PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Bravie (ranked 1274 p4p, 158 weight class) and Freddie Fiddler (ranked 2853 p4p, 323 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bravie
vs
Fiddler

199 cm
34
271 lbs
24 - 5 - 0

196 cm
43
280 lbs
35 - 26 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Bravie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddie Fiddler!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiddler tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Bravie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fiddler scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Fiddler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bravie doesn't seem phased though.
Bravie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiddler throws out the jab.
It looked like Bravie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fiddler throws a looping overhand right but Bravie ducks down to avoid it.
Fiddler misses with a straight left.
Fiddler just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddler lands a nice shot to the body.
Fiddler throws an off balance right hand
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
Fiddler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bravie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fiddler throws out a leg kick but Bravie moves out of range and Fiddler only half commits.
Bravie throws a big counter combination but Fiddler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fiddler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Bravie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fiddler swings widly with a right hand
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
Fiddler cracks Bravie with a good jab.
Nice body punch from Fiddler.
Bravie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fiddler thuds his shin into the meat of Bravie's side.
Fiddler catches Bravie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Edward Bravie has been cut.
Fiddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravie moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Fiddler misses.
Bravie throws a big counter combination but Fiddler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fiddler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiddler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bravie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiddler throws out the jab.
Fiddler scores with a body shot.
Fiddler misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Fiddler misses its intended target.
Fiddler lands a jab to the head.
Fiddler misses with a body punch
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Fiddler will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler throws a looping overhand right but Bravie ducks down to avoid it.
Bravie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good exchange - Fiddler coming out on top.
Freddie Fiddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiddler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fiddler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bravie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fiddler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bravie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fiddler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravie.
Fiddler cracks a nice hook into Bravie's ribs.
Fiddler connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the body from Fiddler misses
and Bravie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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 lazy uppercut
and Bravie counters with a left and a right that stings Fiddler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler throws a right hand that misses
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
Fiddler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fiddler throws a leg kick which misses Bravie's front leg but catches the back leg as Bravie tries to avoid it.
Fiddler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bravie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fiddler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bravie counters with a left and a right that stings Fiddler.
Fiddler throws a lazy uppercut
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiddler digs a good hook to Bravie's body.
Bravie is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fiddler tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravie is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Fiddler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Bravie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fiddler throws a head kick that misses
and Bravie counters with a two punch combo.
Fiddler throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravie.
A shot to the body from Fiddler misses
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Fiddler backing up. Fiddler nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Fiddler throws a looping overhand right but Bravie ducks down to avoid it.
Bravie moves out of range as Fiddler strikes.
Fiddler digs a good hook to Bravie's body.
Fiddler tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravie is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fiddler misses with a head kick.
Bravie is looking for a counter combo.
Fiddler throws a sloppy head kick
and Bravie counters with a left and a right that stings Fiddler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddler cracks Bravie with an open hand slap.
Bravie needs to keep his hands up - Fiddler had a free shot at his head there.

Fiddler lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bravie sprawling to the canvas. Fiddler follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bravie hang on?
Ground and pound from Fiddler.

Bravie is rocked!
Bravie wants to get back to full guard.
Bravie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fiddler on the ground.
Fiddler throws a strike but Bravie avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiddler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fiddler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiddler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiddler throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fiddler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fiddler works over Bravie with some ground and pound from guard.
Fiddler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fiddler throwing strikes but missing.
Fiddler scoring with some ground and pound.
Fiddler connects with a couple of short punches.
Bravie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiddler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fiddler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Bravie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fiddler loads up on a big left hand. Bravie felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fiddler looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bravie can't hide his disappointment, as Fiddler celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Fiddler!
Freddie Fiddler is the new heavyweight champion!
Freddie Fiddler 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.