PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gwach War (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gwach War has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kid
vs
War

177 cm
25
154 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gwach War!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
War misses with a series of wild punches.
War throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and War has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
War blocks a head kick by Kid.
Kid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. War defends it nicely.
Kid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from War.
War looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
War shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

War closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kid did well to prevent War getting side control.

Kid makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but War circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kid lands an impressive looking overhand right. War doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from War is defended easily by Kid.
Bobby Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gwach War.
War looks winded!
Kid throws a head kick that War semi-blocks.
Kid keeps the fight on the outside.
Kid is looking for a counter combo.
Kid misses with a head kick.
Kid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to War's calf.
Kid throws a head kick that misses.
War fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kid avoids it really well and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Kid.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
War steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kid. That one must have hurt.
Kid's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kid duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid slips a jab and a cross from War.
Kid tries for a takedown but War sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kid fakes the leg kick and cracks War in the body.
War throws a head kick that misses.
War throws a right hand that Kid ducks under and follows up with a left that Kid also avoids with ease.
War misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
War takes a head kick and keeps coming.
War fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Kid tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kid has a takedown stuffed.
Kid lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
War fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from War.
Kid connects with a nice looking jab.
Gwach War seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kid shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. War eats them both and turns towards Kid to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kid throws a right hand that War ducks under and follows up with a left that War also avoids with ease.
War moves out of range of the body kick from Kid.
War lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kid takes a step back to recover.
War throws a sloppy head kick and Kid moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by War or perhaps it was just good defense by Kid, which made it look bad.
War on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
War throws a head kick but Kid moves out of range.
Kid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and War has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
War on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Kid tries to score a power double leg takedown but War sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kid somewhat.
War shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kid eats them both and turns towards War to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
War goes for a double leg but Kid avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kid continues to drive forward.
War ducks right into an uppercut from Kid.
Kid scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
War lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Kid dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

War throws a head kick that misses.
Kid tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Kid.
War unleashes a big counter combination but Kid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kid misses with the combination.
Kid throws a sloppy head kick and War moves out of range easily.
War fails with the takedown.
Kid throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
War misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Kid tenderised War's leg. War is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
War shoots in for a takedown but Kid shows good takedown defense.
Kid lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kid avoids the head kick by War.
Kid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
War looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bobby Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gwach War.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid throws a nice head kick!
Kid throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on War's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

War closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Kid.
Kid has War pressed against the cage, preventing War from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
War is trying to break the clinch but Kid has him pressed against the cage.
War is trying to force a seperation but Kid has the dominant position.

Kid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that War can do to turn this around?
War throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kid lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kid scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Kid.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
War shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kid is defended easily by War.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
War misses with a head kick.
Kid avoids the head kick by War.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A lazy left from Kid finds it's target.
War throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kid lands a head kick!
Kid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kid wants it to stay on the feet.
War throws a head kick but Kid moves out of range.
War takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kid stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by War.
War fails in his attempt to clinch.
War on the wrong end of a nice hook.
War misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
War takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
War has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
War connects with a high kick.
Kid moves out of range of the body kick from War.
Kid throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
War throws a series of punches but Kid avoids them all with ease.
War is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kid avoids the head kick by War.
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!
Kid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
War shoots in for a takedown but Kid shows good takedown defense.
A right-left combo lands from Kid.
War walks into a jab.
War tries a head kick but it misses.
Kid connects with a looping right hand.
War throws a head kick that misses.
Kid throws a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from War as Kid shoots in.
Kid misses with a head kick.
War tries to bum rush Kid with a series of wild strikes but Kid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kid is looking for a counter combo.
War tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten War somewhat.
War throws a head kick but Kid moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Kid 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!

Kid lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as War backs up against the cage.
Kid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by War.
War takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
War pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kid!
Kid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kid avoids the head kick by War.
War avoids the head kick by Kid.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from War.
Kid went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! War slams his shin into Kid's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for War with that takedown attempt.
Kid goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
War thows a body kick. Kid tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kid connects with a high kick.
Kid is looking to chop away at War's legs.
Despite the aggression on War's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
War avoids the head kick by Kid.
War tries to clinch up but Kid circles away and keeps his distance.
Kid tests War's chin there with a solid looking shot.
War lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
War takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A leg kick checked by War.
War moves in looking to clinch but Kid pushes him off.
War pulls out of a head kick attempt.
War throws a sloppy head kick and Kid moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kid scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kid throws a head kick but War moves out of range.
War tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
War avoids the head kick by Kid.
War has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
War misses with a head kick.
Kid shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says War as he avoids it easily.
War misses with a takedown attempt - Kid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bobby Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gwach War.
War wants to clinch up but Kid keeps it at a distance.
War throws a looping overhand right but Kid ducks down to avoid it.
War steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kid. That one must have hurt.
Bobby Kid is winning the standup battle so far.
Kid throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
War shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but War circles away quickly and effectively.
War tries to clinch but Kid is having none of it.
War lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kid circles away quickly and effectively.
Kid throws a right and a left that War avoids nicely.
Kid connects with an inside leg kick.
War doesn't manage to clinch there - Kid circles away.

War clinches up against the cage.
Kid lands a good knee to the midsection. War won't want to take too many of those.
Our sources have told us that Kid has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
War is looking to break free of the clinch but Kid has double underhooks.
War throws a knee to the head but misses.
War misses with a knee strike.

Kid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kid connects with a high kick.
War shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kid as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from War.
Kid lands with a straight right. War didn't see that one coming.
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!
War throws a sloppy head kick and Kid moves out of range easily.
Kid lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kid connects with a high kick.
Bobby Kid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
War pulls out of a head kick attempt.
War will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kid misses with a double jab.
Kid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gwach War has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Kid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
War fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Kid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kid, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Kid!
Bobby Kid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.