PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Bonhomme (ranked 6252 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Kidman (ranked 24967 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidman has chosen You Can Run as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bonhomme
vs
Kidman

191 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
195 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Bonhomme !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Kidman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Kidman blocks the leg kick.
Kidman dives in for a single leg takedown but Bonhomme sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kidman tries to bum rush Bonhomme with a series of wild strikes but Bonhomme uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonhomme throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kidman avoids it.

Kidman has managed to clinch.

Kidman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bonhomme won't allow Kidman to sweep him here.
Bonhomme has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bonhomme looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman keeping full guard, as Bonhomme tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonhomme working some strikes from top position.
Kidman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bonhomme is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bonhomme cracks Kidman with a solid left hand.
Kidman pulls Bonhomme in close to prevent any damage.
Kidman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kidman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonhomme is keeping the position for now.
Bonhomme looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kidman is one step ahead there.
Kidman is fighting to break Bonhomme 's control of his arms but Bonhomme is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Kidman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bonhomme , up you get!
No luck for Bonhomme with that takedown attempt.

Bonhomme drives through with a takedown into guard.

Kidman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bonhomme is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonhomme tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kidman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kidman lands a nice knee to the body.

Kidman manages to break the clinch.
Kidman leaves Bonhomme with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Bonhomme . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kidman tries for a takedown but Bonhomme sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Kidman looks to move away, Bonhomme throws a big counter combo but Kidman just gets out of the way.
Bonhomme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonhomme gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kidman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bonhomme is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bonhomme is breathing heavily.
Kidman shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonhomme sprawls well. He's pushed Kidman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonhomme moves to clinch but Kidman breaks away

and Kidman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidman prevents Bonhomme from improving his position.
Bonhomme is in trouble now - Kidman has advanced to mount!
Kidman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kidman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kidman trying to control but Bonhomme is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Kidman dominated that round.
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.

Bonhomme finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kidman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kidman wants it to stay on the feet.

Bonhomme fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kidman sprawls well initially but Bonhomme persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Kidman kicks Bonhomme off and gets back to his feet.
Bonhomme stuffs the takedown.
Bonhomme fails with the takedown.
Kidman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kidman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonhomme fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Bonhomme . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kidman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bonhomme .

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kidman moves into the clinch.
Kidman tries to score a body lock takedown but Bonhomme shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bonhomme gets underhooks to prevent Kidman's takedown attempt.
Kidman stalling the fight.
Kidman is breathing heavily.

Kidman manages to break the clinch.

Kidman clinches up against the cage.
Bonhomme tries to break free but Kidman pushes him back against the cage.
Bonhomme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bonhomme drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kidman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bonhomme throws a sloppy head kick and Kidman moves out of range easily.
Bonhomme closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kidman counters with a series of strikes. Bonhomme will be more careful next time no doubt.
Xavier Bonhomme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bonhomme shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Kidman wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonhomme tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kidman is able to avoid easily.
Kidman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bonhomme tries for a takedown but Kidman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Billy Kidman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonhomme wants to clinch up but Kidman keeps it at a distance.
Kidman dives in and grabs Bonhomme 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonhomme pushes down on Kidman's head and hops out.
Bonhomme tries to counter by clinching up but Kidman breaks away and moves out of range.
Kidman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kidman scores with a head kick.

It looks like Xavier Bonhomme has been cut.
Kidman keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonhomme shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kidman counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidman shoots in and drives through. Bonhomme sprawls well.
Bonhomme tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kidman swivels and escapes.
Kidman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonhomme sprawls well. Bonhomme wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kidman gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonhomme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kidman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonhomme shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kidman as he avoids it easily.
Kidman wants to counter with a clinch but Bonhomme pushes him away.
Kidman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kidman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bonhomme dives in for a single leg takedown but Kidman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bonhomme shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bonhomme showed some decent athleticism there.

Kidman kicks off Bonhomme and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kidman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bonhomme 's waist but Bonhomme gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kidman off to one side.
Bonhomme lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bonhomme shoots in but Kidman avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Kidman clinches up with Bonhomme and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kidman as Bonhomme tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Kidman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xavier Bonhomme 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kidman looks for a takedown but Bonhomme sprawls well.
Bonhomme feinted with a counter takedown.
Kidman closes the distance and clinches up with Bonhomme , looking for a takedown. Kidman pushes Bonhomme against the cage but Bonhomme circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bonhomme throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kidman's waist but Kidman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonhomme off to one side.
Bonhomme tries to clinch but Kidman is having none of it.
Kidman throws a nice head kick!
Bonhomme tries a head kick but it misses.
Kidman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bonhomme throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bonhomme fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonhomme tries to clinch but Kidman moves away
and Kidman counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidman lands a two punch combo.
Kidman fails with the takedown.
Xavier Bonhomme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.
Kidman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bonhomme misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kidman lands with a slapping head kick.

Bonhomme gets a clinch.
Kidman lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonhomme wants to take the fight to the mat but Kidman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bonhomme gets underhooks to prevent Kidman's takedown attempt.
Kidman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bonhomme pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Kidman pulls Bonhomme into guard.
Bonhomme would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kidman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kidman wants to get back to his feet but Bonhomme is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kidman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bonhomme knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kidman on the ground.
Bonhomme trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bonhomme shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kidman as he jumps to the side.
Bonhomme stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonhomme wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonhomme fails with a takedown attempt.
Kidman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

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.
Bonhomme has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Kidman with that takedown attempt.
Bonhomme fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonhomme throws the kick towards the body but Kidman avoids it.

Kidman moves into range and clinches up with Bonhomme .
Xavier Bonhomme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Kidman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bonhomme tries for a takedown. No joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Kidman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kidman 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Kidman!
A victorious Billy Kidman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.