PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sidney Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xiquinho Fodetudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Grove
vs
Fodetudo

170 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
159 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Dauntless

Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear
Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sidney Grove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiquinho Fodetudo!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Fodetudo misses.
Grove takes one to the side of the head.
Grove has his takedown stuffed
and Fodetudo counters with a left to the body.
Grove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fodetudo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fodetudo looks to land a left hand but Grove moved out of range nicely.
Grove shoots for a takedown but Fodetudo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fodetudo throws a shot from downtown. Grove moves away and avoids it.
Grove walks into a jab.
Grove looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grove uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fodetudo.
Nice straight punches there by Fodetudo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fodetudo.
Grove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fodetudo.
Grove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fodetudo.
Grove shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sidney Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove has his takedown stuffed
and Fodetudo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fodetudo misses with a looping right.
Grove attempts a counter takedown but Fodetudo avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fodetudo. Grove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fodetudo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grove stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fodetudo.
Grove shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fodetudo but Fodetudo pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grove drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fodetudo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grove uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fodetudo.
Sidney Grove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grove shoots in for a takedown but Fodetudo shows good takedown defense.
Fodetudo leaves Grove with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grove looks to clinch
and Fodetudo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grove shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fodetudo defends it nicely.
Fodetudo has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fodetudo catches Grove with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xiquinho Fodetudo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A punch lands to the side of Grove 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grove dives in for a single leg takedown but Fodetudo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good shot there by Fodetudo.
Fodetudo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grove.
It seemed like Fodetudo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grove uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fodetudo.
Grove appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fodetudo with a jab.

Grove drives through and clinches with Fodetudo against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Fodetudo on the inside.
Fodetudo tries to throw a body punch but Grove avoids it by throwing Fodetudo back against the cage.
Grove takes a shot to the head.
Grove drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fodetudo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grove misses the jab.
Fodetudo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fodetudo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grove gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fodetudo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sidney Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Fodetudo.

Grove closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fodetudo did well to prevent Grove getting side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fodetudo tries to roll over but Grove keeps him under control.
Fodetudo tries to kick Grove off but Grove keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Grove 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fodetudo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fodetudo wants to control but Grove is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grove missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fodetudo trying to control here.
Grove wants to take a breather but Fodetudo is having none of it.
Grove lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grove not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Grove is looking for a kimura but Fodetudo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grove to get the leverage.
Grove tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fodetudo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fodetudo wants to improve his position but Grove is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grove throwing shots but Fodetudo is blocking nicely.
Fodetudo wants to control but Grove is keeping busy.
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. Grove connects with a nice short shot to Fodetudo's temple.
Grove content to control rather than advance.
Grove is keen to just control but Fodetudo is a slippery customer.
Fodetudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fodetudo is looking to improve his position.
Fodetudo wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grove not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grove throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fodetudo gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grove connects with a couple of short punches.
Grove throws a big right hand that misses.
Fodetudo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grove. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fodetudo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grove scoring with some ground and pound.
Grove trying to control but Fodetudo is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fodetudo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grove wants to pass the guard but Fodetudo is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fodetudo is adopting a defensive guard.
Grove is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fodetudo pulls Grove in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Xiquinho Fodetudo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fodetudo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grove attempts a counter takedown but Fodetudo avoids it well and moves away.

Grove scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Grove throws an elbow but Fodetudo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sidney Grove overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fodetudo can't do much from the bottom here.
Fodetudo is looking to regain half guard here but Grove keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Grove.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grove looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fodetudo is looking for a sweep.
Grove trying to control the position but Fodetudo is working away.
Fodetudo tries to bench press Grove off him but Grove keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fodetudo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Grove is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grove sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fodetudo defending well though.
Fodetudo wants to improve his position but Grove is controlling well.
Fodetudo is refusing to be controlled, as Grove sits in half guard.
Fodetudo wants to get back to full guard.
Fodetudo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grove trying to mount his opponent but Fodetudo defends it.
Fodetudo trying to hold on to Grove's head to control him but Grove postures up.
Grove is pressing down on Fodetudo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fodetudo is holding on for now.
Grove has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fodetudo has hold of Grove's hands but Grove slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sidney Grove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiquinho Fodetudo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grove lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grove is keen to just control but Fodetudo is a slippery customer.
Fodetudo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grove's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grove's back!
Grove is keeping busy.
Fodetudo controls the action.
Grove manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fodetudo's guard. Nice work there by Grove.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fodetudo controlling Grove's posture.
Grove chips away with some ground and pound.
Fodetudo 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.
Grove working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grove throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fodetudo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fodetudo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grove landing some decent shots from guard.
Fodetudo is pulling down on Grove's head. It's preventing any offense from Grove, at least for the moment.
Fodetudo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fodetudo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grove wants to control from the top but Fodetudo keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fodetudo has Grove pulled in close to control his posture.
Grove postures up in Fodetudo's guard and throws a big left but Fodetudo blocks it.
Grove landing some decent shots from guard.
Grove postures up.
Grove scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grove with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grove throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grove throwing strikes but missing.
Grove distracts Fodetudo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fodetudo pulls Grove in close to prevent any damage.
Fodetudo working a defensive guard here.
Fodetudo has momentary wrist control but Grove slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sidney Grove showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fodetudo 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xiquinho Fodetudo!
Xiquinho Fodetudo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.