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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cerveny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerveny comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny B Good. State has chosen Blaze Of Glory by Bon Jovi as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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154 lbs
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World class 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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Cerveny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunner State!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
State blocks a jab.
State shoots in looking for a takedown. Cerveny tries to sprawl out of it but State 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.
Gunner State seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cerveny throws the left hand but State avoids the punch easily.
Cerveny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
State pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
State avoids the body shot from Cerveny.
A bone on bone clash there as Cerveny blocks the leg kick.
State misses with an uppercut.
Cerveny scores with a jab.
State shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cerveny is trying to defend but State finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cerveny pushes State off looking to stand but State dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State throwing shots but Cerveny is blocking nicely.
Cerveny is looking to escape.
State missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
State missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
State misses with a head shot. Cerveny uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State is looking to work some ground and pound but Cerveny has wrist control.
Cerveny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cerveny is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cerveny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but State was well out of range. Poor timing from Cerveny.
State throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny tries a head kick but it misses.
State uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cerveny.
Cerveny lands with a kick to the temple. State shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Gunner State has been cut.
Cerveny avoids the body shot from State.
A low kick from State misses
and Cerveny counters by clinching up.
State prevents Cerveny from breaking the clinch.
State lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cerveny backwards.
A body shot lands from State.
Cerveny wants to break the clinch but can't.
State wants to stall.
Cerveny works on State's body with a couple of short punches.
State misses with a shot to the kidneys.
State lands a shoulder strike.
Cerveny can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by State as Cerveny tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by State.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Cerveny.
Cerveny manages to break the clinch.
Cerveny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cerveny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cerveny swings away with a leg kick that misses.
State will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cerveny takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerveny misses with a body shot.
State pulls out of a head kick attempt.
State throws a series of strikes that have Cerveny backpedaling.
Cerveny swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunner State will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunner State's cut.
That's time! Cerveny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
State misses with an uppercut. Cerveny saw that one coming.
State throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cerveny counters with a head kick.
Cerveny walks into a jab.
Cerveny lands a glancing blow to the side of State's head.
Cerveny fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches State on the side of the head.
State avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnny Cerveny is winning the standup battle so far.
State throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
State misses with a head kick.
State throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cerveny.
Cerveny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
State slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
A punch lands to the side of State 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnny Cerveny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
State throws a sloppy body shot
and Cerveny counters with a right hand to the body.
State misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State throws a head kick that misses.
State on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cerveny. Cerveny obviously looking to wear him down.
Cerveny throws a combination that misses
and State counters with a nice uppercut.
State fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
State is breathing heavily.
Cerveny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by State.
Cerveny throws a series of punches but State moves out of range.
Cerveny throws a sloppy head kick and State moves out of range easily.
Cerveny digs a good body shot into State's ribs.
State connects with the punch.
Cerveny tries to clinch but State moves out of range.
Cerveny takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cerveny throws a head kick that misses.
Cerveny wants to clinch up but State keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny throws a sloppy head kick and State moves out of range easily.
State thows a leg kick but Cerveny checks it
and Cerveny counters with a flying knee. Nice.
State looks to land a right hand but Cerveny moved out of range.
State thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cerveny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from State.
State throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
State misses with a body punch
and Cerveny counters with a nice body shot.
Cerveny lands a head kick!
Good leg kick by Cerveny there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cerveny wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cerveny throws a head kick that misses.
State misses with a body kick.
Cerveny fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny is looking to clinch but State is avoiding it.
Cerveny scores with a jab.
Cerveny avoids the body shot from State.
State uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cerveny.
Cerveny lands a jab.
Cerveny misses the shot to the body.
State throws a leg kick
and Cerveny counters with a left and a right that stings State.
A low kick from State misses
and Cerveny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cerveny tries to bum rush State with a series of wild strikes but State uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
State will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cerveny will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cerveny misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
State swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from State is predictable there
and Cerveny counters with a big head kick but State shrugs it off.
State is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
State on the wrong end of a nice jab.
State is still on wobbly legs! Can Cerveny finish him?
Cerveny clinches with his opponent.
Cerveny tries to break free but State pushes him back against the cage.
State misses with a body punch.
State struggles to land a body shot inside as Cerveny controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by State.
State seems to have recovered his senses.
State lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cerveny.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
State stalling in the clinch but Cerveny improves position.
Cerveny lands with a light punch inside.
Cerveny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cerveny can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cerveny dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunner State's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
State misses with a hook.
Cerveny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cerveny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
State misses with a leg kick
and Cerveny counters with a leg kick.
State takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
State throws a hook to the side of Cerveny's head but Cerveny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from State.
Cerveny lands a big head kick that sends State tumbling to the mat! Cerveny takes a step backwards and waves State back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cerveny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
State swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cerveny blocks a head kick by State.
State takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cerveny scores with a jab to the jaw.
That has opened up Gunner State's cut even more.
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!
Cerveny closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Cerveny scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cerveny as State tries to tie him up.
Cerveny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cerveny throws a head kick but State moves out of range.
Cerveny lands with a shot to the body.
Cerveny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cerveny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cerveny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cerveny moves out of range as State strikes.
State tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cerveny throws a sloppy head kick and State moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny's jab looks to have found its range, popping State under the eye.
State misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
State gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cerveny.
Cerveny with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnny Cerveny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cerveny throws a head kick but State moves out of range.
Cerveny lands a slapping body shot.
State throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Cerveny does no damage.
State takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cerveny throws a series of punches but State moves out of range.
Cerveny misses with a two punch combination.
Cerveny slips under a jab from State.
Cerveny scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny throws a head kick that half lands.
Cerveny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by State.
State avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cerveny misses with an uppercut
and State counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cerveny ducks under a wild hook from State.
Cerveny lands with a nice combination. State backs away looking to recover.
Cerveny moves forwards but State connects with a nice, crisp jab.
State rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Cerveny counter with a right hand.
State scores with a jab to the head.
State avoids the body shot from Cerveny.
State shoots in for a takedown but Cerveny shows good takedown defense.
State looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cerveny is fending him off so far but State persists. Nope, Cerveny circles away and we're back to standing.
State takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cerveny connects with a looping right hand.
Cerveny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cerveny listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cerveny checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cerveny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from State.
Oooooh!!! Cerveny has knocked State down with a huge combo! Cerveny steps away and waves a wobbly State back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
State ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerveny moves away.
State throws a body punch but Cerveny moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Cerveny.
Cerveny misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cerveny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cerveny 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Cerveny!
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