PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Chase (ranked 23866 p4p, 23620 weight class) and Billy Kidman (ranked 606 p4p, 596 weight class). Danny Chase could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Billy Kidman's chin.

Chase
vs
Kidman

190 cm
20
205
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
21
210
0 - 1 - 0

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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Kidman!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase stuffs the takedown.
Kidman shoots in for a takedown but Chase shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kidman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chase circles away.
Danny Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.
Chase dips to his left and cracks Kidman with an uppercut!
Chase misses with a hook. Kidman ducked under it nicely.
Danny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase throws a looping overhand right but Kidman ducks down to avoid it.
Kidman moves forwards but Chase connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kidman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chase throws an off balance right hand
and Kidman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chase throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kidman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chase slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kidman moves away from the strike by Chase.
A swing and a miss from Chase.
Kidman moves away from the strike by Chase.
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!
Kidman avoids the body shot from Chase.
Chase tries to move into range but Kidman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chase was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidman.
Chase scores with a body shot.
Chase misses with a lunging right hand
and Chase takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chase keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kidman.
Chase was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck for Kidman with that takedown attempt.
Chase definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Kidman shoots in and gets a takedown into Chase's guard.
Kidman wants to pass the guard but Chase is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chase swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kidman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kidman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kidman trying to control but Chase is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chase wants to stand up but Kidman is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danny Chase is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chase throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chase missing with a left hand there. Kidman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chase takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kidman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chase.
Kidman connects with a right hand. Chase shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Chase throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidman moves out of range of the strikes.
Chase walks into a left hand.
Kidman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kidman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kidman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Chase to counter with a crisp jab.
Chase misses with a hook. Kidman ducked under it nicely.
Kidman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chase thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chase misses the jab.

Kidman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chase to the mat! Chase manages to get full guard.

Chase has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kidman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kidman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidman keeps trying to improve his position.
Kidman trying to control but Chase is working from the bottom.
Kidman advances to half guard.
Kidman is looking to advance position but Chase won't allow it.
Kidman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chase wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Kidman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice defenses there by Kidman.
Kidman slips under a jab from Chase.
Chase getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Kidman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chase manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kidman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kidman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chase is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chase is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidman wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
Kidman looking to sit in guard and control but Chase gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kidman controls Chase momentarily but Chase frees himself.
Kidman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kidman controlling Chase's posture.
Kidman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two 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.
Kidman controlling the position.
Chase tries to stand but Kidman is controlling from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chase throws a looping overhand right but Kidman ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Chase misses.
Chase slips under a jab from Kidman.
Chase throwing a counter right hand but Kidman manages to avoid it.
Chase is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Kidman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chase on his heels. He'll look to pass Chase's guard now, I'm sure.
Kidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billy Kidman has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase wants to stand but Kidman is controlling the position.
Kidman throws a big elbow that misses.
Kidman throwing strikes but missing.
Kidman postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Chase utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kidman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kidman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chase jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Kidman forces Chase back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase tries to circle away but Kidman has him pinned against the cage.
Kidman wants a takedown.
Chase blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kidman wants a takedown.
Kidman stalls.
Kidman tries for a takedown but Chase manages to get underhooks.
Danny Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kidman controlling the action here for a moment.
Kidman keeps control of Chase as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy Kidman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Chase throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidman darts in looking for a takedown but Chase gets double underhooks and turns Kidman into the cage.
Kidman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chase sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chase swings for the body but Kidman moves out of range.
Kidman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kidman throws a jab but it's blocked by Chase.
Kidman ducks under a wild hook from Chase.

Kidman has managed to clinch.
Kidman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chase avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Danny Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.

Chase breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman misses with a takedown
letting Chase counter with a right hand.
Kidman takes one to the side of the head.
Chase throws the left hand but Kidman avoids the punch easily.
Chase throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kidman at a distance.
Kidman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chase connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kidman scrambles back to his feet.
Kidman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chase defends well and Kidman ends up having to push Chase into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kidman.
Chase was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chase tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidman was well out of range. Poor timing from Chase.
Chase punishes Kidman's body with a nice straight punch.
Chase cracks Kidman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chase bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kidman's head.
Kidman has his takedown stuffed
and Chase makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kidman walks into a straight right hand from Chase.
The fighters circling - Chase throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chase fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Kidman misses with a wild body shot.
Kidman walks into a stiff left hand from Chase.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chase takes a swing at Kidman's ribcage but misses.
Kidman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kidman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chase.
And Kidman tries to counter it with a takedown but Chase pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chase avoids the body shot from Kidman.
Chase scores with a shot to the body.
Kidman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kidman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chase ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kidman moves away.

Kidman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kidman.
Chase working hard to break the clinch.
Kidman tries to score a body lock takedown but Chase shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kidman struggles to land a body shot inside as Chase controls his hands.
Chase is trying to push Kidman away but Kidman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kidman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chase avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Billy Kidman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kidman is working for takedown but Chase is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kidman tries for a takedown but Chase manages to get underhooks.
Chase tries to break the clinch but Kidman is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chase wants to break the clinch but can't.

Chase breaks the clinch.
Kidman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chase's hands.
Kidman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chase defends well and Kidman ends up having to push Chase into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chase throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kidman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chase throws out a loose jab but Kidman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danny Chase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chase steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Chase showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kidman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Kidman!
A very excited looking Billy Kidman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.