PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyle The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funk McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Kid comes to the cage accompanied by Moby - Flower . Kyle The Kid is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

The Kid
vs
McTavish

185 cm
29
155 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

165 cm
22
150 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle The Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Funk McTavish!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McTavish closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Kid quickly recovers to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

McTavish seems to be working for a kimura but The Kid defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Kid wants to improve his position but McTavish is controlling well.

McTavish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Kid is just riding it out for now. McTavish eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Kid gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish trying to control the position from guard on top but The Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Kid 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.

McTavish thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The Kid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Kid 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.
The Kid wants to hit a switch here but McTavish passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for The Kid there!
The Kid really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Kid is working hard here to advance position.
The Kid 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.

McTavish has hold of The Kid's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The Kid manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

McTavish looking to secure an arm triangle but The Kid defends it well.
The Kid sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The Kid tries to roll over but McTavish keeps him under control.

McTavish is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kid is not content to let McTavish control the position.
The Kid is looking for a sweep. McTavish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Kid moves into full guard.

The Kid isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McTavish stacks The Kid on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McTavish!

McTavish is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Kid has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Kid is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Kid works his way to full guard. Good work.

The Kid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McTavish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McTavish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

The Kid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McTavish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Kid is breathing heavily.

The Kid working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McTavish has passed into half guard!
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!
The Kid wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McTavish is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Kid wants to sweep but McTavish has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kyle The Kid will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

McTavish throws the kick towards the body but The Kid avoids it.

The Kid darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Kid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McTavish does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. McTavish manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

McTavish is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McTavish keeping moving, preventing The Kid from controlling successfully.
McTavish is trying to control the position but The Kid postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kid sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McTavish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McTavish keeping moving, preventing The Kid from controlling successfully.
Kyle The Kid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kyle The Kid has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

McTavish gets caught napping as The Kid dives in and scores a takedown. McTavish manages to retain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McTavish is looking for a triangle but The Kid pushes his legs off easily.
The Kid looking to sit in guard and control but McTavish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The Kid looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McTavish passes into side control.
The Kid tries to bench press McTavish off him but McTavish keeps the position.
The Kid regains half guard.

McTavish is trying to work for a kimura but The Kid is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Kid tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McTavish has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish prevents The Kid from getting the reversal.
McTavish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The Kid is squirming around, avoiding McTavish's attempts to control the action.
The Kid manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The Kid regains full guard. Nicely done.

McTavish drops back looking for a leg! The Kid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Kid manages to kick McTavish off! McTavish jumps back into The Kid's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Kid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McTavish wants to control from the top but The Kid keeps moving.
McTavish stopping the sweep attempt from The Kid.

The Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The Kid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McTavish is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle The Kid dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The Kid avoids the body shot from McTavish.

The Kid gets the takedown into side control.
McTavish manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Kid's best efforts.
McTavish is trying to control but can't.
McTavish is trying to get back to full guard.
The Kid is stalling here. McTavish is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! The Kid seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McTavish has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The Kid manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McTavish is looking to take a break and control but The Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The Kid looking for submissions off his back.
The Kid moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish pushes down on The Kid's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Kid regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Kid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The Kid has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McTavish should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, The Kid has tightened it up now! McTavish should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyle The Kid!
After winning the bout, Kyle The Kid thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.