PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Fidnhasieunch (ranked 4146 p4p, 352 weight class) and Xiquinho Fodetudo (ranked 1999 p4p, 206 weight class). Fodetudo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nego Drama. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fidnhasieunch
vs
Fodetudo

172 cm
28
151 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

179 cm
21
159 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Juggernaut And Gladiators

Urban Fighter
Bullet Proof System

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Fidnhasieunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiquinho Fodetudo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fidnhasieunch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fodetudo counters with a stiff right hand.

Fodetudo rushes Fidnhasieunch and presses him up against the cage.
Fidnhasieunch wants to take the fight to the mat but Fodetudo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Fodetudo.
A nice left hand lands by Fodetudo.
Fidnhasieunch looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Fidnhasieunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fidnhasieunch stalling in the clinch but Fodetudo improves position.
Fidnhasieunch is working for takedown but Fodetudo is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fodetudo lands with a light punch inside.
Fodetudo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fidnhasieunch.
Fidnhasieunch tries to score a body lock takedown but Fodetudo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fidnhasieunch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Fodetudo.
Fidnhasieunch wants to break free but Fodetudo has control.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fidnhasieunch is looking for a takedown.
Fodetudo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fidnhasieunch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Fodetudo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fidnhasieunch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fidnhasieunch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fodetudo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fidnhasieunch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fodetudo is controlling Fidnhasieunch's posture.
Fidnhasieunch pushing down on Fodetudo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fidnhasieunch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fidnhasieunch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fodetudo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fodetudo wants to improve his position but Fidnhasieunch is controlling well.
Fidnhasieunch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fodetudo is trying to maintain the position but Fidnhasieunch is very close to passing his half guard.
Fidnhasieunch working the head and body with strikes.
Fodetudo is looking to control Fidnhasieunch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fodetudo avoid being mounted?
Fidnhasieunch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fidnhasieunch working over Fodetudo with some ground and pound. Fodetudo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fodetudo is holding on to half guard well.
Fidnhasieunch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fodetudo's head.
Fidnhasieunch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fodetudo taking some punishment here, with Fidnhasieunch in his half guard.
Fidnhasieunch is nestled in close to Fodetudo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fidnhasieunch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fidnhasieunch winds up and cracks Fodetudo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fodetudo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fidnhasieunch is working away from the top position though.
Fodetudo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fidnhasieunch.
Fodetudo is looking for a sweep. Fidnhasieunch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fodetudo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fidnhasieunch.
Fidnhasieunch 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 is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fodetudo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fidnhasieunch cracks Fodetudo with a solid left hand.
Fodetudo is looking to sweep but instead, Fidnhasieunch has passed into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fidnhasieunch is trying to control. Fodetudo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fidnhasieunch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fodetudo wants to control but Fidnhasieunch is keeping busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fodetudo has hold of Fidnhasieunch's hands but Fidnhasieunch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fodetudo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Fidnhasieunch connects with a nice short shot to Fodetudo's temple.
Fidnhasieunch trying to mount his opponent but Fodetudo defends it.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to control. Fodetudo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fidnhasieunch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fidnhasieunch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that William Fidnhasieunch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fidnhasieunch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fidnhasieunch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fidnhasieunch wants to control but Fodetudo is keeping him busy.
Fodetudo tries to bench press Fidnhasieunch off him but Fidnhasieunch keeps the position.
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.
Check out the look on Fidnhasieunch's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fodetudo struggling a bit here.
Fodetudo is looking for a sweep.
Fodetudo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fidnhasieunch wants to control but Fodetudo is keeping him busy.
Fodetudo is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fodetudo keeps trying to improve his position.
Fodetudo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fidnhasieunch is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fodetudo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fidnhasieunch breaks from Fodetudo's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fodetudo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fidnhasieunch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fidnhasieunch lands with some strikes.
Fodetudo tries to hold on but Fidnhasieunch pushes him away.
Fidnhasieunch unloading with bombs!
Fidnhasieunch putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fidnhasieunch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! Fidnhasieunch connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fidnhasieunch lands a big shot there that rocks Fodetudo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fidnhasieunch working the ground and pound effectively.
William Fidnhasieunch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fidnhasieunch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fodetudo looks a forlorn figure.
Fidnhasieunch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fidnhasieunch with shots to the head and body - Fodetudo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fodetudo tries to hold on but Fidnhasieunch postures up.
Fidnhasieunch lands a heavy elbow.
Fidnhasieunch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fodetudo can do to turn this around?
Fidnhasieunch scoring with strikes but Fodetudo is staying in there.
Fodetudo working to try and regain half guard.
Fidnhasieunch landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fodetudo is working to get back to half guard.
Fidnhasieunch landing strikes from the mount and Fodetudo is in trouble!
Fodetudo is trying to escape the mount.
Fidnhasieunch lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fodetudo is looking to get to half guard.

Fidnhasieunch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fidnhasieunch landing punches.
Fidnhasieunch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fidnhasieunch with the ground and pound from mount.
Fodetudo tries to reverse the position but Fidnhasieunch maintains control.
Fodetudo is bucking up trying to escape but Fidnhasieunch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fidnhasieunch lands a nice shot to the head.
Fodetudo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fodetudo is looking to improve his position but Fidnhasieunch isn't that keen on the idea.
Fidnhasieunch avoids the attempt from Fodetudo to control.
Fidnhasieunch breaks from Fodetudo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fidnhasieunch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fidnhasieunch working the ground and pound effectively.
Fodetudo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fodetudo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Fidnhasieunch connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fidnhasieunch breaks from Fodetudo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fodetudo is trying desperately to improve position.
Fidnhasieunch has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fodetudo's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fidnhasieunch looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fodetudo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fodetudo tries to lock up and control but Fidnhasieunch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Fodetudo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control but Fodetudo is having none of it.
Fidnhasieunch landing punches.
Fodetudo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fodetudo wants to control but Fidnhasieunch is having none of it.
Fidnhasieunch working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fodetudo working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fidnhasieunch with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Fodetudo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Fidnhasieunch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fidnhasieunch fails to land the takedown.

Fodetudo closes the distance and clinches.
Fidnhasieunch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fodetudo pushes Fidnhasieunch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fidnhasieunch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fodetudo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fodetudo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fidnhasieunch backwards.
Fidnhasieunch has Fodetudo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fodetudo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Fidnhasieunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fidnhasieunch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fodetudo walks away with a smile on his face. Fidnhasieunch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Fodetudo clinches with his opponent.
Fidnhasieunch fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fodetudo.
Fidnhasieunch jumps guard but Fodetudo stands there with Fidnhasieunch around his waist. Fidnhasieunch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fidnhasieunch trying to land knees to the body.
Fidnhasieunch tries to pull guard but Fodetudo holds him up against the cage and eventually Fidnhasieunch drops back down to his feet.
Fodetudo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fidnhasieunch's efforts to push away.
Fidnhasieunch wants to take the fight to the mat but Fodetudo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two 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.
Fidnhasieunch tries to pull guard but Fodetudo won't allow it.
Fodetudo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fidnhasieunch fails to pull guard.
Fidnhasieunch slowing the pace effectively.
Fidnhasieunch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fodetudo fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Fodetudo has closed the distance and engaged Fidnhasieunch in a clinch.

Fidnhasieunch pulls Fodetudo into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fidnhasieunch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Fidnhasieunch is looking for a triangle but Fodetudo pushes his legs off easily.
Fodetudo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fidnhasieunch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fodetudo with a nice head shot there.
Fidnhasieunch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fodetudo controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fidnhasieunch is on top in guard.

Fodetudo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fidnhasieunch tries to free his leg and advance position but Fodetudo is retaining full guard.
Fodetudo wants to sweep here but Fidnhasieunch controlling him for the moment.
Fodetudo is pulling down on Fidnhasieunch's head to control his posture.
Fidnhasieunch is working Fodetudo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch stands up over Fodetudo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fodetudo is pulling down on Fidnhasieunch's head. It's preventing any offense from Fidnhasieunch, at least for the moment.
Fodetudo trying to keep a closed guard but Fidnhasieunch is proving a slippery customer.
Fodetudo pulls Fidnhasieunch in close to his closed guard and prevents Fidnhasieunch from doing any damage or advancing position.
Xiquinho Fodetudo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fidnhasieunch preventing the sweep.
Fodetudo wants to control the position but Fidnhasieunch says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fidnhasieunch working the head and body with strikes.
Fodetudo is controlling Fidnhasieunch's trapped leg to prevent Fidnhasieunch from advancing to side control.
Fidnhasieunch working the head and body with strikes.
William Fidnhasieunch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Fodetudo actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xiquinho Fodetudo.
I think Fidnhasieunch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Fidnhasieunch!