PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bum Fighter (ranked 5698 p4p, 4275 weight class) and Francis Kidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bum Fighter has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Fighter
vs
Kidman

160 cm
18
140
1 - 1 - 0

152 cm
18
130
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bum Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francis Kidman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kidman closes the distance and clinches.
Kidman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fighter jumps guard but Kidman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Kidman gets control of Fighter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kidman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fighter landing some decent shots from guard.
Kidman keeping moving, preventing Fighter from controlling successfully.
Fighter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kidman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fighter wants to control from the top but Kidman keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kidman can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fighter wants to stand and escape but instead Kidman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidman chips away with some ground and pound.
Kidman lands a couple of elbows.

Fighter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kidman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kidman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fighter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kidman on the ground.
Fighter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kidman.
Kidman is in close to Fighter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kidman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kidman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fighter's head.
Kidman won't allow Fighter to get back to his feet.
Kidman landing with the ground and pound.
Fighter is trying to control the position but Kidman postures up.

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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kidman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kidman chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kidman connects with a couple of short punches.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter throws a right hand that Kidman ducks under and follows up with a left that Kidman also avoids with ease.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis Kidman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter is breathing heavily.

Kidman clinches up against the cage.

Kidman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fighter uses from the top position.
Fighter looking to sit in guard and control but Kidman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kidman working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kidman connects with a couple of short punches.
Kidman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kidman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kidman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fighter's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidman lands a couple of digs.
Kidman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kidman scoring with some ground and pound.
Kidman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kidman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kidman cracks Fighter with a solid left hand.
Kidman won't allow Fighter to sweep him here.
Kidman lands a couple of elbows.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kidman advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Kidman.
Ground and pound from Kidman.
Fighter taking some punishment here, with Kidman in his half guard.
Fighter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kidman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kidman lands with a punch from half guard.
Kidman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fighter taking some punishment here, with Kidman in his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kidman clinches up with Fighter and pushes him back against the cage.

Kidman jumps guard.
Kidman seems keen to control Fighter's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter stopping the sweep attempt from Kidman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Kidman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kidman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kidman pulls guard successfully.
Fighter wants to get up but he can't break Kidman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fighter looking to pass the guard.
Fighter throws a strike but Kidman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kidman lands a couple of elbows.
Kidman lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kidman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kidman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kidman landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidman scoring with some ground and pound.
Fighter managing to control the position.
Fighter 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.
Kidman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kidman working some strikes from top position.
Kidman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Fighter clinches.
Fighter tries to stall but Kidman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kidman tries to pull guard but Fighter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kidman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kidman moves out of range as Fighter throws a body kick.

Kidman gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Fighter manages to break the clinch.

Kidman moves into the clinch successfully.

Kidman pulls Fighter into guard.
Fighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fighter stays in close to Kidman's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter wants to stand and escape but instead Kidman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Fighter wants to stand up but Kidman is controlling him.
Kidman lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Fighter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kidman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kidman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kidman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kidman landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kidman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kidman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kidman is working Fighter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kidman is in close to Fighter's body, working some short punches and elbows.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kidman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kidman pulls guard.
Fighter throws a strike but Kidman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kidman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kidman distracts Fighter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidman postures up and lands a big shot to Fighter's brow.
Fighter looking to control.
Kidman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Kidman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kidman closes the distance and clinches.

Kidman jumps guard and drags Fighter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kidman wants to sweep here but Fighter controlling him for the moment.
Fighter postures up.
Fighter wants to get up but he can't break Kidman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fighter trying to control but Kidman is working from the bottom.
Kidman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fighter wanted to stand there but Kidman had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Kidman moves into the clinch.
Kidman jumps guard but Fighter stands there with Kidman around his waist. Kidman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fighter blocks a body shot from Kidman.
Kidman is trying to pull guard but Fighter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kidman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fighter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kidman walks away with a smile on his face. Fighter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Kidman clinches up against the cage.

Kidman manages to pull guard.
Francis Kidman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fighter wants to pass the guard but Kidman is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fighter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kidman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fighter wants to pass the guard but Kidman is keeping the position.
Fighter trying to control but Kidman is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidman is controlling Fighter's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kidman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Fighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bum Fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter fails with an attempt to clinch.

Kidman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fighter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kidman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Kidman jumps into guard, dragging Fighter to the mat.
Kidman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter looking to sit in guard and control but Kidman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter has momentary wrist control but Kidman slips an elbow through the middle.
Kidman cracks Fighter with a solid left hand.
Kidman working some strikes from top position.
Fighter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kidman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kidman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kidman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kidman connects with a couple of short punches.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Kidman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kidman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Kidman!