PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darrel Kidd (ranked 24507 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Dyson (ranked 5172 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Kidd
vs
Dyson

152 cm
19
161 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

185 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Darrel Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Dyson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kidd paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Dyson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kidd on his heels. He'll look to pass Kidd's guard now, I'm sure.
Dyson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kidd looking for a guillotine here but Dyson defends easily.
Kidd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Dyson stands up from Kidd's guard - Dyson perhaps looking for a knockout.

Dyson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kidd is trying to defend but Dyson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyson prevents Kidd from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyson wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kidd uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Kidd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyson is one step ahead there.
Kidd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kidd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dyson manages to get himself to full guard.

Kidd is in close to Dyson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Dyson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kidd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyson has a closed guard, preventing Kidd from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Kidd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dyson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kidd has Dyson in his guard.

Kidd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Dyson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kidd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dyson has managed to get both his arms back between Kidd's legs - danger averted.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dyson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kidd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dyson has managed to get both his arms back between Kidd's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dyson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Dyson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kidd on his heels. He'll look to pass Kidd's guard now, I'm sure.
Kidd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dyson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kidd has passed into half guard!

Kidd wants to work for an arm triangle but Dyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kidd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dyson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dyson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Kidd is trying to work for a kimura but Dyson is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyson wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Dyson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kidd gets caught napping as Dyson dives in and scores a takedown. Kidd manages to retain guard.

Kidd is working an open guard so Dyson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kidd circles away from the clinch attempt.

Dyson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kidd wants to get back to his feet but Dyson drags him back down.

Dyson decides to stand back up. Dyson steps back and let's Kidd get back to his feet.

Dyson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dyson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!

Dyson stands up.
Dyson scores with a spinning back kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dyson gets a takedown into half guard.

Kidd kicks off Dyson and gets to his feet.
Lee Dyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kidd enables Dyson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kidd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dyson is breathing heavily.
Kidd wants to stand but Dyson is controlling the position.

Kidd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kidd is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyson trying to keep a closed guard but Kidd is proving a slippery customer.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Dyson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dyson stalling.

Dyson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dyson manages to end up in side control.
Kidd tries to escape but Dyson is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd tries to buck Dyson off but Dyson is having none of it.
Kidd really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...

Dyson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kidd is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd struggling a bit here.
Kidd gets back to half guard.
Dyson trying to control from half guard but Kidd is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Kidd looking for submissions off his back.
Dyson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kidd keeps working.
Kidd is trying to stand up here but Dyson is controlling him well.

Kidd actively working from the bottom here.
Dyson trying to control from half guard but Kidd is working away.
Kidd works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Dyson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kidd enables Dyson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kidd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kidd looking to control.

Dyson stands up and waves to Kidd to follow him.

Dyson shoots in and gets a takedown into Kidd's guard.
Kidd trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyson pushing down on Kidd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kidd is trying to stand.
Dyson wants to take a breather but Kidd is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kidd kicks off Dyson and gets to his feet.

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

Dyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dyson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

Dyson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kidd was covering up waiting for the punch and Dyson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kidd is looking for a triangle but Dyson pushes his legs off easily.
Kidd keeping moving, preventing Dyson from controlling successfully.
Kidd wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd wants to stand but Dyson is controlling the position.
Kidd 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.
Dyson sitting in guard here, content to control.

Kidd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dyson is aware though and is defending well.
Dyson looking to sit in guard and control but Kidd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dyson wants to stand up but Kidd is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dyson is proving hard to escape from.
Dyson 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.
Kidd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dyson's guard.
Dyson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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.

Dyson stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Dyson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kidd is trying to defend but Dyson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dyson trying to control the action but Kidd is working from the bottom.
Kidd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dyson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dyson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dyson's back!

Kidd is looking for the choke from the back position but Dyson is controlling his hands well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lee Dyson.
Well Dyson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Dyson!