PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon McMaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidd's entrance music is Out of touch. A fine choice. Simon McMaster has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyson Kidd's chin.

Kidd
vs
McMaster

194 cm
21
245 lbs
2 - 5 - 1

195 cm
21
260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon McMaster!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kidd circles away quickly and effectively.

McMaster decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kidd controlling the position well.
McMaster is thwarting Kidd's attempts to control the position.
Kidd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

McMaster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

McMaster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kidd is just riding it out for now. McMaster eventually gives up the hold.
Kidd is trying to maintain the position but McMaster is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMaster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kidd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kidd wants to control but McMaster is keeping busy.
McMaster throwing shots but Kidd is blocking nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

McMaster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kidd tries to lock up and control but McMaster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McMaster wants to stand but Kidd is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McMaster avoids the attempt from Kidd to control.

McMaster working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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.
McMaster looking to ground and pound but Kidd is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd regains half guard.
Kidd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McMaster on the ground.
Kidd trying to control but McMaster postures up.
Kidd is trying to stand up here but McMaster is controlling him well.

McMaster seems to be looking for submissions.

McMaster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kidd wants to control but McMaster is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

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

Kidd turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McMaster is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Kidd has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on McMaster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kidd tries to score with some ground and pound. McMaster controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McMaster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kidd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kidd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kidd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McMaster's head.
McMaster is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kidd lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McMaster trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McMaster won't allow Kidd to pass to mount.

McMaster kicks off Kidd and gets to his feet.
Kidd slaps away a takedown attempt from McMaster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kidd misses with a takedown attempt

and McMaster counters with a single leg into guard. Kidd didn't expect that.
Kidd trying to keep a closed guard but McMaster is proving a slippery customer.
Kidd lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McMaster!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMaster is looking to get to half guard.

Kidd is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McMaster has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McMaster!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon McMaster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McMaster fails to land with a series of punches.
McMaster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McMaster looks to land a combination but Kidd avoids it well.
Kidd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for McMaster.
McMaster throws a series of strikes that have Kidd backpedaling.
McMaster stuffs the takedown attempt from Kidd. Kidd gets slowly back to his feet.
McMaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd avoids a punch combination nicely.

McMaster rushes Kidd and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

McMaster successfully pulls guard.

McMaster has his foot on Kidd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kidd works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McMaster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kidd defends well.
Kidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McMaster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kidd wants to control from the top but McMaster keeps moving.
McMaster working a defensive guard here.
McMaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kidd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Kidd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McMaster trying to control the position here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kidd misses with a takedown attempt

and McMaster counters by clinching up.

That's two 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.

McMaster breaks from the clinch.
McMaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kidd circles away quickly and effectively.

McMaster drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kidd takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kidd is not content to let McMaster control the position.

McMaster decides to stand back up.
McMaster is breathing heavily.
McMaster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McMaster throws a nice looking combination but Kidd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

McMaster has managed to clinch.
McMaster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kidd smiles and moves away.
McMaster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kidd.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd tries to clinch up but McMaster circles away and keeps his distance.

McMaster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kidd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kidd stops a takedown attempt from McMaster.

McMaster has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kidd uses from the top position.

Kidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McMaster trying to keep a closed guard but Kidd is proving a slippery customer.
Kidd is looking to work some ground and pound but McMaster has wrist control.
Kidd preventing the sweep.
McMaster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McMaster trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMaster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kidd cracks McMaster with a solid left hand.
McMaster keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McMaster moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left and a right from McMaster both land. Nice combination.
McMaster's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McMaster duly obliges.
Simon McMaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMaster throws a right hand that Kidd ducks under and follows up with a left that Kidd also avoids with ease.

McMaster shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kidd is trying to maintain the position but McMaster is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon McMaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kidd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kidd fails with a takedown attempt.
McMaster lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kidd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McMaster counters with a series of strikes. Kidd will be more careful next time no doubt.
McMaster throws a series of punches but Kidd moves out of range.

McMaster has taken the fight to the clinch.

McMaster successfully pulls guard.

McMaster is looking for a triangle but Kidd pushes his legs off easily.
Kidd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McMaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McMaster keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McMaster lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kidd!
McMaster scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kidd?

McMaster looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McMaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kidd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McMaster throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kidd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simon McMaster has got the better of the ground game so far.

McMaster with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McMaster avoids the attempt from Kidd to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMaster won't let Kidd get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

McMaster jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kidd manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kidd tries to buck McMaster off but McMaster is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kidd avoids a punch combination nicely.

McMaster rushes Kidd and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McMaster tries to pull guard but Kidd won't allow it.

McMaster breaks the clinch.
McMaster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kidd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McMaster.
McMaster shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyson Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon McMaster.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McMaster closes the distance and clinches up with Kidd, looking for a takedown. McMaster pushes Kidd against the ropes but Kidd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kidd looks for a takedown but McMaster sprawls well.
Kidd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McMaster as he jumps to the side.
Kidd takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McMaster throws a series of punches but Kidd avoids them all with ease.
McMaster throws a head kick but Kidd moves out of range.
McMaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kidd circles away quickly and effectively.
Kidd wants to clinch.
McMaster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kidd as he avoids it easily.
Simon McMaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kidd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McMaster is looking to clinch but Kidd is avoiding it.

McMaster instigates a clinch.
Kidd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McMaster walks away with a smile on his face. Kidd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

McMaster is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kidd's half guard.
McMaster wants to get back to his feet.
McMaster working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kidd's thigh. Kidd counters though and makes it back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon McMaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McMaster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon McMaster!