PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 4418 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emir Dervisevic (ranked 4890 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cena
vs
Dervisevic

185 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emir Dervisevic!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Cena backs off Dervisevic throws a huge counter combo but Cena manages to avoid it all.
A right-left combo lands from Dervisevic.

It looks like John Cena has been cut.
Cena dodges the punch combination from Dervisevic.
Dervisevic misses with a series of wild punches.
Cena is looking for a counter combo.

Cena has Dervisevic up against the cage in a clinch.
Cena has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dervisevic after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cena jumps into guard, dragging Dervisevic to the mat.
Cena has Dervisevic pulled in close to control his posture.
Dervisevic wants to stand and escape but instead Cena has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dervisevic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cena is now in half guard.
Dervisevic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cena controlling the action here.
Cena looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dervisevic trying to control but Cena postures up.
Dervisevic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cena is staying active.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cena is pressing down on Dervisevic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dervisevic is holding on for now.
Dervisevic trying to control but Cena postures up.
Dervisevic missing with punches from the bottom.
Cena wants to free his trapped foot but Dervisevic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cena is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dervisevic is trying to stand.
Cena could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dervisevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dervisevic swings for the body but Cena moves out of range.
Cena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dervisevic swivels and escapes.
Dervisevic is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dervisevic thumps Cena with a low kick.
Dervisevic swings for the body but Cena moves out of range.
Cena went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Dervisevic.
Cena throws a head kick that Dervisevic semi-blocks.
Dervisevic tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dervisevic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dervisevic connects with the punch.
Cena lands a front kick.
Dervisevic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cena misses with a takedown
letting Dervisevic counter with a right hand.
Dervisevic misses with a double jab

and Cena counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cena lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Cena pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cena is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Cena is working for a kimura but Dervisevic is defending it quite comfortably.
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 John Cena will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Cena's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cena shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dervisevic defends it nicely.
Dervisevic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dervisevic feints a jab promting Cena to slip. Dervisevic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cena slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dervisevic just misses with a punch to the body.

Cena instigates a clinch.
Cena lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena is pushing Dervisevic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cena prevents Dervisevic from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dervisevic looks to land a combination but Cena avoids it well.
Dervisevic looks to land a body kick but Cena moved away.
Dervisevic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dervisevic tries to score with a low kick but Cena moves his leg out of the way.
Cena misses with a takedown
and Dervisevic counters with a three punch combo that has Cena backing up. Cena nods at Dervisevic to acknowledge the strikes.
Cena fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dervisevic is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dervisevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dervisevic throws a head kick but Cena moves out of range.
Dervisevic misses with a few strikes there.

Cena moves into the clinch successfully.
Dervisevic is trying to force a seperation but Cena has the dominant position.
Dervisevic tries to score a body lock takedown but Cena shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cena breaks from the clinch.
Dervisevic lands a nice shot that snaps Cena's head back.
John Cena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Cena with that takedown attempt.
Cena fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cena throws a front kick that sends Dervisevic stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Dervisevic.
Cena appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dervisevic throws a wild body kick that Cena sees coming a mile off.
Dervisevic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dervisevic misses with a two punch combination.
Dervisevic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dervisevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cena was well out of range. Poor timing from Dervisevic.
Dervisevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dervisevic avoids it really well and circles away.
Dervisevic misses with a two punch combination.
Emir Dervisevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dervisevic tries to clinch there but Cena circles away.
Cena avoids the head kick by Dervisevic.
Danga de danga de dang - Dervisevic scores with a four punch combination!
Dervisevic throws a combination that misses
and Cena counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cena changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dervisevic tries to avoid it but Cena manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dervisevic to the ground. Dervisevic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cena throws a right hand that Dervisevic ducks under and follows up with a left that Dervisevic also avoids with ease.
Emir Dervisevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cena looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cena avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena avoids the head kick by Dervisevic.
Dervisevic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena.
Dervisevic tries to bum rush Cena with a series of wild strikes but Cena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dervisevic throws a series of punches but Cena avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dervisevic motions for Cena to come forward. Dervisevic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cena is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cena steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dervisevic.

Cena drives through and clinches with Dervisevic against the cage.
Cena is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dervisevic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cena is trying to pull guard but Dervisevic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cena connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dervisevic's face.
Cena trying to land knees to the body.
Cena tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emir Dervisevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Cena's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A nice combination there by Dervisevic.
Dervisevic blocks a head kick by Cena.
Dervisevic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cena dives in and grabs Dervisevic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dervisevic pushes down on Cena's head and hops out.
Cena throws a one two combo.
A combination from Dervisevic does no damage.
Dervisevic throws a series of punches but Cena avoids them all with ease.

Cena darts in and clinches Dervisevic up against the cage.
Cena lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dervisevic backwards.
Cena has Dervisevic pressed against the cage, preventing Dervisevic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cena tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dervisevic just stands there and leans against the cage.

Cena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cena clinches up against the cage.
Cena has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dervisevic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena is trying to pull guard but Dervisevic has him pressed against the cage.
Dervisevic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cena gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cena is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Cena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dervisevic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cena dives in and grabs Dervisevic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dervisevic pushes down on Cena's head and hops out.
Dervisevic throws a leg kick but Cena checks it.
Dervisevic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cena avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dervisevic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cena is out of range and Dervisevic settles back down.
Dervisevic lands with a nice combination. Cena backs away looking to recover.
Dervisevic throws a right and a left that Cena avoids nicely.
Emir Dervisevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dervisevic tests Cena's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dervisevic punishes Cena's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dervisevic stuffs the takedown.
Dervisevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dervisevic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cena back to the cage. Dervisevic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dervisevic tries to clinch up.
Dervisevic misses with the combination.
Cena is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dervisevic.
Dervisevic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dervisevic as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cena.
Dervisevic throws a series of strikes that have Cena backpedaling.
An inside leg kick from Dervisevic misses.
Dervisevic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cena shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dervisevic tries a head kick but it misses.
Dervisevic tests Cena's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dervisevic moves out of range of the leg kick from Cena.
Dervisevic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dervisevic tries a head kick but it misses.
Dervisevic looks to land a combination but Cena avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dervisevic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cena tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dervisevic was well out of range. Poor timing from Cena.
Dervisevic tries to clinch but Cena moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cena blocks a head kick by Dervisevic.
Dervisevic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cena misses with a takedown attempt - Dervisevic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dervisevic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dervisevic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dervisevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Cena has closed the distance and engaged Dervisevic in a clinch.
Dervisevic cracks Cena with a nice body shot.
Dervisevic tries to pull guard but Cena forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emir Dervisevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dervisevic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emir Dervisevic!