PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timu Rivaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Son McFiddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Rivaldo
vs
McFiddler

180 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timu Rivaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Son McFiddler!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from McFiddler.
McFiddler misses with a head kick.
No joy there for McFiddler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivaldo shoots in but no luck this time.
McFiddler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McFiddler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McFiddler throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFiddler slips under a jab from Rivaldo.
Rivaldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
McFiddler looks to land a combination but Rivaldo avoids it well.
McFiddler throws a right hand that Rivaldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivaldo also avoids with ease.
Rivaldo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McFiddler looks gassed!
McFiddler misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivaldo.
McFiddler thuds a left hand into Rivaldo's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFiddler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rivaldo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McFiddler throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivaldo is defended easily by McFiddler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timu Rivaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFiddler misses with a series of wild punches.
McFiddler throws a series of punches but Rivaldo avoids them all with ease.
Son McFiddler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFiddler looks for the body kick but Rivaldo saw that one coming.
Rivaldo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McFiddler sprawls well. McFiddler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivaldo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivaldo avoids the head kick by McFiddler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McFiddler throws a wild body kick that Rivaldo sees coming a mile off.
McFiddler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivaldo shoots for a takedown but McFiddler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McFiddler lands a slapping body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rivaldo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rivaldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McFiddler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McFiddler misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McFiddler.
McFiddler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rivaldo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McFiddler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from McFiddler does no damage.
Rivaldo shoots in looking for a takedown. McFiddler tries to sprawl out of it but Rivaldo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McFiddler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from McFiddler. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFiddler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rivaldo looks for a takedown but McFiddler sprawls well.
McFiddler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McFiddler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McFiddler.
Rivaldo moves out of range of the body kick from McFiddler.
McFiddler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McFiddler throws a right and a left that both miss.
McFiddler throws a right and a left that Rivaldo avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFiddler throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivaldo.
Rivaldo tries for a takedown but McFiddler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McFiddler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McFiddler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McFiddler tries to bum rush Rivaldo with a series of wild strikes but Rivaldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McFiddler throws a series of punches but Rivaldo moves out of range.
McFiddler throws a series of punches but Rivaldo moves out of range.
McFiddler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McFiddler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivaldo shoots in looking for a takedown but McFiddler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rivaldo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rivaldo moves out of range of the body kick from McFiddler.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivaldo.

Rivaldo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Rivaldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McFiddler sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldo trying to control the action but McFiddler is working from the bottom.

Rivaldo is working for a kimura but McFiddler is defending it quite comfortably.
Rivaldo wants to advance to full mount but McFiddler doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

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.
Rivaldo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McFiddler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivaldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Rivaldo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McFiddler defends it well.
McFiddler looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldo wants to take a breather but McFiddler is having none of it.
McFiddler is trying to stand.
McFiddler is staying active underneath Rivaldo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rivaldo in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rivaldo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McFiddler is fending him off so far but Rivaldo persists. Nope, McFiddler circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timu Rivaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFiddler tries to bum rush Rivaldo with a series of wild strikes but Rivaldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McFiddler throws a sloppy head kick and Rivaldo moves out of range easily.
McFiddler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McFiddler misses with a wild combination.
Rivaldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McFiddler tries to avoid it but Rivaldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McFiddler to the ground. McFiddler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from McFiddler. Those never looked like landing.
McFiddler throws a looping overhand right but Rivaldo ducks down to avoid it.
Rivaldo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McFiddler as he jumps to the side.
McFiddler stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Timu Rivaldo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McFiddler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rivaldo.
Rivaldo staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from McFiddler. Those never looked like landing.
McFiddler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivaldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McFiddler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rivaldo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McFiddler defends it nicely.
Rivaldo dives in and grabs McFiddler's left leg, looking for a takedown. McFiddler pushes down on Rivaldo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timu Rivaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFiddler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivaldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McFiddler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A combination from McFiddler does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFiddler throws a head kick that misses.
McFiddler misses with a low kick.
Rivaldo shoots in but no luck this time.
McFiddler tests Rivaldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivaldo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McFiddler misses with a wild combination.
McFiddler tries to bum rush Rivaldo with a series of wild strikes but Rivaldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Son McFiddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFiddler misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldo slips a jab and a cross from McFiddler.
McFiddler throws a hook but Rivaldo blocks it.
Rivaldo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McFiddler misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from McFiddler. Those never looked like landing.
Rivaldo closes this distance looking for a takedown but McFiddler circles away.
A combination from McFiddler does no damage.
Son McFiddler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McFiddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McFiddler tries to bum rush Rivaldo with a series of wild strikes but Rivaldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McFiddler misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFiddler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivaldo.
McFiddler swinging wildly here.
McFiddler scores with a one two! Rivaldo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McFiddler fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from McFiddler. Those never looked like landing.
McFiddler misses with the combination.

Rivaldo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McFiddler's guard.
McFiddler keeping moving, preventing Rivaldo from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McFiddler wants to get back to his feet but Rivaldo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Timu Rivaldo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McFiddler misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Son McFiddler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McFiddler 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Son McFiddler!