PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benedict Kidd (ranked 8917 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meatball Destroyer (ranked 6136 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Meatball Destroyer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kidd
vs
Destroyer

187 cm
26
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benedict Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Meatball Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer throws a big shot that misses.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Kidd moves out of range.
Destroyer looks to land a left hand but Kidd moved out of range nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Destroyer scores with a four punch combination!
Destroyer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kidd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Destroyer circles away.
Kidd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Destroyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer swings for the body but Kidd moves out of range.
Destroyer throws a combination. Kidd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kidd needs to keep his hands up - Destroyer had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kidd is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Destroyer.
Destroyer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kidd counters with a head kick. That will keep Destroyer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd shoots in for a takedown but Destroyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Meatball Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destroyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot.
Destroyer throws an overhand right that lands on Kidd's shoulder, as Kidd tries to avoid the shot.
Kidd tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Destroyer manages to circle out of the way.
Destroyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Kidd.
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot.
Kidd feinted with a counter takedown.
Destroyer lands a jab.
Destroyer jabs at Kidd's body.
Meatball Destroyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Destroyer.
As Destroyer tries to get set, Kidd tries to push him back and clinch up but Destroyer manages to avoid the attempt.
Destroyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Destroyer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd is looking to counter the offense by Destroyer and move into the clinch.
Destroyer misses with a straight right.
Destroyer scores with a jab to the body.

Kidd gets a double leg takedown into Destroyer's guard.

Kidd 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.
Kidd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kidd scoring with punches to the head and body.
Destroyer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kidd.
Destroyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kidd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kidd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Destroyer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kidd.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Destroyer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kidd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Destroyer scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Destroyer.
Kidd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Destroyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Kidd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Destroyer's guard.
Kidd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kidd stops Destroyer from standing up.

Kidd 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.
Kidd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Destroyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kidd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Kidd drops back looking for a leg! Destroyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Destroyer manages to kick Kidd off! Kidd jumps back into Destroyer's guard.
Kidd throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meatball Destroyer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Destroyer misses with a straight right.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut. Kidd saw that one coming.
Meatball Destroyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Destroyer misses with a shot to the body
and Kidd counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kidd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Destroyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
Destroyer takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kidd momentarily.
Destroyer throws a predictable looking body shot

and Kidd counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer wants to break free but Kidd has control.
A frustrated look appears on Destroyer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kidd jumps guard but Destroyer stands there with Kidd around his waist. Kidd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kidd is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd is trying to pull guard but Destroyer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Destroyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Destroyer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedict Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kidd tries to land knees in the clinch but Destroyer avoids the damage to the body.
Kidd jumps guard but Destroyer stands there with Kidd around his waist. Kidd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Destroyer.
Destroyer is trying to break the clinch but Kidd is controlling him.
Destroyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Destroyer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kidd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Destroyer just stands there and leans against the cage.

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.
Destroyer is trying to break the clinch but Kidd has him pressed against the cage.
Destroyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Destroyer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Destroyer is trying to push Kidd away but Kidd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kidd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Destroyer has had enough of the clinch but Kidd keeps him there for the moment.

Destroyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kidd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Destroyer.
Kidd wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Destroyer scores with a shot to the body.
Kidd doesn't manage to clinch there - Destroyer circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kidd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Destroyer misses.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Kidd wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Destroyer throws a series of punches but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd tries to counter with a takedown but Destroyer is quick to defend against it.
Destroyer lands a jab to the nose.
Kidd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Destroyer.
Nice body punch from Destroyer.
Jab from Destroyer.
Kidd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Destroyer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Destroyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kidd is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Destroyer.
Destroyer lands a jab to the head.
Kidd darts in looking for a takedown but Destroyer gets double underhooks and turns Kidd into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut.
Kidd throws a quick counter head kick but Destroyer was just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd ducks right into an uppercut from Destroyer.

Kidd is rocked!
Destroyer throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Kidd colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Destroyer as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Kidd is left battered and dazed whilst Destroyer and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meatball Destroyer!