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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Fiddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Freddie Fiddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Fenix!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Fiddler.
Fiddler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Fenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fenix ducks right into an uppercut from Fiddler.
Fiddler takes a swing at Fenix's ribcage but misses.
Fiddler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenix manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Fenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fiddler throws a body punch but Fenix moves out of range.
Fiddler misses the jab.
Fenix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fiddler looks to throw the jab but Fenix is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix cracks Fiddler with an open hand slap.
Fenix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fenix fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fiddler to the ground. Fenix is now in Fiddler's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiddler wants to stand and escape but Fenix is having none of it.
Fiddler has momentary wrist control but Fenix slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiddler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiddler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fiddler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fenix.
Fiddler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiddler trying to keep a closed guard but Fenix is proving a slippery customer.
Fenix throwing strikes from guard but Fiddler blocks nicely.
Fenix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fiddler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fenix throws a big right hand that misses.
Fiddler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fenix landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fiddler keeping full guard, as Fenix tries to pass.
Fenix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fenix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fiddler's head.
Fenix advances to half guard.
Fenix wants to control but Fiddler is keeping him busy.
Fiddler keeping hold of Fenix's head, controlling as best he can.
Fenix sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fiddler defending well though.
Ground and pound from Fenix.
Fenix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler is looking to improve his position.
Fenix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fenix trying to control the action but Fiddler is working from the bottom.
Fenix is nestled in close to Fiddler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fenix is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fiddler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fenix.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenix is looking to take a break and control but Fiddler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fenix throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fiddler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fenix throwing shots but Fiddler is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler tries to get to full guard but Fenix has control of the leg.
Fenix thows a huge punch but Fiddler dodges it nicely.
Fenix thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fenix lands a nice short elbow.
Fenix not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fiddler tries to roll over but Fenix keeps him under control.
Fiddler controlling the position for now.
Fenix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiddler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fenix.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fenix scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Fenix dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fiddler throws a sloppy head kick and Fenix moves out of range easily.
Fenix slips under a jab.
A low kick from Fenix is predictable there
letting Fiddler counter with a right hand.
Fiddler moves out of range as Fenix strikes.
Fenix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fiddler's head.
Fenix misses with a wild body shot.
Fenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Fiddler misses.
Fenix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fiddler defends it well.
Freddie Fiddler is winning the standup battle so far.
Fiddler lands a jab to the nose.
Fiddler misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddler cracks Fenix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fiddler misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Fenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fiddler throws a right hand that Fenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Fenix also avoids with ease.
Fenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fiddler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fiddler misses with a body punch
and Fenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fenix avoids a kick to the body.
Fiddler lands an overhand right.
Fiddler lands a glancing blow to the side of Fenix's head.
Fenix looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fiddler has one foot on Fenix's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiddler throws a sloppy head kick and Fenix moves out of range easily.
Fiddler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Fiddler throws a sloppy head kick and Fenix moves out of range easily.
Fenix scores with the left hand. Fiddler knows he should have avoided that one.
Fiddler throws a sloppy head kick
and Fenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenix blocks a jab.
Fiddler throws a looping overhand right but Fenix ducks down to avoid it.
Fenix shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fenix connects with a looping right hand.
Freddie Fiddler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fenix connects with a body shot that sends Fiddler's belly button to the back.
Fenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiddler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fenix defending well as Fiddler loads up on a big left hand.
Fiddler misses with a head kick.
Fiddler tries a head kick but it misses.
Fenix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fenix scores with a jab to the body.
Fenix slips a straight right by Fiddler.
Fiddler throws a lazy uppercut
and Fenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fenix avoids the body shot from Fiddler.
Fenix let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler misses with a straight left.
Fiddler drops his hands momentarily and Fenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fiddler looks to land a right hand but Fenix moved out of range.
Nice body kick there by Fenix.
Fenix misses with a takedown attempt - Fiddler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A clash of legs there as Fenix blocks the low kick.
Fenix pushes Fiddler away with a front kick.
Fenix slips under a jab from Fiddler.
Fenix gets the takedown into side control.
Fiddler is looking for a sweep.
Fenix working the body and head with strikes.
Fiddler parries the strikes from Fenix easily there. Fenix is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fiddler to escape.
Fiddler is trying to buck Fenix off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler tries to buck Fenix off but Fenix is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fenix is working Fiddler over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fiddler dodges the ground and pound from Fenix.
Fiddler is not content to let Fenix control the position.
Fenix working away.
Fenix working the strikes but Fiddler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fenix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fiddler's head.
Fenix lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fiddler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fenix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Fenix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fiddler lands with a kick to the temple. Fenix shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fenix slips a jab from Fiddler.
Freddie Fiddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fenix throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Fenix.
Fenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fiddler.
Fiddler misses with a right hand
and Fenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiddler swings widly with a right hand
and Fenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fiddler misses with a left hand
and Fenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Fenix. That snapped Fiddler's head back.
Fenix takes a swing at Fiddler's ribcage but misses.
Fenix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fiddler tries to avoid it but Fenix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fiddler to the ground. Fiddler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fiddler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fiddler misses with a jab to the body
and Fenix counters with a series of strikes. Fiddler will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiddler throws a leg kick
and Fenix counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddler misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fenix staying out of range there.
Fiddler throws a body shot but no joy.
Fenix loads up on a big right hand but Fiddler slips the punch.
Fiddler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Fiddler throws a shot from downtown. Fenix moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Fenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fiddler!
Nice takedown defense from Fiddler. No joy for Fenix on that attempt.
Fenix lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fiddler swings widly with a right hand
and Fenix counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fenix. Fiddler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fiddler misses with a shot to the body
and Fenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freddie Fiddler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fenix counters with a straight right hand.
Fenix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fiddler!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiddler is looking to reverse the position.
Fenix looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fiddler is avoiding damage well.
Fenix scoring with punches and elbows.
Fenix thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fenix works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fiddler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fenix's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fenix looks to land a strike but Fiddler avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fenix postures up.
Marcus Fenix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fenix won't allow Fiddler to sweep him here.
Fiddler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fenix slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fiddler looking to control.
Fenix controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fenix stopping the sweep attempt from Fiddler.
That's four 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.
Fenix stays in close to Fiddler's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fenix's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fiddler throws a nice looking combination but Fenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fiddler tries a head kick but it misses.
Fiddler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fiddler throws a poor cross that misses
and Fenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fenix shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fiddler manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fiddler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fiddler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fenix blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Fenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fenix 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Fenix!
Marcus Fenix took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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