PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ross Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Daumstadt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kidd
vs
Daumstadt

223 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

179 cm
24
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ross Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Felix Daumstadt !
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daumstadt dodges the punch combination from Kidd.
Daumstadt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kidd doesn't manage to clinch there - Daumstadt circles away.

Daumstadt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Daumstadt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Daumstadt moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Daumstadt working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daumstadt wants to stand but Kidd is controlling his arm.

Daumstadt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kidd has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kidd is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd is working hard here to advance position.
Daumstadt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Daumstadt content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kidd wants to control but Daumstadt postures up.
Kidd is trying to improve his position.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daumstadt cracks Kidd with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Daumstadt working the ground and pound from side control.
Daumstadt content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Kidd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Daumstadt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kidd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Daumstadt wants to stand but Kidd has his arm trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Daumstadt 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Daumstadt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kidd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daumstadt tries to move to mount but Kidd blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Kidd is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Daumstadt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daumstadt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oh Kidd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daumstadt controlling from side mount.
Daumstadt lands a strong strike to the head of Kidd. That's dazed him! Daumstadt looking to finish here. Kidd is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Daumstadt lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Daumstadt !