PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Swackhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kidd
vs
Swackhammer

189 cm
18
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seth Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Micheal Swackhammer!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd has a takedown stuffed.
Kidd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swackhammer pinned against the cage. Swackhammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Swackhammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kidd.
Nice sprawl there from Swackhammer as Kidd shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kidd rushes Swackhammer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swackhammer.
Kidd content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Swackhammer trying to control the position but instead, Kidd has worked for underhooks and has pushed Swackhammer into the cage.
Swackhammer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kidd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Swackhammer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Swackhammer lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd is trying to get back to full guard.
Kidd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kidd tries to get out of the position.
Kidd desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Swackhammer is looking to advance position but Kidd won't allow it.
Swackhammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swackhammer is trying to control. Kidd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kidd controlling the position for now.
Kidd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swackhammer is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swackhammer thows a huge punch but Kidd dodges it nicely.

Kidd actively working from the bottom here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Swackhammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kidd swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kidd.

Swackhammer 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd keeping moving, preventing Swackhammer from controlling successfully.
Kidd looking to control.
Swackhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swackhammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kidd is retaining full guard.
Kidd pulls Swackhammer in close to prevent any damage.
Kidd looking to control.
Swackhammer stands and throws Kidd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Swackhammer working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Swackhammer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Swackhammer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Swackhammer looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Swackhammer.

Kidd moves into the clinch.
Kidd has Swackhammer pressed against the cage, preventing Swackhammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kidd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Swackhammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kidd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Swackhammer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kidd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kidd trying to control the action but Swackhammer is working from the bottom.
Kidd controlling the pace.
Kidd wants to pass the guard but Swackhammer is defending well.
Swackhammer wants to get back to full guard.
Swackhammer is trying to maintain the position but Kidd is very close to passing his half guard.
Kidd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swackhammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kidd wants to pass to mount but Swackhammer is defending the position.

Kidd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Swackhammer has managed to free his arm - good work.

Swackhammer is defending against the submission attempts here by Kidd.
Swackhammer is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swackhammer tries to get to full guard but Kidd has control of the leg.
Swackhammer trying to control but Kidd postures up.
Kidd thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Swackhammer to regain full guard.
Swackhammer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Swackhammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kidd moves away.
Swackhammer shoots in for a takedown but Kidd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swackhammer is breathing heavily.
Kidd thows a body shot but no joy.
Swackhammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Kidd takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swackhammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kidd.
Swackhammer is trying to stall.
Swackhammer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swackhammer is trying to maintain a safe position but Kidd gets an underhook and turns Swackhammer into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kidd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kidd misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Kidd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kidd is defended easily by Swackhammer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kidd throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Swackhammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kidd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swackhammer pinned against the cage. Swackhammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swackhammer.
Kidd fails with a takedown attempt.

Kidd closes the distance and pushes Swackhammer back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swackhammer is trying to break the clinch but Kidd is controlling him.
Kidd has Swackhammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swackhammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Swackhammer gets underhooks to prevent Kidd's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Kidd dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Swackhammer shoots in looking for a takedown. Kidd tries to sprawl out of it but Swackhammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kidd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Kidd gets a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Swackhammer.
Swackhammer tries to pull guard but Kidd won't allow it.
Kidd prevents Swackhammer from breaking the clinch.
Swackhammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kidd prevents it.
Seth Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Swackhammer.
Swackhammer wants to break the clinch but can't.

Kidd drags the fight down to the ground.
Kidd keeping moving, preventing Swackhammer from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kidd holds on and takes a little breather.
Swackhammer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd seems keen to control Swackhammer's posture.
Swackhammer postures up.
Swackhammer prevents Kidd from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kidd is trying to keep Swackhammer in close.
Kidd pulls Swackhammer in close to prevent any damage.
Kidd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swackhammer on the ground.

Swackhammer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Swackhammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Kidd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Swackhammer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kidd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Swackhammer tries to clinch

and Kidd counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Swackhammer!
Kidd content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kidd is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Swackhammer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Swackhammer!
Kidd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kidd wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kidd holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Swackhammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kidd has a closed guard, preventing Swackhammer from standing up.
Swackhammer won't allow Kidd to sweep him here.
Kidd is trying to keep Swackhammer in close.
Swackhammer is pushing down on Kidd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kidd is fighting to maintain full guard but Swackhammer has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Kidd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kidd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Kidd!