Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCF FN27:Wearmouth v Veronin 3
Date: Jul 08, 2018

#R1#
Kidman fails to land the takedown.
Kidman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Molby's waist but Molby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kidman off to one side.
Molby half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kidman checks a low kick from Molby.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kidman or perhaps it was just good defense by Molby, which made it look bad.
Kidman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Molby is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jan Molby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.#TD#
Kidman gets caught flat footed, as Molby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Molby slips nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing that Molby has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kidman won't allow Molby to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molby passes to side control. #T1#
Kidman struggling a bit here.
Molby lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molby scoring with punches from side control.
Molby in side control lands a decent elbow.
Molby lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kidman down. #ROC#
Kidman is rocked!
Molby crunches a massive hammerfist down on Kidman - he's out! Molby Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jan Molby!
A less than humble Jan Molby misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Billy Kidman had this to say: 'I'll be back'.

Event: CCF FN 25:Mckane vs Savi
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kidman or perhaps it was just good defense by Nara, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nara.
Nara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kidman.
Nara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kidman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nara shoots in for a double leg but Kidman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kidman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nara.
Nara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Kidman. No joy for Nara on that attempt.
Billy Kidman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shikamaru Nara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Kidman as Nara shoots in.#CL#
Kidman gets a clinch.
Nara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Come on Kidman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Nara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Kidman jumps guard and drags Nara to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kidman controlling the position.
Nara throws a strike but Kidman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kidman stopping the sweep attempt from Nara.
Kidman stands up over Nara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidman connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Nara looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kidman has picked Nara up and slammed him! Nara can't keep hold of the triangle and Kidman manages to pass to side control!
Kidman moves into full mount!
Nara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kidman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Kidman has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Nara is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Kidman!
Billy Kidman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCF FN 21:McKane vs Dayne
Date: May 18, 2018

#R1#
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kidman dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Kidman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Davis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kidman.
A solid body kick from Davis.
Davis misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Kidman counters with a crisp one two that drops Davis! Kidman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Davis to his feet! Davis is in big trouble!
Davis scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kidman.
Kidman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidman unleashes a big counter combination but Davis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been told by Davis's head coaches at Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Kidman shoots in.
It looked like Davis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Davis cracks Kidman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kidman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.
Kidman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.#T1#
Davis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Davis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kidman in his tracks.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Kidman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kidman blocks a head kick by Davis.
Kidman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Davis misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kidman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kidman avoids the head kick by Davis.
Kidman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Kidman unleashes a big counter combination but Davis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Davis misses with a hook. Kidman ducked under it nicely.
Kidman unleashes a big counter combination but Davis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kidman counters with a series of strikes. Davis will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis connects with a single shot there.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Kidman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Kidman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davis misses with a low kick as Kidman jumps back.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis throws a right hand that Kidman ducks under and follows up with a left that Kidman also avoids with ease.
Kidman wants to clinch.
Kidman moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kidman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Davis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kidman to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Davis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kidman has passed into side control.
Davis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davis misses with an elbow from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kidman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Kidman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis wants to control but Kidman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kidman trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Kidman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Davis is pressing down on Kidman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis looking to control.
Davis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Davis postures up.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Davis 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.
#R2#
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kidman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kidman is looking to clinch.
Kidman tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis cracks Kidman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kidman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Kidman moves out of range easily.
Kidman shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kidman with the counter takedown but Davis avoids it easily.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kidman avoids the head kick by Davis.
Kidman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Kidman shoots in.
Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Davis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Davis. #T1#
Davis wants to pass to mount but Kidman is defending the position.
Kidman is refusing to be controlled, as Davis sits in half guard.
Davis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Davis dominating with strikes here.
Davis controlling from the full mount.
Kidman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kidman can do to turn this around?
Davis trying to control but Kidman is having none of it.
Kidman is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Davis content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis lands a heavy elbow.
Davis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Davis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kidman? #ROC#
Kidman is rocked!
Davis controlling his opponent.
Kidman is still in real trouble! Can Davis finish him?
Davis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kidman scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Davis land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Davis stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Davis!
A relieved looking Thomas Davis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Billy Kidman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: CCF FN 11:Butler vs Svendetee
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Kidman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kidman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camara counters with a two punch combo.
Camara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Camara closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kidman's guard.
Camara wants to control from the top but Kidman keeps moving.
Camara looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara won't allow Kidman to sweep him here. #SUB#
Camara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kidman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Camara has Kidman in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kidman defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Camara is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kidman has his hands clasped together but Camara extends and breaks Kidman's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Camara.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Azizi Camara!
In his post fight interview, Azizi Camara started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Billy Kidman had this to say: 'I'll be back'.

Event: CCF FN 08:Butler vs van Morin
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
A lazy left from Lannister finds it's target.
Lannister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kidman circles away quickly and effectively.
Lannister lands a jab.
Lannister lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Kidman out cold! Kidman is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jaime Lannister!
Billy Kidman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: CCF FN 03:Vinyard vs Pacheco
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Kidman is looking to score with low kicks.
Kidman swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo shoots in looking for a takedown but Kidman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ronaldo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been hearing reports that Kidman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ronaldo closes the distance and clinches up with Kidman, looking for a takedown. Ronaldo pushes Kidman against the cage but Kidman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kidman dives in for a single leg takedown but Ronaldo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kidman doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Ronaldo counters with a single leg into guard. Kidman didn't expect that.
Ronaldo lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Kidman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ronaldo has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ronaldo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kidman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Kidman is trying to control but Ronaldo manages to pass to mount!
Kidman is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo controlling from the full mount.
Ronaldo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ronaldo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Ronaldo landing strikes from the mount.
Ronaldo won't let Kidman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
Ronaldo has control of Kidman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kidman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ronaldo controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Ronaldo scoring with strikes but Kidman is staying in there.
Kidman tries to hold on but Ronaldo postures up.
Ronaldo content just to control the position here.
Kidman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ronaldo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kidman hang on?#ROC2#
Kidman is rocked!
Ronaldo looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kidman covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Ronaldo!
Billy Kidman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2017

#R1#
Kidman tries to close the distance and clinch but Danielson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kidman shoots for a takedown but Danielson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Danielson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kidman's half guard.
Kidman trying to get back to full guard but Danielson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
BOOM! Danielson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Danielson controlling from mount.
Danielson landing shots from mount.
Danielson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Danielson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidman tries to lock up and control but Danielson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Danielson controlling the pace for now.
Danielson with a couple of short strikes.
Danielson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Danielson controlling from the full mount.
Danielson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Danielson is landing with some decent strikes but Kidman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Kidman is rocked!
Danielson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Kidman! More shots from Danielson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Danielson!
The defeated Billy Kidman had this to say: 'I'll be back'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2017

#R1#
Rodd tries to clinch but Kidman moves out of range.
Rodd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Rodd tries to keep at a distance but Kidman has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Kidman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kidman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodd checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kidman.
Kidman feints the counter takedown.
Rodd looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidman is just out of range.
Kidman feints the counter takedown.
Kidman ducks under a wild hook from Rodd.
Kidman throws a head kick but Rodd moves out of range.
Rodd tries to clinch up.#CL#
Rodd closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kidman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kidman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kidman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Kidman successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Kidman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kidman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kidman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kidman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodd manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kidman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Kidman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kidman won't allow Rodd to sweep him here. #T2#
Kidman is stalling in the full guard.
Rodd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kidman with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodd working a defensive guard here.
Kidman controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kidman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kidman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kidman throws a strike aimed at the side of Rodd's head but Rodd avoids it well.
Rodd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kidman on the ground.#SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kidman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rodd to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kidman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Todd Rodd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodd just misses with a punch to the body.
Kidman shoots in and drives through. Rodd sprawls well.
Todd Rodd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kidman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rodd tries to close the distance and clinch but Kidman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodd wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Kidman clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Kidman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kidman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodd.
Rodd tries to clinch but Kidman moves away #TD2#
and Kidman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rodd!
Rodd tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rodd tries to control Kidman's body but Kidman pushes him off. Rodd squirms to his side and now Kidman has his back!
Kidman keeps control of the position as Rodd tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kidman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB2#
Kidman is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Rodd is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Kidman!
An out of breath Billy Kidman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2017

#R1#
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.#CL2#
Kidman has managed to clinch. #TD2#
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. #T1#
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.#REVB##T2#
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.#SU2#
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. #TD#
Bonhomme drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
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.#T3#
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. #BC2#
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. #T4#
Bonhomme moves to clinch but Kidman breaks away #TD2#
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.
#R2#
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.#TD#
Bonhomme fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kidman sprawls well initially but Bonhomme persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
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 .#T1##CL2#
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.#BC2#
Kidman manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
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.#T2##TD#
Bonhomme shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
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. #CUT2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4##TD#
Bonhomme shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bonhomme showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
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.#CL2#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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. #CL#
Bonhomme gets a clinch.
Kidman lands an uppercut.#T2#
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. #TD2#
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. #T3#
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. #REF3#
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.#T4#
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.#CL2#
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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lowe. Kidman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kidman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kidman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kidman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Lowe. Beautiful body shot.
Kidman doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Lowe counters by moving into the clinch.
Lowe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Kidman jumps into guard, dragging Lowe to the mat.
Kidman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lowe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lowe won't allow Kidman to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kidman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lowe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lowe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kidman is trying to keep Lowe in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kidman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lowe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Lowe is working an open guard so Kidman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Kidman rushes Lowe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kidman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Lowe.
Lowe scores with a hook to the body.
Kidman is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Lowe breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Lowe drives through and clinches with Kidman against the cage.
Lowe scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Lowe.
Still in the clinch, Lowe scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Lowe cracks Kidman with a nice body shot.
Kidman is trying to pull guard but Lowe has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Kidman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lowe scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Lowe manages to break the clinch.
Lowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lowe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#KD2#
Lowe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kidman sprawling to the canvas! Kidman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lowe finish him?! #ROC2#
Kidman is rocked!
Lowe is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Kidman flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kidman is out cold! Lowe holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luiz Lowe!
Luiz Lowe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Billy Kidman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.

Event: NJMMA #8: Super Heavyweights!
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Jefferson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kidman has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jefferson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kidman after a bit of a struggle.
Kidman prevents Jefferson from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Kidman manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kidman drives through and clinches with Jefferson against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kidman.
Kidman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jefferson's face.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch.
Jefferson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kidman to keep the fight standing.
Billy Kidman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaren Jefferson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman jumps guard but Jefferson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kidman breaks from the clinch.
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Kidman circles away easily#CL#
and Kidman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kidman jumps guard but Jefferson stands there with Kidman around his waist. Kidman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Kidman is trying to drag Jefferson to the mat but Jefferson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kidman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jefferson pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kidman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Kidman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Jefferson gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kidman.
Kidman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jefferson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kidman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Jefferson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but Kidman holds him up against the cage and eventually Jefferson drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Kidman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jefferson blocks a head kick by Kidman.
Kidman has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jefferson.#CL#
Kidman has closed the distance and engaged Jefferson in a clinch. #TD2#
Jefferson pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Jefferson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson swinging wildly here.
Kidman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jefferson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson shoots in but no luck this time.
Kidman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jefferson circles away. #T3#
Kidman leaves Jefferson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.
Kidman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jefferson looks winded!
Jefferson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jefferson wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Kidman darts in and clinches Jefferson up against the cage.
Jefferson misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Kidman breaks the clinch.
Jefferson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kidman. Kidman gets slowly back to his feet.
Kidman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Jefferson connects with a body shot.#CL#
Kidman instigates a clinch.
Kidman can't get the takedown. #T4#
Jefferson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kidman smiles and moves away.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Kidman circles away. #CL2#
Jefferson clinches up against the cage.
Jefferson tries a body shot but Kidman blocks it.
Kidman is trying to pull guard but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Kidman manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Jefferson clinches.
Jefferson jumps guard but Kidman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kidman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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 tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jefferson just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Kidman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jefferson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jaren Jefferson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kidman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jefferson swivels and escapes.
Jefferson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Kidman is avoiding it.
Kidman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jefferson circles away.
Kidman dives in and grabs Jefferson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jefferson pushes down on Kidman's head and hops out.
Jefferson is looking for the big counter here.
Kidman dives in for a single leg takedown but Jefferson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Kidman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jefferson clinches with his opponent.
Kidman is trying to pull guard but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but Kidman holds him up against the cage and eventually Jefferson drops back down to his feet.
Jefferson is trying to pull guard but Kidman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman is pressed up against the cage. Jefferson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kidman down to the mat. Kidman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jefferson tries to clinch up.
Jefferson wants to clinch but Kidman slips to the side
and Kidman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kidman throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range. #T1#
Kidman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Billy Kidman is winning the standup battle so far.
Kidman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jefferson tries to avoid it but Kidman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jefferson to the ground. Jefferson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kidman looks to land a combination but Jefferson avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kidman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jefferson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kidman walks away with a smile on his face. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jefferson tries to clinch up.
Jefferson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKidman.#CL2#
Jefferson drives through and clinches with Kidman against the cage.
Kidman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T2#
Kidman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jefferson misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Jefferson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jefferson pulls Kidman in close to his closed guard and prevents Kidman from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kidman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kidman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jefferson is trying to control the position but Kidman postures up. #T3#
Kidman trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Jefferson wants to sweep here but Kidman controlling him for the moment.
Kidman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kidman slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jefferson keeps working.
Jefferson tries to get to full guard but Kidman has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kidman in particular looking to stall.
Jefferson punching from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jefferson wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jefferson keeps the fight on the outside.
Billy Kidman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kidman fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kidman shoots and misses
and Jefferson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jefferson misses with a double jab.
Jaren Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaren Jefferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kidman is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Jefferson instigates a clinch.
Jefferson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kidman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kidman holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Kidman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kidman wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kidman backs up against the cage. #T1#
Jefferson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kidman defends well and Jefferson ends up having to push Kidman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kidman appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Kidman has Jefferson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Billy Kidman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaren Jefferson.
Jefferson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Kidman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kidman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jefferson as he jumps to the side.
A solid body kick from Kidman. #CL2#
Jefferson clinches up with Kidman and pushes him back against the cage.
Kidman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jefferson smiles and moves away.
Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jefferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Jefferson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jefferson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jefferson misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Kidman looking to score a takedown here. Jefferson is defending well but Kidman drives through and ends up in Jefferson's guard.
Jefferson is trying to keep Kidman in close. #SU#
Kidman stands up from Jefferson's guard - Kidman perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jefferson pinned against the cage. Jefferson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kidman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jefferson circles away.
Jefferson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Kidman moves in looking to clinch but Jefferson pushes him off.
Jefferson scores with a three punch combo!
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kidman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jefferson sprawls and moves away.
Kidman tries for a takedown but Jefferson circles away easily
and Jefferson counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Kidman tries to keep at a distance but Jefferson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but Kidman won't allow it.
Jefferson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kidman backwards.
Jefferson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kidman up against the cage.
Jefferson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kidman wants to take the fight to the mat but Jefferson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Kidman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kidman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kidman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jefferson is defending well for now.
Kidman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jefferson is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Billy Kidman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaren Jefferson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jefferson managing to block the knees to the body from Kidman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaren Jefferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jefferson 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaren Jefferson!
In defeat, Billy Kidman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: NJMMA #2: Bufalino v Balls
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Kidman shoots and misses
and Abdoujaparov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kidman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abdoujaparov sprawls well. Abdoujaparov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kidman gets slowly back to his feet.
Kidman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Djamolidine Abdoujaparov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.
Kidman closes the distance and clinches up with Abdoujaparov, looking for a takedown. Kidman pushes Abdoujaparov against the ropes but Abdoujaparov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kidman looks winded!
Kidman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abdoujaparov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abdoujaparov punishes Kidman's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdoujaparov lands with a good body shot.
Abdoujaparov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abdoujaparov fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdoujaparov lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Abdoujaparov cracks Kidman with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kidman tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Abdoujaparov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kidman is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djamolidine Abdoujaparov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Djamolidine Abdoujaparov made sure he mentioned Wild Rio Nutrition - 90% Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Billy Kidman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1#
Carver shoots for a takedown but Kidman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Kidman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kidman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Kidman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kidman's coach down at Spar Bros was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kidman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Carver gets tackled into the cage by Kidman. Kidman maintains the clinch.
Kidman tries to pull guard but Carver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Kidman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Carver manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kidman on his heels. He'll look to pass Kidman's guard now, I'm sure.
Kidman has a closed guard, preventing Carver from standing up. #T1#
Carver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carver has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kidman is proving hard to escape from.
Carver postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kidman has a closed guard, preventing Carver from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kidman looks winded!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Kidman drives through and clinches with Carver against the cage.
Kidman swings wildly with an uppercut but Carver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carver is trying to pull guard but Kidman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Carver. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Carver pulls Kidman into guard.
Carver has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carver keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #T3#
Carver has his hands on Kidman's head, controlling the position.
Kidman tries to free his leg and advance position but Carver is retaining full guard.
Carver wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Carver throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kidman escapes and throws Carver's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Carver wants to get back to his feet but Kidman drags him back down.
Kidman throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Carver works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carver moves into full guard. #T4#
Carver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kidman is one step ahead there.
Kidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Carver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carver wants to sweep here but Kidman controlling him for the moment.
Carver is pulling down on Kidman's head. It's preventing any offense from Kidman, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carver's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Kidman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Carver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kidman fails with a takedown attempt.
Carver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kidman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carver or perhaps it was just good defense by Kidman, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kidman has Carver up against the cage in a clinch.
Kidman is breathing heavily.
Kidman goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1##BC2#
Kidman breaks the clinch.
Carver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kidman is fending him off so far but Carver persists. Nope, Kidman circles away and we're back to standing.
Kidman counters with a body kick.#TD#
Carver shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kidman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carver wants to get up but he can't break Kidman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Carver tries to free his leg and advance position but Kidman is retaining full guard. #SU#
Carver gets to his feet - Kidman follows without any prompting.
Kidman throws a sloppy head kick and Carver moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Kidman drives through and clinches with Carver against the cage.
Carver fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Carver. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Carver jumps guard but Kidman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Carver gets control of Kidman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Carver will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Carver has his hands on Kidman's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Carver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kidman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kidman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carver has a closed guard, preventing Kidman from standing up. #SUB#
Carver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kidman defends it easily.#T3#
Kidman wants to control from the top but Carver keeps moving.
Carver seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kidman trying to control but Carver is working from the bottom.
Carver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kidman's guard. #REVR#
Carver controlling from the top position.
Alfred Carver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carver has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kidman is proving hard to escape from.
Carver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kidman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carver sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfred Carver dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kidman rushes Carver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kidman can't break the clinch.
Kidman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kidman to keep the fight standing.
Kidman has had enough of the clinch but Carver keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman prevents Carver from breaking the clinch.
Carver jumps guard but Kidman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kidman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carver prevents the takedown attempt. #T1##TD#
Carver manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Carver controlling the position.
Kidman preventing the sweep.
Carver controlling the position.
Kidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Carver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carver has his hands on Kidman's head, controlling the position.
Carver wants to stand and escape but Kidman is having none of it. #SUB#
Carver is looking for a triangle but Kidman pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carver is on top in guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Kidman working for submissions but it's allowed Carver to get to half guard.
Carver could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Carver controlling the action here.
Kidman is trying to control but Carver passes into side control! #SUB#
Carver is trying to get an arm triangle but Kidman is defending well. #T3##SU#
Carver decides to stand back up. Carver steps back and let's Kidman get back to his feet.#TD#
Carver dives in and scores a takedown into Kidman's guard.
Carver is working Kidman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carver sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carver seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kidman for as long as he can get away with.#T4##SUB#
Carver is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kidman is looking to sweep but instead, Carver has passed into half guard. #SU#
Carver decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Carver closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kidman did well to prevent Carver getting side control.
Kidman is trying to escape back to his feet but Carver uses the scramble to pass into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Kidman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Kidman!
A very excited looking Billy Kidman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Kidman gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Kidman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lee to his feet.
Kidman throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kidman stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Kidman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kidman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kidman's guard! Nice work there by Lee!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Kidman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kidman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.#T1#
Kidman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Kidman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get! #TD2#
Kidman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kidman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Kidman content to stall in guard here.
Kidman slips nicely into half guard.
Kidman thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Kidman is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Kidman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Kidman eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if Kidman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Kidman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Kidman gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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.
#R2##TD2#
Kidman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure.
Kidman trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lee working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle here but Kidman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control but Kidman flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T1#
Kidman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
Let's hope that Kidman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kidman is continuing to stall.
Kidman misses with a punch to the head.
Even with his hooks in, Kidman manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3#
Kidman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lee doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Kidman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lee is defending well though. Kidman let's go of the attempt for now.
Kidman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kidman tightening his grip on Lee, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kidman gets his hands free as Lee looks to control.
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.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kidman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kidman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kidman throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Kidman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kidman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kidman. #T1#
Kidman wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kidman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kidman is in Lee's guard.
Kidman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Lee is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kidman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lee is trying to drag Kidman to the mat but Kidman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kidman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Kidman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kidman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kidman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kidman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kidman slows the pace down in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T3#
Kidman thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Kidman controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kidman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thad Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Kidman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Kidman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kidman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
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.
Kidman pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Kidman is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Kidman thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Thad Lee 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kidman trying to control the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Kidman!
An out of breath Billy Kidman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: QFC Tournament 787 Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2017

#R1#
Kidman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strongman tries to avoid it but Kidman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strongman to the ground. Strongman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kidman feints a jab promting Strongman to slip. Kidman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Strongman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No luck for Kidman with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Strongman takes the fight into the clinch.
Strongman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strongman misses with an elbow over the top.
Strongman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strongman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strongman to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Kidman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kidman jumps guard but Strongman stands there with Kidman around his waist. Kidman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Strongman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kidman is breathing heavily.
Strongman gets underhooks to prevent Kidman's takedown attempt.
Kidman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strongman lands an elbow inside that Kidman shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Billy Kidman has been cut.#T1#
Strongman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kidman's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Strongman obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Strongman.
Strongman throws an elbow that misses.
Strongman lands an elbow just above Kidman 's eye. #ROC2#
Kidman is rocked!
Strongman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kidman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oh Kidman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strongman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Strongman has Kidman pressed against the cage. He pushes Kidman back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Strongman throws a beautiful elbow that sends Kidman crashing to the floor! Strongman piles on the pressure with more strikes! Kidman is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Strong Strongman!
In defeat, Billy Kidman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: QFC Tournament 785 Round 1
Date: Sep 07, 2017

#R1#
Kidman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karelin sprawls well. Karelin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kidman gets slowly back to his feet.
Karelin throws a series of punches but Kidman moves out of range.
Kidman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kidman throws a head kick that Karelin semi-blocks.
A right-left combo lands from Kidman. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Karelin has been cut.
Kidman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karelin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kidman tries to clinch up but Karelin circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Karelin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kidman's guard.
Karelin landing with the ground and pound.
Karelin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kidman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there. #T1#
Kidman is trying to keep Karelin in close.
Kidman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kidman looking for a guillotine here but Karelin defends easily.
Kidman trying to keep a closed guard but Karelin is proving a slippery customer.
Karelin scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Karelin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kidman on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Karelin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kidman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Karelin wants to control from the top but Kidman keeps moving.
Karelin looking to sit in guard and control but Kidman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Karelin is working an open guard so Kidman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kidman shoots in and drives through. Karelin sprawls well.#TD#
Kidman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Karelin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Kidman keeps moving.
Kidman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
Karelin stands and throws Kidman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Karelin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Karelin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Karelin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kidman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Karelin is in Kidman's guard.#ES2#
Kidman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Kidman manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Karelin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kidman tries to break the clinch but Karelin is controlling the position.
Karelin holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD2#
Kidman manages to pull guard.
Kidman trying to control the position.
Karelin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kidman looking for a guillotine here but Karelin defends easily. #T1##SU#
Karelin stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Karelin has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Karelin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Karelin.
Karelin throws a combination that misses
and Kidman counters with a nice uppercut.
Kidman throws a one two combo.
Kidman is breathing heavily.#CL#
Karelin clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Karelin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##TD#
Karelin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Karelin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kidman wants to get back to his feet but Karelin is dominant here and he's now got Kidman's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Karelin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kidman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kidman for a finish.
What can Kidman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Karelin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kidman for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SUB#
Karelin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kidman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Karelin looking to break Kidman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kidman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Karelin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kidman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karelin keeps control of the position as Kidman tries to break free. #SUB#
Kidman fending off the submission attempt from Karelin.
Karelin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kidman.
Kidman wants to control his opponent's hands but Karelin gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Karelin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Karelin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Karelin moves into the clinch.
Kidman throws an elbow that misses.
Kidman landing knees to the body. #BC#
Karelin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kidman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karelin as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Karelin drives through with a takedown into Kidman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Karelin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karelin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Karelin looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Karelin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Karelin misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Karelin with that takedown attempt.
Kidman doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Karelin counters by moving into the clinch.
Karelin effectively controlling the action here.
Karelin tries to pull guard but Kidman won't allow it.
Kidman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karelin is keeping busy.#T2#
Kidman jumps guard but Karelin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alexander Karelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.
Kidman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karelin has him pressed against the cage.
Kidman wants to break free but Karelin has control.
Karelin tries to score a body lock takedown but Kidman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Karelin pulls Kidman into guard.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Kidman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Karelin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karelin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kidman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Kidman controlling the action here.
Karelin trying to get back to full guard but Kidman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kidman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karelin because Kidman loaded up on that one.
Karelin wants to hold on but Kidman pushes him away.
Karelin is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Karelin is working hard here to advance position.
Karelin tries to lock up and control but Kidman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kidman trying to control but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Billy Kidman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Karelin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kidman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Karelin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karelin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Alexander Karelin!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Alexander Karelin!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Alexander Karelin!

Alexander Karelin wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Billy Kidman had this to say: 'I'll be back'.

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