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Event:
Kings 20: Mongrel vs Shamrock
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao shoots for a double leg takedown but Bidwell sprawls well. He's pushed Zhao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zhao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zhao moves in looking to clinch but Bidwell pushes him off.
Bidwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bidwell throws a nice looking combination but Zhao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
Bidwell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhao under the eye.
Bidwell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zhao wants to clinch
and Bidwell counters with a straight right hand.
Bidwell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bidwell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bidwell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bidwell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhao momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zhao.
Zhao shoots in for a double leg but Bidwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xain Zhao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bidwell scores with a one two! Zhao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Buster Bidwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bidwell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bidwell sizes up Zhao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Bidwell lands a slapping body shot.
Bidwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Bidwell manages to avoid it.
Bidwell cracks Zhao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Bidwell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhao doesn't seem phased though.
Bidwell lands a right hook to the body.
Bidwell throws a right hand that Zhao ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhao also avoids with ease.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bidwell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhao's hands.
Zhao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bidwell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bidwell tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Zhao forces Bidwell back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Zhao successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Zhao is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bidwell throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Zhao's body to avoid the submission. Zhao has instead reached around Bidwell's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Zhao arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xain Zhao!
Xain Zhao very nearly forgot to thank Sweet Leaf Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Kings 14: Dweller vs Little
Date: May 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Aurelios staying out of range there.
A combination from Bidwell does no damage.
Aurelios shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bidwell but Bidwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Aurelios looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aurelios thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bidwell trying to control but Aurelios postures up.
Bidwell tries to roll over but Aurelios keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelios with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bidwell is not content to let Aurelios control the position.#T1#
Bidwell tries to kick Aurelios off but Aurelios keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bidwell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aurelios trying to control from half guard but Bidwell is working away.
Bidwell is pressing down on Aurelios's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aurelios works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aurelios looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bidwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bidwell has his hands clasped together around Aurelios's back. He's all about the action.
Aurelios thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bidwell's head.
Aurelios trying to control the action but Bidwell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bidwell looks to throw the jab but Aurelios is out of range.
Aurelios tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bidwell defends well and Aurelios ends up having to push Bidwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bidwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Bidwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Bidwell cracks Aurelios with an open hand slap.#T3#
Bidwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Aurelios, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buster Bidwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aurelios.
Bidwell throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bidwell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bidwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bidwell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aurelios in his tracks.
Bidwell connects with a nice looking jab.
Bidwell lands a right hook to the body.
Aurelios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bidwell is fending him off so far but Aurelios persists. Nope, Bidwell circles away and we're back to standing.
Aurelios walks into a stiff left hand from Bidwell.
Bidwell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bidwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aurelios.
Aurelios feints the counter takedown.
Bidwell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aurelios back to the cage. Bidwell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aurelios is looking to clinch but Bidwell is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Bidwell as Aurelios shoots in.
Aurelios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aurelios walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4##TD2#
Aurelios shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bidwell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bidwell 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.
Aurelios wants to stand but Bidwell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aurelios with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aurelios wants to control from the top but Bidwell keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Bidwell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bidwell, as that shot connected.
Bidwell misses with a double jab.
Aurelios throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bidwell's waist but Bidwell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aurelios off to one side.
Bidwell leaves Aurelios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bidwell throws out a powerful jab.
Bidwell missing with a left hand there. Aurelios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bidwell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aurelios back to the cage. Bidwell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aurelios throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bidwell misses with a looping left.
Aurelios looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bidwell lands a really nice looking cross but Aurelios seems unphased.
Bidwell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Bidwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Aurelios slips a jab from Bidwell.
Bidwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurelios can do to turn this around?
Aurelios gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bidwell counter with a right hand.
Buster Bidwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aurelios.#T1#
Bidwell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bidwell lands with a straight right. Aurelios didn't see that one coming.
Bidwell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bidwell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aurelios changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bidwell tries to avoid it but Aurelios manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bidwell to the ground. Bidwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aurelios avoids the body shot from Bidwell.
Aurelios walks into a straight right hand from Bidwell.
Aurelios takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Bidwell.
Bidwell throws a body punch but Aurelios moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bidwell. Aurelios does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Aurelios shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aurelios was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Aurelios wants to stand but Bidwell is controlling his arm.
Bidwell is not content to let Aurelios control the position. #T2#
Bidwell sneaks back into half guard.
Aurelios controlling the pace.
Bidwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aurelios is working away from the top position though.
Aurelios is keen to just control but Bidwell is a slippery customer.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aurelios connects with a nice short shot to Bidwell's temple.
Aurelios wants to take a breather but Bidwell is having none of it.
Bidwell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aurelios seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Bidwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bidwell is refusing to be controlled, as Aurelios sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Aurelios is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A jab from Bidwell does it's job there.
Marcus Aurelios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aurelios wants to clinch up but Bidwell keeps it at a distance.
As Aurelios looks to move away, Bidwell throws a big counter combo but Aurelios just gets out of the way.
Aurelios throws a low kick but Bidwell moves out of range easily.
Bidwell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Aurelios fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bidwell to the ground. Aurelios is now in Bidwell's guard.
Bidwell is wriggling around but Aurelios manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Aurelios is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bidwell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aurelios.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aurelios in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Bidwell dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aurelios shoots in but Bidwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bidwell misses the shot to the body.
Bidwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelios moves away.
Aurelios shoots in for a takedown but Bidwell shows good takedown defense.
Bidwell misses with the combination.
Bidwell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bidwell misses with a wild combination.
Aurelios throws a fast counter high kick but Bidwell manages to duck under it in time.
A big left from Bidwell misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bidwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aurelios takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bidwell avoids the head kick by Aurelios.
Bidwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Aurelios counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aurelios.
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!
Aurelios throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Bidwell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aurelios controls the pace.
Bidwell controlling the position.
Aurelios 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. #SUB2#
Aurelios drops back looking for a leg! Bidwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bidwell manages to kick Aurelios off! Aurelios jumps back into Bidwell's guard.
Aurelios trying to control but Bidwell is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bidwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No luck for Aurelios with that takedown attempt.
Buster Bidwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aurelios.
Bidwell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aurelios back to the cage. Bidwell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab, jab by Bidwell - just one landing.
Aurelios takes one to the side of the head.
Aurelios tries to clinch up but Bidwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Buster Bidwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Bidwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bidwell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circling - Bidwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aurelios has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bidwell stuns Aurelios with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bidwell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aurelios checks it well. #TD2#
Bidwell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aurelios to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aurelios wants to get up but he can't break Bidwell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aurelios stopping the sweep attempt from Bidwell.
Aurelios tries to free his leg and advance position but Bidwell is retaining full guard.
Bidwell has momentary wrist control but Aurelios slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Aurelios is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aurelios wants to stand and escape but instead Bidwell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelios not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bidwell wants to control from the top but Aurelios keeps moving.
Marcus Aurelios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Bidwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bidwell, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Bidwell!
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Event:
Kings 7: Little vs Zhao
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Patsy tries to clinch but Bidwell moves out of range.
Bidwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Patsy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Patsy darts in looking for a takedown but Bidwell gets double underhooks and turns Patsy into the cage.
Bidwell scores with a jab. Patsy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Patsy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bidwell scores with a punch to the head.
Patsy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bidwell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bidwell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Patsy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Patsy wants to clinch.
Bidwell sizes up Patsy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Patsy clinches up with Bidwell and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Patsy fails to pull guard.
Buster Bidwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Patsy.
Bidwell working aggressively here.
Bidwell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bidwell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Bidwell tries a body shot but Patsy blocks it.
Bidwell tries to throw a body punch but Patsy avoids it by throwing Bidwell back against the cage. #TD2#
Patsy gets control of Bidwell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Patsy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Patsy looking for a guillotine here but Bidwell defends easily.
Patsy working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Patsy has his feet on Bidwell's thighs here. He's pushed Bidwell off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bidwell screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Patsy!
Peter Patsy gave a mention to Prosper Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Kings 2: Gouging vs Souppe
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bidwell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bidwell misses with a straight right.
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bidwell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Bidwell.
Bidwell staying out of range there.
Bidwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bidwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bidwell swinging wildly here.
Bidwell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bidwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
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!
Bidwell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Bidwell ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bidwell.#T1#
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Bidwell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes's hands.
Bidwell digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Barnes jabs at Bidwell's body.
Buster Bidwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bidwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Bidwell misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a nice leg kick.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Bidwell as he connects with a hook.
Bidwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Bidwell walks into a left hand. #T2#
Bidwell lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a body punch but Bidwell moves out of range.
Bidwell feints the counter takedown.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bidwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Bidwell throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Ty Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Bidwell.
Bidwell ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes throws the left hand but Bidwell avoids the punch easily.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Bidwell's front leg but catches the back leg as Bidwell tries to avoid it.
Bidwell scores with a jab. Barnes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bidwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Bidwell scores with a jab to the body.
Bidwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bidwell throws a leg kick but Barnes moved away.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ty Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Bidwell lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bidwell.
Bidwell lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from Bidwell.
Bidwell lands a jab to the nose.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bidwell moves away.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bidwell finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
Bidwell lands a lovely overhand right.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bidwell lands the left hand.
Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bidwell.
Bidwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bidwell shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bidwell. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes lands a high kick!
Bidwell lands with a right hand.
Bidwell looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.
Bidwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bidwell.
Bidwell closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Bidwell pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bidwell.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Bidwell jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Bidwell on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Bidwell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bidwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from Bidwell.
Bidwell slips under a jab.
Bidwell with a nice cross.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Bidwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Bidwell.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bidwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bidwell lands a jab to the head.
Bidwell lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
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!
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Bidwell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bidwell clobbers Barnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Bidwell stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes defending well as Bidwell loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bidwell!
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barnes throws a body punch but Bidwell moves out of range.
Bidwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bidwell.
Bidwell lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Bidwell looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Bidwell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bidwell.#T2#
Bidwell misses with a straight left.
Bidwell works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
Bidwell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. Bidwell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bidwell checks a leg kick.
Bidwell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head.
Bidwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bidwell misses with a head kick.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Bidwell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bidwell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Bidwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Bidwell connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Bidwell misses with the combination.
#T3#
Barnes misses with a hook. Bidwell ducked under it nicely.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bidwell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Bidwell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bidwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a nice leg kick.
Buster Bidwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bidwell.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Bidwell misses.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Bidwell feints the counter takedown.
Bidwell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Bidwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bidwell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bidwell lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes moves forwards but Bidwell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barnes.
Bidwell misses with a hook
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bidwell. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bidwell.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Bidwell feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Bidwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bidwell misses with a hook
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Bidwell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bidwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bidwell throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Bidwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bidwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bidwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bidwell throws out a powerful jab.
Bidwell ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bidwell.
Bidwell checks a leg kick.#T1#
A jab from Bidwell finds it's way through Barnes's defenses.
Bidwell misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Bidwell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Bidwell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnes throws a body punch but Bidwell moves out of range.
Bidwell fails with the takedown
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Ty Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Bidwell.
Bidwell misses with a hook.
Barnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bidwell's head backwards.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Bidwell.#T2#
Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Bidwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bidwell connects with a single shot there.
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!
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Bidwell had a free shot at his head there.
Bidwell misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Bidwell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bidwell with a jab.
Bidwell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bidwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bidwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Bidwell saw that one coming.
Barnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bidwell's head.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bidwell.#T3#
Barnes jabs at Bidwell's body.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Bidwell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Bidwell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bidwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick.
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bidwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Bidwell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Bidwell.
Bidwell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head.
Bidwell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bidwell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
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!
Bidwell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Bidwell jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buster Bidwell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bidwell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Bidwell throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bidwell moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bidwell. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bidwell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bidwell loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Bidwell scores with a four punch combination!
Bidwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Bidwell misses
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ty Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bidwell slips under a jab from Barnes.
Bidwell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Bidwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bidwell 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Bidwell!
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