PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marek Cervenka (ranked 876 p4p, 433 weight class) and Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 128 p4p, 67 weight class). Urameshi has chosen Smile Bomb as his entrance music. Marek Cervenka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cervenka
vs
Urameshi

176 cm
27
152
11 - 12 - 0

172 cm
42
160
45 - 26 - 3

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi tests Cervenka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cervenka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Cervenka misses with a straight right.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Cervenka saw that one coming.
Urameshi misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Urameshi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cervenka loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Cervenka misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cervenka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cervenka takes one to the side of the head.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Cervenka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
A punch combination from Cervenka misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cervenka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Urameshi but Urameshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cervenka misses with a series of wild punches.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cervenka throws an off balance right hand
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Cervenka moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Cervenka misses.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cervenka doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Cervenka.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Cervenka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cervenka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
The fighters circling - Cervenka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka misses with a straight left.
A big left from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Cervenka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Urameshi scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cervenka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cervenka throws a leg kick but Urameshi checks it.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cervenka jabs at Urameshi's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch combination from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka throws a series of punches but Urameshi avoids them all with ease.
Cervenka scores with a jab. Urameshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cervenka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Cervenka slips the punch.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Cervenka.
Cervenka missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cervenka moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Cervenka throws a lazy uppercut
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Cervenka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cervenka ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urameshi with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Cervenka lands with a straight right. Urameshi didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Cervenka avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cervenka doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cervenka momentarily.
Cervenka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Cervenka misses its intended target.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected.
Urameshi throws a jab when Cervenka was well out of range.
Urameshi clobbers Cervenka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Cervenka clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi has had enough of the clinch but Cervenka keeps him there for the moment.
Cervenka blocks an uppercut.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Urameshi.
Cervenka throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.

Cervenka darts in and clinches Urameshi up against the cage.
Cervenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cervenka has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Cervenka prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka.
A right handed body shot lands from Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body.
Cervenka misses with a knee to the head.

Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cervenka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Cervenka's shoulder, as Cervenka tries to avoid the shot.
Cervenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi throws a hook but Cervenka avoids it easily.
Good work by Urameshi as he checks the leg kick.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi cracks Cervenka with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi with a hook.
Urameshi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cervenka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Urameshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Cervenka throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cervenka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cervenka slips under a jab.
Urameshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cervenka.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Cervenka's body.
Cervenka lands a right hook to the body.
Cervenka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cervenka ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cervenka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urameshi has time to react.
Cervenka wants to clinch.
Cervenka throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Cervenka moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Cervenka.
Cervenka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cervenka looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Cervenka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cervenka misses with a looping left.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Cervenka's ribs.
Cervenka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Cervenka walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi walks into a left hand.
Cervenka throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cervenka throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cervenka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cervenka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cervenka closes the distance and clinches up with Urameshi, looking for a takedown. Cervenka pushes Urameshi against the cage but Urameshi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Cervenka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervenka throws a series of punches but Urameshi avoids them all with ease.
Urameshi throws a jab when Cervenka was well out of range.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cervenka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cervenka ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Cervenka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cervenka.
Urameshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Urameshi clobbers Cervenka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urameshi looks to land a combination but Cervenka avoids it well.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cervenka scores with a hook to the body. Urameshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi scores with a nice right hand.
Urameshi connects with a body shot that sends Cervenka's belly button to the back.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Cervenka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cervenka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cervenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Cervenka.
Cervenka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cervenka throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Cervenka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Cervenka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cervenka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
No joy there for Cervenka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cervenka.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Cervenka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Cervenka.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cervenka.
Cervenka just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cervenka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Cervenka.
Cervenka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cervenka defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi jabs at Cervenka's body.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cervenka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urameshi has time to react.
Urameshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Cervenka is looking to counter punch.
Cervenka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urameshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that Cervenka avoids nicely.
Cervenka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cervenka throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Urameshi lands a jab to Cervenka's midsection.
Urameshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cervenka misses with a body shot.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Cervenka shakes it off.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cervenka is just out of range.
Cervenka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Urameshi punishes Cervenka's body with a nice straight punch.
Cervenka throws a nice looking combination but Urameshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cervenka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Cervenka.
A swing and a miss from Cervenka.
Cervenka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Urameshi pinned against the cage. Urameshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Cervenka closes the distance and clinches.
Urameshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Cervenka avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi blocking some punches.
Cervenka scores with a shot to the side of Urameshi's head.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Urameshi.
Cervenka prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
Cervenka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Urameshi.
Urameshi blocks an elbow strike from Cervenka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urameshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Marek Cervenka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cervenka working aggressively here.

Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cervenka walks into a jab.
Cervenka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Cervenka.
Cervenka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Urameshi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cervenka scrambles back to his feet.
Urameshi dips to his left and cracks Cervenka with an uppercut!
Urameshi cracks Cervenka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yusuke Urameshi.
Well Urameshi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
Our winner, Yusuke Urameshi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.