PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Fiddler (ranked 1207 p4p, 150 weight class) and Buster Hymen (ranked 504 p4p, 64 weight class). 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.

Fiddler
vs
Hymen

196 cm
43
280 lbs
36 - 26 - 0

198 cm
39
257 lbs
33 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 36 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddie Fiddler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buster Hymen!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Fiddler. No joy for Hymen on that attempt.
Fiddler throws a body shot but no joy.
Hymen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hymen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fiddler is fending him off so far but Hymen persists. Nope, Fiddler circles away and we're back to standing.
Hymen tries to clinch there but Fiddler circles away.
A jab from Fiddler misses.
A little jabbing left from Hymen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fiddler throws a head kick but Hymen moves out of range.
Hymen blocks a head kick by Fiddler.
Fiddler connects with a leg kick. Hymen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fiddler throws the left hand but Hymen avoids the punch easily.
Hymen jabs at Fiddler's body.
Hymen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fiddler defends it nicely.
Freddie Fiddler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Hymen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hymen blocks a head kick by Fiddler.
Hymen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hymen goes for a double leg but Fiddler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fiddler continues to drive forward.
Fiddler works the jab nicely.
Hymen shoots in for a takedown but Fiddler shows good takedown defense.
Fiddler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hymen ducks under a wild hook from Fiddler.
Hymen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fiddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hymen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hymen is defended easily by Fiddler.
It looked like Fiddler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hymen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hymen avoids the head kick by Fiddler.
Fiddler throws a right and a left that Hymen avoids nicely.
Freddie Fiddler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fiddler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hymen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hymen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Freddie Fiddler has been cut.
Fiddler misses with a body shot.

Fiddler gets caught napping as Hymen dives in and scores a takedown. Fiddler manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiddler wants to sweep but no luck.
Hymen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hymen wants to control from the top but Fiddler keeps moving.
Hymen being controlled here momentarily.
Hymen looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hymen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiddler trying to control the position here.
Hymen trying to control but Fiddler is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hymen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fiddler.

That's four 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.
Fiddler connects with an inside leg kick.
Fiddler misses with a hook.
Hymen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fiddler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hymen somewhat.
Fiddler throwing a counter right hand but Hymen manages to avoid it.
Hymen tries to clinch but Fiddler moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fiddler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fiddler throws a hook to the side of Hymen's head but Hymen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fiddler punishes Hymen's body with a nice straight punch.
Fiddler lands with an uppercut that bounces Hymen off the cage and back into range.
Freddie Fiddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiddler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hymen's head.
Fiddler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hymen.
Fiddler connects with a single shot there.
Fiddler looks to throw the jab but Hymen is out of range.
A big right from Fiddler misses.
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 Freddie Fiddler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fiddler checks the leg kick.
Fiddler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hymen eats them both and turns towards Fiddler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fiddler throws the kick towards the body but Hymen avoids it.

Hymen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fiddler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hymen is in Fiddler's guard.
Hymen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hymen wants to control from the top but Fiddler keeps moving.
Hymen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiddler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hymen can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hymen looking to pass the guard.
Fiddler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hymen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hymen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fiddler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hymen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Hymen moves into the clinch.
Hymen takes a shot to the head.
Fiddler swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hymen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Hymen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fiddler missing with punches from the bottom.
Fiddler is trying to control but can't.
Hymen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fiddler reverses the position - he's now on top in Hymen's guard.
Hymen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hymen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiddler wants to stand up but Hymen is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hymen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hymen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fiddler pulls Hymen in to control the position.
Hymen won't allow Fiddler to sweep him here.
Fiddler keeping moving, preventing Hymen from controlling successfully.
Hymen tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiddler is retaining full guard.
Hymen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiddler wants to sweep here but Hymen controlling him for the moment.
Buster Hymen has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four 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 managing to control the position.
Fiddler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hymen's guard.

Fiddler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fiddler throwing strikes from guard but Hymen blocks nicely.
Hymen trying to keep a closed guard but Fiddler is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hymen has momentary wrist control but Fiddler slips an elbow through the middle.
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 Freddie Fiddler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freddie Fiddler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fiddler loads up on a big right hand but Hymen slips the punch.
Freddie Fiddler is winning the standup battle so far.
Fiddler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fiddler is looking to counter punch.
Fiddler clobbers Hymen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Fiddler misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Hymen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hymen shoots in looking for a takedown but Fiddler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hymen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fiddler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hymen manages to circle out of the way.
Fiddler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hymen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fiddler.
Hymen avoids the head kick by Fiddler.
Hymen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fiddler gets caught napping as Hymen dives in and scores a takedown. Fiddler manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hymen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hymen trying to control but Fiddler is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hymen won't allow Fiddler to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiddler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hymen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hymen tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiddler is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hymen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiddler seems keen to control Hymen's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hymen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fiddler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hymen tries to clinch up but Fiddler circles away and keeps his distance.
Fiddler tries a low kick but Hymen avoids it.

Hymen 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.
Hymen stopping the sweep attempt from Fiddler.
Fiddler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hymen is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hymen is looking to advance position but Fiddler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Hymen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hymen trying to control but Fiddler is working from the bottom.
Hymen preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hymen is looking to work some ground and pound but Fiddler has wrist control.
Hymen throws a big right hand that misses.
Hymen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiddler is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiddler trying to keep a closed guard but Hymen is proving a slippery customer.
Fiddler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hymen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Freddie Fiddler did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Freddie Fiddler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fiddler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hymen.
Fiddler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hymens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Buster Hymen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hymen shoots in for a double leg but Fiddler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Hymen.
Fiddler thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fiddler throws an off balance right hand
and Hymen counters with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Fiddler misses its intended target.
Hymen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fiddler tries a head kick but it misses.

Fiddler gets caught napping as Hymen dives in and scores a takedown. Fiddler manages to retain guard.

Fiddler pushes Hymen off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiddler looks to throw the jab but Hymen is out of range.
Fiddler throws a head kick but Hymen moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Fiddler as Hymen shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hymen shoots in looking for a takedown. Fiddler tries to sprawl out of it but Hymen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fiddler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Freddie Fiddler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Hymen.

Hymen shoots in and gets a takedown into Fiddler's guard.
Hymen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fiddler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hymen is one step ahead there.
Hymen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiddler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiddler has his hands on Hymen's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hymen trying to control but Fiddler is working from the bottom.
Hymen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler scores with a spinning back kick!
Hymen shoots in looking for a takedown. Fiddler tries to sprawl out of it but Hymen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fiddler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hymen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fiddler as he avoids it easily.
Fiddler is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fiddler cracks the inside of Hymen's front leg.
Hymen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hymen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fiddler defends it nicely.
Hymen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fiddler. Fiddler obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hymen looks for a takedown but Fiddler sprawls well.
Hymen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fiddler sprawls well. Fiddler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hymen gets slowly back to his feet.
Fiddler digs a good body shot into Hymen's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hymen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fiddler.
Fiddler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fiddler throws a head kick that misses.
Fiddler throws a sloppy head kick and Hymen moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Fiddler had his way with Buster Hymen in that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Fiddler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A big left from Fiddler misses.
Fiddler throws a hook but Hymen avoids it easily.
Fiddler swinging wildly here.
Fiddler's corner calls for a 1-2. Fiddler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hymen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fiddler swivels and escapes.
Hymen shoots in but no luck this time.
Fiddler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hymen shoots in but Fiddler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Freddie Fiddler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Hymen.
Fiddler misses with a hook.
Fiddler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddler lands a glancing blow to the side of Hymen's head.
A low kick from Fiddler is predictable there
and Hymen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fiddler's knee momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fiddler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hymen moves out of range of the body kick from Fiddler.
Hymen shoots and misses
and Fiddler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hymen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hymen fails with a takedown attempt.
Hymen throws a nice looking combination but Fiddler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fiddler throws a body shot but no joy.
Hymen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fiddler lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hymen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fiddler can pounce on him.
Fiddler throws a big shot that misses.
Hymen has his takedown stuffed
and Fiddler counters with a straight right hand.
Hymen fails with the takedown
and Fiddler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiddler tries a head kick but it misses.
Fiddler sets himself, and Hymen steps forward looking for the clinch! Fiddler avoids it this time.
Hymen with a poor takedown
and Fiddler counters with a nice uppercut.
Hymen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fiddler avoids it really well and circles away.
Fiddler throws a sloppy head kick

and Hymen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fiddler!

Fiddler bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hymen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hymen goes for a double leg but Fiddler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fiddler continues to drive forward.
Fiddler lands a nice shot to the body.
Hymen moves away from the strike by Fiddler.
Fiddler throws a head kick that Hymen semi-blocks.
Fiddler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hymen.
Hymen with the counter takedown but Fiddler avoids it easily.
Fiddler swings widly with a right hand
and Hymen counters with a series of strikes. Fiddler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fiddler throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hymen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hymen wants to pass the guard but Fiddler is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hymen trying to control the action but Fiddler is working from the bottom.
Buster Hymen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hymen wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiddler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fiddler keeping control of the position.
Fiddler wants to control but Hymen is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Fiddler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fiddler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Fiddler!
Freddie Fiddler retains his heavyweight title!
Freddie Fiddler decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.