PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Saggy Dinglestomper (ranked 2960 p4p, 828 weight class) and Joe Tidd (ranked 289 p4p, 96 weight class). Saggy Dinglestomper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dinglestomper
vs
Tidd

176 cm
25
148
5 - 4 - 0

155 cm
32
149
14 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saggy Dinglestomper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Tidd.
Tidd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dinglestomper avoids it really well and circles away.
Tidd misses with a straight right.
Dinglestomper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dinglestomper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tidd.
Tidd shoots in for a takedown but Dinglestomper shows good takedown defense.
Crunch! Dinglestomper slams his shin into Tidd's torso.
Dinglestomper throws a nice head kick!
Tidd has a takedown stuffed.
Saggy Dinglestomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tidd.
Dinglestomper throws a leg kick which misses Tidd's front leg but catches the back leg as Tidd tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinglestomper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dinglestomper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dinglestomper tries a head kick but it misses.
Tidd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dinglestomper slaps away a takedown attempt from Tidd, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinglestomper lands a nice shot to the body.
Tidd tries to move into range but Dinglestomper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tidd lands a two punch combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dinglestomper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tidd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dinglestomper defends well and Tidd ends up having to push Dinglestomper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dinglestomper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick but Tidd moves out of range.
Dinglestomper tries to close the distance and clinch but Tidd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Dinglestomper does it's job there.
Tidd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dinglestomper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dinglestomper looks to land a right hand but Tidd moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dinglestomper. That's going to slow Tidd down.

Tidd scores with a takedown into Dinglestomper's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tidd throwing strikes but missing.
Dinglestomper trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tidd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tidd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tidd distracts Dinglestomper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tidd won't allow Dinglestomper to sweep him here.

Dinglestomper looking for a guillotine here but Tidd defends easily.
Dinglestomper wants to stand up but Tidd is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tidd throwing strikes but missing.
Tidd trying to control but Dinglestomper is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dinglestomper scores with a hook to the body. Tidd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tidd misses with a hook.
Dinglestomper tries to clinch up but Tidd circles away and keeps his distance.
Tidd tried to score with a low kick but Dinglestomper checks it.
Tidd shoots for a double leg takedown but Dinglestomper sprawls well. He's pushed Tidd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dinglestomper quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dinglestomper thuds a left hand into Tidd's body.
Dinglestomper wants to clinch.
Dinglestomper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinglestomper connects with a body shot that sends Tidd's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Dinglestomper.
A leg kick checked by Tidd.
Dinglestomper throws a lazy head kick

and Tidd counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dinglestomper kicks off Tidd and gets to his feet.
Tidd fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Dinglestomper.
Tidd checks a low kick from Dinglestomper.
Tidd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dinglestomper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tidd checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Tidd misses the target.
Tidd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dinglestomper as he jumps to the side.
Dinglestomper is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dinglestomper.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saggy Dinglestomper dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dinglestomper tries to clinch up.
Dinglestomper tries to clinch there but Tidd circles away.
Tidd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tidd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dinglestomper throws a leg kick but Tidd checks it.
A jab from Dinglestomper does it's job there.
Dinglestomper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Dinglestomper rushes Tidd and presses him up against the cage.

Tidd turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Dinglestomper throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick that misses

and Tidd counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dinglestomper won't be happy with that.
Dinglestomper wants to get back to his feet.
Tidd scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tidd working the body and head with strikes.
Tidd looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dinglestomper is avoiding damage well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Tidd seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tidd working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Dinglestomper throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tidd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dinglestomper circles away.
Dinglestomper throws a lazy head kick

and Tidd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tidd wants to control but Dinglestomper is keeping him busy.
Tidd is nestled in close to Dinglestomper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tidd wants to take a breather but Dinglestomper is having none of it.
Dinglestomper is trying to stand back up but Tidd is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinglestomper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tidd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tidd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dinglestomper is staying active underneath Tidd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dinglestomper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tidd.
Tidd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tidd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinglestomper is looking to improve his position.
Dinglestomper tries to kick Tidd off but Tidd keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tidd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Tidd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dinglestomper is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hare of the Dog Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tidd not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dinglestomper manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tidd keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tidd goes for a takedown attempt but Dinglestomper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saggy Dinglestomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tidd.
Nice sprawl there from Dinglestomper as Tidd shoots in.
Tidd staying out of range there.
Dinglestomper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tidd moves out of range of the body kick.
Dinglestomper doesn't manage to clinch there - Tidd circles away.
Joe Tidd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dinglestomper keeps Tidd at a distance using the push kick.
Tidd dives in and grabs Dinglestomper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dinglestomper pushes down on Tidd's head and hops out.
Dinglestomper half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tidd slips a jab and a cross from Dinglestomper.
Tidd needs to keep his hands up - Dinglestomper had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tidd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinglestomper misses with a low kick.
Saggy Dinglestomper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dinglestomper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinglestomper tries to clinch up but Tidd circles away and keeps his distance.
Dinglestomper lands with a nice body kick.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick that half lands.
Tidd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tidd can do to turn this around?
Tidd keeps the fight on the outside.
Tidd avoids the head kick by Dinglestomper.
Tidd keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tidd or perhaps it was just good defense by Dinglestomper, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tidd.
Dinglestomper is looking to counter punch.

Tidd shoots in and gets a takedown into Dinglestomper's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tidd stands up over Dinglestomper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Dinglestomper has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tidd has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saggy Dinglestomper dominated that second round.
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!

A head kick misses from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinglestomper moves out of range of the body kick from Tidd.
Dinglestomper throws a leg kick but Tidd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tidd swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinglestomper.

Dinglestomper gets caught flat footed, as Tidd shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dinglestomper is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tidd dives into side control.

Dinglestomper is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinglestomper is being controlled here.
Tidd works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tidd creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tidd fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Joe Tidd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dinglestomper managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tidd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinglestomper is looking to reverse the position.
Tidd fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tidd lands some shots froms side control.
Dinglestomper struggling a bit here.
Tidd wants to control but Dinglestomper is keeping him busy.
Dinglestomper wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tidd working the body and head with strikes.
Tidd tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tidd working his ground and pound in the gym.
Tidd is looking to take a break and control but Dinglestomper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dinglestomper takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinglestomper keeps working.
Tidd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tidd lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Tidd crashes against the mat.
Dinglestomper wants to get back to his feet.
Tidd cracks Dinglestomper with a big right hand but Dinglestomper just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tidd postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tidd landing strikes.
Tidd working the head with strikes.
Tidd creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dinglestomper sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dinglestomper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tidd looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dinglestomper is avoiding damage well.
Saggy Dinglestomper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tidd landing a few strikes.
Tidd scoring with punches and elbows.
Dinglestomper is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tidd working the head with strikes.
Tidd tries to score with some ground and pound. Dinglestomper controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Joe Tidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Tidd is trying to get an arm triangle but Dinglestomper is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Tidd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dinglestomper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saggy Dinglestomper!
Saggy Dinglestomper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.