PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Feidem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Felipe Feidem enters the cage!

Sweeney
vs
Feidem

163 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

189 cm
18
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dorian Sweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Feidem!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Feidem closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sweeney's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sweeney doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Feidem stays in close to Sweeney's body and controls the position.
Sweeney is striking off his back. Feidem thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Feidem looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sweeney is refusing to be controlled, as Feidem sits in half guard.
Feidem controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Felipe Feidem wasn't active enough on the ground.

Sweeney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Feidem throwing strikes but missing.
Sweeney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sweeney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sweeney being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feidem wanted to stand there but Sweeney had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Felipe Feidem was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Feidem throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sweeney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Feidem is in Sweeney's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feidem slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Feidem's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Feidem creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Feidem in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sweeney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Feidem throws an elbow but Sweeney slips to the side and avoids it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Feidem tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Feidem has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Feidem content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Feidem tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Feidem cracks Sweeney with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Feidem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Feidem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sweeney is fending him off so far but Feidem persists. Nope, Sweeney circles away and we're back to standing.

Feidem manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sweeney on his heels. He'll look to pass Sweeney's guard now, I'm sure.
Feidem works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Feidem seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Feidem trying to control the pace.
Feidem frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feidem putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Feidem mounts Sweeney! Really nice guard pass there!
Feidem pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Feidem looking to control but Sweeney is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Feidem connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feidem looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sweeney throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Feidem looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Feidem working for a guillotine from mount but Sweeney is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feidem pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Feidem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Feidem content just to control the position here.
Feidem wants to control the pace but Sweeney is squirming around nicely.

Feidem goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sweeney is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feidem looking for a sweep. Not yet Feidem, not yet.

Feidem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Feidem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Feidem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sweeney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sweeney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Feidem on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Feidem wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feidem working a defensive guard here.
Feidem managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Feidem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Feidem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Feidem throws a sloppy head kick and Sweeney moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown by Feidem or perhaps it was just good defense by Sweeney which made him look bad.

Feidem clinches with his opponent.
Sweeney managing to block the knees to the body from Feidem.

Feidem lands a takedown into guard.
Feidem slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Feidem is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sweeney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Feidem controls the position.
Feidem wants to control but Sweeney is keeping him busy.

Feidem tries for a kimura but Sweeney is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feidem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sweeney keeps working.
Sweeney seems a little lost for a moment, as Feidem dominates the positioning.
Sweeney takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Feidem stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Feidem closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Feidem lands in his opponent's guard.
Feidem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sweeney keeping full guard, as Feidem tries to pass.
Feidem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Feidem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Feidem from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Felipe Feidem wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Sweeney. No joy for Feidem on that attempt.
Sweeney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Feidem.
Dorian Sweeney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Feidem.
Sweeney has his takedown stuffed
and Feidem counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feidem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dorian Sweeney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felipe Feidem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sweeney looks to land a combination but Feidem avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Feidem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Feidem 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Feidem!