PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krejzi Madafaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximilian Percello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krejzi Madafaka had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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.

Madafaka
vs
Percello

178 cm
23
195 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

172 cm
23
204 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krejzi Madafaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maximilian Percello!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Percello.
Percello takes a kick to the side of the head.
Madafaka misses with a combination

and Percello counters with a takedown into side control.

Percello decides to stand back up. Percello steps back and let's Madafaka get back to his feet.

Percello gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Percello digs a right hand into Madafaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madafaka's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madafaka is trying to break free.
Madafaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Percello has him pressed against the cage.
Madafaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Percello wants to get back to striking at distance but Madafaka won't allow it.
Percello tries to break free but Madafaka pushes him back against the cage.
Percello tries to circle away but Madafaka has him pinned against the cage.
Percello lands an uppercut.
Madafaka tries to break the clinch but Percello is controlling the position.
Percello wants to break free but Madafaka has control.

Percello gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Madafaka is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Percello connects with a nice short shot to Madafaka's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Percello is trying to control the action in half guard but Madafaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Percello content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Percello is looking to take a break and control but Madafaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Percello seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Percello wants to stand but Madafaka has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Percello is looking to take a break and control but Madafaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Percello sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Madafaka defending well though.
Still in half guard, Percello seems content to control.

Despite being in the dominant position, Maximilian Percello just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Madafaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Percello drives through and clinches with Madafaka against the cage.
Madafaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Percello has double underhooks.

Percello has hold of one of Madafaka's legs. Madafaka is fighting the takedown attempt but Percello gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Madafaka has a closed guard, preventing Percello from standing up.
Percello tries to free his leg and advance position but Madafaka is retaining full guard.
Percello must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Percello gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Percello closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Percello content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Percello looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Percello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Percello shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Madafaka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Madafaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Percello.
Percello with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Percello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Percello advances to half guard.
Madafaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Percello.
Percello throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Percello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Madafaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Percello tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Madafaka.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Percello trying to control the action but Madafaka is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Percello shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Percello tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Madafaka.
Madafaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Percello.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Percello trying to control from half guard but Madafaka is working away.
Percello is looking to stall here but Madafaka recovers full guard.
Percello wants to pass the guard but Madafaka is keeping the position.
Madafaka keeping moving, preventing Percello from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madafaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Percello stays in close to Madafaka's body and controls the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Percello works Madafaka's body with a nice hook.

Percello shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Madafaka napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Percello decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Percello changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Madafaka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Madafaka is not content to let Percello control the position.
Percello throws an elbow but Madafaka slips to the side and avoids it well.
Percello lands an elbow.
Madafaka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Percello scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximilian Percello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Percello drives through and clinches with Madafaka against the cage.
Madafaka stops a takedown attempt from Percello.
Percello prevents Madafaka from breaking the clinch.
Madafaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Madafaka is trying to break the clinch but Percello is controlling him.
Percello is trying to break the clinch but Madafaka is controlling him.
Percello is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Percello lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Madafaka is trying to stand back up but Percello is controlling him
Percello content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Percello escapes and gets back to his feet.

Percello feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Percello stands and steps away. Madafaka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Madafaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Percello.
Madafaka is looking to land body kicks.
Krejzi Madafaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximilian Percello is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Madafaka tries to keep at a distance but Percello has taken the fight into the clinch.
Percello wants to break free but Madafaka has control.
Percello has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Madafaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Percello leaning his opponent against the cage.
Percello wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Madafaka has him pressed against the cage.
Percello has Madafaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Madafaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Krejzi Madafaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximilian Percello.
Madafaka is trying to break free.
Madafaka is trying to break the clinch but Percello has him pressed against the cage.
Madafaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Percello has clasped his hands together around Madafaka's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Percello content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Percello trying to control the position but Madafaka is working away.
Percello is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Madafaka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Percello wants to control but Madafaka is keeping him busy.
Percello has knee on belly momentarily but Madafaka bucks him off and regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Percello thows a huge punch but Madafaka dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Percello lands a nice short elbow.
Percello is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximilian Percello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Percello winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximilian Percello!