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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marek Cervenka (ranked 773 p4p, 1494 weight class) and Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 67 p4p, 131 weight class). Miguel Azevedo Souza told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch but Cervenka moves away
and Cervenka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Azevedo Souza thinking.
Cervenka throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
A slow jab from Azevedo Souza misses its intended target.
Cervenka slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cervenka lands with an overhand left.
Cervenka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Cervenka circles away.
Cervenka has Azevedo Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
Azevedo Souza misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza pushes Cervenka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka.
Cervenka lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cervenka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Azevedo Souza digs a right hand underneath Cervenka's ribcage. Cervenka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Azevedo Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cervenka misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cervenka.
Cervenka misses with a knee strike.
Azevedo Souza scores with a shot to the side of Cervenka's head.
Cervenka blocks an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Azevedo Souza looking to stall.
Cervenka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cervenka pushes Azevedo Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cervenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azevedo Souza lands with a light punch inside.
Azevedo Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Azevedo Souza fails to land.
A short right from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Cervenka controls the action.
Azevedo Souza working aggressively here.
Cervenka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Azevedo Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cervenka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Azevedo Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Azevedo Souza jumps guard but Cervenka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervenka.
Cervenka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cervenka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Azevedo Souza takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cervenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza misses with some punches.
Azevedo Souza blocks an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervenka.
Cervenka lands a knee to the body.
Cervenka lands an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza is trying to break the clinch but Cervenka is controlling him.
Cervenka lands with a short shot to the head.
Azevedo Souza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cervenka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Azevedo Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cervenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka blocking some punches.
Azevedo Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Cervenka controls the action.
Azevedo Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Azevedo Souza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Azevedo Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Cervenka.
Cervenka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza blocks an uppercut.
Cervenka landing knees to the head.
It looks like Miguel Azevedo Souza has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Azevedo Souza fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cervenka connects with a knee to the head.
Cervenka scores with a shot to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervenka.
Good body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza wants to stall.
Azevedo Souza tries a body shot but Cervenka blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Azevedo Souza blocks an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza misses with the head strike.
Cervenka blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marek Cervenka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Azevedo Souza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cervenka misses with a hook
and Cervenka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cervenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azevedo Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cervenka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Cervenka misses the target.
Cervenka swings for the body but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up but Cervenka circles away and keeps his distance.
Azevedo Souza catches Cervenka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Cervenka strikes.
Cervenka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Azevedo Souza backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza moves away from the strike by Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Cervenka takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza is looking to clinch but Cervenka is avoiding it.
Cervenka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cervenka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
Cervenka loads up on a big right hand but Azevedo Souza slips the punch.
Cervenka gets caught napping as Azevedo Souza dives in and scores a takedown. Cervenka manages to retain guard.
Cervenka keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Azevedo Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cervenka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azevedo Souza advances to half guard.
Cervenka is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position.
Azevedo Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cervenka is just riding it out for now. Azevedo Souza eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cervenka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza thows a huge punch but Cervenka dodges it nicely.
Azevedo Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cervenka is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Azevedo Souza is working for a submission of some sort.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Cervenka is keeping him busy.
Cervenka is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Azevedo Souza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Azevedo Souza throws a strike aimed at the side of Cervenka's head but Cervenka avoids it well.
Azevedo Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cervenka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cervenka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura but Cervenka is defending well.
Cervenka pushes Azevedo Souza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Azevedo Souza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Azevedo Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Azevedo Souza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Azevedo Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cervenka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azevedo Souza somewhat.
A jab from Cervenka misses.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Cervenka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Azevedo Souza doesn't seem phased though.
Cervenka misses with a two punch combination.
Azevedo Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws out a loose jab but Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka is looking to counter punch.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Cervenka strikes.
Cervenka lands with a hook. Azevedo Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka throws a big shot that misses.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cervenka.
Cervenka is looking to counter punch.
Cervenka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azevedo Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cervenka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cervenka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azevedo Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza has Cervenka up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Cervenka on the inside.
Azevedo Souza misses with the head strike.
Cervenka can't find room to land a body shot as Azevedo Souza controls the action.
Cervenka lands with a right to the head.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza misses with some punches.
Azevedo Souza looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cervenka.
Cervenka lands a hook that snaps the head of Azevedo Souza backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Azevedo Souza lands with a right to the head.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cervenka misses with a knee to the head.
Cervenka connects with a knee to the head.
Azevedo Souza scores with a hook to the body.
Azevedo Souza jumps guard but Cervenka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marek Cervenka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka misses with some punches.
Azevedo Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cervenka lands a body shot.
Cervenka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Azevedo Souza pulls guard.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cervenka wanted to stand there but Azevedo Souza had control of the position.
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka wants to stand but Azevedo Souza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Azevedo Souza working for a triangle but Cervenka defends it easily.
Cervenka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Azevedo Souza is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cervenka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cervenka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Azevedo Souza dives in for a single leg takedown but Cervenka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Azevedo Souza might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Cervenka's head but Cervenka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cervenka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cervenka misses with a hook.
Cervenka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cervenka misses with a hook.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the head.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Cervenka avoids the punch easily.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Cervenka avoids the punch easily.
Cervenka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marek Cervenka is winning the standup battle so far.
Cervenka takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Azevedo Souza checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Cervenka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cervenka 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marek Cervenka!
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