RSM 48 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes to the cage accompanied by teenagers. The crowd seem to be enjoying Harrison's choice of entrance music: five finger death punch- back for more. Bobby Harrison has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Walter Bishop's chin.

Bishop
vs
Harrison

190 cm
21
188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Harrison!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison wants to land a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
Bobby Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense.
Harrison moves out of range as Bishop strikes.
Bishop wants to clinch.
Harrison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harrison throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harrison lands a jab to the nose.
Harrison shoots for a double leg takedown but Bishop sprawls well. He's pushed Harrison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harrison lands a slapping body shot.
Harrison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walter Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Harrison.
Harrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop swinging wildly here.
Harrison shoots for a double leg takedown but Bishop sprawls well. He's pushed Harrison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Bishop closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Harrison lands a takedown into guard.
Harrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bishop lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harrison!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Harrison looks gassed!
Bishop lands a heavy elbow.
Bishop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bishop landing strikes from the mount and Harrison is in trouble!
Bishop putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

It looks like Bobby Harrison has been cut.
Bishop lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Harrison hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop with a couple of short strikes.

That has opened up Bobby Harrison's cut even more.
Bishop lands with some strikes.

Harrison is rocked!

The cut above Bobby Harrison's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Harrison takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Bishop's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Bishop!
Walter Bishop managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Connors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by On In Five - BoySetsFire. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Connors
vs
Allen

202 cm
27
247 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

194 cm
28
230 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Connors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Allen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connors throws a right hand that misses
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connors swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Allen throws a head kick that misses.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Allen.

Connors has taken the fight to the clinch.
Connors is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Allen blocking some punches.

Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connors.
Allen misses with a wild combination.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Connors pushes him off.
Connors moves out of range of the leg kick from Allen.
Connors throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Connors gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Connors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Connors's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Connors throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Allen has Connors pressed against the cage, preventing Connors from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Connors lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connors.

Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen wants to clinch.
Connors shoots for a double leg takedown but Allen sprawls well. He's pushed Connors's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Allen stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Connors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connors fails with the takedown.
Connors keeps the fight on the outside.
Allen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Connors manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Connors looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Allen is fending him off so far but Connors persists. Nope, Allen circles away and we're back to standing.
Connors misses with a jab, cross combination.
Allen throws a right and a left that Connors avoids nicely.
No joy there for Connors, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Allen closes the distance and pushes Connors back into the cage.
Connors trying to stall but Allen improves his position.
Connors is trying to break free.

Connors breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Connors fails with a takedown attempt.

Allen pushes Connors up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Connors creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Allen breaks the clinch.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Connors paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Connors finds it's way through Allen's defenses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Allen. That's going to slow Connors down.
Allen wants to clinch up but Connors keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Allen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allen wants to clinch.
Connors checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Allen lands a jab to Connors's midsection.
Connors is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Connors but Connors pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An inside leg kick from Allen misses.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
Connors shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Allen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Allen duly obliges.
Connors chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him.

Allen lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Connors sprawling to the canvas. Allen follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Connors hang on?

It looks like Craig Connors has been cut.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Allen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Connors's head.
Allen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Allen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Allen seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Allen decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Allen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Connors's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Connors gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allen.
Allen tries to clinch up.
Craig Connors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Connors tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Connors dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Allen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Connors escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Connors rushes Allen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Connors goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen tries to clinch up but Connors circles away and keeps his distance.
Allen tries to clinch but Connors moves out of range.
Allen slips a straight right by Connors.
Connors looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Connors. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Connors looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Allen rushes Connors and presses him up against the cage.
Allen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Connors tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Connors.
Allen is trying to drag Connors to the mat but Connors just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Connors.
Connors is trying to force a seperation but Allen has the dominant position.
Allen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Connors walks away with a smile on his face. Allen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - Connors circles away.

Allen drops Connors with a right and a left! Allen comes rushing in but Connors regains his composure and manages to keep Allen in guard.

Connors is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Allen stands and steps away. Connors gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh Connors is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Connors changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Allen tries to avoid it but Connors manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Allen to the ground. Allen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allen grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Connors takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Allen cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Allen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lock Bresner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bigmon Farhire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bigmon Farhire acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bresner
vs
Farhire

191 cm
23
278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lock Bresner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bigmon Farhire!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bresner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bresner scores with a body shot.
Farhire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bresner doesn't seem bothered though.
Farhire punishes Bresner's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farhire lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bresner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bresner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farhire was well out of range. Poor timing from Bresner.
Bresner avoids the body shot from Farhire.
Bresner moves to clinch but Farhire breaks away
and Bresner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bresner tries to clinch there but Farhire circles away.
Bresner fails with the takedown.
Bresner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bigmon Farhire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Farhire should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bresner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Farhire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farhire looks to land a combination. Bresner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Farhire cracks Bresner with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bresner tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Farhire pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bresner is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bigmon Farhire!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reynald Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Mercier
vs
Anthony

197 cm
28
247 lbs
8 - 10 - 1

196 cm
28
273 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Reynald Mercier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mercier counters with a good, hard body kick but Anthony shrugs it off.
Mercier scores with a one two! Anthony had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Stephen Anthony has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthony looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anthony shoots in but no luck this time.
Mercier misses with a double jab.
Stephen Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Anthony shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mercier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Anthony goes for an armbar but Mercier turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mercier.

Anthony is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mercier defends well.

Anthony is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mercier is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anthony swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mercier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anthony manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mercier has Anthony in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Anthony has gone for a leg lock! Mercier slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anthony's guard.
Mercier works over Anthony with some ground and pound from guard.

Anthony is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Mercier from controlling successfully.

Anthony had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mercier defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mercier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Mercier from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercier is in close to Anthony's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mercier trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anthony wants to hit a switch here but Mercier passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anthony there!
Anthony is desperately trying to improve his position but Mercier has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Mercier connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mercier with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is in a horrible position here. Mercier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercier lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Anthony is desperately trying to improve his position but Mercier has a good base and remains in mount.
Mercier connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Anthony is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mercier controlling his opponent.

Mercier goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Anthony is on top in guard.
Anthony would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Anthony advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mercier tries to improve position but can't.

Anthony tries for a kimura but Mercier is defending well.

Anthony stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Anthony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anthony has his takedown stuffed
and Mercier counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reynald Mercier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephen Anthony's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Anthony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mercier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anthony shoots for a takedown but Mercier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Mercier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Mercier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Anthony.
Anthony has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthony is looking to clinch but Mercier is avoiding it.

Mercier clinches.

Mercier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony tries for a takedown but Mercier circles away easily
and Mercier counters with a straight right hand.
Reynald Mercier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Anthony.
Mercier 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mercier is fending him off so far but Anthony persists. Nope, Mercier circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercier lands with a straight right. Anthony didn't see that one coming.
Anthony has his takedown stuffed
and Mercier counters with a right hand to the body.
Stephen Anthony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anthony is breathing heavily.
Anthony loses concentration momentarily and Mercier pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Anthony crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Mercier finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reynald Mercier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terrell Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolay Matviyenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolay Matviyenko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Terrell Hayes's chin.

Hayes
vs
Matviyenko

188 cm
28
207 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

188 cm
25
219 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrell Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicolay Matviyenko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matviyenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Matviyenko pushes Hayes up against the cage in a clinch.

Matviyenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hayes tries to keep at a distance but Matviyenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hayes wants to take the fight to the mat but Matviyenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Matviyenko manages to break the clinch.

Matviyenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matviyenko tries a body shot but Hayes blocks it.
Matviyenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matviyenko digs a right hand underneath Hayes's ribcage. Hayes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Matviyenko jumps guard and drags Hayes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Hayes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matviyenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hayes has Matviyenko in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matviyenko stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Matviyenko closes the distance and clinches.
Matviyenko presses Hayes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matviyenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hayes.
Hayes is breathing heavily.
Matviyenko stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Matviyenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Matviyenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matviyenko moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Matviyenko.
A right hook to the body lands for Matviyenko.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matviyenko.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matviyenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Matviyenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Matviyenko rushes Hayes and presses him up against the cage.

Matviyenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Matviyenko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matviyenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hayes to the mat! Hayes manages to get full guard.
Matviyenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Hayes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matviyenko is aware though and is defending well.

Hayes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matviyenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matviyenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Nicolay Matviyenko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Matviyenko moves into range and clinches up with Hayes.
Matviyenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Matviyenko breaks from the clinch.

Matviyenko pushes Hayes up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Matviyenko.

Matviyenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolay Matviyenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Matviyenko moves into range and clinches up with Hayes.

Matviyenko breaks from the clinch.

Matviyenko clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Matviyenko.
Matviyenko digs a right hand underneath Hayes's ribcage. Hayes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Matviyenko.
A short right from Matviyenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Matviyenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Matviyenko has Hayes up against the cage in a clinch.
Matviyenko just leaning against Hayes, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matviyenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Matviyenko as the two fighters clinch.
Matviyenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Matviyenko has clasped his hands together around Hayes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Matviyenko decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Matviyenko pushes Hayes up against the cage in a clinch.
Matviyenko leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matviyenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Matviyenko clinches up against the cage.
Matviyenko lands a shot to the body.

Matviyenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matviyenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Matviyenko instigates a clinch.

Matviyenko manages to break the clinch.
Nicolay Matviyenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Matviyenko.

Hayes is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matviyenko rushes Hayes and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Hayes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Matviyenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayes seems to have got his legs back now.

Matviyenko drives through and clinches with Hayes against the cage.
Matviyenko unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hayes! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Matviyenko is unloading with more strikes now! Hayes drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolay Matviyenko!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rantis Gaumpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaumpe comes to the cage accompanied by TRIBAL SEEDS- AWAY. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gaumpe
vs
Cartman

190 cm
26
217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

199 cm
22
283 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rantis Gaumpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaumpe defending well as Cartman loads up on a big left hand.
Gaumpe lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Cartman misses the target.
Gaumpe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gaumpe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gaumpe slips a jab and a cross from Cartman.
Cartman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gaumpe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaumpe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gaumpe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartman.
Gaumpe ducks under a wild hook from Cartman.
Gaumpe slips under a jab from Cartman.
Cartman looks to land a right hand but Gaumpe moved out of range.
Cartman throws a jab when Gaumpe was well out of range.
Cartman misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartman misses with a two punch combination.
Cartman misses with a hook. Gaumpe ducked under it nicely.
Gaumpe throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartman.
Nice cross by Cartman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaumpe is looking to land body kicks.
Cartman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cartman lands a jab-cross combination.
Cartman scores with the left hand. Gaumpe knows he should have avoided that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gaumpe.
Cartman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cartman looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartman swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cartman misses with a hook
and Gaumpe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Eric Cartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gaumpe scores with a spinning back kick!
Gaumpe connects with a high kick.

It looks like Eric Cartman has been cut.
Gaumpe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gaumpe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartman.
Cartman avoids the head kick by Gaumpe.
Gaumpe throws a good cross that connects.
Gaumpe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cartman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gaumpe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gaumpe lands a big head kick that sends Cartman tumbling to the mat! Gaumpe takes a step backwards and waves Cartman back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Cartman is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Gaumpe has cracked Cartman with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Gaumpe lands another huge swinging hook and Cartman tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Cartman, before Gaumpe can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rantis Gaumpe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rantis Gaumpe waved his t-shirt featuring [GTI] Divine Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Darian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berg comes to the cage accompanied by Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Darian has chosen Fly By Night as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Berg
vs
Darian

185 cm
32
205 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

185 cm
22
203 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Darian!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darian misses with a two punch combination.
Berg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Darian's waist but Darian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Berg off to one side.

Darian gets caught flat footed, as Berg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Darian wants to stand up but Berg is controlling him.
Berg throws a strike but Darian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Darian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berg swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Darian gets to his feet - Berg follows without any prompting.
Darian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Darian thuds his right hand into Berg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Berg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Darian's waist but Darian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Berg off to one side.
Berg closes the distance and clinches up with Darian, looking for a takedown. Berg pushes Darian against the cage but Darian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darian throws a sloppy head kick and Berg moves out of range easily.
Lance Darian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Darian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berg connects with a crisp jab.
Darian misses with a straight left.
Darian cracks Berg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Alexander Berg has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Berg.

Berg shoots in and gets a takedown into Darian's guard.
Berg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Darian is trying to control the position but Berg postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Darian is looking to sinch up a triangle. Berg throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Darian's body to avoid the submission. Darian has instead reached around Berg's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Darian arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lance Darian!
A very excited looking Lance Darian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mieczyslaw Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyfield comes into the arena with RAWR blaring out of the sound system. Grabowski has chosen Hit Em Up as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Holyfield
vs
Grabowski

185 cm
26
225 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

187 cm
26
265 lbs
16 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mieczyslaw Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grabowski closes the distance and clinches.
Holyfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Holyfield - that landed with a thud.
Holyfield lands with a light punch inside.
Holyfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holyfield.
Grabowski tries a body shot but Holyfield blocks it.
Grabowski tries to throw a body punch but Holyfield avoids it by throwing Grabowski back against the cage.
Grabowski pushes Holyfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grabowski tries to work over Holyfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grabowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holyfield tries to circle away but Grabowski has him pinned against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Holyfield as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Grabowski.
A frustrated look appears on Holyfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grabowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Holyfield.
Holyfield is trying to break free.
Grabowski presses Holyfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
Holyfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grabowski tries a body shot but Holyfield blocks it.
Holyfield misses with the head strike.
Grabowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holyfield.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield can't find room to land a body shot as Grabowski controls the action.
Holyfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holyfield lands a body punch.
Grabowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Grabowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grabowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Grabowski.
Grabowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grabowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grabowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grabowski digs a right hand into Holyfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holyfield's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grabowski.
Grabowski misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grabowski.

It looks like Joe Holyfield has been cut.
Grabowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grabowski can't find room to land a body shot as Holyfield controls the action.
Grabowski can't find room to land a body shot as Holyfield controls the action.
Grabowski lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holyfield's elbow.
Grabowski pushes Holyfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grabowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grabowski can't find room to land a body shot as Holyfield controls the action.
Grabowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grabowski gets through Holyfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grabowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holyfield.
Grabowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grabowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grabowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grabowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Holyfield controls his hands.
Grabowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grabowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Holyfield fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Grabowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grabowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grabowski lands an uppercut.
Grabowski tries to work over Holyfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Grabowski on the inside.

Holyfield is rocked!
Grabowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Holyfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Grabowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grabowski is leaning against Holyfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grabowski landing knees to the body.
Grabowski lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabowski creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Holyfield with a big uppercut! Holyfield tries to clinch up but Grabowski pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Holyfield to the mat! Holyfield covers up and Grabowski unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mieczyslaw Grabowski!
Mieczyslaw Grabowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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.

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