PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Cerdan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerdan has chosen French National Anthem as his entrance music. Mr Azure has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Azure
vs
Cerdan

165 cm
25
153 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

173 cm
24
155 lbs
14 - 3 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Azure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcel Cerdan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azure swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cerdan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cerdan lands a right hook to the body.
Azure avoids the body shot from Cerdan.
Azure blocks a jab.
Cerdan throws a body punch but Azure moves out of range.
Azure looks to land a left hand but Cerdan moved out of range nicely.
Cerdan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azure moves away.
Azure ducks under a wild hook from Cerdan.
Azure misses with a left hand
and Cerdan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cerdan takes a swing at Azure's ribcage but misses.
Cerdan cracks Azure with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerdan misses with a straight left.
Cerdan takes a swing at Azure's ribcage but misses.
Cerdan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Cerdan finds it's target.
Cerdan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azure moves away.
Cerdan misses with a body shot.
Cerdan misses with a few strikes there.
Cerdan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azure.
Nice cross by Cerdan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure misses with a hook.
Marcel Cerdan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azure keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cerdan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azure.
Azure thows a body shot but no joy.
Azure slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Azure slips a straight right by Cerdan.
Azure looks to land a left hand but Cerdan moved out of range nicely.
Cerdan cracks Azure with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cerdan swings for the body but Azure moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerdan tries to bum rush Azure with a series of wild strikes but Azure uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Azure is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cerdan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cerdan misses with a wild body shot.
Cerdan scores with a jab.
Cerdan scores with a jab. Azure acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Cerdan as he connects with a hook.
Cerdan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Azure takes a swing at Cerdan's ribcage but misses.
Cerdan misses with a body shot.
Cerdan 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Cerdan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Azure backs up against the cage.
Nice cross by Azure.
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!
Cerdan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azure.
Azure misses with a hook. Cerdan ducked under it nicely.
Cerdan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azure was well out of range. Poor timing from Cerdan.
Marcel Cerdan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cerdan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azure moves away.
Cerdan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azure looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerdan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azure manages to avoid it.
Cerdan avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Cerdan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cerdan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cerdan wants it to stay on the feet.
Cerdan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azure moves away.
Cerdan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Azure's head backwards.
Cerdan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Azure closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cerdan is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Azure is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cerdan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cerdan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Azure is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerdan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cerdan tries to escape but Azure is in control.
Cerdan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cerdan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Azure.
Azure throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cerdan is trying to buck Azure off.
Azure scores with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Azure.
Cerdan defending against the ground and pound.

Azure is trying to get an arm triangle but Cerdan is defending well.
Azure scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Azure is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cerdan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cerdan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Azure sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cerdan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Azure with the ground and pound but Cerdan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Azure lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Azure trying to control the action but Cerdan is working from the bottom.
Cerdan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Azure.
Cerdan tries to kick Azure off but Azure keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Azure throwing shots but Cerdan is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cerdan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Azure.
Cerdan tries to kick Azure off but Azure keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Azure is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Azure wants to free his trapped foot but Cerdan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Azure seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cerdan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Azure is trying to control. Cerdan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azure takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cerdan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Azure.
Azure lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cerdan tries to kick Azure off but Azure keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Azure working over Cerdan with some ground and pound. Cerdan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Azure wants to pass the guard but Cerdan is defending well.
Cerdan wants to get back to his feet.
Cerdan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Cerdan is rocked!
Azure seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cerdan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azure thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cerdan's head.
Azure is looking to take a break and control but Cerdan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azure takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cerdan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cerdan is still in real trouble! Can Azure finish him?
Azure 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.
Azure working over Cerdan with some ground and pound. Cerdan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Azure dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cerdan misses with a body shot
and Azure counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Azure!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mr Azure thanked GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).