banton! Cena pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Banton taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Cena!
John Cena took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Volkov scores with a head kick.
Volkov fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Cena feints and as Volkov raises his hands in defense, Cena changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Volkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cena can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cena trying to stand up but can't free himself from Volkov's guard.
Cena is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cena is looking to work some ground and pound but Volkov has wrist control.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cena tries to stand but Volkov is controlling from the bottom.
Cena trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cena pushes down on Volkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Volkov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Volkov actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cena is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Cena is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Volkov looks like he's trying to stand 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.
Volkov tries to roll over but Cena keeps him under control.
Cena slips a nice elbow through Volkov's hands, connecting with Volkov's forehead.
Volkov is trying to control but Cena manages to pass to mount!
#SUB#
Cena is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Volkov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Volkov shrugs it off.
Volkov taking shots to the head.
Cena wants to get back to his feet but Volkov is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena unloading with bombs!#T3#
Cena controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Cena looking to secure an arm triangle but Volkov defends it well.
Volkov is working to get back to half guard.
Cena has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Volkov's face.
Volkov is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Cena goes for an armbar but Volkov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Volkov.
Cena controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself. #T4#
Volkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cena looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is 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#
Volkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cena throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Cena shows good takedown defense.
Cena blocks a head kick by Volkov.
It looked like Cena was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Volkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Igor Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cena trying to control from the bottom.
Cena is trying to get back to full guard.
Cena gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cena looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cena is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up. #T1##SUB#
Volkov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cena to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Volkov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cena pulls down on the head and he's put Volkov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Cena!
John Cena opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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