PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cerveny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano comes to the cage accompanied by lets dance. Cerveny has chosen Johnny B Good as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Marciano
vs
Cerveny

180 cm
30
146 lbs
23 - 6 - 0

175 cm
27
149 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Marciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Cerveny!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerveny is looking to clinch.
Cerveny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marciano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rocky Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cerveny uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Marciano misses the target.
Good leg kick by Marciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marciano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cerveny avoids it really well and circles away.
Marciano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cerveny throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cerveny throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cerveny 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.
Cerveny throws a leg kick which misses Marciano's front leg but catches the back leg as Marciano tries to avoid it.
A combination from Cerveny does no damage.
Cerveny walks into a straight right hand from Marciano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano jabs at Cerveny's body.
Cerveny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano.
Cerveny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cerveny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cerveny.
Cerveny misses with a hook.
Marciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cervenys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cerveny throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Cerveny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Cerveny.
Marciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Cerveny.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cerveny. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marciano scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cerveny takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cerveny doesn't manage to clinch there - Marciano circles away.
Cerveny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cerveny moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cerveny ducks right into an uppercut from Marciano.
Marciano throws a hook to the side of Cerveny's head but Cerveny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cerveny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cerveny tries to clinch up but Marciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Cerveny falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Marciano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cerveny sprawls well. Cerveny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marciano gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Cerveny does no damage.
Marciano shoots in looking for a takedown. Cerveny tries to sprawl out of it but Marciano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cerveny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerveny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cerveny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marciano is looking to score with low kicks.
Marciano cracks a nice hook into Cerveny's ribs.
Cerveny throws a series of punches but Marciano moves out of range.
Cerveny swinging wildly here.

Cerveny moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny is working Marciano over against the cage.
A short left from Cerveny.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cerveny tries to land a knee to the head but Marciano blocks with his arms.

Cerveny is fighting off a takedown attempt but Marciano is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cerveny to the mat. Cerveny regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cerveny is trying to keep Marciano in close.
Marciano forces his way into half guard.
Cerveny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marciano.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marciano throwing shots but Cerveny is blocking nicely.
Marciano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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 Rocky Marciano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Marciano avoids the head kick by Cerveny.
Marciano tries a low kick but Cerveny avoids it.
A slow jab from Marciano misses its intended target.
Marciano misses with an uppercut.
Cerveny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cerveny scores with a jab.
Marciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cerveny changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cerveny throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marciano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cerveny is looking to clinch but Marciano is avoiding it.
Marciano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cerveny under the eye.
Cerveny lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Cerveny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marciano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cerveny on the side of the head.
Cerveny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnny Cerveny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cerveny. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marciano loads up on a big right hand but Cerveny slips the punch.
Marciano tries to land a front kick but Cerveny steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marciano misses with a straight right.
Cerveny doesn't manage to clinch there - Marciano circles away.
Marciano cracks Cerveny with an open hand slap.
Cerveny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cerveny just misses with a punch to the body.
Cerveny defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marciano.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano cracks the inside of Cerveny's front leg.
Cerveny fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marciano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cerveny is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marciano rather than just go for the knockout.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Cerveny saw that one coming.
Marciano digs a good body shot into Cerveny's ribs.
Marciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnny Cerveny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cerveny looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Cerveny misses the target.
Cerveny avoids the body shot from Marciano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerveny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cerveny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cerveny misses with a hook.
Marciano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cerveny tries to clinch but Marciano moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cerveny shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cerveny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Cerveny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Marciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cerveny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cerveny ducks under a wild hook from Marciano.
Cerveny connects with a solid leg kick.
Marciano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch combination from Marciano misses.
Marciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny checks a leg kick nicely.
Marciano throws a jab when Cerveny was well out of range.
Cerveny takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marciano.
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!
Marciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Cerveny saw that one coming.
Cerveny avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Cerveny.
A head kick misses from Cerveny.
Marciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Cerveny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.

Marciano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cerveny swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marciano counters with a good low kick that Cerveny was not able to check.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Cerveny saw that one coming.
Marciano throws a series of punches but Cerveny avoids them all with ease.
Marciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Cerveny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cerveny throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Cerveny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cerveny lands a head kick!
Cerveny slips a straight right by Marciano.
Marciano throws the left hand but Cerveny avoids the punch easily.
Marciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cerveny has time to react.
Cerveny misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerveny tries to bum rush Marciano with a series of wild strikes but Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Cerveny does no damage.
Marciano misses with a body shot.
Marciano connects with a body shot that sends Cerveny's belly button to the back.
Marciano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cerveny is fending him off so far but Marciano persists. Nope, Cerveny circles away and we're back to standing.
Cerveny lands a slapping body shot.
Cerveny pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cerveny throws a series of punches but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cerveny.
Marciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cerveny.
A jab from Marciano finds it's way through Cerveny's defenses.
Marciano keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cerveny momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cerveny checks a leg kick.
Cerveny has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marciano tries to move into range but Cerveny moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cerveny misses with a series of wild punches.
Marciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cervenys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marciano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Cerveny saw that one coming.
Marciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cerveny throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
A head kick by Cerveny misses
and Marciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Marciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cerveny.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marciano throws a big shot that misses.
Cerveny thuds his shin into the meat of Marciano's side.
Cerveny checks a low kick from Marciano.
Cerveny tries to clinch but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cerveny misses with a double jab
and Marciano counters with a leg kick.
A cross from Marciano lands.
Cerveny takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cerveny throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cerveny lands a high kick!
Cerveny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano connects with a single shot there.
Cerveny throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range.
Cerveny swinging wildly here.

Marciano gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano trying to mount his opponent but Cerveny defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marciano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Marciano clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cerveny on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cerveny slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Cerveny.
Cerveny throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cerveny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marciano stuns Cerveny with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marciano shoots in looking for a takedown. Cerveny tries to sprawl out of it but Marciano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cerveny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marciano lands the left hand.
Marciano cracks Cerveny with a good jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Cerveny blocks the leg kick.
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Cerveny is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Cerveny has managed to clinch.
Cerveny stalling the fight.

Cerveny breaks from the clinch.
Cerveny checks the leg kick.
Cerveny moves forwards but Marciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Marciano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cerveny tries to avoid it but Marciano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cerveny to the ground. Cerveny escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cerveny throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Cerveny misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marciano to score with a decent uppercut.
Marciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cerveny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cerveny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marciano moves away from the strike by Cerveny.
Marciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cerveny.
Nice takedown defense from Cerveny. No joy for Marciano on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cerveny scores with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marciano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marciano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Cerveny.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny tries to bum rush Marciano with a series of wild strikes but Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marciano lands a nice looking body kick.
Marciano walks into a jab.
Marciano throws a shot to the body.
Marciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cerveny wants to clinch but Marciano slips to the side
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Cerveny does no damage.
Cerveny throws a leg kick but Marciano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marciano throws a hook but Cerveny avoids it easily.
Marciano lands a leg kick that knocks Cerveny off balance momentarily.
Cerveny tries to close the distance and clinch but Marciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Marciano stuns Cerveny with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cerveny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.
Cerveny swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Cerveny ducks right into an uppercut from Marciano.
Cerveny defending well as Marciano loads up on a big left hand.

Marciano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cerveny quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cerveny controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Marciano seems to be working for a kimura but Cerveny defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Marciano had his way with Johnny Cerveny in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Marciano avoids the head kick by Cerveny.
No joy there for Cerveny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cerveny.
Cerveny tries to clinch but Marciano is having none of it.
Cerveny slips a jab from Marciano.
Marciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cerveny fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marciano on the side of the head.
Cerveny fails to land with a series of punches.
Marciano misses with a hook.

Cerveny tries to sprawl but Marciano drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerveny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marciano is working away from the top position though.
Marciano trying to pass the guard but Cerveny defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marciano is trying to control the action in half guard but Cerveny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marciano is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cerveny reverses the position - he's now on top in Marciano's guard.
Cerveny wants to get up but he can't break Marciano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marciano 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.
Johnny Cerveny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marciano 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marciano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cerveny is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerveny stopping the sweep attempt from Marciano.

Marciano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cerveny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Marciano is looking for a triangle but Cerveny pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny wants to control from the top but Marciano keeps moving.
Marciano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cerveny is one step ahead there.
Cerveny postures up.

Cerveny gets to his feet - Marciano follows without any prompting.
Cerveny will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marciano throws a body punch but Cerveny moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Cerveny.
Cerveny throws a chopping leg kick but Marciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cerveny misses with a body punch
and Marciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Cerveny moves forwards but Marciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Marciano finds it's way through Cerveny's defenses.
Marciano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cerveny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marciano somewhat.
Marciano misses with a straight left.
Rocky Marciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Marciano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marciano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano retains his featherweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rocky Marciano made sure he mentioned GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.