PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marek Cervenka (ranked 1415 p4p, 1182 weight class) and Ryan Henderson (ranked 194 p4p, 165 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cervenka
vs
Henderson

176 cm
27
152
10 - 12 - 0

170 cm
33
165
21 - 20 - 2

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Fantasy Threads

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 10 - 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 21 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ryan Henderson !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervenka throws a big shot that misses.
Henderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cervenka misses with a few strikes there.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervenka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henderson under the eye.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cervenka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henderson scrambles back to his feet.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cervenka throws out the jab.
Cervenka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cervenka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cervenka throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson .
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Cervenka lands a big uppercut and Henderson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Henderson looks OK. Cervenka waves Henderson back to his feet!

Henderson is rocked!
Cervenka throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cervenka defends it well.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cervenka finish him?
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Cervenka throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Henderson colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Cervenka as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Henderson is left battered and dazed whilst Cervenka and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Cervenka!